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Wendi Antunes
Wendi provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
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.
Matthew Blair
Matthew is Director of Campaigns and Leadership Giving for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Dana Dailey, PT, PhD
Dr. Dailey teaches introduction to therapeutic exercise, functional anatomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pain science and education, professional practice and PT procedures II, and the capstone portfolio project.
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.
Justina Crawford
Manager of Special Events
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Dan Haverkamp
Dan is the Senior Director of Development the Advancement & Alumni 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.
Amy Kueny
Dr. Kueny is an Instructor for the Physical Therapy Department, teaching courses for first-year students including gross anatomy, pathology, and evidence-based practice. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with experience practicing in outpatient orthopedics.
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.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
Janelle Pillard
Janelle teaches medical pathology and clinical medicine during the didactic phase of the MPAS program.
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
David Rohlf
Dr. Rohlf is the medical director for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
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.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the 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
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.
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
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.
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.
Darcy Duncalf
Provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Kevin Farrell, PT, PhD
Dr. Farrell is Professor Emeritus.
Lynn Frank, PT, DPT
Collaborates in implementing individual student plans for clinical education, assists with neuromuscular therapeutics and coordinates the course on management of the medically complex patient. Her clinical practice includes acute care and neuro rehabilitation.
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.
Erica Eastland
Customer Support/Classroom Coordinator
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Angie King
Angie is the Program Coordinator for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Milissa Lamantia
Milissa is Gift Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
Tammy Moran, MS-PAS, PA-C
Tammy is a Lecturer in the MPAS program.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Elaine Quinn
Elaine provides administrative support for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Emily Rettler
Emily is the Coordinator for Annual Giving & Data Analytics for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kristin Ryan, PT, DPT
Teaches Professional Seminar, clinical education courses, seating, and positioning as well as the lymphedema content of the curriculum. Her clinical practice ranges from acute care to outpatient, focuses on evaluating clients in a wheelchair clinic, treating patients with lymphedema and in outpatient neurological rehab.
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
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.
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.
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle online nursing program.
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.
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.
John Barr, BS-PT, MA, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Barr is professor emeritus for the DPT program.
Terri Beutel
Terri is Assistant Director of Advancement Information Resources for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Kris Burt
Kris is Director of Administrative Services for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
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.
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
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.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Lisa Harrington
Records Support Analyst in the Registrar's Office.
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.
Lindsey Kennedy
CAssistant Director of Research and Prospect Management in the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Arturo Meijide Lapido
Areas of interest include 20th and 21st Spanish and Galician literature, film and media studies, theater and performance, transatlantic studies, comics and graphic novels, and representation of violence in popular culture.
Suzanne Peppers, MMS, PA-C
Suzanne is the Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies and is a Clinical Assistant Professor.
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
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.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Megan Tarasi
Megan is the Director of Annual Giving and Grants for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Michele Sapp
Megan is the Donor Acknowledgement Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kristen Veto
Kristen is the Assistant Director of Alumni and Community Enagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.

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