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Allison Ambrose, PhD
Professor of Accounting
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Jennifer Best, MSEd, CFLE, CFCS, HDFS, BCC
Lecturer and Department Coordinator in Psychology
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Ann Garton, DNP, FPCC, RN, CNE
Ann is an Associate Professor in the Nursing program teaching Nursing Processes, Clinical Application, Population Health, and Nursing Skills.
Megan Hobbs
Megan is the Director of Athletic Bands and Indoor Marching Arts at SAU.
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
Lynne Kruse, MSN, RN-C
Lynne has more than 20 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing and has worked in oncology, orthopedic and post-operative care.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Tadd Ruetenik, PhD
Teaches a variety of philosophy courses such as critical thinking, philosophies of life, and American philosophy. He is a William James scholar.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle online nursing program.
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
Johny Augustine, MSW, M.Phil, PhD
Teaches social policy history and analysis as well as conducts research to improve social work services for individuals, families, and communities affected by a disaster.
Deb Bennett
Academic Program Specialist for programs in the College of Business.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Michael Cipriano
Dr. Cipriano teaches undergraduate and graduate classes focused on the preparation and analysis of financial statements. His specialty is understanding how financial statements are used by intermediaries and end users for investment decisions.
Nicholas Enz
Associate professor and director of bands.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Danielle Hoffman, DNP, MPH, RN, TNS, EMT-P, CNE
Dr. Hoffman has been connecting to the community through healthcare for over two decades. Her clinical strengths and experience center around emergency medicine with a focus in trauma care.She has a passion for teaching and leadership and intends to impact healthcare through the same.
Judy Correa Kaiser
Judy teaches courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as the undergraduate practicum (internship) experience course.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Alfredo Mac Laughlin, PhD
Dr. Mac Laughlin teaches applied ethics and philosophy of knowledge. He specializes in healthcare ethics, philosophy and science fiction, game-based learning and the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Michele Petersen
Teaches introductory courses in theology and philosophy. Her specialty is in the theology, philosophy, spirituality, and pedagogy of Edith Stein and the religious philosophy of Paul Ricoeur.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
John Stachula
Specializes in counseling and the clinical application of psychology.
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
Denise Westendorf, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Denise is a lecturer for the Nursing Department specializing in medical/surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, and leadership.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Katrina Browning, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has nursing experience in Women's Health, Public Health, Labor and Delivery, and NICU.
Kari Crowder, MSN, RN
Kari Crowder is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing program.
Katrina DeToye, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has worked in medical/surgical, step-down intensive care, and behavioral health. She is a certified medical/surgical registered nurse.
Janene Finley
Dr. Finley teaches individual and entity taxation, accounting information systems, and accounting principles for undergraduate and graduate students.
Deb Frankie-Lasher
Deb is the Advisor/ Recruiter for the Nursing Department and works with all pre-licensure students. She advises students through the process of completing necessary requirements to enter the Nursing program.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Julie Jenks Kettmann
Teaches psychology, child and adolescent development, and psychology and treatment of both juvenile offenders and crime victims.
Marian Lee, DMA
Head of Keyboard Area and Associate Professor of Piano, teaching Applied Piano to majors/minors, aural skills and music appreciation.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Nathan Windt, DMA
Associate Professor and director of choral Activities

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