Academic Catalog

Faculty

College of Nursing Pre-Licensure Faculty – Campus and Online

Arizona - Phoenix Campus

Nursing Faculty

Sandra Abrams, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
AA, Phoenix College
BSN, Arizona State University
MSN, University of Phoenix
FNP, Grand Canyon University

Leta Davis, MSN, RN, PHN, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Arizona
MSN, Arizona State University

Deb Evinrude, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Dickinson State University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Kimberly Fellippello-Swantek, MSN, MS, RN
Assistant Professor
BS, State University of New York
MS, University of Oxford
MSN, Augusta University

Ashley Kinder, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Arizona State University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Roshanak Meshkinnafas, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Emory University
MSN Ed, Grand Canyon University

David Petersen, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
ASN, Mesa Community College

BSN, Northern Arizona University
MSN, Aspen University

Karen Petersen
Assistant Professor

Glen Porter, MSN, MSCIT, BSEL, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
BS Cal Poly

BSN, MedCentral College of Nursing
MS, Regis University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Shauna Ramirez, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Minot State University
MSN Ed, Grand Canyon University

Kelsey Scott, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Arizona State University
MSN Ed, Grand Canyon University

Karen Stocker, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Science Faculty

Krisel Nagallo, BSc, BA, NMD
Assistant Professor
BSc, McMaster University
BA, York University
NMD, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

California - Irwindale Campus

Nursing Faculty

Tina Jaramillo, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Azusa Pacific University
MSN, Azusa Pacific University

Natalie Regis, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, George Mason University
MSN, Old Dominion University
DNP, James Madison University

Deborah San
Instructor

Shavonna Sutton
Instructor

Anna Tatro, MSN, RN
Instructor
ADN, Genesee University
BSN, Roberts Wesleyan University
MSN, University of North Carolina

Kimberlee Taylor
Instructor

California - Sacramento Campus

Nursing Faculty

Martel Costa, RN, MSN, FNP-C, DNP
Instructor
BSN, University of Southern California
MSN, California State University-Sacramento
DNP, Kaplan University/Purdue University Global

Camille DePoy, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
AS, Cypress College
BSN, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Grace Edwards, MSN, RN MNN
Instructor
BSN, University of the West Indies – Jamaica
MSN, University of Phoenix

Heather Gabaree, RN, MSN
Instructor 
BSN, Grand Canyon University
MSN, University of Alabama – Birmingham

Linda Hargreaves
DNP, MSN, MSL, CNS, RN

Associate Professor, UGD
AA, Chabot College
BA, San Jose State University
MSL, Walden University
MSN, San Francisco State University
DNP, Walden University

Louisa M. Hofmann
Instructor

Brittany Pierre
Instructor

Lanette Sipes, DNPc, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNPc, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Science FACULTY

Kamran Shoaei, EdD, MD, MBA
Associate Professor
MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management
MD, Universidad Iberoamericana

Florida - Jacksonville Campus

Nursing Faculty

Julie Cassells, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Jacksonville University
MSN, Jacksonville University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Terry Hagy, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Cheryl E. Mitchell, DNP, MSN, RN-C
Assistant Professor
ASN, Montgomery College
BS, Seaton Hill Co
BSN, Kaplan University
MSN, Kaplan University

Kimberly Silva, DNP, APRN, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Florida
MSN, University of Florida
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Harriett Stephens, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-C, CCM
Instructor
AGNP, South University Savannah Georgia
BSN, Florida State College of Jacksonville
MSN, South University Savannah Georgia

Christa Stigler, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
Diploma, Sentara School of Health Professions
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN Ed, University of Phoenix

Tina Ward-Lennox, DNP, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of North Florida
MSN Ed, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Richard Weaver, DNP, NED, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Jacksonville University
MSN, University of Southern Indiana
DNP, University of Southern Indiana

Florida - Miramar Campus

Nursing Faculty

Nadine Cesaire, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
BSN, Florida Atlantic University
MSN, Florida Atlantic University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Sarah Lopez, MSN Ed, RN-BC
Instructor
BSN, Florida Atlantic University
MSN, Florida Atlantic University

Minely Medina, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Puerto Rico
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Maria M. Milian, DNP, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Patricia Montero, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, Broward College
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Millicent Richards, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Florida Atlantic University
MSN, Florida Atlantic University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Barbara Siebold, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
BSN, Loyola University of Chicago
MSN, Barry University
DNP, Walden University

Victoria Verga, DNP, MSN, ARNP
Associate Professor
BSN, Florida International University
MSN, Barry University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Julia Vicente, PhD, RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, Walden University
PhD, Capella University

Science FACULTY

Asma Sayed, MD
Associate Professor
MS, Barry University
MD, St. Mattthew's School of Medicine-Cayman British West Indies

Georgia - Atlanta Campus

Nursing Faculty

Celestina Aniekwe, DNP, MSN, RN, TNCC
Assistant Professor
BSN, Excelsior College
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

LaToya Buford, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
BSN, Jacksonville University 
MSN, Drexel University
DNP, Grand Canyon University

Kim Butts, MBA-HCM, MSN, RN-BC
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Pamela Caison, MSN, RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Monique Carter, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Illinois
MSN Ed, Western Governors University

Craig Cowan, EdD, MSN Ed, RN, CNRN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor
ASN, Western Kentucky University
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
EdD, Capella University

Tessie Eaton, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Mollie Ellington, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix

Crystal Hamilton, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, NE-BC
Instructor
BSN, Western Governors University
MSN, Western Governors University

Stacy Harvey, MSN Ed, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, Northern Caribbean University
MSN, Walden University

Tangie Henry
Instructor

Iti Kansal
Instructor

Victoria Knapp, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Edinboro University
MSN Ed, University of Phoenix

Marilyn Kontrafouris-Eleftheriou, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Rhode Island College
MSN, Emory University

Jasmine Louis, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Norfolk State University
MSN, Walden University

Rebecca Lovelock, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Troy University
MSN, Norwich University

Mary Lou Molder, MSN, RN
Instructor
ASN, St. Clair Community College
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Valerie Moore, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Northeastern University
MSN Ed, Capella University

Felicia Nnaife
Instructor

Linda Opokua, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor 
BSN, Northern Kentucky University
MSN, Northern Kentucky University

Jessica Page
Assistant Professor

Sarina Pakhamma, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama

Allison Robinson
DNP, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, CN

Assistant Professor
BSN, Armstrong State University
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Denise Rodgers
Instructor

Beverly Seerattan, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Ryerson University – Toronto, Canada
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Suzana Simonishvili, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Clayton State University
MSN, Emory University

Beth Usry, MSN Ed, RN, CNE, CPN
Assistant Professor
Diploma, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
MSN Ed, Western Governors University

Science FACULTY

Nazish Siddiqi, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
BS, University of Karachi
MPH, University of Karachi
MD, University of Karachi

Georgia - Stockbridge Campus

NURSING FACULTY

Lisa C. Stewart
Instructor

Brandee Temmis
Instructor

Illinois - Addison Campus

Nursing Faculty

Jon Aagesen, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Elmhurst College
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Eulonda Bennett, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
MSN, William Carey University

Lee Erickson, MSN, RN-BC, CNE
Instructor
BS, Florida State University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Karen O. Gutsmiedl, MSN-APRN, FNP-BC
Instructor
BSN, Resurrection University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Mini Johnson, MSN, RN-BC
Assistant Professor
BSN, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University – Mumbai, India
MSN, Walden University

Carol L. Keeth, PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, University of Illinois
MSN, Rush University
PhD, Rush University

Jin Kim, PhD, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, Korea University
MSN, Loyola University
PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago

Janie Lane, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Clarinda Luat, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Far East University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Charista M. San Pedro, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Northern Illinois University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Denise Mayo, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Northern Illinois University
MSN, American Sentinel University

Erika Moon, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Cynthia Parducci, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Lewis University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Ewalina Poplawski, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Gladys Reillo, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Maria Rice, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Lewis University
MSN, Purdue University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Michelle Sadko, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, North Park University
MSN, Benedictine University
DNP, University of St. Francis

Linda Smith, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Northern Illinois University
MSN, University of Illinois

Sarah Urban, PhD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, Pensacola Christian College
MSN, Pensacola Christian College
PhD, Walden University

Harriet VanCura, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Benedictine University
MSHSA, St. Francis University
MSN, Lewis University

Kunjumole Yesudasan, MSN, RN
Instructor
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Science FACULTY

Dmitry Brener, MA
Assistant Professor
BA, Oakland University
MA, Oakland University

Illinois - Chicago Campus

Nursing Faculty

Patrianne Abad, MSN, PCCN
Assistant Professor
BSN, United Doctors of Science in Nursing
MSN, University of Phoenix

Joan H Batres
Instructor

Alison Chen, MSN, RN
Instructor
BS, University of Illinois
BSN, Lewis University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Alison A. Colvin
Assistant Professor

Betty Gammon, MSN, RN, MOT, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, Aurora University
MSN, Aurora University

Neelum Jalil, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, North Park University
MSN, North Park University

Kirby Jarzeboski, MSN, RN
Instructor
BS, Western Michigan University
MSN, Elmhurst College

Jamie J. Lopez
Instructor

Engelberth Luat, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Far Eastern University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Deborah Martin, MSN, RN
Instructor
BA, Elmhurst College
MSN, Elmhurst College

Deniece Mensah, DNP, MS, FNP, CCRN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Lakeview College of Nursing
MS, Indiana State University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Lissette Mondragon, MSN, BSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Resurrection University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Nicole Novak
Instructor

Jennifer L. Oscar
Instructor

Jill K. Schmucker
Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Szwajnos, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Professor
BSN, Lewis University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Jessica Wirtz, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Matthew Yau
Assistant Professor

Science FACULTY

Leslie Worrell, MS, ABO
Assistant Professor
BS, University of Illinois – Springfield
MS, University of Illinois – Springfield

Illinois - Tinley Park Campus

Nursing Faculty

Jonita deVillers, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
RN, Harper College
MSN, University of Grand Canyon

Ameca Grass, MSN, RN
Instructor
ASN, South Suburban College
BSN, Purdue Calumet university
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Tiffany Hicks, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Saint Francis
MSN, Capella University

Gina Klabacha, MSN, RN-BC
Instructor
ADN, Northwestern College
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Judith Larkin, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Candace Meyer
Instructor

Christa Saldaris
Assistant Professor

Tabatha Stephens
Instructor

Aretha Watson, MSN, CNS, FNP
Instructor
FNP, Governors State
CNS, Governors State
MSN, Governors State

Marta Zawadzka, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Science FACULTY

Amer Awwad, MBE
Assistant Professor
BSc. York University
PG Certificate-Medical Human Anatomy, University of Florida
MBE, University of Pennsylvania

Indiana - Indianapolis Campus

Nursing Faculty

Christina Eaton
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix

Lisa Foreman, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor
ASN, Marian University
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Patricia E. Stephenson Neal
Assistant Professor

Sarah Triplett, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Southern Illinois
University – Edwardsville
MSN, Olivet Nazarene University

Science FACULTY

Wendy Cain, PhD
Associate Professor
BS, Olivet Nazarene University
MS, Purdue University
PhD, Capella University

Louisiana Chamberlain University - College of Nursing at Ochsner Health New Orleans Campus

Nursing Faculty

Monica Armstead
Instructor

William Carlisle, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BS, Louisiana State University School of Allied Health Sciences
BSN, William Carey College
MSN, Loyola University
DNP, Loyola University

Megan Davis
Instructor

Cory Lacrouts, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
ASN, Our Lady of the Lake College
BS, Louisiana State University
BSN, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
MSN, Capella University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Teresa LaNoue, MSN-NE, RN, CCRN-NICU
Instructor
ADN, Delgado Community College
BSN, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
MSN, Walden University

Kiyan McCormick, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, William Carey College
MSN, Southern University A&M College
PhD, Southern University A&M College

Gordon B. Natal, Jr., MSN, MHA, RN, CCRN, CMSRN, NEA-BC
Assistant Professor
BSN, Our Lady of Holy Cross
MSN, University of South Alabama
MHA, Tulane University 
PhD, William Carey University

Leslie Wingerter
Instructor

Science FACULTY

Joshua Astle, MS
Assistant Professor
BS, Idaho State University
MS, Idaho State University

Michigan - Troy Campus

Nursing Faculty

Gwen Botardo, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Oakland Community College
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Leila A. Cherara
Associate Professor

Erini El Rasheedi, MSN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Instructor
BSN, Oakland University
MSN, Spring Arbor University

Nancy Hewson, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Eastern Michigan University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Peggy Kearney, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Diploma in Nursing, Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit
BSN, University of Detroit – Mercy
MSN, Oakland University

Tessy Mathews, DNP
Assistant Professor
BSN, Wayne State University
BSN, University of Detroit Mercy
DNP, Wayne State University

Rena Moore, MSN, CNE
Instructor
ADN, Oakland Community College
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
CNE, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Brittney Reyntens, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
ADN, Oakland Comm
unity College
BSN, Capella University
MSN Ed, Capella University

Sarah C. Schmidt
Instructor

Lisa Sinishtaj, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Oakland Un
iversity
MSN, Wayne State University
DNP, University of Detroit 

Jennifer Tate, MSN Ed, RN, CMSRN
Instructor
BSN, Oakland Un
iversity
MSN, Oakland University

Robbie Wong, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC
Instructor
BS, Michigan State University
BSN, Michigan State University
MSN, Wayne State University

Science FACULTY

Ojeen Simman, MD
Assistant Professor
BA, Wayne State University
MD, American University of Integrative Sciences School of Medicine 

Missouri - St. Louis Campus

Nursing Faculty

Megan Cardwell, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Latricia Collins, MSN, CMSRN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Amy Hinzpeter, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Western Governors University

Sandra Hudnut
Assistant Professor

Indira Karic, MSN, RN, CNEe
Instructor
BSN, Central Methodist University
MSN, Western Governors University

Sonja Mullink, MSN, RNC-OB
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Western Governors University

Lynne Taylor, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
MSN, Barnes-Jewish College
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Jamey Watkins, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Western Governors University

Chelsey Wetzler
Assistant Professor

Lindsay Williams, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Goldfarb School of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

SCIENCE FACULTY

Jill McMillin, PHD
Assistant Professor
BA, St. Louis University
MS, St. Louis University
PHD, St. Louis University

Nevada - Las Vegas Campus

Nursing Faculty

Mariah Abeyta
Instructor

Rhea Diana B. Bangco
Instructor

Kriste Beach, DNP, MSN, RNC
Assistant Professor
ADN, Pasadena City College
BSN, California State University
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Jodi Caggiano
Associate Professor

Maria Theresa Dabu, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Touro University

Jody Domineck, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, Western Governors University
MSN, Western Governors University

Mary Ann Esteban, DNP, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN Ed, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Ginger Evors, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Georgia Health Sciences University
MSN, University of Phoenix

April Myres
Instructor

Fung Tran
Assistant Professor

Roland Villareal, PhD, MSN, MBA
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Texas
MBA, Concordia University
MSN, Southern Illinois University
PhD, Trident University International

Science FACULTY

Jasmin Khilnani, MSC
Associate Professor
BS, University of California-San Diego
MS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

New Jersey - North Brunswick Campus

Nursing Faculty

Joyce Bulger-Noto
Instructor

Maudline Dessaint
Instructor

Valerie Donnelly, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Diploma, Christ Hospital School of Nursing
BSN, College of Saint Elizabeth
MSN, Walden University

Christopher Doran
Instructor

Jessica Estrada, BSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Seton Hall University

Bridget Fylypczuk
Instructor

Sherry Lynn Gerwer-Coon
MSN, RN, RN-BC, CDP

Instructor
ASN, Union County Community College
RN, Muhlenberg School of Nursing
MSN Ed, Grand Canyon University

Evadne A. Harrison-Madi
Assistant Professor

Andrew Haviland, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
RN, St. Francis School of Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Susan Lane
Instructor

Natalene Kramer, PhD, MSN, RN, APN-BC, NNP-C
Assistant Professor
Master Instructor II
BSN, University of Pittsburgh
MSN, University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Duquesne University

Cheryl Marcotte, BSN, RN
Instructor
AAS, Brookdale Community College
BSN, New Jersey City University
MSN (in progress), Southern New Hampshire University

Beena Maret, PhD, MSN, RN, RNC-OB
Assistant Professor
BSN, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
PhD, Walden University

Grace Mitchko, MSN, RN, CHPN
Instructor
BSN, William Paterson University
MSN, Excelsior College

Rosanne Murphy
Assistant Professor

Smitha Prasad
Instructor

Chrosta Preuster
Instructor

Fatima Sanchez
Instructor

Valentino, Catherine
Instructor

Crystal Walden, PhD, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Felician University
BSN, William Paterson University
MSN Ed, Ramapo College
PhD, Capella University

DeVin M. Williams
Instructor

Judith Wright-Smith
Instructor

Science Faculty

Sandra Hampton, PhD
Associate Professor
BS, Virginia Union University
PhD, Howard University

North Carolina - Charlotte Campus

Nursing Faculty

April Clement DNP, RN
Instructor
BSN, North Carolina A&T University
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Gardner Webb University

Patricia Gatto, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Phoenix 
MSN, Purdue University Global

Stacey Gombar, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Western Govenors University
MSN, Western Govenors University

Ravon McKoy, DNP, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Phoenix 
MSN, University of Phoenix 
FNP, Gardner-Webb University
DNP, Gardner-Webb University

Princess Russell, MSN, RN
Instructor
PNP, Clover Park Technical College
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Ohio - Columbus Campus

Nursing Faculty

Lisa Heston, MSN, RN, CPEN
Instructor
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Mallory Park, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Trisha Parks, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN, Kaplan University
PhD, Capella University

KY L. Parrott
Instructor

Ashley Saum, MSN Ed, RN CCRN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN, Capital University

Rachel Scheitlin, MSN Ed, RN
Instructor
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN, Capital University

Science FACULTY

Haneen Salhieh, MS
Assistant Professor
BS, Wright State University
MS, Wright State University

Texas - Houston Campus

Nursing Faculty

Audrey Avecilla, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas at Arlington
MSN, University of Texas at Arlington

Nancy Causing, MS, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of St. La Salle
MSN, North Park University

Eddyline R. Comia
Professor

Melanie Eld, PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, University of Calgary
MSN, University of Southern Queensland
PhD, University of Texas – Tyler

Angelia Elgin, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor
BS, Sterling College
BSN, Maryville University
MA, University of Phoenix
DNP, Maryville University

Karen Garcia
Assistant Professor

Juanita Harris, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas – Tyler
MSN, University of Texas – Tyler

Kamryn Johnson, MSN, RN
Instructor
LVNC, San Jacinto College
ADN, Lone Star College Kingwood
BSN, Lamar University
MSNE, Capella University

Joseph Porter
Instructor

Lenora Sevcik, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Del Mar College
BSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
MSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
DNP, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

SCIENCE FACULTY

Felicia Wenah, MS
Assistant Professor
BS, Lamar University
MS, Texas Southern University

Texas - Irving Campus

Nursing Faculty

Adebusola Obafemi , MSc, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BN, Christ Church Polytechnic Institute of Technology – New Zealand
MSN, University of Texas

Janice Anderson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
BSN, West Texas A&M University
MSN, West Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas Woman's University

Brittany Carson, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of South Carolina Upstate
MSN, Benedictine University

Tareylyn Cripe, PhD, MSN Ed
Assistant Professor
ASN, Florida College – Jacksonville
BSN, Regis University
MSN Ed, Regis University
PhD, Capella University

Lottie Everett, DNP, MSN, RN
Instructor
ASN, North Central Texas College
BSN, Texas Tech University HSC
MSN-FNP, Herzing University

Amber Farmer, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Southern Mississippi
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington

Vanessa Flores
Instructor

Erik Lesko, MSN
Instructor
BSN, Texas Women's University
MSN-FNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Serene Mathew, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Saveetha University
MSN, Valparaiso University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Science FACULTY

Katelyn Holmes, MS
Assistant Professor
BS, Lamar University
MS, University of North Texas

Texas - Pearland Campus

Nursing Faculty

Christina Johnson, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
BS, Texas A&M University
BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston

Joi Johnson, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
BS, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
BSN, Barry University
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Walden University

Charlet Jose
Professor

Gloria King-Hoff, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
LVN, Houston Community College
ADN, Wharton County Jr. College
BSN, University of Phoenix Online
MSN, University of Phoenix Online
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Rachel Krogstie, MSN, RN, RACT-CT
Instructor
BSN, Methodist University
MSN, Western Governors University

Sheila Rena Lightfoot, MSN Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Houston Community College
BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch
MSN, University of Texas at El Paso

Sharon Luksetich, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
MSN, University of Texas – Tyler
DNP, American Sentinel University

Rosa A. Olivares
Instructor

Cathy Oni, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Houston Community College
BSN, Regis University
MSN, Regis University
DNP, Regis University

Elizabeth Pettifor, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CNE
Assistant Professor
BSN, Goshen College
MSN Ed, Walden University
PhD, Walden University

Felisia Profit, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Southern University
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Hermione Sullivan, MS, RN, APRN-CNS
Assistant Professor
BA, Louisiana State University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
MSN, Texas Woman’s University

Sherressa L. Ward
Instructor

Science FACULTY

Jason Razdik, MD
Assistant Professor
BS, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Texas - San Antonio Campus

Nursing Faculty

Holly Chavez
Instructor

Lynette Jones, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Kaplan University
MSN, Western Governors University

Tandy A. Mellard, DNP, CPNP-PC/AC, CHPPN, RN
Assistant Professor
BA, University of Illinois
BSN, Rush University
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center
DNP, University of Texas – Arlington

Virginia - Tysons Corner Campus

Nursing Faculty

Rashida Asterilla, MSN
Instructor
BSN, Barry University

MPA, Barry University
MSN, West Coast University

Emmaline E. Bell
Instructor

Clydie Coward-Murrell
Instructor

Alette Geffrard, MSN, RN
Instructor
RN, Louise School of Nursing

BSN, Old Dominion University
MSN, George Mason University

Soly K. Joseph
Instructor

Ibi Keller, MSN, RN
Instructor
BS, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
MSN, University of Maryland

Diana Kimbal, DNP, APRN
Assistant Professor
DNP, Emory University
APRN, Emory University

Mary E. Mitcheltree, DNP, MSN
Assistant Professor
BSN, Shenandoah University
MSN, Walden University
​DNP, Walden University

Jennifer A. Morgan
Instructor

Donna Parker, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of North Alabama
MSN, University of Phoenix

Adeline F. Samba
Assistant Professor

Subi Siwakoti, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
ASN, Eastern Kentucky University
BSN, Eastern Kentucky University
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

James R. Trace
Instructor

Jeneane Venus, MSN
Instructor
ADN, Marymount University
BA, Strayer University
MSN, Liberty University

Rachel Watson, MSN, FNP-C
Instructor 
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners 

Robbin Young
Assistant Professor

Science FACULTY

Naqibullah Haidary, MD
Assistant Professor
MS, Stratford University

MD, Kabul Medical University

BSN Online

NURSING FACULTY

Cynthia Gorham, DNP, MSN, RN, MSA
Assistant Professor
ADN, Central Carolina Technical College
BSN, Nevada State College
MSN, Kaplan University
MSA, University of St. Francis
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Katherine Hess, MSN, RN, BC
Associate Professor
BSN, Northern Illinois University
MSN, Northern Illinois University

Patricia Holder
Instructor

Lauren LaVoie, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Ursuline College
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Philomena Meisler, MSN, APRN-BC
Assistant Professor
BSN, University of South Carolina
MSN, University of Cincinnati

Carrie Miner
Instructor

Jackie Miranda, MSN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Cuyahoga Community College
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, American Public University

Abbie Purney
Assistant Professor

Michelle Scianna
Assistant Professor
Lisa D. South Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Mary-Elizabeth Strebel, MSN, RN
Instructor
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Gina L. Wick
Instructor

David Zaworski, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
ADN, Lorain Community College
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

College of Nursing – Post-Licensure and Graduate Programs

RN TO BSN Option Faculty

Kate Cook, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
BS, University of Toledo
BSN, University of Toledo
MSN, Lourdes College
DNP, Case Western

Melissa Myers, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE
Associate Professor
BSN, Western Michigan University
MSN, University of Detroit Mercy
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Diane Parry, PhD, RN
Professor
BSN, Ohio University
MEd, Ohio University
MSN, Loyola University
PhD, Ohio University

Accelerated MSN Faculty

Mariah C. Hockin
Assistant Professor

Jennie Pattison, DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, University of Akron
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Touro University

 

MSN Specialty Tracks Faculty

Muder Alkrisat, PhD, RN, CSHA, CSSBB, PIA, HACP, CPHQ
Professor
BSN, University of Jordan – Amman
MS, University of Jordan – Amman
PhD, Azusa Pacific University

Marcia Bergfeld, DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, Lourdes College
MSN, Lourdes College
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Robert Davis, DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
BSN, Case Western Reserve University
MSN, Case Western Reserve University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University

Erin J. Dy
Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Fildes, EdD, RN, CNE, CARN-AP, APHN-BC, FAAN                                                                                              
Professor
BSN, University of Santo Tomas
MA, Columbia University
EdD, Loyola University

Toni Hebda, PhD, MNEd, RN, RN-BC, MSIS, CNE
Professor
BSN, Duquesne University
MNEd, University of Pittsburgh
MSIS, University of Pittsburgh
PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Diana Meeks, PhD, RN, CS, FNP, MSN, CNE, NE-BC
Professor
BSN, Queen’s University
MSN, Kennesaw State University
PhD, Georgia State University

Julia Ann Raithel, PhD, MSN, RN
Professor
Diploma, St. John's School of Nursing
BSN, Southern Illinois University
MSN, University of Missouri – Columbia
PhD, University of Missouri – St. Louis

Allison Sabin, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC
Professor
BSN, Kent State University
MSN, Valdosta State University
DNP, Rush University

Nancy Scroggs, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
BSN, Western Carolina University
MSN, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
PhD, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

Susan Waltz, DNP, MSN, RN
Professor
BSN, Indiana University Southeast
MSN, Ball State University
DNP, Rush University

MSN Nurse Practitioner Tracks Faculty

Patricia D. Bailey, PhD, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Associate Professor
ADN, Kellogg Community College
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN, Otterbein University
PhD, Capella University

Jeffrey Bevan, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-BC
Associate Professor
AASN, Ohio University
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, Otterbein College
DNP, Otterbein University

Sarah Cain, DNP, ACNP-BC, CPNP-AC
Assistant Professor, MSN
AGACNP Specialty Track
BSN, Rush University
MSN, Rush University
DNP, Rush University

Sandra Deering, DNP, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
DNP, Oakland University

John Distler, DPA, MBA, MS, FNP-C, RN, FAAN
Professor
BS, State University of New York – Binghamton
FNP, University of California
MS, State University of New York – Stony Brook
MBA, Argosy University
DPA, University of Baltimore

Randy Gordon, DNP, FNP-BC
Professor
BSN, University of South Florida
MS, University of South Florida
DNP, University of South Alabama

Debra Jackson-Elwer, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP
Associate Professor
Assistant Dean of Faculty – Hybrid
Online MSN – Adulty Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track

ADN, Marion Technical College
BSN, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
MSN, Otterbein University
Post Masters Certificate Hematology, American Hematology Society
Post Masters Certificate, Oncology Nursing Society
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Rebecca Kreman
Assistant Professor

Nichole Miller, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor, MSN
AGACNP Specialty Track
ADN, Excelsior College
BSN, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Grand Canyon University
DNP, Augusta University

Poon L. Rollinson, DNP, MPH, APRN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Dean, Faculty – Hybrid
Assistant Professor
Online MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track

BSN, Florida State University
MPH, Florida State University
MSN, Florida A&M University
DNP, University of North Florida

Melissa Rudd, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
Associate Professor
BSN, Kent State University
MSN, Valdosta State University
DNP, Rush University

Susan Sanner, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Associate Professor
MSN-FNP, Clarion University
PMHNP Post Graduate Certificate, Wilkes University
DNP, Waynesburg University

Lynn Shay, DNP, FNP-C, CPM
Assistant Professor, MSN-FNP Specialty Track
Assistant Dean, Faculty – MSN-FNP
BS, Thomas Edison State College
MS, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama

Mindy Thompson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE
Assistant Professor, MSN-FNP Specialty Track
ADN, Amarillo College
BSN, Northeastern State University
MSN Education, Northeastern State University
DNP Leadership & Healthcare Innovation, University of Missouri at Columbia
Post Master’s FNP, Maryville University

Judith Valloze, DNP, ARNP, CNE
Associate Professor, Nurse Practitioner Programs/Curriculum Coordinator
ASN, Daytona Beach Community College
BS, Russell Sage College
MSN, Sage Graduate School
DNP, University of South Alabama

Joni Williams
Assistant Professor

DNP Faculty

Sandra Allen, DNP, MSN, MA, RN-BC
Associate Professor
BSN, Ball State University
MA, Ball State University
MSN, Loyola University
DNP, Loyola University

Park Balevre, DNP, RN-BC, CNE
Associate Professor
ADN, Austin Peay State University
BS, Austin Peay State University
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Susan Cortez, PhD, MBA, MHCM, RN
Assistant Professor
DNP Curriculum Coordinator
BSN, Duquesne University
MHCM, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
PhD, University of Phoenix

Roseanne Fairchild, PhD, CNE, NE-BC
Associate Professor
BA, Butler University
ASN, University of Southern Indiana
MSN, Indiana University School of Nursing
PhD, Indiana University School of Nursing

Jennifer Johnson, DNP, CNM, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Associate Professor
ASN, Norwich University
MSN, Webster University
PhD, Northeastern University

Terri Rocafort, PhD, ANP-BC
Associate Professor
BSN, Florida International University
MSN/ARNP, Florida International University
PhD, Barry University

Shay Schroetter, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FPCNA
Associate Professor, DNP Online Degree Program
BSN, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
MSN, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
DNP, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Salena Tully, PhD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, DNP Online Degree Program
BSN, University of Central Florida
MSN, University of Central Florida
PhD, Barry University

College of Health Professions

General Education Faculty

Audrie Cruz-Sealey, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
BS, Texas State University
MS, Tarleton State University
PhD, Capella University

Shirley Bruce. PhD, MT(AMT), MT(HHS), MLT(ASCP)
Professor
AS, Odessa College
BS, University of Texas of Permian Basin
PhD, University of Kentucky

Brigitte Powell, EdD, PhD
Assistant Professor
BA, Limestone College
MA, American Public University
EdD, Capella University
PhD, Liberty University

Master of Public Health Faculty

India Rose
Associate Professor

Colleen Murray, DrPH, MPH
Associate Professor, MPH Degree Program
BS, University of Pittsburgh
MPH, University of Pittsburgh

Master of Social Work Faculty

Kiana Battle, PhD, LMSW
Assistant Professor, MSW Degree Program
BA, State University of New York
MSW, State University of New York
PhD, Clark Atlanta University

Sarah I. Pilgram
Assistant Professor

Christopher Rocchio
PhD, LCSW, CSAC, ICSAC

Assistant Professor, MSW Degree Program
BSW, Hawaii Pacific University

MSW, University of Hawaii
PhD, University of Hawaii

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Faculty

Abbey Baus, PA-C, AAHIVS
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BS, University of Wisconsin – Madison
MMS, Emory University

Sophia Macarol, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BS, Marquette University
MPAS, Marquette University

Ashley Ramos, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BA, Indiana University – Purdue University
MSPAS, Medical University of South Carolina

Matthew Wilkin, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BS, Benedictine University
MS, Midwestern University

Pamela N. Ihenachor-Lefor DMSc, MMSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BSc, University of Maryland College Park
MMSc, St. Francis University
DMSc, University of Lynchburg

Sachi Patel, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BS, Rowan University
MS, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Darcey Elliott, PA-C
Assistant Professor, MPAS Degree Program
BS, University of California – Santa Barbara
MS, Baylor College of Medicine

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