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Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
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.
Junyi Dong
Junyi is an assistant professor in the Math Department teaching core and upper-level mathematics courses.
Tim Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie primarily teaches analysis and statistics-related courses, including mathematical programming and elementary number theory.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
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.
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.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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.
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
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.
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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
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.
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.
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Lori Maher
Academic Support Specialist
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Sara Pearson
Data analyst for Assessment
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
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.
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.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Il Woo Cho
Professor in the Math Department
Nicky Gant
Nicky is the Coordinator of Service and Justice in the Campus Ministry Department.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Tammy Norcross-Reitzler
As Director of Campus Ministry, Tammy oversees Campus Ministry staff and Peer Campus Ministers in developing and implementing spiritual programming and pastoral services for our students.
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.
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
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.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Lisa Thimm
Thimm is a Lecturer for the Mathematics Department.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer

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