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Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Theresa Barber
Administrative Assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Katrina Browning, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has nursing experience in Women's Health, Public Health, Labor and Delivery, and NICU.
Hannah Carlton
As a Teaching Librarian, Hannah teaches students about information literacy and library resources.
Julie Dobek
Office Coordinator
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
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.
Jessica Greenwald, PhD
Dr. Greenwald teaches DBA courses in the field of Organizational Behavior as well as Statistical Techniques II and III. Her research interests are in work motivation.
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
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.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Elizabeth Kunze Sanders
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Onnica Marquez
University Archivist
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Angela Rekers-Power
Dr. Rekers teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Her specialty is in inclusive practice, education and community partnerships, and outdoor learning and play.
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle online nursing program.
Edwin Ubeda, PhD
Teaches English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement courses. He has worked for six years as an elementary bilingual teacher and adult ESL instructor.
Denise Westendorf, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Denise is a lecturer for the Nursing Department specializing in medical/surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, and leadership.
Patrick Archer
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Associate Provost.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Luke Beatty
Luke is Director of the SAU Library and specializes in library administration.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Kari Crowder, MSN, RN
Kari Crowder is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing program.
Olivia Davison
Head of Media Services for the Library and IDEAlab.
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
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.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Stella Herzig
Stella is a Reference Librarian and teaches the undergraduate course in Information Literacy.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Renee Meyer Ernst
Teaches all levels of graphic design and beginning digital photography. Specializes in branding identity systems, publication design, interaction design, and digital art.
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Cindy Peters
Administrative Assistant for College of Arts and Sciences
Tracy Schuster-Matlock
Dr. Schuster-Matlock provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the direct reporting areas, including, but not limited to: university assessment of student learning and course evaluations, HLC regional accreditation and compliance measures, and institutional research.
Malavika Shrikhande
Library Technical Assistant
Corin Sowers
Access Services Librarian
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Toby Arquette, PhD
Dr. Arquette is Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing, and Digital Transformation at St. Ambrose University and serves on the President's Cabinet.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Joyce Haack
Joyce is the Administrative Assistant for Serials, Acquisitions & Interlibrary Loan and also oversees book purchase requests.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
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.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Alison Tollas
Teaching Librarian
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.

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