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Wendi Antunes
Wendi provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
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.
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.
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.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
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.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
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.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
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.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
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.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
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.
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.
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.
Donnie Ingram
Director of the Center for Instructional Design and Technology (CIDT) and Online Learning
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.
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.
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
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.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle online nursing program.
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.
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.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Katrina Browning, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has nursing experience in Women's Health, Public Health, Labor and Delivery, and NICU.
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.
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Ricki Grover
International Student Advisor and Study Abroad Coordinator
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
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.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Eli Tisor
Eli is an Instructional Technology Specialist in the CIDT Department.
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist
Dan Zeimet
The Registrar serves as the institutional guardian for official academic policies and academic records in supporting SAU faculty, staff, and students.
Jonathan Weeks
Evaluation Coordinator

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