Faculty and Staff Directory

As the Director of People Operations at Thacher, Justin helps to enhance the culture of creativity, productivity, and innovation that is foundational to our work as educators in supporting the growth and development of the students in our care. Prior to joining Thacher, Justin was a consultant specializing in executive coaching, organization design, leadership development, change management, and high performance team building. He also served as Vice President and Manager of People Strategy and Development at a major Engineering and Construction company. In this role he was accountable for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide talent strategies that spanned the employee lifecycle. Justin has worked on multiple projects throughout the United States as well as Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and the United Arab Emirates. Justin holds an undergraduate degree in human and organizational development and a master’s degree in leadership and organizational performance from Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Kendrea C. Hart is the Director of Counseling and Wellness for The Thacher School. She has over two decades of success in promoting supportive learning environments and strong family connections for optimal youth development. As a seasoned school psychologist and mental health consultant, Dr. Hart has provided leadership to schools in developing student support teams, Individualized Education Programs, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Dr. Hart earned a B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College, an M.A. in School Psychology from N.C. State University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from N.C. State University. Trained in the scientist-practitioner model, Dr. Hart’s experience includes a research fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, serving as an adjunct lecturer for N.C. State University’s Psychology Department, and interning with Emory University’s Barton Child Advocacy Clinic. She has extensive experience in developing culturally-responsive approaches to intervention and consultation for youth and brings professional expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practice and resilience, school mental health and wellness, multi-tiered systems of support, positive identity development, and strengths-based ecological approaches.

Sepideah Mohsenian-Rahman, MSW is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A social worker with deep experience in educational and community settings, Sepideah brings over 10 years of experience to this role, including serving as the Program Director of the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Multicultural Center, where she curated events and lectures featuring leading scholars, and worked closely with student affairs and academic departments to elevate student belonging and success. Additionally, Sepideah supports on-campus wellness initiatives by offering therapy under clinical supervision using a trauma-informed lens. Sepideah received BAs in International Studies, Peace & Conflict Resolution and Religious Studies from American University, and a Master of Social Work from Columbia University.

Carly grew up in New England, graduating from The Governor's Academy and then Boston University with a BS in communications and sociology. She started her career in technology and new media public relations and in 1998 relocated to California, where she transitioned to the field of education. In 2011, Carly joined the Communications Department at Marlborough School, a middle and high school for girls in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. From 2011-2021 she oversaw the development of a new visual identity, strategic plan, and fundraising program for the school. In her spare time Carly enjoys biking, hiking, baking, live music, and spending time with her family.