Meet the Deans - School of Nursing and Health Sciences

School of Nursing & Health Sciences Academic Deans

Dr. Traci Alberti & Dr. Zi Yan

Meet our dedicated academic deans in Merrimack College’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences. 

Our deans ensure Merrimack students receive a top-tier education grounded in real-world practice. Their commitment to innovation, mentorship and student success sets the standard for excellence in nursing and health science education.

Meet the Deans

Traci Alberti

Dr. Traci Alberti

Academic Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., Nursing and Health Promotion, UMass Lowell
  • M.S., Family Nurse Practitioner and Community Health, UMass Lowell
  • B.S., Nursing, Fitchburg State College

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Community Health
  • Health Education
  • Health Literacy
  • Health Promotion
  • Nursing

Dr. Zi Yan

Academic Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., Exercise Psychology, Oregon State University
  • M.P.H., Health Behavior and Promotion, Oregon State University
  • M.Ed., Kinesiology, Bowling Green State University
  • B.S., Psychology, Beijing Normal University

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Physical activity and health behavior promotion
  • Public Health
  • Exercise psychology and body image
  • Sociocultural aspect of physical activity