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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
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.
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.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Erica Eastland
Customer Support/Classroom Coordinator
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
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.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Jason Richter
Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Engagement
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Dan Zeimet
The Registrar serves as the institutional guardian for official academic policies and academic records in supporting SAU faculty, staff, and 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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
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.
Isabella Foral
Assistant Registrar
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
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.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
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.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
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
Christina Tigges
Student Financial Services Representative
Jonathan Weeks
Evaluation Coordinator
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
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.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Lisa Harrington
Records Support Analyst in the Registrar's Office.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Anna Pierce
Student Financial Services Representative
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.

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