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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
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.
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.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
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.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
Jill McNamara
Assistant Comptroller
Theresa Panich
Administrative Assistant for Health Services and Counseling Center
Mike Poster
Vice President for Finance
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Sarah Godwin, LMHC
Sarah is a Counselor in the Counseling Office. Her approach focuses on the clinical relationship so that each individual may find their path toward personal growth.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
L. Joseph Hebert
Teaches political philosophy, constitutional law, and American government with an emphasis on theories of virtue and their application to law and political leadership.
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.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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.
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.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Joseph Roidt, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
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.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
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.
Amber Dopler
Mental Health Outreach and Prevention Specialist
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
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.
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
Dawn Henning
Executive assistant to the Provost
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Tori Kelley
Accounting Coordinator
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
Sarah Oliver, PhD
As Director of Counseling, Dr. Oliver seeks to create a safe environment for students in which they can take the emotional risks necessary to achieve their desired goals.
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.
Amy Puck
Accounting Coordinator
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
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
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist

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