Our Leadership Team

Maggie Brennan brings over 30 years of experience and a deep and abiding passion for social justice and community health to her position as President and CEO at North Shore Community Health (NSCH).

Prior to this role, she held leadership positions in city, state and national health organizations in New York City. She is a founding Board member of Community Care Cooperative, the largest and best performing primary care-based Accountable Care Organization in MA. She is a graduate of the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program, received her Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and her Bachelor’s in History and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Asia Astvatsaturian is the Vice President of Finance at North Shore Community Health (NSCH), a leading community health organization serving thousands of patients on the North Shore and Cape Ann. With extensive experience in financial management and accounting, Asia has demonstrated a strong track record of overseeing complex financial operations and enhancing organizational sustainability. In her current role, she leads the finance department, ensuring strict adherence to GAAP, managing budgeting, cash flow, grants, and providing strategic financial analysis to support NSCH’s growth and service expansion.
Before joining NSCH, Asia held leadership roles where she successfully led teams, streamlined financial processes, and improved internal controls. Asia’s expertise spans across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental technologies, having worked with notable companies such as Spruce Environmental Technologies, American Dental Partners, Orchard Brands and Boston Medflight.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate with a dual BSBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Asia is also highly proficient in advanced financial software and Excel, and fluent in both English and Russian. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment, Asia is known for her ability to develop talent and build strong relationships within teams.

Amer El-Haddad, M.D. is the Chief Medical Officer at North Shore Community Health Center. Amer has over a decade of experience in front-line and leadership work at inner-city community health centers. Amer joined NSCH in Feb 2022 and became CMO later that year. Amer immigrated from Lebanon after attending medical school there and went to residency at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio n Family Medicine and Community Health.

Amer oversees the clinical departments at NSCH including primary care, nursing, school-based health centers, and recovery services. Amer is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and health justice and the impacts of health disparities on community health patients. Amer also has a passion for health care leadership, immigrant health, women’s health, addiction, and LGBTQ+ health care.

Amer has many interests outside of work including cooking, hiking, biking, and traveling. Amer is fluent in Arabic and Spanish

Nina is a seasoned professional with 24 years of human resources and operations experience of which includes 8 years serving in the executive leadership team level, poised to make a significant impact as she transitions to the healthcare industry. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in international business management with a minor in Economics and Spanish. She previously was part of the Executive Leadership team as the CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) at The International Institute of New England. Nina has proven Human Resources experience in all pillars of HR including strategic planning, compensation management, talent acquisition, training and development, talent management, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal and regulatory compliance, organizational design, and HRIS systems.

Her career has been marked by a dedication to strategic planning, streamlining processes, cultivating environments of inclusivity, and belonging. With a proven ability to navigate fast paced and dynamic work settings, Nina thrives on building structure and designing systems that empower teams to achieve their goals. She has been instrumental in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, championing efforts to create workplaces that celebrate diverse perspectives and prioritize equity.

Nina’s transition to the healthcare industry is deeply personal and meaningful, inspired by her childhood experience with her and her family receiving their healthcare services and providing translation services at a healthcare center. She is excited to bring her skill set and values to her new role.

Outside of her professional life, Nina values spending quality time with family and friends, cherishing the relationships that inspire her. She enjoys singing, dancing, and cooking, finding joy in self-expression and shared moments.

With a strong foundation in communication, organizational leadership, and a passion for creating inclusive work environments, Nina is prepared to embrace new challenges and opportunities, continuing to grow and make a difference in the healthcare industry.

Ellen began her career as a nurse practitioner at North Shore Community Health in 2011, serving as a primary care provider in Gloucester for a number of years. Since 2015, Ellen has held multiple positions in management and leadership at North Shore, including overseeing the nursing and quality programs across the health centers as well as leading the implementation of Epic, our electronic medical record, in 2022.

In her current role, Ellen provides leadership around all aspects of our value-based care programs, including care management, behavioral health, population health and information systems.
Ellen is deeply dedicated to the mission of NSCH to ensure all community members have equal access to excellent health care and is grateful for opportunities to help patients achieve their own health goals. Specific areas of interest include substance use disorder treatment and the use of technology to help meet the needs of patients and staff. Ellen has a passion for learning languages and is proficient in Spanish and French.

Ryan Ribeiro-Rodriguez joined the organization in 2022 as the Vice President of Operations. He brings nearly two decades of experience in Community Health Centers to his work at North Shore. Originally from Brazil, he has embraced the North Shore as his home. Prior to his tenure at North Shore, Ryan dedicated over a decade to a prominent Health Center in the Boston area and served as the VP of Operations for the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.

Ryan holds a Masters in Education with a specialization in Training and Organizational Development, coupled with a Masters in Public Administration. In his capacity at North Shore, he assumes responsibility for compliance, health center operations, facilities management, and operational strategy.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ryan finds joy in traveling and spending time with friends and family. Fluent in Portuguese and adept in Spanish conversation, he infuses his work with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to fostering equity and engagement