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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
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.
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.
Randall Goblirsch
Senior Director of Enrollment Communications and Marketing
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.
Aaron Hook
Aaron is a clinical instructor in the Theatre program.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
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.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Sergiy Markutsya, PhD
Teaches engineering economics, control theory, fluid mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics.
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.
Rebecca Romatoski, PhD
Dr. Romatoski specializes in Thermal Fluids, Nuclear Reactor Design and Analysis, Energy Systems, and Climate Change.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Susa Stonedahl, PhD
Dr. Stonedahl teaches physics courses and has a professional interest in hyporheic exchange (water flowing through sediments in natural streams).
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Denise Westendorf, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Denise is a lecturer for the Nursing Department specializing in medical/surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, and leadership.
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.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Carol Arney
Admissions & Welcome Center Coordinator
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
Junyi Dong
Junyi is an assistant professor in the Math Department teaching core and upper-level mathematics courses.
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.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
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.
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.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
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.
Michael Opar, PhD
Teaches quality control, reliability, engineering economics, ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, senior design, simulation.
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.
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.
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Nicholas Bitting
International Admissions Counselor
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.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Il Woo Cho
Professor in the Math Department
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Tim Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie primarily teaches analysis and statistics-related courses, including mathematical programming and elementary number theory.
Dan Hale
Theatre professor and Department Chair
Clare Holladay
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct 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.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Gracyn Malcolm
Director of Campus Experience
Robert Mitchell, PhD
Teaches Astronomy and advanced physics.
Amber Osterhaus
Assistant Director of Enrollment Technology
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.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Abigail Rock
Director of Graduate, Adult, and Online Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Lisa Thimm
Thimm is a Lecturer for the Mathematics Department.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Bailey Winfree
Enrollment Communications and Marketing Specialist

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