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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Erica Eastland
Customer Support/Classroom Coordinator
Lisa Harrington
Records Support Analyst in the Registrar's Office.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
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.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle 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.
Jonathan Weeks
Evaluation Coordinator
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
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.
Isabella Foral
Assistant Registrar
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.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
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.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Dawn Henning
Executive assistant to the Provost
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
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.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
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.
Joseph Roidt, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Dan Zeimet
The Registrar serves as the institutional guardian for official academic policies and academic records in supporting SAU faculty, staff, and students.
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
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.
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.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
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.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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