About
We are a team of dedicated servants and clergy who work together towards a shared vision of a Christ Centered Church Community. Our experts include social workers, therapists, teachers, lawyers, physicians, priests, and other allied professionals who balance each other in a truly multidisciplinary effort. We hope that you benefit from the resources that we are continually refining to be more accessible to all members of our Coptic Community. We encourage you to reach out to us at CopticAgape@gmail.com with any questions, comments, and suggestions. Also, if you would like to join our team, please fill out this form and someone from our team will be in touch with you soon!
Meet The Team
Mary Mesiha
MSW, LICSW
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
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Father Samuel Hanna
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Meet The Team
Mary Mesiha
MSW, LICSW
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
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Father Samuel Hanna
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Meet The Team
Mary Mesiha
MSW, LICSW
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
Jane Doe
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Father Samuel Hanna
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Meet The Team
Mary Mesiha
MSW, LICSW
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
Anne is a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children and families for 19 years providing individual, child, and family therapy. She is trained to provide trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents and provides consultation for the Family and Probate Courts as a Guardian and Litem/Custody Evaluator and Mediator.
Mary Mesiha
MSW, LICSW
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
Meet The Team
Diana Antony
M.Ed.
Diana's career started as an Elementary School Teacher and a School Counselor in the public and private school system with experience working with children and families. After completing her master’s degree, she is currently a Lecturer and Student Counselor in Higher Education focused on Behavioral Health, Psychological Assessment, and Career Development. In addition, Diana has experience in curriculum building and creating educational trainings. Her passion is connecting students to meaningful experiences and helping them succeed. Diana attends and serves in St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Natick. She is a proud wife and a mother of 3 amazing children.
Angelina Awad
MS, Ph.D. Student
Angelina is a clinical psychology Ph.D. student with research and clinical interests relating to the ways culture and community can impact emotion regulation, and working with underrepresented communities. She has held leadership positions in groups geared toward the facilitation of hard conversations and the development of meaningful change for the better. She has been active in Coptic women's empowerment, social justice education, and youth engagement.
Fr. Mark Cherubim
MA, LICSW
Fr. Mark has extensive experience in the field mental health counseling, specializing in family and couples counseling for
15 years prior to answering the call of priesthood. He has had clinical leadership positions at the Department of Mental Health, Department of Youth Services, and the Department of Children and Family services.
He also maintains a part time Christian counseling private practice.
Fr. Samuel Hanna
PharmD, MTS
Fr. Samuel Hanna serves as a priest at St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Natick, Ma. He is also serving a term as the Chancellor for the New England region for the Diocese of New York & New England. He recently was appointed as the New England representative to The Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches and also serves on the Executive Board for the Massachusetts Council of Churches. Fr Samuel focuses on creating a bridge between the different generations of immigrant families in his church community with the American community. He is enthusiastic about ecumenical relations.
Heba Fanous
MB, BCh
Heba has worked as a Radiologist and a Urology Cancer Researcher. She has served on Parent Teacher Associations, Special Education Advisory Boards, Medical Outreach Programs in Egypt and is a passionate advocate for all neuro-diverse diagnoses.
She loves to serve wherever God leads her. She is a wife, mother, and current Sunday school servant at St. Philopateer and St. Mina Church in Wayland. She loves to spend her free time on DIY projects and gardening.
Maggi R. M. Ibrahim
MA English Lit & Secondary Ed
Maggi is a high school English, humanities, and research teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, and a master’s in English Literature with a concentration on educational activism. Her master's thesis, "Teaching Middle Eastern Memoir: An Exploration of Otherness and Self-Representation," was the 2015 recipient of the University of Massachusetts’ Robert Crossley Award. She has extensive training in curriculum design, educational advocacy, and differentiated instruction and has spent her career devoted to the idea that education can be used as a force for social good. She is a proud wife to her husband Samer, and an enamored mother to her daughter, Alexandria and her son, Luke.
Martina Matta
Esq.
Martina is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and Georgia. She has experience in child advocacy law, immigration law, and public policy and legislation. She also serves children at her church in Natick, MA.
Mena is an orthopedic surgeon, a subdeacon in the NY/NE diocese, and a perennial advocate for empowerment of all members of our community. He is proud to be the husband of Mary Mesiha, and he is devoted to their children Jacob, Sophia, and Luca.
Mary is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in child protection, adoption, foster care, and teletherapy private practice.
She also has been active in parent education at her home parish of
St. Mark in Natick, MA.
Samer Y. Ibrahim
D.O.
Samer is a life-long servant and reader in the NE/NY diocese. He is a devoted father to Alexandria and Luke, and a loving husband to his wife, Maggi.
Mary is a clinical psychologist currently pursuing licensure with experience working with under-resourced populations and addressing trauma.
Thomas Matta
Pharm.D.
Thomas is a clinical pharmacist and professor with a focus on working with underserved populations, ensuring optimal healthcare to vulnerable communities. He is a servant at St. Mark's church in Natick, MA.
Yosstina Saadallah
MSW, LICSW
Yosstina is a licensed independent clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with children and families. Yosstina has been working with the Child Protection Program and Foster Care Clinic for the past 5 years and attends St. Mark's church in Natick.
