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Nassiba Adjerid, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Virginia Tech
Ph.D., Virginia Tech

John Andresen, M.D.
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., Dana College
Master of Divinity, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary
M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Ian Bonder, M.S.
Instructor, Kinesiology & Exercise Science Program
B.S. University of Nebraska-Omaha
Dietetic Course, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., College of Saint Mary

Molly Brost, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney
M.A., Colorado State University
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Monica Cantrell, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
M.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Jing Chang, Ph.D.
Director, Mathematics Program
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Central South University of Technology, China
M.S., Central South University of Technology, China
M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Nicole Chipy, Ed.D., OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.O.T., University of Florida
M.O.T., University of Florida
Ed.D., Methodist College

Ellie Cusic, O.T.D.,OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Creighton University

Monica Dial, DPT, NCS, CBIS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., The College of New Jersey
D.P.T., Midwestern University
Residency Trained, A.T. Still University, Neurological Physical Therapy
APTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinic Specialist
Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists

Joshua Evans, M.D.
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., Rockhurst University
M.D., Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Melanie Felton, Ph.D.
Director, Early Childhood Education Program
Associate Professor of Education
B.S./B.S., Iowa State University
M.S., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Eder Garavito, PT, DPT, CCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Concordia University
M.S., Concordia University
D.P.T., Midwestern University

Christi Glesmann, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Assistant Dean, Division of Health Sciences
Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., College of Saint Mary
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S.N., College of Saint Mary
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Alejandra Gonzalez-Cabrera, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of Iowa
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Melissa Groff, MPAS
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Regis University
MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Doctor of Medical Science, Butler University

Jennifer Grove, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha
M.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Mark Gudgel, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., Grace University
M.Module, University of London, IOE
C.A.G.S., Regent University
Ed.D., Regent University

Celeste Harvey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Bethel University
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Phyllis Higley, Ph.D.
Director, Biology Program
Professor of Biology
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Iowa State University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Maureen Hoppe, Ed.D., M.A., OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Creighton University
M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha
Graduate Certificate of Specialization, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Becky Hoss, Ph.D.
Director, Psychology, Human Services, & Sociology Program
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Creighton University
M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin

Mia Jackson, M.S.N., RN
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S.N., Northeast Methodist College

Jessica Jones, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
A.S., Tidewater Community College
B.S., Elizabeth City State University
MPAS, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Ph.D., Eastern Virginia Medical School

Emily Kahm, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theology
B.A., Rockhurst University
M.T.S., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D., University of Denver

Lindsey Kaiser, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Kristina Keefner, D.P.T., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Auburn University
D.P.T., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Ed.D., Creighton University

Jeff Keyte, M.D.
Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Health & Professional Studies
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., University of Chicago
M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Sarah Klocke, M.F.A.
Director, Theatre and Communication Programs
Professor of Theatre and Communication
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.F.A., University of New Orleans

Janet Kneiss, PT, D.P.T.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.B.A., Kent State University
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S., Nazareth College
D.P.T., MGH Institute of Health Professions

Susan Liston, M.S.N., RN
Instructor of Nursing (Maternal Newborn)
B.S.N., Mount Marty College
M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University
Midwifery Diploma, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

Mary Lopez, M.S.N., RN
Instructor of Nursing (Public Health, MedSurg)
A.S.N., College of Saint Mary
B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

Shamra Lundeen, M.S.N., RN
Director, Practical Nursing Program
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

Molly Mahoney, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha
M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kristin Mattson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Division of Arts & Humanities
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., Princeton University
Ph.D., Princeton University

Shannon McMahon, Ph.D.
Director, English Program
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Creighton University
M.A., Creighton University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Anne Mejia-Downs, Ph,D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S.P.T., University of Colorado Medical Center
M.P.H., University of North Carolina
Ph.D, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Beth Merkel, Ph. D.,
Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Grace University
M.S., College of Saint Mary
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Whitney Merz, O.T.D., OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha
O.T.D., Creighton University

Amanda Millemon, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor of Physicians Assistant Studies
MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Susanne Miller, J.D.
Director, Legal Studies
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies
B.A., Creighton University
J.D., Drake University School of Law

Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Methodist College
M.S. East Carolina University
DPT, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Kelly Murphy, Ed.D, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Wayne State College
M.S., Wayne State College
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Carolyn Nelson, M.S.N., RN
Instructor, Health Professions
M.S.N., Aspen University
B.S.N, South Dakota State University

Lisa Nelson, Ph.D.
Director, Teacher Education Program
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha
M.S., Creighton University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Adebimpe Obembe, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.c., University of Ibadan
M.S.c., Obafemi Awolowo University
Ph.D., Obafemi Awolowo University

Brianna Parkhill, O.T.D.
Physicians Assistant Clinical Coordinator
O.T.D., Creighton University
B.S., Iowa State University

Kristan Pilakowski, O.T.D.,OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of St. Thomas
O.T.D., Creighton University

Kristi Preisman, Ph.D.
Director, Doctor of Education Program
Professor of Education
B.A., University of Nebraska-Kearney
M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Shari Prior, Ph.D.
Director, Philosophy Program
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Jesus Ramirez Mendez, Ph.D.
Director, Spanish Program
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad del Valle de Mexico
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Megan Ray, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Director, Undergraduate Nursing Program
Associate Professor of Nursing (MedSurg, Pediatrics)
B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center
M.S.N, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Ed.D., Nebraska Methodist College

Jennifer Reed-Bouley, Ph.D.
Director, Theology Program
Professor of Theology
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., Loyola University
Ph.D., Loyola University

Shannon Richardson PT, DPT, EdD, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Sports and Fitness Management Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas
B.S., Kinesiology, University of Nevada Las Vegas
D.P.T, Midwestern University
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Sabrina Riggins, M.S.
Instructor of Education
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S. Education, College of Saint Mary

Courtney Robertson, O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy 
B.A., Bellevue University
O.T.D., Creighton University

Amanda Roe, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Division of Sciences & Professional Studies
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Matthew Rosener, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Northwestern College
Paramedic Certificate, Creighton University
MPAS, Bethel University

Jennifer Rose-Woodward, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Dana College
M.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Tara Ruppert, O.T.D.,OTR/L, CHT
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., Creighton University
Certificate, Drexel University
O.T.D., George Washington University

Veena Salvi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar
M.S., K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar
Ph.D., BARC, University of Mumbai

Alexander Scharmann, PT, D.P.T.
Assistant Professor, Health Professions
B.S., Brigham Young University
D.P.T., Midwestern University

Narcissus Shambare, Ph.D.
Director, Business Program
Associate Professor of Business
M.B.A., Nottingham Trent University
M.S., Edinburgh Business School
M.S.I.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Cody Smith, M.S.N., RN
Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., College of Saint Mary
B.S.N., Northeast Methodist College
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

Mary Smith, Ed.D., OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S.O.T., Creighton University
M.O.T., College of Saint Mary
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Nipaporn Somyoo, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Northern Illinois University
D.P.T., Midwestern University

Rebecca Sorsen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., The University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Ph.D., The University of Iowa

Jeff Spencer, M.F.A.
Director, Arts Program
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., University Nebraska-Omaha
M.F.A., University of Tennessee

Heather Stigge, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Peru State College
M.S., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Amber Stoltenberg, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Associate Professor of Nursing (MedSurg)
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
D.N., BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
Ed.D., Nebraska Methodist College

Veronica Thompson, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., Western Governors University

Tracey Toney, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Nursing Lab Co-Coordinator
Associate Professor of Nursing (Maternal Newborn)
B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Kimberly Varnado, D.P.T., D.H.Sc.
Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Tennessee State University
D.P.T., Indiana University
D.H.Sc., A.T. Still University

Kaitlyn Vogt, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN, PCCN
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
Ed.D., Nebraska Methodist College

Diane Wrisley, PT, Ph.D, NCS
Professor Health Professions
B.S., Oral Roberts University
B.S., State University of New York
M.S., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Kathleen Zajic, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Professor of Nursing (Public Health)
B.S.N., Creighton University
M.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

Risa Zimmerman MBA, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies 
B.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center
MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center
M.B.A., Creighton University