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Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
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.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Dawn Henning
Executive assistant to the Provost
Kami Holst, OTD, MOTR/L, CBIS
Teaches foundational courses for first-year occupational therapy doctoral students as well as interventions courses related to neurological rehabilitation.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
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.
Carol McCoy
Disability Service Provider
Zachary Meyer
Zach is the Technical Director for the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Lori Parker
Administrative Assistant for the Occupational Therapy program.
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.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
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
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Deneen Woerdehoff
Deneen is a Disability Service Provider in the Accessibility Resource Center.
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.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
John Hagar
John is Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Carla Heuer
Carla is the Administrative Assistant for the Accessibility Resource Center.
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone 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.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Angie McCombs, OTD
Angie teaches OTD 520 Process in the first year of the OT curriculum. Additionally, she teaches in the Critical Inquiry series courses for first and second year students in the OT curriculum.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
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.
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Joseph Roidt, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Tiffany Thumann
Disability Case Coordinator
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer for the Occupational Therapy program.
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.
Julie Jones
Dr. Jones teaches Scholarship I and II and co-teaches OT Process and pediatric content for Interventions I, II, and III. Clinical experience includes Early Intervention (Birth-age 3), and school-based occupational therapy.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
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.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
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.
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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