ALEXIS RODGERS, LMSW
EAP Coordinator
Alexis Rodgers is a dedicated and experienced social work professional currently serving as the Lead EAP Coordinator for the Employee Assistance Program at Stony Brook University. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW), Alexis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
In her current position, Alexis provides crucial support to university employees through assessment, support, programming and education. She serves as a confidential resource for employees across various Stony Brook entities, including the university campus, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Long Island State Veterans Home.
Prior to her role at Stony Brook, Alexis spent nearly eight years as the Director for Community Impact and Referral Programs at The Association for Mental Health & Wellness in Ronkonkoma, NY. There, she oversaw multiple community outreach efforts, managed support groups, and developed a Professional Development training program that reached more than 1,000 licensed professionals.
Alexis is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, having trained over 2,000 individuals in both in-person and virtual settings. She is also trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and is certified to provide Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) for Social Work Students.
Throughout her career, Alexis has demonstrated a strong commitment to mental health awareness, community wellness and professional development. Her experience spans various aspects of social work, including case management in alternative-to-incarceration programs and drug courts.
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the State University of New York at Old Westbury, complementing her social work expertise with a broader understanding of public health issues.
NICOLE PATERSON, RYT-200
EAP Coordinator
Nicole Paterson is a passionate and purpose-driven health and human services professional currently serving as the Healthier U and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator at Stony Brook University. She brings over a decade of experience designing and leading innovative and sustainable programs that improve lives and advance equity within clinical, community, and organizational settings.
Grounded in evidence-based practice and guided by the Social Determinants of Health, Nicole specializes in developing solutions to complex public health challenges with a focus on disease prevention, life extension, and expanding access to wellness. She has held roles across a wide range of organizations, from hospitals and nonprofits to mobile recovery units, consistently demonstrating her ability to lead, educate, and create transformative impact.
As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), Nicole integrates holistic, trauma-informed practices into her work to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Additionally, Nicole is a certified instructor in multiple Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid curricula, including specialty tracks for higher education, veterans, public safety, and fire/EMS.
Currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Stony Brook University, Nicole continues to deepen her focus on health disparities, clinical preventive services, and care coordination. She thrives in multidisciplinary, mission-driven environments where collaboration fuels transformation and every step forward contributes to building healthier, more just communities.