Northeastern University Athletics

Jaime DePalma came into her role as Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Support Service in December 2025. She serves as the primary point of contact for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Rowing, and Men’s Soccer.

DePalma previously worked at Providence College. Most recently, she served as the Assistant Dean/Director of Student-Athlete Services. Prior to this role, DePalma got her start at Providence College as the Men’s Basketball Academic Coordinator.

Before coming to Providence College, she worked at Saint Francis University, PA first as the Assistant Field Hockey Coach. Later, she transitioned into student-athlete academic support when she became the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services in 2017. DePalma earned her bachelor’s degree from Providence College in 2011 with a degree in Psychology and was a 4-year starter of the women’s field hockey team. She went on to earn her Master of Education in Higher Education from Providence College as well.

She and her husband, Alphonse, reside in Jamaica Plain, MA.