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Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
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.
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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work 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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Daneel Gayle
Director of Residence Life
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
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.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory 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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Steven McConnell
Area Coordinator of Upper Classman Experience
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.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Allison Ambrose, PhD
Professor of Accounting
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.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Halie Dodd
Halie is an Area Coordinator for Residence Life managing Cosgrove and Bechtel halls.
Janene Finley
Dr. Finley teaches individual and entity taxation, accounting information systems, and accounting principles for undergraduate and graduate students.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
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
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
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.
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Michael Cipriano
Dr. Cipriano teaches undergraduate and graduate classes focused on the preparation and analysis of financial statements. His specialty is understanding how financial statements are used by intermediaries and end users for investment decisions.
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.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Dan Hale
Theatre professor and Department Chair
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Aaron Hook
Aaron is a clinical instructor in the Theatre program.
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Yazmeen Pérez
Area Coordinator
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.
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.
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.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education

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