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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.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
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.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Kati Freiburger
Director of Student Account Services
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Christie Kostichek
Christie is the Contract Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services.
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
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.
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
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.
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.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
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.
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.
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.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special 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.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Lori Pelletier
Coordinator in Student Accounts
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
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.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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