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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
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.
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.
Amber Dopler
Mental Health Outreach and Prevention Specialist
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Sarah Godwin, LMHC
Sarah is a Counselor in the Counseling Office. Her approach focuses on the clinical relationship so that each individual may find their path toward personal growth.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Bill Foley
Physical Plant
Tracy Hintze-Bahns
Tracy operates the university-wide card access program, Bee Card, and also provides administrative support to the Security Department.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Sarah Oliver, PhD
As Director of Counseling, Dr. Oliver seeks to create a safe environment for students in which they can take the emotional risks necessary to achieve their desired goals.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
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.
Chris Phillips
Chris is a HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant Department.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Chris Stafford
Chris is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Terry Wilson
Physical Plant
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.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
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.
Drew Blocker
Manager of Ground Maintenance
Calvin Cooper
Associate Director of Security
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.
Stacy Eckley
Stacy provides office support for Physical Plant/Maintenance.
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
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.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Brad Gradin
Physical Plant
Kami Holst, OTD, MOTR/L, CBIS
Teaches foundational courses for first-year occupational therapy doctoral students as well as interventions courses related to neurological rehabilitation.
Julie Jones
Dr. Jones teaches Scholarship I and II and co-teaches OT Process and pediatric content for Interventions I, II, and III. Clinical experience includes Early Intervention (Birth-age 3), and school-based occupational therapy.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Angie McCombs, OTD
Angie teaches OTD 520 Process in the first year of the OT curriculum. Additionally, she teaches in the Critical Inquiry series courses for first and second year students in the OT curriculum.
Theresa Panich
Administrative Assistant for Health Services and Counseling Center
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.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
Kaylon Spengler
Kaylon is Operations Manager for the Physical Plant.
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.
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.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Tom Anderson
Physical Plant
Bob Christopher
Director of Security and Assistant Dean of Students
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer for the Occupational Therapy program.
Tim Eldridge
Physical Plant
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
Jim Hannon
Director, Physical Plant
Christie Kostichek
Christie is the Contract Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Matt Moore
Matt is Groundskeeper for all St. Ambrose properties.
Lori Parker
Administrative Assistant for the Occupational Therapy program.
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Craig Ochs
Craig is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.

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