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CSM Cabinet

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

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

Mindy Barna, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Associate Dean, Health Professions
A.S.N., College of Saint Mary
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

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

Brittney Bostic, M.P.A.S., PA-C
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Shenandoah University
M.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences

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

Amy Burggraff, PT, DPT, CBIS
Director, Anatomy Lab
Assistant Professor Health Professions
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
D.P.T., University of Colorado

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.
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
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Creighton University

Cristy Daniel, Ed.D., OTR/L
Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., Creighton University
M.S., College of Saint Francis
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

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

Jaime Garafalo-Peterson, O.T.D., OTR/L
Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., College of Saint Mary
B.S.O.T., College of Saint Mary
O.T.D., University of Saint Augustine

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

Christi Glesmann, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
Nurse Administrator
Associate 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

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

Kayla Hoge, OTR/L, ACBIS
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Dana College
D.O.T., Creighton 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

Linda Hoven, D.N.P., M.S.N., APRN, NP-C, LCCE, CLC
Assistant Professor of Nursing (Public Health, Med/Surg)
A.S.N., College of Saint Mary
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary
M.S.N., Saint Joseph's College
Post Masters Certificate, Saint Joseph's College - Maine
D.N.P., Nebraska Methodist College

Gianna Howard, O.T.D., OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Psychology, Creighton University
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy, Creighton University

Pam Humphrey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Blue Mountain College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., Capella University

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

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

Jeff Keyte, M.D.
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
Associate Professor of Theatre and Communication
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.F.A., University of New Orleans

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

Christopher Krampe, D.M.A.
Director, Humanities and Fine Arts Programs
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Drake University
M.A., University of Kansas
D.M.A., University of Kansas

Jennifer Kuchta, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., RN
Director, Practical Nursing Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing (Practical Nursing)
A.S.N., Northeast Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville University
M.S.N., Jewish Hospital College of Nursing & Allied Health
M.B.A., Kaplan University
Ed.D., College of Saint Mary

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 T. Lundeen, RN
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., College of Saint Mary

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.
Director, History and Political Sciences Program; Director, Service Learning
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, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
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

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

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

Ganesh Naik, Ph.D.
Director, Chemistry Program
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Mumbai
M.S., University of Mumbai
Ph.D., University of Mumbai

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
Assistant 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
Assistant 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
Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
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

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

Amanda Roe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Monica Ross, DPT, NCS, CBIS
Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
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

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

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

Mark Sand, Ph.D.
Director, Mathematics and Physical Science Program
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Drake University
M.S., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

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

Andrew Shim, Ed.D.
Director, Kinesiology & Exercise Science Program
Professor of Kinesiology & Exercise Science
B.S., Cal Poly Pomona University
M.A., Cal State University, Los Angeles
Ed.D., United States International University

Cody Smith, M.S.N., RN
Assistant 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, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
B.A., Northern Illinois University
D.P.T., Midwestern University

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
Assistant 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
Assistant 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
Associate Professor of Doctor 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
Assistant 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