The seed team
SEED brings together experts and thought leaders from across Suffolk University’s distinguished faculty and administration, high-achieving student body, and vast alumni network.
With decades of industry expertise across consulting, accounting, resource management, and other relevant areas, our people are the driving force behind SEED: identifying potent opportunities to steer your business toward lasting success.
LEadership
Boris Lazic
SEED, Business & Partnership Development Lead
Vice President, Administration
Suffolk University
Amy Z. zeng
Dean, Sawyer Business School
Andrew Perlman
Dean, Law School
Edie Sparks
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Chaim Letwin
SEED, Business & Partnership
Development Lead
Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship
ERNST GUERRIER
Suffolk University Trustee
Pelin Bicen
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs; Associate Professor, Marketing
Sarah Boonin
Associate Dean, Experiential Learning; Director, Clinical Programs; Clinical Professor, Law
RASHIDA CONSTANTINE
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brian Mcdermott
Associate Vice President, Campus Experience
Roxana Morse
Associate Vice President for Marketing & Branding
Christopher M. Hill
Marketing clinic director
Board Chair & Chief Executive Officer, SindyXR, Inc.
“Effective marketing is essential for business success. Regardless of business stage—from start-ups to growth companies to turnarounds—my passion lies in directing our SEED resources to deliver measurable client success.”
Dmitri Tcherevik
Executive-in-Residence for AI
Founder and CEO, AnyQuest
“We help organizations navigate the rapid evolution of generative AI, translating complex technical capabilities into tangible business outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of security, ethics, and governance.”
Dat le
accounting Clinic Director
Founder, Motta Financial
“We guide entrepreneurs from entity formation to exit planning and everything in between. Unlike traditional firms, SEED takes a modern, approachable stance—leveraging technology to streamline processes while ensuring that business owners truly understand their finances.”
Kenneth J. Mooney
Resource Acquisition Clinic Director
Member, Chain Reaction Boston
“SEED provides multifaceted services to clients across all business stages. With over 35 years of experience helping companies solve their funding challenges, my expertise aligns perfectly with the resource acquisition team’s mission to identify optimal funding solutions for our clients.”
Darrell g. mottley
Faculty Director, Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic (IPEC)
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, Suffolk University
“SEED has been transformative for both our students and the broader Boston community. Through the integrated collaboration of IPEC and SEED, students gain invaluable, hands-on experience in intellectual property and entrepreneurship, working directly with local innovators and small businesses. This not only deepens their practical legal skills but also fosters a spirit of service and collaboration.”
Beth Dirusso
Alumni mentor
Outside General Counsel, various start-ups and emerging companies
“SEED provides students with exposure to clinic directors who are seasoned professionals. Student teams brainstorm with directors as well as with clients to find creative ways to help businesses navigate hurdles on their route to success. The energy, focus, and inventiveness of the students in this setting are inspiring."
Nicholas A. Vadala
Executive in Residence, SEED Clinic Director
Executive Advisor, Preowned Auto Logistics
CEO, COO, & CFO for growth companies
“The SEED team brings decades of experience building and running businesses, supported by expertise in funding, accounting, law, marketing, and leveraging AI to drive and support our client work. We share a common commitment to giving back to the community by imparting our knowledge to students while helping the businesses we serve grow and gain a competitive advantage.”
Meet Our Clinical Directors
SEED Scholars are leaders-in-the-making who understand the importance of doing good with their work. Guided by industry professionals, our scholars develop real-world business skills while directly supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Seed scholars
Resource Acquisition Clinic
Bulent Birgun Olivia DeLonais Andoreni Erazo Nataijah King-Wittle Laura Nobrega Martinez Niklas Nilsson Dmitriy Pak Jack Raimo
Matthew Rooney Khoi Vong
accounting Clinic
Jessy Bonilla Reyes
Hyee Eun Cha
Micaela Palacios Verastegui Min Park
Lia Santiago
Rex Yip
Consulting Clinic
Madison Cannon Ruben Cardona-Matul Patricija Corey Aylin Donmez
Kincaid Holmes
Alden Leso
Sankalp Sanjiv Patel Colin Sheehan Grace Walsh
Nate Weaver Bo Zhang
Dimitry Pak
Resource Acquisition Clinic Entrepreneurship Major
BSBA in Accounting, ’25
“SEED bridges theory and practice while supporting diverse entrepreneurs with meaningful missions—from chess programs to child nutrition initiatives.”
Patricija Corey
Consulting clinic
MBA, ’25
“SEED helps businesses thrive based on their values. We’re supporting mission-driven organizations that can make a real difference in the world.”
JAYLEN BROWN’S BOSTON XCHANGE
JRUE & LAUREN HOLIDAY SOCIAL IMPACT FUND
CITY OF BOSTON
GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MOTTA FINANCIAL
ANYQUEST
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
LANDO & ANASTASI, LLP
Partners
Meet the leadership Team
Brian Mcdermott
Associate Vice President, Campus Experience
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