Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Our Team
Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons
Advanced Practice Providers
Additional Team Members
- Myriam D. Gervais, NP
- Patricia Maher Harrison, NP
Community Violence Response Team
Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW
Director, Community Violence Response Team
Lisa Allee has been Director of the Community Violence Response Team since 2011. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Ms. Allee received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Northeastern University and holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Through her research, published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and numerous regional and national presentations, she has expanded Boston Medical Center's reputation as a leader in trauma-informed care for victims and families who experience interpersonal violence.
Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team
Timothy Munzert is a licensed clinical social worker who received his master's degree in social work from Salem State University. He has more than 15 years of experience in victim services.
Brendan Attridge, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
Brendan Attridge received his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Lesley University and has experience in recovery services.
Robert Gatabazi, MA, LMCH
Family Mental Health Clinician
Robert Gatabazi holds a master's degree in mental health counseling from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023.
Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan, MA, LMCH
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023. She holds a master's degree in mental health counseling from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is dedicated to serving those impacted by violence and provides bilingual therapeutic services to serve the Latino community.
Julia Stergas, MA, MPA
Community Outreach Case Manager/Family Advocate
Primary Location:
850 Harrison Avenue (2 South)
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617.414.5228
Boston Medical Center's Community Violence Response Team (CVRT) provides counseling and other support services to children and adults who are survivors of violence or have family members who have been impacted by violence. All services are free to clients and their families and are not insurance-based.