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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Luke Beatty
Luke is Director of the SAU Library and specializes in library administration.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
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.
Julie Dobek
Office Coordinator
Maritza Espina, PhD
Professor of Management
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Jessica Greenwald, PhD
Dr. Greenwald teaches DBA courses in the field of Organizational Behavior as well as Statistical Techniques II and III. Her research interests are in work motivation.
Stella Herzig
Stella is a Reference Librarian and teaches the undergraduate course in Information Literacy.
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
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.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Elizabeth Kunze Sanders
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Onnica Marquez
University Archivist
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Jennifer Petersen
Dr. Petersen teaches Assessment, Interventions IIA, and leads a Fieldwork IB experience.
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 Schwartz, PhD
Dr. Schwartz teaches several core Exercise Science courses as well as introductory courses. His specialty is in physiological function in the human body and the influence of exercise on health and performance.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
Corin Sowers
Access Services Librarian
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Cherie Blackwell, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Cherie teaches a variety of specialty topics in the Occupational Therapy Department.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Michael Dahlinghaus, PhD, CSCS, ACSM-EP-C
Teaches classes in exercise science and human performance and fitness. He has professional experience in personal training education and strength conditioning.
Dan Ebener
Dr. Dan Ebener has been practicing leadership and developing leaders in churches, businesses, and nonprofits since 1975.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
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.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Brenda Hughes, DrOT, OTR/L
Dr. Hughes teaches Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Justice. She is also the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Anne Lansing, OTD, MOL, OTR/L
Assistant Professor for Occupational Therapy
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
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
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
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
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Alison Tollas
Teaching Librarian
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Nicholas Voth
Nick Voth teaches many introductory and core courses in the Department of Kinesiology with a specific focus on laboratory courses. He also serves as the Laboratory Coordinator in the department. His primary research and professional interests include applied exercise physiology and sports nutrition as they relate to performance in endurance sports.
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.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
Hannah Carlton
As a Teaching Librarian, Hannah teaches students about information literacy and library resources.
Olivia Davison
Head of Media Services for the Library and IDEAlab.
Sarah Eikleberry, PhD
Dr. Eikleberry's research and teaching intersect at sport studies and sport history and focus on the structures and ideologies that influence access and experiences in sport and physical activity settings.
Roxanne Freeman
Roxanne is the Academic Advisor & Recruiter for the Occupational Therapy program.
Jenni Green
Jenni is a Visiting Lecturer for the Occupational Therapy program.
Joyce Haack
Joyce is the Administrative Assistant for Serials, Acquisitions & Interlibrary Loan and also oversees book purchase requests.
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.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Christie Kostichek
Christie is the Contract Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
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.
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
Jie Peng, PhD
Dr. Peng teaches a wide array of undergraduate and graduate business courses as well as being an accomplished researcher in Business Statistics, Quantitative Research, and Decision Science.
Stephanie Phares, MOT
Stephanie is an instructor in the Occupational Therapy program.
Jill Schmidt
A professor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Dr. Schmidt teaches neuroscience and intervention courses.
Rhiannon Seneli, PhD, ATC
Rhiannon is the Kinesiology Graduate Director
Malavika Shrikhande
Library Technical Assistant
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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