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Patrick Archer
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Associate Provost.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
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.
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
Justina Crawford
Manager of Special Events
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
Travis Eygabroad
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Dan Haverkamp
Dan is the Senior Director of Development the Advancement & Alumni Office.
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.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Lindsey Kennedy
CAssistant Director of Research and Prospect Management in the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Regina Matheson, PhD
Teaches for the Sociology Department. She is also the Assoc. Vice President of Academic Grants and Sponsored Programs.
Jill McNamara
Assistant Comptroller
Lori Parker
Administrative Assistant for the Occupational Therapy program.
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Amy Puck
Accounting Coordinator
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
Lindsay Schaefer
English instructor
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Megan Tarasi
Megan is the Director of Annual Giving and Grants for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Michele Sapp
Megan is the Donor Acknowledgement Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Ruby Batimana
Batimana is currently serving as the Evaluator for the SAMHSA grant in partnership with The Robert Young Center/UnityPoint. She also teaches for Orion Technical College.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Colleen Doak
A faculty member in the Master of Public Health program, Dr. Doak researches how public health messages impact the physical and social health of a community.
Zachary Carlisle, PhD
Teaches Introduction to Sociology and Sex & Gender courses.
Philip Goldfarb Styrt
Teaches composition and introductory literature courses. His specialty is in Renaissance literature and the connection between literature and other writing.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
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.
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.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Milissa Lamantia
Milissa is Gift Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kevin Lillis
Professor and Chair of Computer Sciences
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.
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.
Nicole Pizzini
Teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice.
Elaine Quinn
Elaine provides administrative support for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Emily Rettler
Emily is the Coordinator for Annual Giving & Data Analytics for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Chenguang Zhao
Teaches Computer Science and Cybersecurity courses.
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold, MPH, brings 20 years of global health experience, from grassroots to national levels. Areas of expertise include social and behavior change; capacity strengthening; and management and leadership.
Terri Beutel
Terri is Assistant Director of Advancement Information Resources for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Matthew Blair
Matthew is Director of Campaigns and Leadership Giving for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kris Burt
Kris is Director of Administrative Services for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Malia Duffy, MSN-FNP, MSPH
Malia Duffy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Public Health. She earned degrees from Simmons College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer 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.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
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.
Tori Kelley
Accounting Coordinator
Emily Kingery
Dr. Kingery teaches creative writing, women's literature, British literature, and linguistics.
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Jeff McCraw
Jeff teaches criminal justice courses.
Gary Monnard
Teaches computer science and legal and ethical issues in philosophy to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
Mike Poster
Vice President for Finance
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
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
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Kristen Veto
Kristen is the Assistant Director of Alumni and Community Enagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office.

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