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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Cathy Cunningham
Cathy is the Administrative Assistant for the Dean of Students Office.
Elisa Green, CCC-SLP
Green primarily supervises students and clinicians at the on-campus Rite Care Clinic.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Jeffrey Knox
Dr. Knox teaches Speech/Hearing Science for both graduate and undergraduate students. His speciality is in the measure of acoustic and aerodynamic parameters of verbal output.
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Andrew Lutz, PhD
Dr. Lutz teaches core engineering and mechanical engineering classes, specializing in Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Engineering Dynamics.
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.
Sergiy Markutsya, PhD
Teaches engineering economics, control theory, fluid mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics.
Sara Pearson
Data analyst for Assessment
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Mohammad Rahdar, PhD
Dr. Rahdar teaches core IE courses including Operations Research, Planning and Controlling of Operations, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Economics. His specialty is in operations research and optimization techniques.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
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.
Rachael Suddarth, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Suddarth conducts research in the area of language-based learning disabilities, particularly impairment in reading and writing.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Darci Becker, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Becker's areas of interest include dysphagia, quality of life, aphasia, and geriatrics.
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.
Mohamad El-Zein, PhD
Dr. El-Zein is a professor in the Engineering Department teaching core engineering classes as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer for the Occupational Therapy program.
Kami Holst, OTD, MOTR/L, CBIS
Teaches foundational courses for first-year occupational therapy doctoral students as well as interventions courses related to neurological rehabilitation.
Lori Jager
Clinical Instructor for the MSLP program.
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.
David Krupke, MA, CCC-SLP
Mr. Krupke's areas of interest include early literacy, articulation and phonology, language-learning, voice, and accent reduction.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Lori Maher
Academic Support Specialist
Robert Mitchell, PhD
Teaches Astronomy and advanced physics.
Michael Opar, PhD
Teaches quality control, reliability, engineering economics, ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, senior design, simulation.
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.
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.
Anna Pierce
Student Financial Services Representative
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
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
Bridgette Vale
Bridgette instructs first-year students in clinical education focusing on speech and language rehabilitation across the lifespan.
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
Ann Cobb, MS, CCC-SLP
Instructor in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program.
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
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.
Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Huff teaches a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including the MSLP program's capstone courses.
Julie Jones
Dr. Jones teaches Scholarship I and II and co-teaches OT Process and pediatric content for Interventions I, II, and III. Clinical experience includes Early Intervention (Birth-age 3), and school-based occupational therapy.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Cory Ann Kroeger
Mrs. Kroeger is the Office Administrator for the MSLP program.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Angie McCombs, OTD
Angie teaches OTD 520 Process in the first year of the OT curriculum. Additionally, she teaches in the Critical Inquiry series courses for first and second year students in the OT curriculum.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Lori Parker
Administrative Assistant for the Occupational Therapy program.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Rebecca Romatoski, PhD
Dr. Romatoski specializes in Thermal Fluids, Nuclear Reactor Design and Analysis, Energy Systems, and Climate Change.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
Susa Stonedahl, PhD
Dr. Stonedahl teaches physics courses and has a professional interest in hyporheic exchange (water flowing through sediments in natural streams).
Christina Tigges
Student Financial Services Representative
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement

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