Business Services

About Us

Welcome to Business Services at Northeastern University, a vital component of the University ecosystem and a significant contributor to auxiliary revenue.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that we are consistently striving to enhance the University experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests alike.

Under the leadership of Associate Vice President of Business Services, Chris Abayasinghe, our division plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission, vision, and values, with a focus on efficiency and innovation.

Our Services

Meet Our Team

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Chris Abayasinghe

Associate Vice President, Finance & Business Operations
Northeastern University
i.abayasinghe@northeastern.edu

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Beth Colson

Director of Retail Dining Operations
Northeastern University
e.colson@northeastern.edu

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Judith Beecher

Director of Engagement and Organizational Excellence
Northeastern University
j.beecher@northeastern.edu

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Kelly Dawson

Director of Business Services (Oakland)
Northeastern University
k.dawson@northeastern.edu

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Mahendran Subramaniam

Associate Director, Auxiliary Operations
Northeastern University
m.subramaniam@northeastern.edu

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Jessica Herrera

Auxiliary Operations Manager
Northeastern University
j.herrera@northeastern.edu

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Erin LeBel

Executive Assistant
Northeastern University
e.lebel@northeastern.edu