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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.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Carol Arney
Admissions & Welcome Center Coordinator
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
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.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Amber Osterhaus
Assistant Director of Enrollment Technology
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.
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
Sarah Rissler, PhD
Sarah is the Director of Student Success in the Student Success Center.
Tadd Ruetenik, PhD
Teaches a variety of philosophy courses such as critical thinking, philosophies of life, and American philosophy. He is a William James scholar.
Abigail Rock
Director of Graduate, Adult, and Online Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Tinette Stoner
Tinette is the Assistant Director of Student Success.
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
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.
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
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.
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
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.
Clare Holladay
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Alfredo Mac Laughlin, PhD
Dr. Mac Laughlin teaches applied ethics and philosophy of knowledge. He specializes in healthcare ethics, philosophy and science fiction, game-based learning and the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Jennifer Schmidt-McCormack
Jennifer is the Coordinator of Success Programs
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Randall Goblirsch
Senior Director of Enrollment Communications and Marketing
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Gracyn Malcolm
Director of Campus Experience
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
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.
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
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.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Bailey Winfree
Enrollment Communications and Marketing Specialist

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