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Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Jennifer Best, MSEd, CFLE, CFCS, HDFS, BCC
Lecturer and Department Coordinator in Psychology
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.
Dana Dailey, PT, PhD
Dr. Dailey teaches introduction to therapeutic exercise, functional anatomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pain science and education, professional practice and PT procedures II, and the capstone portfolio project.
Stacy Eckley
Stacy provides office support for Physical Plant/Maintenance.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
Bill Foley
Physical Plant
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory 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.
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
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.
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Kristin Ryan, PT, DPT
Teaches Professional Seminar, clinical education courses, seating, and positioning as well as the lymphedema content of the curriculum. Her clinical practice ranges from acute care to outpatient, focuses on evaluating clients in a wheelchair clinic, treating patients with lymphedema and in outpatient neurological rehab.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Kaylon Spengler
Kaylon is Operations Manager for the Physical Plant.
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
Terry Wilson
Physical Plant
Wendi Antunes
Wendi provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Bryon Ballantyne, PT, PhD
Teaches human gross anatomy and functional anatomy as well as evidence-based practice. His clinical experiences have varied but are mainly in the area of outpatient orthopaedics.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Tom Anderson
Physical Plant
Darcy Duncalf
Provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Maritza Espina, PhD
Professor of Management
Lynn Frank, PT, DPT
Collaborates in implementing individual student plans for clinical education, assists with neuromuscular therapeutics and coordinates the course on management of the medically complex patient. Her clinical practice includes acute care and neuro rehabilitation.
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.
Brad Gradin
Physical Plant
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
Julie Jenks Kettmann
Teaches psychology, child and adolescent development, and psychology and treatment of both juvenile offenders and crime victims.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
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.
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
Craig Ochs
Craig is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
John Stachula
Specializes in counseling and the clinical application of psychology.
Chris Stafford
Chris is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.
Toby Arquette, PhD
Dr. Arquette is Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing, and Digital Transformation at St. Ambrose University and serves on the President's Cabinet.
John Barr, BS-PT, MA, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Barr is professor emeritus for the DPT program.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Drew Blocker
Manager of Ground Maintenance
Dan Ebener
Dr. Dan Ebener has been practicing leadership and developing leaders in churches, businesses, and nonprofits since 1975.
Kevin Farrell, PT, PhD
Dr. Farrell is Professor Emeritus.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Tim Eldridge
Physical Plant
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.
Jim Hannon
Director, Physical Plant
Judy Correa Kaiser
Judy teaches courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as the undergraduate practicum (internship) experience course.
Amy Kueny
Dr. Kueny is an Instructor for the Physical Therapy Department, teaching courses for first-year students including gross anatomy, pathology, and evidence-based practice. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with experience practicing in outpatient orthopedics.
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
Matt Moore
Matt is Groundskeeper for all St. Ambrose properties.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
Chris Phillips
Chris is a HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant Department.
Larry Skillin
Teaches Revolutionary, Colonial, Civil War and U.S. History.
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
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.

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