University Corporation

President

Mary C. Finger

President

B.A., Marquette University

M.A., Mount Mary College

Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

University Officers

Melissa Alsing

Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer

B.S., Clarion Univeristy

M.B.A., Chatham Univeristy

Rosalie Carpenter

Vice President for Student Affairs, Planning and Athletics

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Stetson University

M.Ed., University of South Carolina

M.S., Case Western Reserve University

Ed.D. University of South Alabama

Imogene Cathey

Vice President and General Counsel

B.A., Florida A&M University

J.D., University of Florida

Brett Freshour

Vice President for Enrollment Management

B.A. , Heidelburg College

James Brent Jackson

Vice President for Finance/CFO

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Maureen O’Brien, SC

Vice President for Mission and Identity

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Aquinas Institute

Molly Robb Shimko

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

B.A., Saint Vincent College

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Susan Yochum, SC

Provost and Professor, Chemistry

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.S., Duquesne University

Ph.D., Cleveland State University

Administrative Staff

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Darren Achtzehn

Director, Sustainability and Outreach

A.S. Westmoreland County Community College

Erica Adams

Advancement Services Manager

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Corrine Ausec

Staff Attorney

B.A. Bloomsburg University

J.D., University of Pittsburgh

Rebecca Baker

Senior Writer and Content Strategist

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Seton Hill University

Troy Balega

Systems Administrator

B.S., Seton Hill University

Timothy Banks

Graphic Design Manager

B.F.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Alicia Barnes

Major Gifts Officer
B.A., Saint Vincent College

Kimberley Bassi­-Cook

Director of Disability Services

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.S.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Constance Beckel

Assistant Registrar/Coordinator of College in High School

B.A., Seton Hill University

Amenda Bell

Systems Analyst

B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Athena Bell
Academic Success Coach
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Amy Beninati  

Director, Mathematics Enrichment Center 

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.Ed., University of Massachusetts

Andrew Bilinsky

Digital Marketing Specialist

B.A., California University of Pennsylvania

M.B.A., Grand Canyon University

Kierstyn Czuchran

Assistant Softball Coach

B.A., Muskingum University

M.A., Bethany College

Daniel Day

Head Football Coach

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Vincent DeAugustine
Head Wrestling Coach
B.A., Saint Vincent College

Mary DePalma

Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., California University of Pennsylvania

Amanda DeWitt
Director of Service Experience
B.A. Eastern Kentucky University
M.Div., Phillips Theological Seminary

Evan Ditty
Director of Student Leadership & Involvement
B.A., Thiel College
M.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Jason Draper

Director of Assessment and Institutional Research

B.S., Frostburg State University

M.A., Townson University

Ed.D., Frostburg State University

Sarah Dudik

Senior Writer for Advancement

B.A., Western Kentucky University

Re’Onna Durham
Griffin Success Specialist
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Easterly

Academic Success Coach

B.A., Geneva College

Cynthia Ferrari

Title III Project Director

B.F.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Ross Fiegener

Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator

B.A., Occidental College

Matthew Fillo

Application & Database Manager

B.A., West Virginia University

Alexis Fleming
Admissions Counselor
B.S.W., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S.W., University of Alabama

Ashley Formato

Admissions Counselor

B.A., Carlow University

B.F.A., Carlow University

Sarah Fowler
Head Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Coach
Assistant Men’s/Women’s Track and Field Coach
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.S, Capella University

Michelle Frye
Library Services and Online Instruction Specialist
Work Study Supervisor
B.A., Loyola University
M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Annette Gabany­-Smiach

Director of Health Services

B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S.N., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

M.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

Maeve Gallagher

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

B.A., Point Park University

M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Cale Geary

Director of Maintenance and Grounds

Krystal Gibbs
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., La Roche College
M.A., Point Park University

Lisa Glessner

Director of Enrollment Operations

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Amanda Godula

Director of Undergraduate Admissions

B.A., Pennsylvania State University

M.A., Point Park University

Mira Gornick

Executive Director of the Campaign and Associate Vice President for Advancement

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Graham

Therapist and Community Resource Specialist

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh

Anna Graziano
Social Media and Digital Content Manager
B.S., Seton Hill University
M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Jacquelyn Greathouse

Registered Nurse

A.A.S., Westmoreland County Community College

B.S.N., Seton Hill University

Jason Greene

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Richard Hall

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

B.A., Saint Vincent College

Robert Hall

Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach

Kelly Hare

Business Agent

B.A., Seton Hill University

Jennifer Hedden

Academic Achievement Center, Director

B.A., Saint Vincent College

M.S., Carnegie Mellon University

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Danielle Hegyes
Assistant Director of Housing for Residence and Commuter Life
B.A., Seton Hill University
M.S., Saint Vincent College

John Hemminger

Senior Network Administrator

A.A., Westmoreland County Community College

Shana Holzer
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Ohio Dominican University

Joanna Houston

Program Advisor

B.S. University of Pittsburgh

Austin Hoyt
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Allegheny College
M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Brian Hoyt
Director of Digital Transformation
B.A, Bucknell University
B.S, Bucknell University
M.S., Bloomsburg University
M.S., Bucknell University
M.B.A., Willamette University

Joseph Hudak
Assistant Tennis Coach
B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University

Cecilia Hughes

Director of Gift Planning

David Hull
Director, TRIO Student Support Services
Adjunct Instructor, Social Science
B.A., Bethany College
M.S., McDaniel College
M.A., Chatham University

Christopher Ilse

Associate Head Coach Men’s Lacrosse

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Keisha Jimmerson

Dean of Students & Diversity Officer

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Nicholas Jobe

Registrar

B.S., Wright State University

M.S.Ed., University of Dayton

Jamal Johnson 

Head Men’s/Women’s Track and FieldCoach

Assistant Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Coach

B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Christopher Jones Jr.
Admissions Counselor
B.A., Seton Hill University

Hadara Katarski

Coordinator of Student Athlete Wellbeing

Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

B.S., University of Colorado

M.A., Chatham University

Mark Katarski

Associate Athletic Director for Internal Relations

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

David Keefer

Assistant Football Coach

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed., Gannon University

Jessica Kelley

Accounting Manager

B.S., Saint Vincent College

Justin Knavel

Director of Support & Data Center Operations

Adam Korte
Professional Counselor
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Anthony Krance

Information Security Officer & Executive Director of Information Technology

B.S., Westminster College

Tony Krzmarzick

Director of Campus Ministry

B.A., University of San Diego

M.Div., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry

Connie Kugel

Academic Success Coach

B.S., Gannon University

M.S., Gannon University

Alexis Kupic
Assistant Equestrian Coach
B.S., Seton Hill University
M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Amy Lankey

Donor Stewardship Manager

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Stacy Levine 

Director, Student Accounts 

Matthew Lewis
Programmer Analyst

Keila Lobos-Hernandes
Associate Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & International Student Services
B.A., Saint Vincent College
M.S., Saint Vincent College

Jessica Lohr
Assistant Director, Study Away
B.A. Westminster College

Stephanie Lowry
Professional Counselor/Prevention Specialist
B.A., Allegheny College
M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh

Jessica Maga

Director of Counseling Services

B.A., Saint Vincent College

M.A., Towson University

Marc Marizzaldi

Head Men’s Baseball Coach and McKenna Center Facilities Coordinator

B.S., Duquesne University

M.B.A., Lakeland College

Clay Martin 

Assistant Baseball Coach

B.A., Washington & Jefferson College

M.B.A., Westminster College

Quinto Martin

Institutional Designer

B.S., Duquesne University

M.S., Full Sail University

Alexis Masterson
Accommodation Specialist/Academic Success Coash
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., University of Tennessee

Kevin May

Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator

B.A., Occidental College

M.S., Texas A & M University

Brett Miller
Major Gifts Officer
B.S., Indiana University
M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Joshua Miller
Cybersecurity Engineer
B.S., Seton Hill University
M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Sharon Mills

Assistant Registrar

Ellen Monnich

Assistant Director, Graduate and Online Studies

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Cassandra Moore

Head Softball Coach

B.A., Mars Hill University

M.A., Fort Hays State University

Linda Morlacci
Director of Foundation,
Government & Corporate Relations
M.S., Saint Vincent College
B.A., Pennsylvania State
University

Mark Mouser

Telecommunications & Security Technologies Analyst

Kathleen Newill

Graduate and OBC Student Aid Manager 

B.A., Saint Vincent College

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Brian Novotny

Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Charles O’Neill

Business Manager

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Jeanne Pazehoski

LMS Administrator

Adam Pellman

Director of Reeves Memorial Library

B.A., Wright State University

M.L.I.S., Kent State University

Kimberly Pennesi

Director of the Writing Center

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Vinayak Pratapp
Junior Software Engineer
B.S., Seton Hill University

Michelle Proctor

Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police

Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Vicenzo Rauso
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., Seton Hill University

Jennifer Reeger

Director of Communications and Media Relations

B.A., Point Park University

Kathryn M. Rother

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

B.A., University of Arizona

M.S.A., University of Notre Dame

M.Ed., Northern Arizona University

Jennifer Ryan

Assistant Director, Writing Center

B.A, Wittenberg University

M.A. University of Dayton 

Christopher Sanders
ESports Director
BKin, University of North Texas

Allison Sasso

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Regional Recruiter

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Megan Satira
Head Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S., Seton Hill University
M.B.A, Seton Hill University

Darlene Sauers

Assistant Vice President for Human Resources

B.S., Binghamton University

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Jensen Scamardi
Graphic Designer
B.F.A., Seton Hill University

Josef Schatz

Area Coordinator

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Saint Vincent College

Eric Schmadel

Registered Nurse

A.A.S, Westmoreland County Community College

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S.N., Seton Hill University

Heidi Schuman

Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development Center

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Lisa Seremet

Development and Events Manager

Austin Shaw
Assistant Wrestling Coach
B.A., Seton Hill University

Tyler Sherman

Media Services,
Production and Classroom Technology Manager

B.S. Seton Hill University

Christopher Snyder

Executive Director for Athletic Programs

B.A., Randolph Macon College

M.S., Alfred University

Mary Spataro

Director, Center for Innovative Teaching

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.S., Robert Morris University

M.S., Carlow College

Peter Speicher

Director, Custodial Services

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Renee Starek

Director of Career and Professional Development Center

Adjunct Instructor, Communications

B.A., Gannon University

M.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Roger Statnick

University Chaplain

B.A., St. Mary Seminary and University

S.T.M., St. Mary Seminary and University

M.A., University of Notre Dame

Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

S.T.L., St. Mary Seminary and University

Jamaal Stokes

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

B.S., Miles College

M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University

Maria Stone

Director, Child Development Center

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.S., University of  Pittsburgh

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Lynda Sukolsky

Assistant Dean of Academic Enrichment & Retention

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Sara Tantlinger

Writing Popular Fiction Coordinator/Instructor

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.F.A., Seton Hill University

Anne Urban

Executive Director, Principal Gifts & Community Engagement

A.A.S., Westmoreland County Community College

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., The George Washington University

Tawney Vallana

Administrative Clinical Coordinator

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Austin Veiga

Director of Residence and Commuter Life

B.S., University of Portland

M.A., University of Portland

Ed.D., University of Portland

Michelle Walters

Director of Community Relations, School of Visual and Performing Arts and Title IX Coordinator

B.M., Saint Vincent College

Kelli Wege

Orthodontics Business Manager

B.A., Seton Hill University

Benjamin Wilkins

Head Coach Men’s Basketball

B.A., North Carolina State University

Kimberly Williams

Professional Relations Coordinator

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Michele Wisnesck

Director of Marketing

B.S., Duquesne University

M.S., Duquesne University

Caila Yates

Technical Director

B.F.A., Point Park University

Jennifer Zemba

Executive Assistant to the President and Provost

Matthew Zielinski

Director for New Student & Transition Programs

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Core

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Ashley Zwierzelewski

Director of Alumni Relations

B.A., Carlow University 

Faculty

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Brett Aiello

Assistant Professor, Biology

B.A., Miami University

M.S., Youngstown State University

Ph.D., University of Chicago

Paul Allen

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Houghton College

Jason Allison

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.S.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Duquesne University

Chayne Anderson
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Seton Hill University
M.A., Seton Hill University

David Anderson

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Baylor University

M.M., Baylor University

M.M., University of Illinois

Jessica Antoline
Adjunct Instructor, Humanities
B.A., Boson University
M.A., Tufts University

Melanie Ansell

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Toni Antonucci

Adjunct Instructor, Social Work

B.S.W., Seton Hill University

M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh

Michael Arnzen

Professor, English and Assistant Director, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., University of S. Colorado

M.A., University of Idaho

Ph.D., University of Oregon

Shavonne Arthurs

Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Coordinator for Criminal Justice Department

B.A., Duquesne University

B.S., Duquesne University

M.S., Duquesne University

M.S., Arizona State University

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Becky Ayers

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.A., Virginia State University

M.H.A./M.B.A., Pfeiffer University

D.H.A., Central Michigan University

Tesha Barnett        

Adjunct Instructor, Dance & Theatre

B.A., Cedar Crest College

B.A., Cedar Crest College

Gregory P. Barry

Instructor, Computer Science

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Ashley L. Bartelson

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemistry Department Chair

B.S., Marietta College

M.S., University of Connecticut

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Patricia Beachley

Professor, Art and Art and Design Department Chair

B.A., University of Maryland

M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Jennifer Beasley

Assistant Professor, Art Therapy

B.A., University of Georgia

M.A., University of Louisville

D.A.T., Mount Mary University

Krista Begonia

Adjunct Dietetics

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Kelly Belanger

Adjunct Instructor, Communication

B.S.W., Seton Hill University

M.A., Duquesne University

Martha Benson
Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.S. S.E, Incca University
M.S.T.M., University of Andes
M.P.M., Carnegie Mellon University

Andrea Berry
Instructor, Nursing
B.S., Duquesne University
M.S.N., Waynesburg University

Douglas Bevan

Adjunct Instructor, Computer Science and Cyber Security

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Maria Blasioli
Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
B.A., Seton Hill University
M.A., Seton Hill University
Ph.D., Robert Morris University

Clinton Bleil
Assistant Professor, Music
B.M., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
M.M., University of Miami

Lisa Bleil
Adjunct Instructor, Music
B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Kimberlyn Bloise
Adjunct Instructor, Art
B.A., Mercyhurst University
M.F.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Christine Blycheck

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Seton Hill University

Abigail Bogdan

Assistant Professor, Physics and Coordinator of Physics and Engineering 3+

B.S., Marietta College

M.S., The Ohio State University

Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Jacqueline Boggs
Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
B.S., Nursing, Capella University

Nathan Bolby

Adjunct Instructor, Art

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Edinboro University

Mark A. Boyle

Associate Professor, Music and Director of Choral Activities

B.M., Ball State University

M.M., Ball State University

D.M.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Abby S. Boytos

Assistant Professor, Psychology

B.S., Coastal Carolina University

M.S., Iowa State University

 Ph.D., Iowa State University

Jennifer Brilmyer

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

B.S., Slippery Rock University

D.P.T., Chatham University

D.H.S., Drexel University

Jessica Brzyski Wetzel

Associate Professor, Biology, Biology Department Chair, and Coordinator, Environmental Studies

B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

M.S., Georgia Southern University

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Jared Burns

Professor, Mathematics and Dean, School of Business

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Valerie Burns

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Northwestern University

M.F.A., Seton Hill University

Marissa Capuzzi-Schimizzi

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.A., Washington & Jefferson College

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

M.S., Duquesne University

 Ph.D., Waynesburg University

Sarah Carroll

Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition & Dietetics

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., Saint Louis University

Michael Cary

Adjunct Instructor, History

B.A., Muhlenberg College

M.A., Ball State University

D.A., Lehigh University

Daniel Casebeer

Associate Professor, Education

Graduate Program Director, Critical & Cultural Literacy

B.A., Washington & Jefferson College

M.A., Duquesne University

M.S.Ed., Duquesne University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Victoria Causer

Adjunct Instructor, Statistics

B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg

M.S., University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg

Tara Cenkner  

Assistant Professor, Orthodontics

B.S., Saint Vincent College

M.S., Seton Hill University

D.D.S., Virginia Commonwealth University

Frank Chappell
Adjunct, Religious Studies and Liberal Arts Curriculum
B.A., St. Vincent College
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Temple University

David Chessen

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

M.B.A., Springfield College

D.P.T., Springfield College

Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Jamie Chichy

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.P.T., Slippery Rock University

Michele Chossat

Associate Professor, French and Coordinator of Modern Languages Department

B.A., Universite Lyon 2

M.A., West Virginia University

Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Randi Leigh Cianciotti

Adjunct Instructor, Science

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., Logan University

Cathlin V. Clark-Gordon

Assistant Professor, Communication

B.S., Slippery Rock University

M.A., Clemson University

Ph.D., West Virginia University

Kenneth Clothier

Assistant Professor, Theatre

B.A., Dickinson College

M.F.A., Boston University

Courtney Coda

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Duquesne University

M.S.N., Capella University

Ashley Cole

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Carlow University

M.A., Carlow University

D.N.P., Carlow University

Eric Cooper

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

B.S., Ferrum College

M.Ed., University of Virginia

Ph.D., Capella University

Amalene Cooper-Morgan

Associate Professor, Chemistry

B.S., Long Island University

M.A./M.Phil., Columbia University

Ph.D., Columbia University

Sr. Laura Coughlin
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Michigan
M.S. Ed., Duquesne University
M.Div., Boston College
Ph.D., University of Dayton

John Cramer

Professor Emerita, Chemistry

Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

A.B., Oberlin College

Ph.D., Ohio University

Timothy Crossen

Adjunct Instructor, Religious Studies/Theology and Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., Borromeo College of Ohio

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Cecil Crouch

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.S., Slippery Rock University

M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Jonathan Cummins

Adjunct, History

B.A., University of Nevada

M.A., California State University

Ph.D., University of Nevada

Christine Cusick

Professor, English and Composition and Director of Honors

B.A., St. Bonaventure University

M.A., St. Bonaventure University

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Demetra Czegan

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Dean, School of Natural and Health Sciences

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Louise Daniels

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.M., The Ohio State University

Abdul Mawgoud Dardery

Adjunct, Religious Studies

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Thomas Daughenbaugh

Assistant Professor, Accounting

B.S., Saint Vincent College

M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Regina Davis
Adjunct Instructor, English
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Duquesne University

Michael Deem

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

B.A., Franciscan University

M.A., St. Louis University

M.A., Texas A &M

Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Justin DePlato
Adjunct Instructor, Political Science
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.A., The State University of New York
Ph.D., The State University of New Yrok

Theodore DiSanti

Associate Professor, Music

B.M., Youngstown State University

M.M., Youngstown State University

D.A., University of Northern Colorado

Joseph Domencic

Associate Professor, Musical Theatre and Theatre

B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

M.M., Duquesne University

Jeffrey Donato

Adjunct, Art

B.F.A, The Savannah College of Art and Design

M.F.A., Goddard College of Vermont

David Droppa

Professor, Social Work and Program Director for Social Work

B.S., Houghton College

M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley

Jamie Dubinsky
Adjunct Instructor, Exercise Science
B.S., Slippery Rock University

Jamie Dunlap Coates

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy /Director Clinical Education

B.S., Saint Vincent College

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Scott Duryea

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

B.A., John Carroll University

M.A., East Carolina University

M.A., East Carolina University

Ph.D., Dominion University

Brittany Edge

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology and Art Therapy

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Seton Hill University

Susan Eichenberger

Associate Professor, Sociology and Coordinator for Sociology Department

B.A., Rollins College

M.A., University of Central Florida

Ph.D., University of Florida

Samuel Elko

Adjunct Instructor, MBA

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

George Elliott
Adjunct Instructor, Music
B.M., Duquesne University
M.M., Duquesne University

Dana Elmendorf

Assistant Professor Art Therapy and Graduate Program Director, Art Therapy

B.A., Lehigh University

M.A.,  Lesley University

Debra Faszer­-McMahon

Professor, Spanish and Director, Faculty Development

B.A., Tabor College

M.A., University of South Dakota

M.A.T.I., University of Southern Mississippi

Ph.D., University of California

Nicholas Ferencz

Adjunct Instructor, Religious Studies/Theology and Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.S., Duquesne University

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Brian Ferrell

Associate Professor, Art

B.F.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.F.A., University of Massachusetts

Josias Figueirido
Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., London Metropolitan University
M.F.A., The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Peter Flanigan

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science and Business

B.A., Saint Vincent College

J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Barbara Flowers

Instructor, Forensics and Coordinator for Forensic Science Department

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.S., University of Florida

Gunnar Footh

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

B.A., Macalester College

M.A., Georgia State University

Marjorie Forbes
Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education
B. S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M. S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Jamie Fornsaglio

Professor, Biology 

B.A., Washington and Jefferson College

Ph.D., The George Washington University

Patrick Forsyth

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Eastman School of Music

M.M., Carnegie Mellon

Laurie Fox

Associate Professor, Music

B.M., West Virginia University

M.M.T., Temple University

James France

Associate Professor, Physician Assistant and Graduate Program Director, Physician Assistant

B.S., Saint Vincent College

M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Emily Franicola

Adjunct, Art

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.F.A., University of Massachusetts

Dominick Frollini

Adjunct, Chemistry

B.S., Clarion State University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Anita Gallagher

Adjunct, Dietetics

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Cara Garofalo

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.A., Duquesne University

Alan Gibbs

Assistant Professor, Orthodontics

B.A., Adelphi University

D.D.S., New York University

Catherine Giunta

Professor Emerita of Business

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., St. Francis College

Ph.D., Capella University

Karen Glass

Assistant  Professor,  Theatre

B.A., S.U.N.Y. College of Potsdam

M.F.A., Syracuse University

Tom Glovier

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.M., Florida State University

Lindsey Goodfellow

Adjunct Instructor, Sociology and Statistics

B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Philip Grabowski
Instructor, Computer Science
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.S., Colorado Technical University
M.S., Robert Morris University
Ph.D., Capitol Technical University

Kimberly A. Graziano

Biology Laboratory Instructor

B.S., Slippery Rock University

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Allison Gremba

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

B.S., Duquesne University

M.S., Duquesne University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Kathryn Haines

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Trinity University

M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh

Sherry Hamilton
Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
J.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kathleen Hargiss

Adjunct Instructor, Business and MBA

B.S., University of Illinois

M.A., Northwestern University

M.B.A, University of Miami

Ph.D., University of South Florida

Karen Harouse-­Bell

Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics and Program Director for Nutrition Coordinated Programs

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Kathleen Harris

Professor, Education and Dean, School of Education and Applied Social Sciences

B.A., Notre Dame College

M.Ed., Kent State University

Ph.D., Kent State University

Donna Haworth­-Ward

Assistant Professor, Biology and Coordinator of Health Sciences

B.S., Youngstown State University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Clair Hayes

Adjunct Instructor, Business and MBA

B.S., Point Park University

M.B.A., University of Akron

M.S.Ed., Duquesne University

Ph.D., Capella University

Susan Heatherington

Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education

B.A., Alvernia University

M.E., Westminster College

Ronald Heid

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.S., Duquesne University

M.M., Duquesne University

Angeletta Henry

Adjunct Instructor, First Year Writing

B.A., Saint Francis University

M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Hillwig

Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D., Iowa State University

Girard Holt

Adjunct, Ballet

B.F.A., Point Park University

Diana Hoover

Associate Professor, Chemistry 

B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

William Horner

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Eastern University

M.A., Seton Hill University

Grace Houde
Music Instructor
B.M., University of Florida
M.M., Carnegie Mellon University

Caroline Howard

Adjunct, MBA

B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson

M.B.A, University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., University of California

Richard Hutchinson

Associate Professor, Physician Assistant

B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

P.A.S., Saint Francis College

M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska

Kimberly Hvozdik
Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N. Chamberlain School of Nursing
M.S.N., Duquesne University

Anthony Iannamorelli Jr. 

Adjunct Instructor,  Business

B.A., University of Notre Dame

J.D., University of Pittsburgh

Kayla Jachimowski
Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kosoko Jackson 

Visiting Assistant Professor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

M.F.A, New Hampshire University

Elizabeth Jacobs

Associate Professor, Psychology and Coordinator for Psychology Department

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

M.A., San Diego State University

Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

Dennis Jerz

Associate Professor, English

B.A., University of Virginia

M.A., University of Virginia

Ph.D., University of Toronto

Scott Johnson

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Texas State University

Jacque Johnston

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Seton Hill University

Christina Jolley

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

D.N.P., Rush University

Jennifer Jones

Professor, Communication and Coordinator for Communication Department

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.B.A., Duquesne University

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Nicole Jones           

Instructor, Dance

B.A., Point Park University

Nadege Joseph

Adjunct Instructor, Social Work

B.A., Seton Hill University

B.S.W., Seton Hill University

M.S.W., Baylor University

Robin Joyce

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

B.S., Duquesne University

M.P.T., Duquesne University

D.P.T., Chatham University

Sharon Kampe

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.M., Duquesne University

Rachel Kaplan
Associate Professor, Business
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Carlow University
Ph.D. Duquesne University

Camille Kaszubowski

Assistant Professor of History

B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A., University of Delaware                                                     

Ph.D., University of Delaware

Ryan Kelley

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Elaine Kelly

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Angela Kennedy

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Miranda Keyser

Adjunct Instructor, Science

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., Saint Louis University

Priscilla Kissinger 

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., University of Maryland

M.P.A., Southern Illinois University

M.F.A., Seton Hill University

Jeanette Kochman
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.P.T., Slippery Rock University
D.P.T. Chatham University

Diane Kondas

Assistant Professor, Nursing and Program Director, Nursing 

B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

M.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

D.N.P., Chatham University

Edward Kuhn

Associate Professor, Music and Music and Department Chair

B.A., Carlow College

M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Lynn Kuhn

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., Washington and Jefferson College

M.A., Seton Hill University

Rebecca Krzmarzick

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., University of Notre Dame

M.Div., Boston College

Santa Lake
Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh

Brian Larouere

Associate Professor, Exercise Science and Program Director of Exercise Science Department

B.S., Slippery Rock University

M.S., Slippery Rock University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Frances Leap

Professor, Religious Studies/Theology

B.A., Loyola University

M.A., Marquette University

Ph.D., Marquette University

Hyeon Nyeon Lee

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

B.A., M.A., Duksung Women’s University

M.A., Ball State University

Ph.D., Brandeis University

Bobbie Leeper

Associate Professor, Biology & Physician Assistant and Coordinator of Health Sciences

B.S., Mercyhurst College

M.S., University of Indianapolis

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Lisa Leibering

Assistant Professor of Theatre

B.F.A., West Virginia University

M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Barton Lemansky
Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Michael Long

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Seton Hill University

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Lora Losier

Adjunct Instructor, Art Therapy

B.S., Cedarville University

M.A., Seton Hill University

Laureen Lowry

Adjunct, Dietetics

B.S., Seton Hill College

M.S., Carlow University

Nicole Ludwig

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant

B.S. Seton Hill University

M.S., Seton Hill University

D.P.A.S., University of Pittsburgh

Kelly Lynch

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Mercyhurst College

M.M., Carnegie Mellon University

D.M.A., Louisiana State University

Christine Mahady

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Boston Conservatory

Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania

Paul Mahady Jr.

Assistant Professor, Business 

B.A., University of Pennsylvania

M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.B.A., University of Phoenix

Thomas Mangan

Adjunct Instructor, Communication

B.S., University of Phoenix

M.S., Duquesne University

John Marcinizyn

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Christopher Marra

Associate Professor, Music and Director of Instrumental Activities

B.S., Duquesne University

M.M., Northwestern University

Ph.D., University of Michigan

Lyzona Marshall

Assistant Professor, Business, and Director, Wukich Center

B.S., Bethune-Cookman College

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Daniel Martino

Associate Professor, Theology and Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry

B.A., Duquesne University

M.A., St. Vincent Seminary

M.Div., St. Vincent Seminary

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Algirdas Matonis

Music Instructor

B.A., Royal Northern College of Music

Nicole McAllister

Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S. Biology

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Abbey McCann
Adjunct Instructor, Marketing
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Duquesne University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Jennifer McCune

Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Luke McDermott

Adjunct Instructor, English

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.F.A., West Virginia University

Lawrence McKee

Adjunct Instructor, Business and MBA

B.S., Youngstown State University

Todd McKeever

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Clarion University

M.S., LaRoche College

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Brooke McKenzie

Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral Health

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh

Sarah McMeekin

Assistant Professor, Music Therapy

B.M., Seton Hill University

M.A., Seton Hill University

Leah McNabb
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Muskingum University
M.S, Purdue University

Catrina Jaye Meager

Adjunct Instructor, Art

B.F.A., Seton Hill University

Noel Medici
Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Chatham University
M.S.N., LaSalle University

Angela Merendino

Adjunct Instructor, Art

B.A., Seton Hill University

Josiane Merlino

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Duquesne University

M.M., Duquesne University

D.M.A., West Virginia University

Diane Miller

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., Franklin and Marshall College

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Jason Jack Miller

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Seton Hill University

Maureen Miller

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Duquesne University

M.M., University of Michigan

D.M., Florida State University

Samantha Miller
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant and Director of Clinical Education
B.S., Seton Hill University
M.P.A.S., Seton Hill University

Christopher Mintus

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.A., Saint Vincent College

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

Travis Mitzel

Adjunct Instructor, Art

BFA, Point Park University

MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Kristin Mlay-Kuhns

Adjunct Instructor, Language Studies

B.A., Smith College

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Jonathan Moerdyk

Associate Professor, Chemistry

B.S., Hope College

Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Jeff Monahan

Adjunct Instructor, Theatre

Stacy Moore

Instructor, Computer Science and Department Coordinator for Cybersecurity & External Partnerships

B.S., Duquesne University

M.B.A., Carlow University

Danielle Moss

Associate Professor, Art Therapy and Practicum/Internship Coordinator

and Practicum/Internship Coordinator

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., Seton Hill University

D.A.T., Mount Mary University

Norma Mosser

Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral Health

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Penn State University

Paul Mullins

Adjunct, Art 

B.F.A, Marshall University 

M.F.A., Ohio University

Tricia Murajda

Adjunct Instructor, Humanities

B.A., Marshall University

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Mary Kay Neff, SC

Associate Professor, Art

B.A., Pennsylvania State University

M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Douglas Nelson

Associate Professor, Business and Graduate Program Director, M.B.A. and Management & Entrepreneurship Coordinator

B.A., Kent State University

M.B.A., Butler  University

D.Sc., Robert Morris University

Michael Niccols

Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Kenneth Nicholson 

Adjunct, Art 

B.F.A., Seton Hill University 

M.F.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Mary Niemiec

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Meredith North
Adjunct Instructor, Art

B.A., Georgia College and State University

M.A., University at Buffalo

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Tyler Nunez
Adjunct Instructor, English
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Roni Kay O’Dell

Associate Professor, Political Science and Coordinator of Political Science and Global Studies Department

B.A., University of Washington

M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies

Ph.D., University of Denver

Jane Olson

Instructor, Occupational Therapy, and Program Director, Occupational Therapy

B.A., University of Wisconsin

B.S., Mount Mary College

M.S., Cardinal Stritch College

Ph.D., Marquette University

James Paharik

Professor, Sociology and Director, National Catholic Center of Holocaust Education 

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Cheryl Parker

Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral Health

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.Ed., Seton Hill University

Laura Patterson

Professor, English

B.A., Princeton University

M.A., Vanderbilt University

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Nicole Peeler

Professor, English, and Graduate Program Director, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Boston University

Ph.D., University of Edinburgh

Dawn Penney

Adjunct Instructor, Dance

B.S., DeSales University

M.A., Columbia College

Michael Petyak

Adjunct Instructor, Theatre

B.F.A., Shenandoah Conservatory

Tara Phillips

Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Grand Canyon University

M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Jessica Picklo

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

James Platt

Adjunct, Religious Studies/Theology and Liberal Arts Curriculum

B.A., Trinity College

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

M.A., University of California

Ph.D., University of California

Jeffrey Poole

Adjunct, Spanish

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Todd Price

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.A.A. Central Michigan University

M.S., Eastern Illinois University

M.B.A., Ferris State University

Ph.D., Walden University

Denise Pullen

Associate Professor, Theatre 

Theatre and Dance Department Chair

B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Audrey Quinlan

Adjunct Instructor, Education

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kara Ratai 

Adjunct Instructor, Education 

B.S., Westminster College 

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh

Ja’Nean Reay

Associate Professor, Biology 

B.A., Seton Hill University 

B.S., Seton Hill University 

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Barry Reeger 

Adjunct, Art 

A.A., Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Mark Reese 

Adjunct Instructor, Business and MBA 

B.A., Washington and Jefferson College 

M.S., Carnegie Mellon University 

M.PM, Villanova University 

D.Sc., Robert Morris University

Judith Reyna

Associate Professor, Spanish

B.A., University of Seville

M.A., Ohio State University

Ph.D., Ohio State University

John Riggs

Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Daniel Rinchuse

Professor, Orthodontics and Director, Orthodontics Program

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.D.S., University of Pittsburgh

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Ringger

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

B.Sc., University of Bern

M.Sc., University of Bern

Michelle Rockwell

Adjunct, Behavioral Health 

B.A., Seton Hill University 

M.B.A., Waynesburg College

Robin Rohrer

Professor, History and Coordinator of History Department

B.A., University of Maryland

M.A., University of Maryland

Ph.D., Catholic University of America

Madeline Rosa

Adjunct Instructor, English

B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Renee Rosier

Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., Lock Haven University

Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Kathryn Rotz 

Adjunct Instructor, Dance

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Pennsylvania Western University

Marty Rovedatti-Jackson 

Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Mathematics and Education

B.A., Our Lady of the Cross 

M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

John Rovesti

Adjunct Instructor, Computer Science

B.S., Lehigh University

M.S., Carnegie Mellon University

Amanda Sage

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Seton Hill University

M.M., Duquesne University

Mine Sak
Adjunct Instructor, Humanities
B.A., Bogazici University
M.A., Duquesne University

John Sanders
Adjunct Instructor, Art
B.F.A., State University of New York
M.F.A., Ohio University

Joshua Sasmor

Associate Professor, Mathematics and Coordinator of Mathematics/Actuary Science Department

B.S., University of Florida

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Anthony Seranko

Adjunct Instructor, Education and Physics

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.A, Seton Hill University

D.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Sam Servellon

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., University of Dayton

B.S., University of Nebraska

M.A., University of Nebraska

M.S., University of Nebraska

M.S., Doane University

Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Chad Sherman

Associate Professor, Graphic Design/Digital Media

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Shana Simmons

Adjunct Instructor, Theatre

B.A., Point Park University

M.A., LABAN

Staci Singh

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., Robert Morris University

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., University of Phoenix

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Sarah E. Slates

Assistant Professor, Social Work and Field Placement Director

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.A., University of Louisville

M.S.S.W., University of Louisville

Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College 

Deborah Slates-Ciocco

Instructor, Criminal Justice and Coordinator Behavioral Health

B.A., Mansfield State University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Helenkay Smith

Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition & Dietetics

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Maria Snyder

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.A., Seton Hill University

Ellen Sobota

Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition and Dietetics

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., University of Saint Joseph

John Spurlock

Adjunct Instructor, History

B.A. University of California

M.A., University of California

Ph.D., Rutgers University

Liam Steigerwald

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

B.S.N., Chatham University

M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

M.S.N., Chatham University

Theodore Stem

Medical Director, Physician Assistant

B.S., Carnegie Mellon  University

M.S., Carnegie Mellon University

M.D., Wake Forest University

Kevin Storer

Adjunct Instructor, Religious Studies/Theology

B.A, Moody Bible Institute

Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary

M.A., University of Dallas

Ph.D., Duquesne University

Michael Stowe

Adjunct, MBA

B.A., Northern Kentucky University

Ph.D., Northcentral University

Jason Stragand
Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.Ed., Westminster College
M.Ed., Chatham College
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ed.D., Pennwestern University

Crystal Stryker

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Seton Hill University

M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Ethan Stubbs

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.A., Seton Hill University

M.B.A., Seton Hill University

TaMara  Swank

Assistant Professor, Dance and Coordinator of Dance Department

B.A., Point Park College

M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

John Sweeney

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Muskingum College

J.D., Duquesne University

Melissa Tamburrino

Assistant Professor, Education

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Gannon University

Ed.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

James Taylor

Adjunct Instructor, Humanities

B.A., Dallas Baptist University

M.A., Texas A&M University

Lisa Thackrah

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.Mus.Ed., Ohio University

M.M., University of South Carolina

Jason Thomas

Associate Professor, Physician Assistant

B.S., Saint Francis University

M.S., Saint Francis University

D.P.A.S., University of Pittsburgh

 Brenda Toth

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Waynesburg University

M.S., Wheeling Jesuit University

Doreen Tracy

Assistant Professor, Dietetics and Clinical Coordinator

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Allison Turgeon

Associate Professor, Physician Assistant

B.S., Saint Francis University

M.P.A.S., Saint Francis University

Aaron Tuscan

Adjunct Instructor, Exercise Science

B.S., Saint Francis University

M.S., Saint Francis University

D.P.T., Chatham University

Isabel Valenzuela

Adjunct, Spanish 

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Kellee VanAken

Associate Professor, Theatre, and Dean, School of Visual & Performing Arts

B.A., University of Pittsburgh

M.A., University of California-Davis

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Geoffrey Vanderpal

Adjunct Instructor, MBA

B.S., Columbia College

M.B.A., Webster University

D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Bethany Vargo

Associate Professor, Physician Assistant

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.P.A.S., Chatham College

Jessica Vaughan-­Marra

Associate Professor, Music and Coordinator of Music Education

B.S., Duquesne University

M.M., Northwestern University

Ph.D., University of Michigan

Marisa Veiga
Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Portland

Simone Vivio
Adjunct Instructor, Social Work
B.S.W., Seton Hill University
M.S.W., Seton Hill University

Doina Vlad

Associate Professor, Business  and Finance, Accounting and Economics Coordinator

B.S., The Academy of Economics Studies, Bucharest

Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Ionut Vlad

Adjunct Instructor, Business and MBA

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

M.S., Clemson University

David VonSchlichten

Professor of Religious Studies, and Dean, School of Humanities and Program Coordinator for Gender and
Women’s Studies

B.A., Drew University

M.A., Kutztown University

M.F.A., Seton Hill University

M.Div., Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg

D.Min., Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Derrick Walters

Adjunct, MBA

B.S., Purdue University

M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management

Ed.D., Northern Illinois University

Collin Wansor

Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Roland Warfield

Associate Professor, Business/Accounting and Coordinator of Accounting

B.A., Wittenberg University

M.B.A., Xavier University

Nichole Waugaman-Slavin

Adjunct Instructor, Dance

B.F.A., University of the Arts

Alyssa Weinfurther

Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition & Dietetics

B.S., Seton Hill University

M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Stephen Weiss

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Duquesne University

M.M., Carnegie Mellon University

Albert Wendland

Adjunct Instructor, Writing Popular Fiction

B.A., Carnegie Mellon University

M.A., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Mary Katrina Wickesberg

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.M., Butler University

M.M., Rice University

Emily Wierszewski

Associate Professor, English and Composition, and Director of Undergraduate Writing Programs and English Department Chair

B.A., Adrian College

M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Ph.D., Kent State University

Kala Williams

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.S., Duquesne University

M.A., Northwestern University

Lynne Williams

Adjunct Instructor, Music

B.Mus.Ed., College of Wooster

M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Malissa Williams

Adjunct Instructor, Nursing

A.A.S., Westmoreland County Community College

B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

M.S., Carlow University

Madison Wilson
Adjunct Instructor, Sociology
B.A., Seton Hill University
M.A., West Virginia University
M.S., PennWest California University

Richard Wingfield

Adjunct Instructor, Business

B.S., Geneva College

M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

D.Min., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Travis Winters

Adjunct Instructor, Art

B.A., Buffalo State College

M.F.A., Edinboro University

John Wolicki

Adjunct Instructor, Student Teaching Supervisor, Education

B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

M.S., West Virginia University

Stephanie Yorty

Adjunct Instructor, Social Work

B.S.W., Seton Hill University

M.S.W., California University of PA

David Zilli
Adjunct Instructor, Student Teacher Supervisor, Education
B.A., Waynesburg College
M.A., St. Vincent College

Faculty - Orthodontics

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Michael Bernard

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., Allegheny College

M.S., The Ohio State University

D.D.S., The Ohio State University

John Burnheimer

Clinical Associate Professor

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

M.S., West Virginia University

S. Jay Bowman

Visiting/Consulting Faculty

Assistant Clinical Professor, Case Western Reserve University

Straight-wire Instructor, University of Michigan

D.M.D., Southern Illinois University

M.S.D., St. Louis University

Caleb Bupp

Visiting Adjunct Faculty

Medical Geneticist

FACMG, Greenwood Genetic Center, South Carolina

University of Louisville, Pediatric Residency

M.D., The University of Toledo College of Medicine

Nathaniel Cole

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., Biology

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Mauro Cozzani

Visiting Clinical Lecturer

Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy;

President, Scientific Committee, Unità Operative Odontoiatria, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini,

Genoa, Italy; and in the private practice of orthodontics at 21/N Via Fontevivo, 19125 La Spezia, Italy

M.D.S., Boston University

D.M.D., Milano University, Italy

Leonard  Cyterski

Clinical Assistant Professor

M.S., University of Michigan

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Jackie Dorst

Visiting Adjunct Faculty

A.S., Clayton State University

B.S., University of Georgia

Cullen Doyle

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

M.S. Seton Hill University

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Robert Good II

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.A., Bucknell University

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

M.D.S., University of Pittsburgh

Ronald Good

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., Duquesne University

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

M.S., West Virginia University

Bryan King

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., Allegheny College

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Ross E. Long Jr.

Director, Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Clinical Professor of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

B.A., Dartmouth  College

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., University of North Carolina

David Mayberry

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.A., Wake Forest University

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Peter Miles

Visiting/Consulting Faculty

University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics

B.DSc., University of Queensland, Australia

M.D.S., University of Pittsburgh

James Noble

Visiting/Consulting Faculty

Department of Orthodontics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Staff Orthodontist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Orthodontist, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada

B.Sc., D.D.S, University of Toronto

D.D.S., University of Toronto

M.Sc., FRCD(C) , University of Manitoba

Richard Ribarevski

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., University of Pittsburgh

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

M.D.S., University of Pittsburgh

Lauren Sigler-­Busch

Visiting/Consulting Faculty

M.S., Seton Hill University

D.D.S., University of Michigan

Beth Ann Summerville Troy

Clinical Assistant Professor

B.S., Saint Vincent College

M.S., The Ohio State University

M.M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh

D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh

Sergio Valverde

Visiting/Consulting Faculty

Orthodontic Diploma, Universidad Cientifica del Sur

Orthodontic Specialty (3 years), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru

D.D.S., Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru

Thomas G. Zullo

Biostatistician Adjunct Instructor

B.Ed., Duquesne University

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Affiliate Professors, Integrated Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Krista Begonia, M.D., R.D., L.D.N.

Independence Health Nutrition Services Manager

Tina Campbell, RD, LDN

Senior Director of Nutrition Services at Complete HealthCare Resources CHR

B.S., Seton Hill University

Lindsay Eckenrode

Clinical Nutrition Manager, UPMC Altoona

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Anita Gallagher

Clinical Dietitian, Independence Health

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

David Hinzman

Independence Health Medical Commons One, Diabetes Education,

RD/LCN, RN, CDES

Pamela Ray, R.D., L.D.N

Independence Health Hospital, Clinical Dietitian

Jennifer Skiffen

Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Clinical Dietitian

RDN, LDN

Tonya Spada-Dixon, R.D., L.D.N.

Director/Clinical Nutrition Manager of Culinary and Nutrition at 

DLP Conemaugh Health System

Johnstown, Pennsylvania 

Lindsey Turcheck, R.D., L.D.N.

IndependenceHealth Latrobe Hospital, Clinical Dietitian

Board of Directors

Karen Farmer White

Chair

Rebecca Cost Snyder

Chair Elect

The Most Reverend Larry J. Kulick, Jr., J.C.L.

Honorary Chair

Bishop, Diocese of Greensburg

Catherine Meinert, SC

Vice Chair

Louise Grundish, S.C.

Secretary

Carmen Rivera Bauza

Robin Heffernan Beck

Rachel Blais, SC

Todd Brice

Robert A. DeMichiei

Margaret DiVirgilio

Barbara Einloth, SC

Christine Delegram Farrell 

Mary C. Finger

Linda Fiorelli

Matthew Galando

Colette Hanlon, SC

Grace Hartzog, SC

H. Phipps Hoffstot III

Susan Jenny, SC

Mary Norbert Long, SC

Miriam Murray

Mary Jo Mutschler, SC

Patricia O’Donoghue

Kathleen Sarniak-Tanzola 

Frank P. Simpkins

James Stalder

Kym K. Stout

Jessica Ybanez-Morano, MD 

Bridget Widdowson

Daniel Wukich

Emeritus Trustees

Jean Augustine S.C.

James Breisinger 

Mary Ellen Cooney-Higgins

Sara Gill Cutting 

Mary L.  Costello

Louis  Craco

Rosemary Donley, SC

John R. Echement

Frederick R. Favo

Gertrude Foley, SC

Brigid Grandey, SC

Marcia M. Gumberg

Maureen Halloran, SC

Richard Hendricks

Donald M. Henderson

Patrice Hughes, SC

A. Richard Kacin

Arthur H. Meehan

Marlene Mondalek, SC

Donald L. Moritz

Barbara  Nakles

Maureen O’Brien S.C.

Maureen Sheedy O’Brien

M. Ellenita O’Connor, SC

Paul M. Pohl

Michele Moore Ridge 

Marc B. Robertshaw

Arthur J. Rooney Jr.

Ralph Scalise

Anita Schulte, SC