For the most current leadership listings, visit chamberlain.edu/leadership. 

Covista Board of Directors

Stephen W. Beard
President & Chief Executive Officer
Covista

William W. Burke
President & Founder
Austin Highlands Advisors, LLC

Donna Hrinak
U.S. Ambassador (ret.)

Georgette Kiser
Operating Executive
The Carlyle Group

William "Liam" Krehbiel 
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Topography Hospitality, LLC

Michael W. Malafronte
Chairman of the Board
Covista

Sharon O'Keefe
Retired President
University of Chicago Medical Center

Kenneth J. Phelan
Retired Chief Risk Officer
U.S. Department of Treasury

Lisa W. Wardell
Former Chairman and CEO
Covista

Betty Vandenbosch
Strategic Advisor

Chamberlain University Board of Trustees

Rhonda Anderson, DNSc(hon), RN, FAAN, FACHE
Healthcare Consultant
RMA Consulting

Adam Copher, DNP, RN, CMSRN
Chief Nursing Officer
South Texas Health System

Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
President
Chamberlain University

Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN
Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer 
Advocate Health

Angie Millan, DNP, RN, FAAN
Children’s Medical Services Nursing Director
CMS Nursing Administration
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Children’s Medical Services

Eric Rosow, MS
Chief Executive Officer
Diameter Health

Carla Sanderson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus
Chamberlain University

Lisa Wardell, JD, MBA
Former Chairman and CEO

Rita Wray, MBA, RNC, FAAN
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Wray Enterprises, Inc.

New Jersey Board of Trustees

Melissa Harker, MSN, RN, BC
Corporate Managers of Integrative Health & Medicine
Meridian Health System

Lindsey Sorensen, MBA, BSN, RN
Regional Vice President, Campus Operations
Chamberlain University

Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, MSN, NNP, CNS, NPD-BC
Vice President Clinical and Strategic Initiatives
Interim Executive Dean and Program Administrator
Chamberlain University

Jonathan Anotado Gapilango, DNP, MSN, MMIN, RN, NE-BC, OCN, CCRP
Administrative Director, Oncology Performance Measures & Accreditation
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Terry Ivory, MSN, PMH-BC, RN
Director of Recovery and Monitoring Program for New Jersey

Moses Mbugua, PsyD, PMHNP-BC, APRN
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services

Evans Bernadette
Apostle, Licensed Minister
Purpose Power & Profits LLC

Ella Hawk, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, RNFA
Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
MD Anderson at Cooper University Hospital

Katie Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K
Co-Chief Operating Officer
BSN, University of Akron
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Chamberlain University

Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
President
Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University National Leadership

Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
President
BSN, University of Kansas
MSN, University of Missouri – Kansas City
PhD, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Keith Borchers, BSA, MPAc
Chief Financial Officer 
BSA, Miami University
MPAc, Texas McCombs School of Business

Katie Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K
Interim Chief Academic Officer 
BSN, University of Akron
MSN, Walden University
DNP, Chamberlain University

Rhoda Murray, PhD, NP-C
Executive Dean, MSN, RN-BSN Education 
ADN, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
BSN, South Carolina State University
MSN-FNP, Georgia State University
PhD, Capella University

Simendea Clark, DMP, RN
Interim Associate Chief Academic Officer, Pre-licensure
Executive Dean, Prelicensure Programs

Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, BC NPD
VP, Operations
AON, University of Toledo
BSN, Lourdes College
MSN, Medical College of Ohio
NP, West Virginia University
ND, Case Western Reserve University

Melissa Seiler
VP, Advising & Retention Services
BS, Eastern Illinois University
M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis

June Marlowe, MBA
National Leader, Student Experience
BS, University of North Carolina
MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management

Linda Fly, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, CNE
Executive Dean, National Academic Operations
BSN, Central State University
MSN, Abilene Christian University
MPA, Golden Gate University
PhD, University of Oklahoma

Abbey McElligott, MHRM
Director, University Registrar
BA, Illinois State University
MHRM, Keller Graduate School of Management

Tara Mills, EdD
Dean, Student Success Programming
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
MA, Monterey Institute
MBA, Keller Graduate School
EdD, University of Phoenix

Chamberlain University General Education Core Leadership

Faye Bradbury, PhD
Associate Dean, General Education
BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine
BS, Chemistry, University of California, Irvine
MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Audrie Cruz-Sealey, PhD
Associate Dean, Faculty
BS, Texas State University – San Marcos 
MS, Tarleton State University
PhD, Capella University

Orlando Lobaina, EdD
Associate Dean, Faculty
BA, Appalachian Bible College
MA, Liberty University
EdS, Liberty University
EdD, Liberty University

Robert McGlasson, EdD
Dean, General Education
BS, Southwest Missouri State University
MA, Southwest Missouri State University
MA, University of Missouri
EdD, Nova Southeastern University

Paul Mueller, BS, PhD 
Sr. Manager, Academic Success
BS, Beloit College
MA, University of Iowa 

Jill McMillin, PhD
Associate Dean, General Education
BA, Saint Louis University
MS, Saint Louis University
PhD, Saint Louis University

Brigitte Powell, PhD 
Associate Dean, Faculty
BS, Limestone College
MS, American Public University
EdD, Capella University
PhD, Liberty University

Puja Shahi, PHD
Senior Manager, Academic Success
BS, Punjab University
MS, Kurukshetra University
PhD, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Justin Wiethop, DC, MTAA
Associate Dean, General Education
BS, Logan University, College of Chiropractic
DC, Logan University, College of Chiropractic

Heather Rivera, BSN, MSN, DNP
Associate Dean, General Education
BSN, University of North Carolina
MSN, University of Arkansas
DNP, Chamberlain College of Nursing

Nazish Siddiqi, MBBS, MPH
Associate Dean, General Education
MPH, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
FCPS, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
MS-HAPI, Northeast College of Health Sciences (Formerly New York Chiropractic College NYCC)
MBBS (MD equivalent), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Chamberlain University Graduate and Online Program Leadership

Carrie Bush, DNP, RN, CNE
Dean, MSN Specialty Tracks, Accelerated, RN to MSN and RN-BSN
Dean, Online Program & Accelerated Program
BSN, Maryville University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Stacey Borasky Ferguson, EdD, MSW
Dean, MSW Degree Program
BSW, Shepherd College
MSW, West Virginia University
EdD, Tennessee State University

Cathleen Crowley-Koschnitzki, DNP, CNM, FNP, PMHNP, CNE
Dean, PMHNP Track
Diploma, South Chicago Community Hospital
BSN, Loyola University Chicago
MS, University of Illinois at Chicago
DNP, Frontier Nursing University

Fran Angerer-Fuenzalida PhD, MPH, PA-C
Executive Dean MPAS Programs
BS, University of Dayton
PA-C, Kettering College
MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
PA, Pediatric Residency, Yale University
PhD, University of Dayton

Amy Minnick, DNP, RN
Dean, Operations, Graduate Nursing and RN-BSN Programs
ADN, Shawnee State University
BSN, University of Rio Grande
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University

Mandy Richter, DNP, MSN
Director, Academic Practicum
BSN, Maryville University
MSN, University of Cincinnati
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Rhoda Murray, PhD, NP-C
Interim Associate Chief Academic Officer, Post-Licensure
Executive Dean, Graduate Nursing and RN-BSN Education 
ADN, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
BSN, South Carolina State University
MSN-FNP, Georgia State University
PhD, Capella University

Tracy Murray, DNP, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC
Dean, Adult Gerontology Acute & Primary Care NP Tracks
BSN, University of Illinois at Chicago
MSN, University of Illinois at Chicago
MS, Wright State University
DNP, Maryville University

Cara Wallace, PhD, RN
Dean, Academic Operations, DNP Program
BS, Jacksonville University
MSN, University of Phoenix
PhD, Capella University

Sharonda Wallace, PhD, MPH, RDN, LDN
Dean, MPH Degree Program
BA, University of California – Los Angeles
MPH, Tulane University
PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Yvette Wilson, DNP, FNP-BC
Dean, MSN-NP Program
ADN, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College
BSN, Saint Xavier University
MSN, Saint Xavier University
DNP, University of Massachusetts – Boston

LaKesha Wyse, DNP, MSN/ED, RN
Dean, DNP Program
BSN, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix
DNP, Duquesne University

College of Nursing Undergraduate/Pre-Licensure Leadership – Campus and Online

Arizona - Phoenix Campus

Rene Clymer-Engelhart, BSN, MSN
Interim Campus President, Sacramento Campus
BSN, University of Portland
MSN, California State University, Portland

California - Irwindale Campus

Eben Howard, PhD, MBA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FACHE
Executive Dean, Irwindale Campus

California - Sacramento Campus

Rene Clymer-Engelhart, BSN, MSN
Campus President, Sacramento Campus
BSN, University of Portland
MSN, California State University, Portland

Florida - Jacksonville Campus

Donna L. Merolle, EdD, RN
President, Jacksonville Campus
BSN, Florida Atlantic University
MSN, Barry University
EdD, Nova Southeastern University

Florida - Miramar Campus

Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN
Interim Executive Dean, Miramar Campus

Dawn Wawersik
Dean, Academic Affairs

Georgia - Atlanta Campus

LeAnne Wilhite
President, Atlanta Campus

Adaleia Coultman, 
Dean, Academic Affairs

Georgia - Stockbridge Campus

Lindsey Sorensen, MBA, BSN, RN
Interim Campus President

Katrina Walker
Dean, Academic Affairs

Illinois - Addison Campus

Janet Snow 
Interim Executive Dean, Addison Campus

Mevla Price
Dean, Academic Affairs

Illinois - Chicago Campus

Annie Ryan, MSN, RN, BMTCN
President, Chicago Campus
BSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Nesreen Tawfic, DNP, MSN, RN
Dean, Academic Affairs
BS, Loyola University Chicago
MSN, DePaul University
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Illinois - Tinley Park Campus

Cassandra Cole, DNP, RN
President, Tinley Park Campus
BSN, Capella University
MSN, Capella University

Indiana - Indianapolis Campus

Ruthmarie MacKenzie, DNP, MSN, RN
Director, Campus Programs
BSN, Aurora University
MSN, University of Arizona
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Kansas - Overland Park Campus

Tona Leiker, PhD, RN, CNE
Executive Dean of Academic Operations

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

Jennie Miele Seal, MSN, RN
Executive Dean, New Orleans Campus
ADN, Delgado, Charity School of Nursing
BSN, LSU, Louisiana Health and Science
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Denise Hancock
Dean, Academic Affairs

Michigan - Troy Campus

Terra Downs, MSN, RN
Interim Executive Dean, Columbus Campus
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Elizabeth Cox, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Dean, Academic Affairs
ADN, Monroe County Community College
BSN, University of Detroit Mercy
MSN Ed, Aspen University
DNP, Aspen University

Missouri - St. Louis Campus

Tammy Keesey, MSN, RN, CENP, NE-BC, FACHE
Campus President, St. Louis Campus
BSN, Truman State University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Nevada - Las Vegas Campus

LaTricia Perry, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Campus President, Las Vegas Campus
BS, Kansas State University
BSN, Clarkson College
MSN, University of Phoenix
PhD, Concordia University - Chicago

Jill Rankin
Dean, Academic Affairs

Elizabeth Brox, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE
Associate Dean, Faculty
BSN, Roseman University
MSN, Western Governors University

New Jersey - North Brunswick Campus

Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, BC NPD
VP, Operations/Interim Executive Dean

Julie Kotch, MHA, MSN
Dean, Academic Affairs
BSN, College of New Jersey (formally Trenton State College)
MSN, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix

North Carolina - Charlotte Campus

Samantha Worthem, DNP, RN
Executive Dean, Charlotte Campus
BSN, Valparaiso University
DNP, Grand Valley State University

Dorothy Miller
Dean, Academic Affairs

Ohio - Columbus Campus

Terra Downs, MSN, RN
Executive Dean, Columbus Campus
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, Grand Canyon University

Sherry Francies, MSN, RN, CPN
Associate Dean, Faculty
BSN, Harding University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Texas - Houston Campus

Tamara L. Williams, EdD, MSN, RN
Campus President, Houston Campus
BSN, Concordia University
MSN, Walden University
EdD, Walden University

Desirae Freeze, MSN, RN
Dean, Academic Affairs
BSN, Northwest University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Texas - Irving Campus

Molly Fitzke, EdD, MBA, MSN, RN, LNC
Executive Dean, Irving Campus
BSN, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
MSN, Lubbock Christian University
DNP, Liberty University Online

Texas - Pearland Campus

Victoria Craig, DNP, MSN, RN
President, Pearland Campus
BSN, University of Illinois, Chicago
MSN, University of Illinois, Chicago
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing 

Catherine Mbango, PhD, MBA, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN
Associate Dean, Faculty
ADN, Houston Community College
BSN, Texas Woman's University
MSN, Texas Woman's University
MBA, Texas Woman's University
PhD, Texas Woman's University

Olivia Robinson, DNP, RN
Associate Dean, Faculty
BSN, Texas Woman's University
MSN-Ed., University of Phoenix
DNP, Chamberlain University 

Texas - San Antonio Campus

Robert Dugan, DNP, RN, CENP, CPN
Executive Dean, San Antonio Campus

Latoya Franklin
Dean, Academic Affairs

Virginia - Tysons Corner Campus

Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN
Executive Dean, Tysons Corner Campus

Domicyl Smertcov, DNP, MSN, RN
Dean, Academic Affairs
BBA, American Intercontinental University 
BSN, Marymount University
MSN, Chamberlain University College of Nursing
DNP, Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Mary Mitcheltree
Associate Dean, Faculty

BSN Online

Janine Vail, MSN, RN
Associate Dean, Faculty
ADN, Cuyahoga Community College
BSN, Ohio University
MSN, Ohio University

Chamberlain University - Online Instruction 

Cynthia Butterman
Associate Dean, Faculty
BSN, Ashland University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Jennifer Holzer
Associate Dean, Faculty
BSN, Chamberlain University
MSN, Chamberlain University
DNP, Chamberlain University