Board of Trustees 2026-2027
Officers
Robin Ann Ingram ’74, EdM, Chair
Barbara Bigelow, Vice Chair
John Zembron, MBA, Vice Chair
Dr. Elizabeth M. Meade, President
Trustees
Roxanne Amico
Joni Berner ’75, JD
Tracy Broomall ’93, MBA
Nancy Yanuzzi Cleff ’80
Stephanie A. Kobal, JD
Michelle LaWall ’87, BS
William Moyer, MBA
Michael D. Pasquale, MD
Gillian Pidcock ’04
LaMont Rouse, MBA, PhD
Dr. Micah Sadigh
Pamela Saunders ’77, JD, MLS
Meg Schoenemann ’78, MSN
Dr. Helen J. Scotch ’81
Dr. Lorraine Amory Soisson ’88
Michael Spigel, PT, MHA
Emeritus Trustee
Phyllis Caponetti Meyer ‘64
Alumnae Association
The Alumnae Association is composed of alumnae of the College. The purpose of this Association is to advocate alumnae engagement with the College; support Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in realizing its mission, programs, and student affairs; promote financial support for the College; assist the Alumnae Office in effectively serving alumnae; and encourage alumnae spirit of service. Officers are elected by active members.
Alumnae Association Executive Board 2025-2026
President – Pamela J. Saunders ’77
First Vice President – Joan Broadhead ’78
Second Vice President – Dina Angstadt Heffner ’06
Third Vice President – Melissa Bodnar Arifaj ‘06
Secretary – Jennifer Richards Yutz ‘04
Treasurer – Joan Broadhead ’78
Administration
Academic Programs
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Robert Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Provost: Catherine Pressimone Beckowski, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Strategic Partnerships: Colleen Mooney McGee, M.B.A.
Executive Assistant to the Provost:
Academic Services
Director of Academic Services and Student Success: Anna Eichner, M.A.
Navigator/: TBD
Navigato/Navigator Coordinator: Shayna Devlin, Ph.D.
Navigator: Lauren Henderson, B.A.
Navigator: Taylor Rigsby, B.A.
Navigator: Jessica Hornig, M.A.
Academic Advisor: Sonny Lemmons, M.S.
Academic Advisor: Melissa Hughes, M.S.
Student Success Specialist: Alexandria Porchik, B.A.
Professional Tutor – Mathematics: eSydnee Cooper, B.S.
Professional Tutor – Chemistry: Paul Valent, M.S.
Professional Tutor – Nursing: Timothy Sullivan, B.S.
Admissions and Enrollment Management
Vice President of Enrollment Management: Stephanie Walker, M.L.S.
Director of Adult & Graduate Enrollment: Rebecca J. Righi, M.Ed.
Office Manager: Fatima Somji, M.Ed.
Director of Traditional Admissions: Christina DeJesus, M.Ed.
Admissions Counselor: Hannah Rothenhausler, MPS
Senior Admissions Counselor: Angela Landis, M.M.S.
Admissions Counselor: Dylan Firestone, B.S.
Admissions Counselor: Kinsey Custer, B.A.
Senior Admissions Counselor: Angelica Zimmerman Ed.D, CMPC, LPC
Admissions Marketing and Communications Manager: Brian Ellis, M.A.
Events and Communications Coordinator: Kapri Koflanovich, B.A.
Enrollment Data Manager & CRM Administrator: Susanne Paraszczak
Enrollment Data Specialist: Dani Cruz-Collazo
Enrollment Data Specialist: Rosalia Perez
Enrollment Data Specialist: Graham Redman
Allen Center for Nutrition
Director: Martine I. Scannavino, DHSc, RD, LDN
Alumnae Affairs
Director of Alumnae/i Affairs: Morgan Koerber, M.S.
Athletics
Director of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation: Christy Fleagle, M.S.
Head Soccer Coach & Athletic Department Assistant: Rosabeth Famolaro, M.S.
Head Volleyball Coach & Athletic Department Assistant: Grace Sullivan, B.S. TBD
Head Lacrosse Coach and Recruiting Coordinator: Rylee Gould, M.A.
Head Basketball Coach & Athletic Department Assistant: Jason Rhine, M.S.
Head Softball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Senior Women’s Administrator and Title 9: Kimberly Begley, M.A.
Head Field Hockey Coach: Katherine Cochran, B.S.
Head Swim/Dive Coach: Susana Martinez, M.S.
Director of Sports Communication and Media Relations: Christopher McKeon, B.S.
Head Cross Country Coach/Track & Assistant Director of Operations: Jaryd Flank, B.S.
Head Wrestling Coach and Athletic Department Assistant: Alexander Depew, B.A.
Head Flag Football Coach: Paul Franklin, M.S.
Campus Police
Chief of Campus Police: Roger W. Hawkey
Assistant Chief of Campus Police: TBD
Career Development and Community Engagement
Director of Career Development/Community Engagement: Michele Moyer, M.S.
Asst. Dir. Of Community Engagement and Leadership Development: Takyra Batz, B.S.
Administrative Assistant: Susan Huber, A.A.
Program Coordinator: Cara Cavall, M.F.A.
Cressman Library
Director of Cressman Library: Sara Purifoy, M.A.
Digital Content and Experiences Librarian: Kelly Cox, M.L.I.S.
Information Literacy and Technical Services Librarian: Nicholas Galante, MPhil
Public Services Librarian: Nicole Rivera, M.S.L.S.
Reference Assistant: TBD
Media and Audio-Visual Coordinator: Judith L. Titus
Dean of Students
VP of Student Success and Engagement, Dean of Students: Calley Stevens Taylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator: Amy Porter, Ph.D.
Director of Student Accessibility Services: Rebecca Kile, M.S.W., L.S.W.
Director of Persistence Support Services: Lisa Johnson, M.A.
Student Success and Engagement Specialist: Alicia Shussett, M.P.I.A.
Educational Experience Designer: Akeisha Belgrave, Ph.D.
Facilities
Grounds Supervisor: Nicholas Curry
Project/Utilities Manager: Michael Stanton
Maintenance Manager:
Assistant to the Director: Rachel Sauer-Koeffler, B.S.
Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer: Elizabeth Wilson, M.B.A., CPA
Administrative Asst. to CFO, & Assoc. VP of Campus Operations: TBD
Director of Human Resources: Kimberly Alarcon, M.A., SHRM-CP, PHR
Human Resources Generalist: Kylie Barford, M.B.A.
Human Resources Assistant: Bailey Allison, B.A.
Controller: Stacey Ryan, M.B.A., MAcc
Senior Accountant:
Payroll Specialist: Ashleigh Correll, B.A. MBA
Staff Accountant: Alexandra Uzar, B.S.
Accounts Payable Coordinator: Stefanie Cecconi, B.S.
Associate Vice President of Campus Operations: Kathryn Kresge, M.B.A.
Director of Conference Services: Lisa Wallitsch, B.S.
Events Coordinator: Deirdre McGonagle, M.A.
General Services
Director of General Services and Procurement: Karen L. Khattari, B.A.
Manager of Printing Services and Postal Services: Christine Glose
Assistant to the Director: Rachel Sauer-Koeffler, B.S.
Global Initiatives and International Programs
Interim Director: Lindsey Hutterer-Gallagher, M.Ed.
Health and Counseling
Director of Health Services: Jessica Lilienthal, MSN, FNP-C, CRNP
Counselor: Casey Sbat, MS, NCC, LPC TBD
Administrative Assistant: Angela Utley
Housing and Residence Life
Director of Housing and Residence Life: Kenneth Lastowka, M.S.
Assistant Director of Residential Education & Leadership: Madeleine Robinson, M.A.
Administrative Assistant: Susan Huber, A.A.
Information Technology
Director of Information Technology: Bruce A. Sarte, Jr. M.S.
Web Application Developer/Analyst: Keith Henley, A.S.
Senior Instructional Designer: Matthew L. Kile, M.S.
Assistant Director of Information Technology: Shannon L. Pretko, B.S.
Database Applications Manager: Charlie Prothero, M.B.A.
Systems Administrator: Devin Tipton, B.S.
Information Technology/Audio Visual Support Specialist: Scott D. Koder
Media/Audio Visual Coordinator: Judith L. Titus
Applications Administrator: Mark Paupini, B.S.
Institutional Advancement
Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Lynn Staples, M.B.A.
Director of Major Gifts: Heather Ennis, M.S.
Gift Processing and Budget Coordinator: Advancement Database Administrator:
Director of Institutional & Academic Grants: Carolyn Serva, M.B.A
Advancement Communcations Manager: Sara Ross, MBA.
Development and Prospect Research Coordinator:
Special Events and Stewardship Coordinator: Amanda Johnsen, B.S.
Assistant to the Vice President: Alissa Melendez, B.A.Advancement Services and Grants Coordinator: Ha Nguyen, M.P.A.
Philanthropy Coordinator: Madelynn Miller, B.A.
Director of Annual Giving: Sherry Rodriguez, M.B.A.
Director of Alumnae/i Affairs: Morgan Koerber, M.S.
Alumnae/i Engagement Coordinator: Rosemarie Kramer, M.A.
International Student Services
Director of International Student Services: Jonathan Summers, M.B.A.
Assistant Director of International Student Services: Rosanna Cabatic, M.Ed., M.B.A.
Marketing and Communications
Executive Director of Marketing & Communications: Toni MacDonald, B.S.
Webmaster and Electronic Marketing Specialist: Paul N. Pastrone, B.A.
Communications and Content Manager: Catherine Stroh, B.A.
Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications: Amy Keller, M.S.
Digital Content Creator: Kayla Rivera, B.A.
Office of Mission Integration & Strategy
Vice President of
Mission Integration & Strategy: Leon John, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator: Cara Cavall, M.F.A.
Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Johnson
Office of Student Engagement
Director of Student Engagement: Olivia Miller Martinez, M.S.
Assistant Director of Student Engagement:Hannah Alarcon, B.A.
Office of the President
President: Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D.
Secretary to the Board of Trustees & Assistant to the President: Erin Taylor
Assistant to the President: Leslee Schoonover, MPS
Registrar’s Office / Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Registrar/Director of Institutional Effectiveness: Lyn Williams, M.Ed.
Associate Registrar: Michael Saunders, M.B.A.
Records & Registration Specialist: Sara Zucker, B.S.
Office Coordinator: Danielle Colona, B.A.
Institutional Data Analyst: Alex Berger, B.S.
Institutional Data Analyst: Brandon Haines, M.S.
Rodale Aquatic Center for Civic Health
Executive Director: Susan Danish
Director of Programming & Athletics: Scott Rowlands, B.A.
Manager: Janice Rosmalia
Asst. Manager of Buildings and Programs: Ingrid Martz, M.P.H.
SAGE: School of Adult and Graduate Education
Vice President of Enrollment Management: Stephanie Walker, M.L.S.
Director of SAGE Admissions: Rebecca J. Righi, M.Ed.
Senior Admissions Counselor: Jessica Fiore, B.S.
Senior Admissions Counselor: Stephanie Karpeuk, B.A.
Senior Admissions Counselor: Naomy Diaz-Sierra, M.Ed.
Associate Director of Admissions & Athletic Recruitment: Angelica Zimmerman, Ed.D., CMPC, LPC
Office Manager: Fatima Somji, M.Ed.
Enrollment Data Manager and CRM Administrator: Susanne Paraszczak
Enrollment Data Specialist: Dani Cruz-Collazo
Enrollment Data Specialist: Rosalia Perez
Enrollment Data Specialist: Graham Redman
Student Financial Services
Director of Student Financial Services: Jennifer A. Carpenter, B.S.
Associate Director of Student Financial Services: Kim Adamson, M.Ed., M.Div.
Database Manager: Julie Hobert, B.S.
Financial Aid Counselor: Vanamarie Huynh B.S.
Financial Aid Counselor: Administrative Assistant: Olivia Calliope-Newman
Student Accounts Specialist: Maria Mercado
Faculty
The year given indicates date of appointment to Cedar Crest’s faculty.
Elizabeth M. Meade, President; Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Bryn Mawr College; M.A. and Ph.D., Boston College. 1993.
Robert Wilson, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of English
B.A. and M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Lehigh University. 2004.
Wendy J. Robb, PhD, RN, CNE, Hazel and Walter May Endowed Chair; Dean and Professor, School of Nursing
B.S.N., Gwynedd-Mercy College; M.S.N., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales; Ph.D., Widener University School of Nursing. 2000.
Selma Chehouri Abi-Daher, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Business (half-time)
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; Ed.D., Delaware Valley University. 2022.
Roxanne T. Amico, Chairperson of Performing Arts; Professor of Theatre and Speech
B.A., Heidelberg College; M.F.A., Northwestern University. 1981.
Sandra D. Axt, MSN, RN, Senior Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S.N., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2012.
Dianne Babbitt, Director of the Exercise Science Master’s Program; Chairperson and Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University; M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ph.D., Temple University. 2014.
Scott Bartkus, Assistant Professor of Business, Director of the MBA Program
B.A., East Stroudsburg University; M.B.A., DeSales University; J.D., Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. 2024.
Christine Batchelor, Senior Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Misericordia University; M.S.N., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2017.
Karen Bensinger, DNP, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S.N., Bloomsburg University., D.N.P, Wilkes University. 2013.
Jeanne Riley Berk, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Miami University; M.S., Seton Hall University; Ph.D., Seton Hall University. 2009.
Melinda Boyd, DCN, MPH, MHR, RD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and MPH
B.S., Muhlenberg College; B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.P.H., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.H.R., University of Oklahoma; D.C.N., Rutgers University. 2019.
James P. Brancato, Chairperson and Professor of Communication
B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Colorado. 1992.
Lauren Braun-Strumfels, Chairperson of Humanities, Political Science & Global Studies, and Associate Professor of History
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A./Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago. 2022.
Alyson Brokaw, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Cal Poly Humboldt; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. 2025.
Gail Brown, MSN, RN, CRNP, CPNP, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Rochester; M.S.N., University of Maryland. 2022.
Anne Burdine, Assistant Director of the Dietetic Internship Program; Instructor of Nutrition
B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.M.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2022.
Casey Burke, LCAT, ATR-BC, Assistant Professor of Art, Internship Coordinator for the Master of Art in Art Therapy Program
B.S., Fordham University; M.P.S., Pratt Institute. 2023.
Deborah Burnett-Olsen, DNAP, Program Director for the Nurse Anesthesia Program Assistant Professor of Nursing Anesthesia
B.S.N., Neumann College; MSN, Medical College of Pennsylvania; M.S.H.A.P.I., Northeast College of Health Sciences; D.N.A.P., Texas Wesleyan University. 2022.
Sarah Carlson, MFA, Associate Professor of Dance
B.A., Connecticut College; M.F.A., University of Washington, Seattle. 2018.
Christine Carpino, Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Fairfield University; M.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2015.
Erin Cheslow, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Maryland; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ph.D., University of Illinois. 2025.
Jacklyn DelPrete, EdD, CRNP, FNP-c
Assistant Director of Graduate Nursing Programs, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D. and B.S.N., Pennsylvania State University; M.S.N., Misericordia University; Ed.D., Western Connecticut State University. 2025.
Amy Droskinis, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN,
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Towson University; M.S.N., Kutztown University, Ph.D.,
Widener University. 2018.
Yi Du, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., Oxford University; P.D.R.A., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2025.
Eileen Epsaro, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., East Stroudsburg State University; M.S. and Ph.D., Lehigh University. 2007.
Audrey J. Ettinger, Director of the Neuroscience Program; Associate Professor of Biology
A.B., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis. 2003.
Amy E. Faivre, Director of the Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Program; Professor of Biology
B.A., Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D., University of Arizona. 2002.
Eileen J. Fruchtl, MSN, RN, CCRN, CMSRN, Senior Instructor of Nursing
Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales; M.S.N., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2013.
Kevin Gallagher, Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., DeSales University (formerly Allentown College OSFS); M.F.A., University of Connecticut; M.B.A., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2007.
Hollie Gibbons, DHS, MPH, RD, Director of the Master’s in Public Health Program and Associate Professor
D.H.S., MCPHS University; B.S., Marywood College; M.P.H., East Stroudsburg University. 2018.
Megan Gittings, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Alvernia University; M.O.T., and O.T.D., Temple University. 2024.
Allison Gomes, Assistant Professor of Nutrition (half-time)
B.S., Muhlenberg College; B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S., and D.C.N., Rutgers University. 2020.
Riley Grady, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Western Illinois University; M.A,, and Ph.D., University of Toledo. 2026.
Kerry Graf, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Temple University; M.B.A., Pennsylvania State University; O.T.D., Elizabethtown College. 2025.
Joel Guerrero, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Cebu Doctors’ University; M.A., University of Santo Tomas Graduate School; P.P.O.T.D., Thomas Jefferson University. 2022.
Valerie Gulycz, Assistant Professor of Education (half-time)
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg University; Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University. 2025.
Diana Gutierrez, RN, BSN, Instructor of Nursing
A.D.N., Northampton Community College; B.S.N., Ohio University; M.S.N., Capella University. 2025.
Joshua Harrington, Chairperson of Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Shippensburg University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. 2014.
Jennifer D. Hayden, Associate
Professor of Biology
B.S., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. 2017.
Sharon Himmanen, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Washington College; Ph.D., City University of New York. 2009.
Scott Hoke, Chairperson of Social Sciences Department, Director of the Master’s in Crime Science Program; Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Moravian College; M.P.A., Kutztown University; Ph.D. Temple University. 2006.
Kimberly Juhas-Davis, DrNP, CRNA, Assistant Program Director for the Nurse Anesthesia Program; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University; M.S.N., MCP/Hahnemann University/Drexel; Dr.NP, Drexel University. 2024.
Melissa Kamyab, Chairperson of Education, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Moravian College; M.Ed and Ed.D., Lehigh University. 2019.
K. Joy Karnas, Director of the Genetic Engineering Program; Honors Program Director; Professor of Biology
B.S. and M.A., The College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Arizona. 2001.
Elba Kerkucz, MSN, Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., Northampton Community College; B.S.N., Temple University, M.S.N., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2026.
Joan Kern, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., and M.Ed., Kutztown University; Ph.D., Alvernia University.
Matthew Kieber-Emmons, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., St. Joseph’s University; Ph.D., University of Delaware. 2021.
Janine Kishbaugh, Senior Instructor of Forensic Science (part-time)
B.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2010.
Richard M. Kliman, Professor of Biology
A.B., Colby College; Ph.D., Wesleyan University. 2002.
Mark Koch, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia; O.T.D., Saint Louis University. 2021.
Teri Krassen, Director of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Boston University; M.H.A., St. Joseph’s University; O.T.D., Gannon University. 2022.
Patricia LaSalle, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, Undergraduate Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics; Senior Instructor of Nutrition
B.S. and M.S., Brooklyn College. 2016.
Andra Lewis, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science
B.S. Long Beach State University; M.S. University of New Haven; Ph.D. Sam Houston State University. 2024.
John Lichtenwalner, Director of the Undergraduate Social Work Program
; Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., and M.S.W., Kutztown University; Ph.D., Marywood University. 2024.
Jason Lipow, Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Mount Gretna School of Art; M.F.A., Boston University. 2023.
Beverly Magda, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity
B.S., and M.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., George Washington University. 2024.
Kelly Mazur, Academic Field Work Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., College of William & Mary; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; O.T.D., Chatham University. 2021.
Margaret Mills, Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; B.F.A., Tyler School of Art, Temple University. 2018.
Ivonne Miranda, Director of the Master’s Program in Education
; Associate Professor of Education
A.A.S., Hostos Community College; B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College; M.S., Walden University; Ph.D., Walden University. 2019.
Cortney Murphy, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Slippery Rock University; M.S.N.E.D., Drexel University. 2022.
Gillian Murray, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.Mus., University of Hartford; M.S.A., Rutgers University; D.S.W., University of Pennsylania. 2026.
Peter Nagy, Director of Writing, Associate Professor of American Literature
B.A., Drew University; M.A., Villanova University. 2015.
Jill K. Odegaard, Chairperson of Art; Professor of Art
B.F.A., Moorhead State University; M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design. 2000.
Mae Ann Pasquale, PhD, MSN, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., East Stroudsburg University; M.S.N., Villanova University, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. 1999.
Nipun Patel, Assistant Professor of Business (half-time)
B.S., New York University; M.B.A., Pace University. 2024.
Christina Pendrak Pepin, PhD, RN, CNE, Chairperson of the Undergraduate Nursing Program; Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Wisconsin; B.S. & M.S.N., Pacific Lutheran University; Ph.D., University of Nevada. 2026.
Karey Ponist, Assistant Professor of Social Work (half-time)
B.A., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S.W., and D.S.W., Kutztown University; M.B.A., Capella University. 2025.
Carol A. Pulham, Professor of English
B.A., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.A. and Ph.D., Lehigh University. 1986.
Lawrence Quarino, Chairperson of Department of Forensic Science & Justice Studies, Director of the Undergraduate & Graduate Programs for Forensic Science; Professor of Forensic Science
B.S., Saint Peter’s College; M.S. and Ph.D., City University of New York. 2002.
Carol Ritter, Senior Instructor of Forensic Sciences
B.S. and M.S., University of Scranton. 2016.
Juan Rojo, Assistant Professor of Spanish (half-time)
B.A., Clark University; M.A., Emory University; Ph.D., Cornell University. 2024.
Micah Sadigh, Professor of Psychology
B.A., Moravian College; M.Ed. and Ph.D., Lehigh University. 2001.
Michael Salter, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Moravian College; M.P.A., and Ph.D., Walden University. 2023.
Martine I. Scannavino, DHSc, RD, LDN, Chairperson of Nutrition; Director of the Master of Health Science Program; Professor of Nutrition
B.F.A., School of Visual Arts/NY; M.S., Hunter College of NY; DHSc, Nova Southeastern University. 2002.
James A. Scepansky, Chairperson of Psychology; Professor of Psychology
B.A., Shippensburg University; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University. 2003.
Alicia Shelkin, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CSN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Holy Family College; C.S.N., East Stroudsburg University; M.S.Ed. and M.S.N., Wilkes University; D.N.P., Millersville University. 2025.
Marianne E. Staretz, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Scranton; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton. 2000.
Laura Teoli, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LCAT, Assistant Professor of Art Therapy; Director of the Master of Art in Art Therapy Program
B.A., Stonehill College; M.S., Mount Mary College; Ph.D., Lesley University. 2021.
Sonia Thomas, Assistant Professor of Art Therapy (half-time)
B.A., Rockford University; M.S., Springfield College. 2025.
Chelsea Toth, Associate Professor of Social Work; Director of Field Education – BSW
B.A., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.S.W., Monmouth University; D.S.W., University of Pennsylvania. 2018.
Melissa Tracy, MSN, ACNP-BC, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Drexel University. 2024.
Jamie Trexler, EdD, LPC, CRNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CQHQ, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Boston University; B.S., and M.S., Wilkes University; M.S., Stonybrook University; Ed.D., TC Colombia University. 2025.
Cristina Urban, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
A.S., Delaware Technical & Community College; B.S. & M.S., Towson University; O.T.D., Chatham University. 2025.
Roxann Wagner, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC, Senior Instructor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. 2016.
Andre Walther, Chairperson of the Department of Biology and Associate Professor
B.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa. 2006.
Lindsey Welch, Chairperson of the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Lycoming College; Ph.D., Lehigh University. 2011.
Alison Wellford, Director of MFA Program; Associate Professor of Writing
B.A., University of Virginia; M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte. 2015.
Margaret Wieczorek, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., North Central College; M.S. & Ph,D., University of Tennessee. 2023.
Cody Wolf, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S. & M.S., East Stroudsburg University. 2025.
Michael C. Zalot, Chairperson of the Department of Business, Management & Economics, Director of the Master of Professional Studies Program; Associate Professor of Business
B.A., College of New Jersey; M.A., Montclair State University; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School; Ph.D., New York University. 2018.
Catherine Zurawski, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, Director of the Nursing Graduate Programs; Associate Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Luzerne County Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., Misericordia University. 2019.
Emeriti
Patricia Badt, Professor Emerita of Art
B.A., University of California at Santa Cruz; M.F.A., University of Pennsylvania. 1989.
Kerrie Baker, Professor Emerita of Psychology
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S. and Ph.D., Old Dominion University. 2001.
Barbara N. Benson, Associate Professor Emerita of Biology
A.B., Knox College; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. 1973.
Kathleen Boland, Professor Emerita of Social Work
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.S.W., Adelphi University; Ph.D., Marywood University. 2000.
Thomas Brettell, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
B.A., Drew University; M.S., Lehigh University; Ph.D., Villanova University. 2006.
Regina Baron Brunner, Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A. and M.A., Montclair State College; M.S. and Ph.D., Syracuse University. 1983.
John A. Cigliano, Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., Boston University. 2000.
Gerard E. Cozzolino, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D., Lehigh University. 1964.
LuAnn McCracken Fletcher, Professor Emerita of English
B.A. and M.A., Lehigh University; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles. 1993.
Mary Lou Johnson Green, Associate Professor Emerita of Education
A.B., Keuka College, University of Oslo; M.Ed. and Ed.D., Lehigh University. 1976.
John R. Griswold, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
B.S., Dickinson College; M.S. and Ph.D., Lehigh University. 1975.
Donald W. Huffman, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
B.A., North Central College; M.Div., Evangelical Theological Seminary; M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Hartford Seminary Foundation. 1973.
Pamela Kister, Professor Emerita of Chemistry
B.S., Muhlenberg College; M.S. and Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. 1989.
Dianne V. Kinsey, R.N., Professor Emerita of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D. Lehigh University. 1976.
Richard L. Kolbe, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Economics
A.B., Dartmouth College; M.A. and Ph.D., Princeton University
Joan M. Laffey, R.N., Dean of Student Affairs Emerita
B.A., Trinity College; M.S., New York Medical College/Pace University; M.S.N., Allentown College. 1978.
Eloise R. Lee, R.N., Professor Emerita of Nursing
B.S.N., Adelphi University; M.S.N., Gwynedd-Mercy College; M.Ed. and Ed.D., Lehigh University. 1975.
Donald P. LoCicero, Professor Emeritus of International Languages
A.B., Brooklyn College; M.A. and Ph.D., Rutgers University. 1966.
Marianna Loosemore, Professor Emerita of Drama and Speech
B.F.A., Drake University; M.F.A., Yale University; Actors’ Equity; Screen Actor’s Guild; A.F.T.R.A.
Lecie Machell, Professor Emerita of Social Work
A.B., University of Illinois; M.S.P.A., Washington University.
Nellie M. Manges, Dean of Students Emerita
A.B., Gettysburg College; M.A., Columbia University.
Wilma S. Mills, Associate Professor Emerita of Politics and Economics
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of Chicago.
Brian S. Misanko, Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.S., University of Albuquerque; M.S. and Ph.D., University of New Mexico. 1981.
Diane Moyer, Professor Emerita of Psychology
B.A., LaSalle University; M.S., University of Pennsylvania and University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Temple University. 1996.
Jill Purdy, Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., and M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ed.D., Widener University. 2006.
E. Allen Richardson, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies
A.B., Syracuse University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Arizona. 1992.
Patricia Ann Sacks, Associate Professor Emerita
A.B., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½; M.A.L.S., Drexel Institute of Technology. 1960.
Carolyn Foster Segal, Professor Emerita of English
B.A., Daemen College; M.A. and Ph.D., Lehigh University. 1996.
Barton C. Shaw, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A., Elon College; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., Emory University. 1980.
Dolores Yaschur Sproule, Professor Emerita of Biology
B.S. and M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ed.D., Nova University. 1975.
Beverly Tisdale, Associate Professor Emerita of English
B.A., Moravian College; M.A., University of Pennsylvania. 1961.
James J. Ward, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A., Middlebury College; M.A. and Ph.D., New York University. 1974.
Jane Tyler Ward, Professor Emerita of Psychology
B.A., M.A. and Ph.D., University of Delaware. 1981.
Suzanne Weaver, Professor Emerita of Social Work
B.A.S.W., Kutztown University; M.S.W.; Marywood College. 1987.
Marie E. Wilde, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed. Kutztown University; M.S. Lehigh University. 1981.