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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
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.
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.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Renee Meyer Ernst
Teaches all levels of graphic design and beginning digital photography. Specializes in branding identity systems, publication design, interaction design, and digital art.
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.
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Tiffany Thumann
Disability Case Coordinator
Alison Tollas
Teaching Librarian
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
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.
Olivia Davison
Head of Media Services for the Library and IDEAlab.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Joyce Haack
Joyce is the Administrative Assistant for Serials, Acquisitions & Interlibrary Loan and also oversees book purchase requests.
Stella Herzig
Stella is a Reference Librarian and teaches the undergraduate course in Information Literacy.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Elizabeth Kunze Sanders
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Onnica Marquez
University Archivist
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.
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
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
Corin Sowers
Access Services Librarian
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist
Luke Beatty
Luke is Director of the SAU Library and specializes in library administration.
Hannah Carlton
As a Teaching Librarian, Hannah teaches students about information literacy and library resources.
Julie Dobek
Office Coordinator
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
Carla Heuer
Carla is the Administrative Assistant for the Accessibility Resource Center.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
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.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Carol McCoy
Disability Service Provider
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.
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
Malavika Shrikhande
Library Technical Assistant
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.
Deneen Woerdehoff
Deneen is a Disability Service Provider in the Accessibility Resource Center.

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