Dean. Hallberg joined the Sawyer Business School in 1997, and has been instrumental in both curriculum and professional development renovation for the Suffolk MBA Programs. 

Dean Hallberg earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at Augustana College in 1970; a Master’s Degree in Rhetorical Studies from Bradley University in 1972; and a PhD in Communication Studies from The University of Iowa in 1988. In additional to serving as faculty and administrator in the world of academia, Dr. Hallberg has taught seminars in various aspects of managerial communication at the corporate level.

Christine Maher, M.Ed.

Christine is Assistant Director of MBA Programs & Academic Advisor.

Christine began her career in the Sawyer Business School in Fall 2000 in the MBA Online Program. In Fall 2002, she became Assistant Director of MBA Programs with primary responsibility for academic advising of prospective, current, returning and MAPS students.

Christine has 10+ years of experience in academic and career counseling. She earned her Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bridgewater State College.

Ana Perez, B.S.

Ana is Assistant Director of the Online MBA Program.

Ana has been with the Suffolk MBA Online Program since the Program’s inception in 1999. As Assistant Director of the Online MBA Program, Ana manages all administrative operations of the Program. She is the front-line person for all prospective and current students, online faculty, and university administrative offices.

Ana earned a Bachelor of Science in Information System from Suffolk University in December 2004.

Caitlin Ryan, M.Ed

Caitlin is Assistant Director of MBA Programs, Operations.

Caitlin came to the Sawyer Business School in October 2005, after several years in government and private industry.  In the MBA Programs office, Caitlin’s foremost responsibilities include: direction of the MBA EDGE Program; administrative management of the MBA 600 course, Effective Career Planning; and coordination of budgetary matters.    

Caitlin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology from Stonehill College in 2005, and a Master’s of Education in Administration of Higher Education from Suffolk University in 2008.

Amanda Hines, B.A.

Amanda is the MBA Programs Assistant.

Amanda joined the MBA Programs office in the Fall of 2007, after working in patient recruitment for the Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals industry. As the first point of contact in the MBA Programs office, Amanda is a knowledgeable resource for prospective and current students, faculty, and university administrative offices. Aside from her administrative duties, her other responsibilities include event planning and web content management.

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina in 2006; and is currently enrolled in Suffolk University’s Master’s of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications program.