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Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
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.
Maritza Espina, PhD
Professor of Management
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.
Jessica Greenwald, PhD
Dr. Greenwald teaches DBA courses in the field of Organizational Behavior as well as Statistical Techniques II and III. Her research interests are in work motivation.
Tracy Hintze-Bahns
Tracy operates the university-wide card access program, Bee Card, and also provides administrative support to the Security Department.
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.
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Xiaowei Liu, PhD
Dr. Liu teaches a variety of finance courses to undergraduate and MBA students. His research interests include empirical asset pricing, corporate finance, and international finance.
Alfredo Mac Laughlin, PhD
Dr. Mac Laughlin teaches applied ethics and philosophy of knowledge. He specializes in healthcare ethics, philosophy and science fiction, game-based learning and the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Art Moreau
Dr. Moreau's areas of expertise lie in arbitrage, hedging and risk management, international finance, and complete markets.
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
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.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Tadd Ruetenik, PhD
Teaches a variety of philosophy courses such as critical thinking, philosophies of life, and American philosophy. He is a William James scholar.
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
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.
Denise Westendorf, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Denise is a lecturer for the Nursing Department specializing in medical/surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, and leadership.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
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.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Bob Christopher
Director of Security and Assistant Dean of Students
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
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.
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.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
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.
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.
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.
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
Jie Peng, PhD
Dr. Peng teaches a wide array of undergraduate and graduate business courses as well as being an accomplished researcher in Business Statistics, Quantitative Research, and Decision Science.
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
Calvin Cooper
Associate Director of Security
Dan Ebener
Dr. Dan Ebener has been practicing leadership and developing leaders in churches, businesses, and nonprofits since 1975.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
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.
Imtiaz Mazumder, PhD
Teaching interests include investment and portfolio analysis; corporate finance; financial institutions and markets.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
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.
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
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.
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
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Liquan Wang
Teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Specializes in personal finance, principles of finance, and financial management.

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