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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Mary Jo Bloominger, MPAS, PA-C
Mary Jo is a graduate of the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program and has 20 years of clinical experience in primary care.
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.
Junyi Dong
Junyi is an assistant professor in the Math Department teaching core and upper-level mathematics courses.
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
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
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Angie King
Angie is the Program Coordinator for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Regina Matheson, PhD
Teaches for the Sociology Department. She is also the Assoc. Vice President of Academic Grants and Sponsored Programs.
Tammy Moran, MS-PAS, PA-C
Tammy is a Lecturer in the MPAS program.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
Janelle Pillard
Janelle teaches medical pathology and clinical medicine during the didactic phase of the MPAS program.
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
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Adam Spiegel
Adam assists the Master of Physician Assistant Studies students to contact preceptors and secure placements within clinical settings.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Patrick Archer
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Associate Provost.
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.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
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.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
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.
L. Joseph Hebert
Teaches political philosophy, constitutional law, and American government with an emphasis on theories of virtue and their application to law and political leadership.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Emily Kingery
Dr. Kingery teaches creative writing, women's literature, British literature, and linguistics.
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.
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.
Nicole Pizzini
Teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice.
David Rohlf
Dr. Rohlf is the medical director for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
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.
Janelle Stieger
Janelle is the administrative assistant for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Christina Tigges
Student Financial Services Representative
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.
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
Il Woo Cho
Professor in the Math Department
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.
Tim Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie primarily teaches analysis and statistics-related courses, including mathematical programming and elementary number theory.
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.
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.
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Jeff McCraw
Jeff teaches criminal justice courses.
Suzanne Peppers, MMS, PA-C
Suzanne is the Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies and is a Clinical Assistant Professor.
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Anna Pierce
Student Financial Services Representative
Angela Schmieder, MMS, PA-C
Angela teaches core behavioral health as well as co-teaches clinical exam skills and problem based learning. She has a specific interest in international medicine.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Lisa Thimm
Thimm is a Lecturer for the Mathematics Department.

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