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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Tom Anderson
Physical Plant
Michael Dahlinghaus, PhD, CSCS, ACSM-EP-C
Teaches classes in exercise science and human performance and fitness. He has professional experience in personal training education and strength conditioning.
Stacy Eckley
Stacy provides office support for Physical Plant/Maintenance.
Daneel Gayle
Director of Residence Life
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer for the Occupational Therapy program.
Brad Gradin
Physical Plant
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
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.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
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.
Matt Moore
Matt is Groundskeeper for all St. Ambrose properties.
Yazmeen Pérez
Area Coordinator
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Chris Phillips
Chris is a HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant Department.
Christopher Schwartz, PhD
Dr. Schwartz teaches several core Exercise Science courses as well as introductory courses. His specialty is in physiological function in the human body and the influence of exercise on health and performance.
Kaylon Spengler
Kaylon is Operations Manager for the Physical Plant.
Chris Stafford
Chris is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
Drew Blocker
Manager of Ground Maintenance
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
Sarah Eikleberry, PhD
Dr. Eikleberry's research and teaching intersect at sport studies and sport history and focus on the structures and ideologies that influence access and experiences in sport and physical activity settings.
Philip Goldfarb Styrt
Teaches composition and introductory literature courses. His specialty is in Renaissance literature and the connection between literature and other writing.
Tim Eldridge
Physical Plant
John Hagar
John is Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
Jim Hannon
Director, Physical Plant
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
Arturo Meijide Lapido
Areas of interest include 20th and 21st Spanish and Galician literature, film and media studies, theater and performance, transatlantic studies, comics and graphic novels, and representation of violence in popular culture.
Steven McConnell
Area Coordinator of Upper Classman Experience
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
Lisa Powell, PhD
Prof. Powell's teaching and research in theology and ethics consider the contributions of non-dominant communities on the development of Christian thought and action.
Lindsay Schaefer
English instructor
Rhiannon Seneli, PhD, ATC
Rhiannon is the Kinesiology Graduate Director
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Terry Wilson
Physical Plant
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Matthew JM Coomber
Prof. Coomber's teaching focuses on the intersections that develop between Bible and culture, shaping societal aspects ranging from politics to artistic expression.
Halie Dodd
Halie is an Area Coordinator for Residence Life managing Cosgrove and Bechtel halls.
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
Robert "Bud" Grant, PhD
Fr. Bud teaches Environmental Theology, philosophy (esp. Kant and Aristotle), Historical Theology, especially IV Century, west, with an emphasis of Saint Ambrose of Milan.
Bill Foley
Physical Plant
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.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
Zachary Meyer
Zach is the Technical Director for the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Lori Parker
Administrative Assistant for the Occupational Therapy program.
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.
Craig Ochs
Craig is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
Brittany Tullis, PhD
Teaches courses on Latin/x American literature, culture, comics, and gender studies in Spanish and Latinx Studies; Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies; and International Studies.
Nicholas Voth
Nick Voth teaches many introductory and core courses in the Department of Kinesiology with a specific focus on laboratory courses. He also serves as the Laboratory Coordinator in the department. His primary research and professional interests include applied exercise physiology and sports nutrition as they relate to performance in endurance sports.

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