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Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
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.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Angela Rekers-Power
Dr. Rekers teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Her specialty is in inclusive practice, education and community partnerships, and outdoor learning and play.
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.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
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.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Kari Crowder, MSN, RN
Kari Crowder is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing program.
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.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
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.
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
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.
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.
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
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.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
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
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.
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
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.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
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.
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Tracy Schuster-Matlock
Dr. Schuster-Matlock provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the direct reporting areas, including, but not limited to: university assessment of student learning and course evaluations, HLC regional accreditation and compliance measures, and institutional research.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Edwin Ubeda, PhD
Teaches English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement courses. He has worked for six years as an elementary bilingual teacher and adult ESL instructor.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.

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