Robin Mansfield, MSN, APN - Director
Robin Mansfield joined Kean University Student Health Services in 2014 as the Associate Director and in October 2013 she became Director of the department. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Robin earned a Bachelors of Science in Education from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and spent a few years teaching prior to entering the nursing profession. She became a registered nurse and spent over 12 years in cardiac care. She earned her Master's Degree in Nursing from The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ in 2010. Prior to joining Kean University she served as the Assistant Director of Student Health Services at Rider University. Academic honors include the Sigma Theta Tau Award (2010) and the Helene Fuld Alumni Award for Academic achievement (1994). Robin is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, Sigma Theta Tau-The International Honors Society for Nurses, The American College Health Association and is on the Executive Board of the New Jersey College Health Association. In addition to her administrative responsibilities Robin sees patients several days a week; she enjoys educating student regarding healthy lifestyle and self care for wellness visit such as nutrition counseling and for more acute
Tara Parker is the Associate Director of Student Health Services at Kean University. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and is also a Forensic Nurse Examiner. Ms Parker is the recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Jersey Nurse Scholarship and graduated with honors from William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Tara has been a health care provider for over 20 years and began her career in the emergency department at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ. In addition to her clinical experience in the emergency department at several New Jersey Hospitals, she also worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a Medical Information Consultant and in Pharmacovigilance at Roche Labs and Celgene Corporation. Prior to her work in college health, she was a primary care provider at a Family Practice in New Jersey. Tara is active in many professional organizations including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American College Health Association, New Jersey College Health Association, was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau-the International Honor Society for Nurses and is a board member of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association.
Kristine Sparks, DNP, APN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kristine Sparks is a family nurse practitioner, who has been at Kean University Student Health Services since 2012. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA. She was also the president of her nursing class and received the Mable Morris Leadership Award. After graduating Kristine served Active Duty in the United States Air Force as a Registered Nurse and later became a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Masters Degree at Uniformed Services University of Health and Sciences in Bethesda, MD. She is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Kristine's last assignment before joining the Kean staff was as a primary care provider at the joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, she held this position for four years. She served a total of 11 years as an officer. After serving in the military, she received her doctorate from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. At graduation she received the Catherine Denning leadership Award. Kristine is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau-The International Honors Society of Nursing, Strathmore's Who's Who for Outstanding Professionals, and she was inducted into Golden Key International Society.
Carolyn Smith, MSN, FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carolyn Smith is a nurse practitioner licensed in the state of New Jersey. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC). She joined Kean University Student Health Services Department in November, 2017. Carolyn was born in Barbados West Indies, and grew up in New Jersey where she attended some of the states finest educational institutions. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kean University. While at Kean she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau-The International Honors Society for Nursing, and was on the dean's list, graduating with honors. She also holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry/Rutgers University. Carolyn is licensed as a registered nurse in both New Jersey and New York State, and has more than 20 years experience spanning various aspects of the medical field. Prior to working at Kean University Student Health Services she worked as a Nurse Practitioner in the areas of public health, infectious disease, post acute/transitional hospital medicine and primary medical care. Her approach to medicine is client centered, individualized care with emphasis on education, prevention and health maintenance.
Joseph Anton, MD
Dr. Anton has been the collaborating physician at Student Health Services since 2016. Joe received his bachelor's degree in biology from Rutgers University and his Medical Degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Medical School. He completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.
Jacquelyn Leung, MD
Jackie Leung has been a staff physician at Kean University Student Health Services since 2011. She is board certified in family medicine and has a special interest in women's health, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and nutrition. Before Kean, Jackie worked at a women's health center in NJ and a community health center in California. She graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in biology, received her Medical Degree with honors from Jefferson Medical College, and completed residency at Tufts University/Cambridge Health Alliance. When she's not in the office, she's cycling, cooking or playing the guitar.
Marci Blaszka, MSN, APN - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Marci Blaszka is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of New Jersey. She received her Master's Degree in Nursing at Seton Hall University. She works part-time at Kean University Student Health Services since 2015, and provides primary care and women's health services to the student population. Professionally Marci has worked as a mental health counselor, oncology Registered Nurse and serves as an alumni mentor for her alma mater.
Alice Colalillo, BA - Professional Services Specialist
Alice Colalillo is the Professional Services Specialist at Student Health Services and has been a part of Kean University since 2008. She is a versatile professional with over ten years of administrative and supervisory experience in college health. In this position, Alice provides assistance in matters of departmental organization, leadership and technical expertise. She is well versed in New Jersey immunization laws and practices and is fluent in the Spanish language. She currently serves as a Student Support Advocate in matters of sexual misconduct. She received her Bachelor's in Political Science at Kean University. Alice is passionate about her role in helping students and is dedicated to her beloved Kean community.
