Jodi Rachins is the Director of Disability Services at UMass Lowell.

Jodi Rachins, M.A., LMHC

Director

Department
Disability Services
Phone
978-934-5265
Fax
978-934-2032
Office
University Crossing, Suite 300

Education

  • M.A., LMHC, Professional Counseling, Lesley University
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Maryland – College Park

Biosketch

Jodi joined UMass Lowell in fall 2021. Jodi hopes to help the DS Office’s new home in Academic Services reach new heights. With student success and retention at the forefront, Jodi plans to expand the many ways this office supports student including an enhanced collaboration with faculty and staff, reducing disability stigma, and increasing campus-wide disability understanding and appreciation. Prior to this position, some of Jodi’s work experience includes: the founding Director of Accessibility Services at Merrimack College, Disability Specialist at Brandeis University, School Counselor at the Learning Prep School, Director of Residential Life and Student Services for the Threshold Program at Lesley University, and private practice therapist.