Howard University

Howard University Dept of Athletics
Burr Gymnasium 6th & Girard Sts, NW, Ste 101 Washington, DC 20059

Division 1 Dist of Columbia Northeast

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Karen Healy-Silcott

In July 2021, Howard University announced Karen Healy-Silcott as the Bison's new women's lacrosse head coach.

"Coach Healy-Silcott brings a wealth of talent and experience to our Lacrosse program," said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. "She is an inspirational leader who will be a terrific role model for our student-athletes both on and off the field. Please join me in welcoming her to the Bison family."

Healy-Silcott arrives at Howard with over 20 years of coaching experience at various levels of competition. She is returning to Division I after spending the last four years in California as the Girls Director for the Firehawks Youth Lacrosse Club. Healy-Silcott also served on the Executive Board for the Oakland Lacrosse Club and is currently a member of the Jamaica National Women's Lacrosse team, most recently representing Jamaica in the last World cup qualifying event as a team captain.

Prior to California, Healy-Silcott was the Head Coach at Bryant University. She led the team's successful transition from Division II to Division I and recruited many athletes who garnered academic and post-season accolades. Before taking the reins at Bryant, Healy-Silcott served as an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts and an Assistant Program Director for Metro Lacrosse in Boston, MA.

A 2002 graduate of Syracuse University, Healy-Silcott was a starter on the Inaugural Team. She earned 2nd team Regional All-American honors as a midfielder in both her freshman and sophomore years. Two ACL surgeries were an initial blow to her career, but Healy-Silcott fought back and, after a brief stint as a goalie, moved back onto the field, earning 2nd Team All-Big East Honors as a defender her senior season. She graduated with a degree in African American Studies.

Originally from Freeport, N.Y., Healy-Silcott was a multi-sport high school athlete, earning Lacrosse, basketball, soccer, and cross country honors. In Lacrosse, she was a 2X US Lacrosse All American, Empire State Games MVP, 3X All-County, and 3X Team MVP.

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Gabrielle Torain

In January 2022, Gabrielle Torain joined the Howard University Women's Lacrosse staff as a Graduate Assistant.

Before joining Howard, she made her mark at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she played as a defender on the Varsity Women's Lacrosse team. Her performance earned her Second Team All-Conference Honors and a spot-on ESPN's #LaxTop5 list, highlighting her impact on the game during her sophomore season.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering and participating as a member of UML’s Athlete Bible Study, she continued her studies by pursuing a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. Currently, Gabrielle is also actively serving as a Research Graduate Assistant in the Biomolecular Assemblies and Nanomechanics Laboratory at Howard University.

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Alexis Joseph

In 2022, Alexis Joseph joined the Howard University women's lacrosse team as a volunteer assistant coach.

She graduated from Duke University May '22 with a B.A in Visual Arts on track for Architecture and was a defender on the women's lacrosse team. During her time at Duke, she earned the Top 6 ACC Service Award and the Samuel DuBois Cook Undergraduate Student Award for service and leadership. She also spearheaded a free lacrosse clinic for Black and Brown girls in Durham. Alexis was the president of UBA (United Black Athletes) her junior and senior year where she led diversity training with administration and staff.

Prior to Howard, she coached with HHH Girls Philly, Eyekonz Philly, and Ultimate Girls NC at various age groups.