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

Chris Abayasinghe

Associate Vice President, Finance & Business Operations

Northeastern University
i.abayasinghe@northeastern.edu

Beth Colson

Senior Director of Dining Services

Northeastern University
e.colson@northeastern.edu

Judith Beecher

Director of Engagement and Organizational Excellence

Northeastern University
j.beecher@northeastern.edu

Kelly Dawson

Director of Business Services (Oakland)

Northeastern University
k.dawson@northeastern.edu

Mahendran Subramaniam

Associate Director, Auxiliary Operations

Northeastern University
m.subramaniam@northeastern.edu

Jessica Herrera

Auxiliary Operations Manager

Northeastern University
j.herrera@northeastern.edu

Lee Ann Burdick

Director of Children’s Center

Northeastern University
l.burdick@northeastern.edu