Meet our school health team

Dr. Jeanne Marconi is the Vice President of School Health & Clinical Integration for PM Pediatric Care, responsible for strengthening the company’s primary care relationships and initiatives, along with developing related disciplines, such as wellness and behavioral health. Prior to joining PM Pediatric Care, Dr. Marconi served as managing partner and medical director for a large primary care practice in Connecticut. Her innovative pediatric practice incorporated urgent care, earning Dr. Marconi national recognition as a leader in comprehensive health services for infants, children, and young adults. She served as President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as a member of the national executive committee for the Section on Administrative and Practice Management. Dr. Marconi completed her pediatric internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset after receiving her medical degree from Universidad del Noreste and New York Medical College.

Miriam Arthur is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker with a variety of clinical experience including preschools, hospital-neonatal units, child health programs, and agencies. She has helped children through intergenerational trauma, grief, parent-child relationship, traumatic life events, developmental delays, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sensory difficulties, medical trauma, domestic violence experience, and familial substance use.

Dr. Joanne Fortune leads the PM Pediatric Care team at the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center and specializes in anxiety, depression, common behavioral disorders of childhood, and child/family relationships. She supports students by developing plans to assist them in reaching their behavioral and educational goals. Previously, she served as the Regional Director for child and adult mental health programs at a not-for-profit agency. Dr. Fortune completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology, masters in Mental Health Counseling, and doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Stacey Ann Hall-McLeod is a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for collaborating with her clients and their families to facilitate their overall health and wellness using person-centered and strength-based approaches. She specializes in crisis avoidance, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and trauma, and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in non-profit agency settings. Stacey has undergraduate degrees in sociology and psychology and a masters degree in mental health counseling.

Ally Liff is a licensed creative arts therapist and mental health counselor. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+, and trauma, and has worked in both agency and inpatient settings. She enjoys working with children and adolescents to support with goal setting, stress management, wellness, and expanding their sense of identity, all while fostering a creative and welcoming environment. Ally received her undergraduate degree in psychology and studio art, and master’s degrees in art therapy and mental health counseling.

Johanna Peralta is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York. She has over 15 years of experience working in school-based mental health, supporting students and families navigate through special education systems, family dynamics, student mental health challenges, behavioral concerns, and beyond. Johanna specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and restorative practice for children and adolescents, and is passionate about providing these services through a strengths-based and collaborative care approach.

Claudia Pomponi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lead Crisis Management Therapist for the School Health team at PM Pediatric Care. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, and specializes in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and bereavement. Claudia previously worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital, supporting children and families during challenging hospitalizations.

Katie Ralph is a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in providing crisis therapy to children and families in immediate need. She is passionate about incorporating strength-based modalities that empower children and teens to feel more confident navigating difficult times. Katie believes in the importance of psychoeducation, building on clients’ existing strengths, and creating an environment where those with more energy can engage in therapy through movement and play. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Binghamton University and her Master of Social Work from Columbia University.

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Melissa Buceti is a Licensed Behavioral Analyst (LBA) and has been working with children and families in the behavioral health field for more than six years. She began as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing 1:1 services to children with special needs. She later became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), supporting families by providing caregiver training and supervision for therapists. She has extensive experience conducting assessments, writing treatment plans, and providing caregivers weekly training.

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Erin Taylor is a PCI Certified Parent Coach, motivational speaker, host of the Powerful Parenting for Today’s Kids podcast, author, and a mother of four teens. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University and her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Loyola University. For the past 25 years, Erin has been helping parents understand, communicate and connect better with their children, creating a more peaceful, pleasant and joyful home.