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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
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.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Kevin Carlson
Kevin is the Director of Compliance and the University's Title IX Coordinator.
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.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Jessica Greenwald, PhD
Dr. Greenwald teaches DBA courses in the field of Organizational Behavior as well as Statistical Techniques II and III. Her research interests are in work motivation.
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Kathy Levetzow
Coordinator for Human Resources
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
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.
Angela Rekers-Power
Dr. Rekers teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Her specialty is in inclusive practice, education and community partnerships, and outdoor learning and play.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Edwin Ubeda, PhD
Teaches English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement courses. He has worked for six years as an elementary bilingual teacher and adult ESL instructor.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Sara Fredricksen
Human Resources Generalist
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
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.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
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.
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.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Jonathan Weeks
Evaluation Coordinator
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.
Audrey Blair
Director of Human Resources
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.
Isabella Foral
Assistant Registrar
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.
Erica Eastland
Customer Support/Classroom Coordinator
Lisa Harrington
Records Support Analyst in the Registrar's Office.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Dan Zeimet
The Registrar serves as the institutional guardian for official academic policies and academic records in supporting SAU faculty, staff, and students.

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