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Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
Ricki Grover
International Student Advisor and Study Abroad Coordinator
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
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.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
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.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
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.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
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.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Larry Skillin
Teaches Revolutionary, Colonial, Civil War and U.S. History.
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Cathy Cunningham
Cathy is the Administrative Assistant for the Dean of Students Office.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
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.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
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
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.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement

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