Residency Program Staff
Sara Jacques, MA
Education Manager, Department of Medicine
Residency Program Administrator
Sara has worked at UMass Chan Medical School since 2010. Her role as the Program Administrator for the Medicine Residency began in 2017, and she also oversees all of the UME and GME Internal Medicine education programs. She enjoys being part of the journey that learners experience from medical school through residency and into fellowship.
More about me: Prior to my time at UMass, I worked in Higher Education in the areas of Residence Life and Academic Advising. I received my BA in Psychology from the University of San Diego and my Master's degree in Social Psychology from UMass Lowell, as well as certification in Integrative Wellness Coaching. I've worked at colleges and universities across the country, and as most of my family lives on the West Coast, I try to visit the Pacific with my two daughters as often as I can.
Mary Roberts
Administrative Manager
Mary joined UMass in the Internal Medicine Residency program in September 2011 as an Administrative Assistant and is currently the Administrative Manager.
More about me: I consider myself fortunate to work with such a supportive team as we strive to provide the best training possible for our diverse group of physicians. Two of my favorite tasks at work include elective scheduling and the recruitment process. Before UMass, I used my office management degree first in the computer telephony industry than at a small liberal arts college in the offices of the Vice President for Student Services and Vice President for Academic Administration. I live in the oldest town in Worcester County and love to walk by the Nashua River, in a friend’s apple orchard or hayfields with my dog. As a lifelong New England sports fan, I have been fortunate to watch them win in recent years - Go Patriots! Away from work, I enjoy hiking, reading, and channeling my inner “Martha Stewart” by tackling projects around the house, preserving fresh produce, and baking for my family and the residents.
Tina Pierce
Project Manager
Prior to joining the Internal Medicine Residency Program in 2021, Tina had held positions within the medical school and clinic/hospital side since starting with the organization in 1999.
More about me: It is great being part of the residency program and watching the residents grow.
Kelley Baron
Program Coordinator, Ambulatory Scheduling
Kelley has worked at UMass since 1988 and has held positions with the medical school as well as on the clinical/hospital side. She began working for the Internal Medicine Residency Program in February 2024.
More about me: I was previously an Administrative Assistant in several research departments at UMass Chan Medical School. I worked with students in a PhD and a Master’s Program for many years, which gave me experience and transferable skills to my position in the Residency program. I enjoy working on the resident schedules and all the other tasks involved. I look forward to assisting the residents in any way that will help their process through Residency go smoother for them.
Mariah Amsden, MA
Program Coordinator
Mariah has worked at UMass Chan Medical School since November 2023 and previously worked for 6 years as a research analyst with a company that specialized in accounting data. Prior to that, she was a Special Education teacher working with students on the Autism spectrum. Mariah earned a BS in Psychology at Plymouth State College and a Masters in Education from Simmons College.
More about me: I am thrilled to get back into the education field that I truly love and missed. So far, my experience in the Internal Medicine Residency office has been enjoyable, and I'm eager to delve deeper into the program's workings. In my spare time I’m typically chasing after my 2 very energetic boys. We like to spend time outdoors, swimming, camping, and hiking as much as we can.