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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Audrey Blair
Director of Human Resources
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
John Hagar
John is Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
Renee Meyer Ernst
Teaches all levels of graphic design and beginning digital photography. Specializes in branding identity systems, publication design, interaction design, and digital art.
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
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.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
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.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
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.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
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.
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.
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.
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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.
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.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Kevin Carlson
Kevin is the Director of Compliance and the University's Title IX Coordinator.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Sara Fredricksen
Human Resources Generalist
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Kathy Levetzow
Coordinator for Human Resources
Zachary Meyer
Zach is the Technical Director for the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
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.
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
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.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer

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