Lisa Gibalerio, MPH
BWC Program Coordinator

Lisa Gibalerio, MPH, is a Public Health Educator with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network in Watertown. A long-time Belmont resident and parent of three young adults, Lisa oversees the Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC), a group funded through a 10-year federal Drug Free Community (DFC) grant that directly impacts the youth of Belmont and their families. Lisa has developed many prevention-centered workshops, video segments, and Tip Sheet resources for both parents and teens on substance use prevention, mental health awareness, understanding teens and screens, and the impacts of overwhelming stress. She runs a monthly Parent Group for Belmont caregivers, where parents share strategies that are working well – and also learn new approaches. Lisa received her Master’s Degree in Public Health Education from the Boston University School of Public Health.

Wendy Conroy, MPH
BWC Chair

Wendy Conroy is a trained Health Educator with a Master in Public Health from the University of Michigan.  She has been leading sexuality education programs for many years to youth in Belmont, Arlington and surrounding areas.  She facilitates workshops to help parents navigate challenging conversations with their children about relationships.  In addition, she works to educate families about substance use and mental health issues that affect youth.  She is the parent of two teens and understands the challenges today’s parents are facing.

Danielle Topaz, BA
BWC Program Assistant

Danielle Topaz is a Prevention Specialist with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network at the Watertown Multi Service Center. She supports the Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC) in all of its outreach and leads the Belmont High School student group (Student Mental Health Advocates). Danielle graudated from the University of Washington, Seattle, with a degree in Psychology and Education. She is working on her Master’s in School Counseling at Boston College. She is from Redmond, WA, and is passionate about working with youth.