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2021-2022 » Graduate » Academic Information » Faculty Listing

Faculty Listing

This listing is current with information on file as of July 29, 2021

Full-Time

*On leave, Fall 2021
**On leave, Spring 2022
***On leave, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

Kylene Abraham
Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, Finger Lakes Community College
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Noveera Ahmed
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Ph.D., Midwestern University

Remah Ali
Visiting Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD, University of Bradford, England, UK
B.Sc., University of Kalamoon Syria
PharmD, Department of Health, Syria
M.S., Wright State University, IN
Ph. D., Purdue University, IN

Katrina Arndt
Professor of Education
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Lisa R. Avery
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

*David Baronov
Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Gail Begley
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling
M.A., State University of New York College Brockport

Alec O. Berenbaum
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

J. Jason Berman
Professor of Management
B.A., M.S., The City College of New York
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Priyanka Bhatt
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Gujarat University, Gujarat, India
M.Pharm., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
Ph.D., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Douglas Bicket
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Glasgow Caledonian University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle

Melissa Bissonette
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Union College
Ph.D., Graduate Center of the City University of New York

B. Evan Blaine
Professor of Statistics
B.S., Houghton College
M.A., St. Bonaventure University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

** Christine Boev
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Allegheny College
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., Georgia College and State University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Michael L. Boller
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Kaitlin M. Bonner
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Allegheny College
M.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Melissa Bourne
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., M.S., St John Fisher College

James R. Bowers
Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Advisor
B.A., M.A., Sangamon State University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

James Bowman
Associate Professor of English
B.S., Villanova University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Desiree Branson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Primary Care Nursing
A.A., Erie Community College
B.S., Buffalo State College
B.S., M.S., FNP, DNP, University of Rochester

*Stephen Brauer
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Trinity College
Ph.D., New York University

Kimberly McClure Brenchley
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., LeMoyne College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Robert W. Brimlow
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Brittany M. Broderick
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M. S., St. John Fisher College

**Kathleen Broikou
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Katharine A. Burakowski
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.A., Valparaiso University
M.A., Canisius College
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Elizabeth Sutton Burke
Visiting Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., State University of New York College at Oneonta
Pharm.D., University of Buffalo

Jennifer Cannell
Director of Library Media Specialist Program and Assistant Professor
B.A., Nazareth College
M.S., Syracuse University
SBL/SDL, The College of Saint Rose
Ed.D., The Sage Colleges

Kevin P. Callahan
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Gettysburg College,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Todd D. Camenisch
Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lipika Chablani
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., Mumbai University
M.S., Campbell University
Ph.D., Mercer University

Anthony Chiarlitti
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
AAS, Westchester Community College
B.S., M.S., Iona College
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Kimberly Chichester
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., Wake Forest University

Marie Cianca
Associate Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., M.S., State university of New York at Brockport
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Gabriela Cipriano
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., California State University, Fresno
Pharm.D., Washington State University

Shannon Cleverley-Thompson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., Washburn University
M.S., University of Kansas
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Tamara Clingerman
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.S., Canisius College
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Kelly Conn
Visiting Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.P.H., University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kathryn Ann Connor
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
AAS, Schoolcraft College
Pharm.D., Wayne State University

Yvette Conyers
Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S.N.., University of Rochester
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College
DNP, St. John Fisher College

Luisa Cordaro-Mammano
Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., Nazareth College
M.A., Middlebury College
Ph.D., University of Toronto

*Gregory Blayne Cunningham
Professor of Biology
B.Sc., University of Guelph
Ph.D., University of California

Lisa J. Cunningham
Visiting Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., St. Bonaventure University
Ph.D., Ohio University

Lori A. Dambaugh
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cortland State College
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.S., St. John Fisher College
DNP, St. John Fisher College

**Emily A. Dane-Staples
Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Vivek S. Dave
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., University of Pune, India
M.S., Bharati Vidyapeeth University, India
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Evan Davis
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

***Sharon Ann Delmendo
Professor of English
A.B., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Alexander J. DeLucenay
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Pharm.D., St. John Fisher College

Keith DelMonte
Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Experiential Education
B.S., University of Connecticut,
Pharm.D., University of Colorado

Kathleen Dever
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Marquette University
M.S., Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Colleen Dwyer Donegan
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., University of Rochester
DNP, Robert Morris University

Kiernan Donofrio
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.A., Northwestern University
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S., University of Rochester

Frederick H. Dotolo III
Associate Professor of History
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Thomas A. Douglas
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Gregory Drake
Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Robert W. Dunbar
Visiting Assistant Professor Religious Studies
B.A., Nazareth College
M.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.A., ABD., Indiana University

Lafayette Eaton
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Robert Enck
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Brockport
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Jonathan E. Falanga
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Cornell University
D.C., New York Chiropractic College

Shawn E. Fellows
Visiting Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University

Lawrence Fouraker
Associate Professor of History
A.B., Harvard College
M.A., Ph.D., University of California

Timothy Franz
Professor of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Oneonta
M.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Susan Frederick
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Edward Freeman
Professor of Biology
B.S., Ohio University
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Mona Gandhi
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Rutgers University
Pharm.D., University of Florida

Ryan Gantner
Professor of Mathematical and Computing Sciences
B.A., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Anne K. Geraci
Visiting Instructor in Mathematical and Computing Sciences
M.A.T., Converse College
B.A., Vassar College

Terence Gipson
Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.A., M.P.H., Michigan State University

Sara Goodman
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz

Melissa M. Goodwin
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Concordia University
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Rubén L. Gómez
Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
B.A., New York University
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Katherine C. Grams
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Rochester
DNP, St. John Fisher College

**Kris H. Green
Professor of Mathematical and Computing Science
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona

Oliver Griffin
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Yale College
A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University

Lucia Falsetti Guarino
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Arizona
M.S., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Todd Harrison
Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

William Scott Harrison
Associate Professor of Mathematical and Computing Sciences
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University
Ph.D., Tulane University

Pamela A. Herendeen
Visiting Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S., Alfred University
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

Maryann Adel Borsick Herman
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Allegheny College
Ph.D., Cornell University

Susan Hildenbrand
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Michigan
M.Ed., DePaul University
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Arthur F. Hintz
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., MBA, Indiana University
C.P.A., State of Illinois

Monica Hodis
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., West University of Timisoara, Romania
MBA, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Daryl Hurd
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., Hiram College
Ph.D., Indiana University

Deborah Hurley
Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S.N., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., D.N.P., University of Rochester

David Hutchinson
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Alexey Ignatchenko
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

Chinwe Ikpeze
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
M.S., Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Erica Johnson
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

*Rachel A. Jordan
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Katherine Juba
Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Administration
Pharm.D., University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ozge Kantas
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Isar Kiani
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Tehran
MBA, Sharif University of Technology
Ph.D., Concordia University

**Irene Kimaru
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Elizabeth A. Kiss
Associate  Professor of Nursing
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
B.S., University of Rochester
M.P.S., State University of New York School of Environmental Science and Forestry

John Kiweewa
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., Makerere University
M.A., University of Scranton
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Lauren M. Kocman
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Universidad de Salamanca
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Bradley Kraft
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Millersville University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

David Kunsch
Associate Professor of Management
B.S.E.E., General Motors Institute (Kettering University)
LL.B., Osgood Hall Law School, Ontario, Canada
M.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., University of Western Ontario

Hugh Lambert
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Fairfield University
MBA, New York University

Jill E. Lavigne
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.A., Duke University
M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Sébastien Lazardeux
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Institute of Political Science at Lille, France
M.A., Villanova University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

Elizabeth M. Leboffe
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Kathryn Ledwin
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of Richmond
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher College

Darlene Lee
Visiting Assistant Professor of Media and Communication
B.A., M.S., Grand Valley State University
Ph.D., Wayne State University

Nicholas Leifker
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., MBA, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Jiayan Li
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Janet K. Lighthouse
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Jeffrey A. Liles
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Monica Davidson Litzenberger
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Yi Liu
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.A., Hunan Institute of Engineering, China
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Barbara J. Lowe
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., American University
Ph.D., Fordam University

Melinda E. Lull
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
B.A., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Penn State College of Medicine

Linda MacCammon
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Le Moyne College
M.A., Yale Divinity School
Ph.D., Boston College/Weston Jesuit School of Theology Joint Doctoral Program

Timothy J. Madigan
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

*Gary Maggs
Professor of Economics
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Farrokh G. Mamaghani
Professor of Management
B.S., Tabriz University
M.S., D.Sc., The George Washington University

Pamela Mapstone
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A., Gettysburg College,
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

Kermin J. Martinez-Hernandez
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Puerto Rico
Ph.D., Purdue University

Natalie Masco
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

*Jonelle L. Mattiacio
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Ph.D., University of Buffalo Medical School

Cynthia Ricci McCloskey
Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
M.S., University of Rochester
DNS, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Mark McKinzie
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., San Jose State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Marcie McMahon
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., University of Maryland College Park
B.S., M.S., University of Rochester 

Mohamed Mekhaimer
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt
M.S., University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, New York University

Eileen Merges
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Jonathan I. Millen
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Sarah Miner
Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing
B.A., Boston College
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., Pontificia Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Ph.D., University of Rochester
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, New York University

Heather McGrane Minton
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Josephine Moffett
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.A., M.S., Hunter College
M.A., Manhattan College
Ed.D., Columbia University

Guillermo Montes
Professor of Executive Leadership
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Henry Moscicki
Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Genesee Community College
B.S., B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., University of Rochester
MAPM, Christ the King Seminary
DNP, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Donald L. Muench
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., St. John’s University
D.A., Idaho State University

Zachary Murphy
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Angela K. Nagel
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Pharm.D., Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

Kobi T. Nathan
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.A., M.Ed., University of Arkansas
Pharm.D., St. John Fisher College

Charles M. Natoli
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Diplome de langue francaise, Institut Catholique de Paris
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Nancy Neslund
Visiting Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., Willamette University
J.D., Columbia University
LL.M., New York University

Anastasia Nikolis
Artist in Residence
B.A., Haverford College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Ben J. Niu
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Christopher Noel
Visiting Associate  Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University

Fernando Ontiveros-Llamas
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., National Autonomous University of Mexico
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Amy L. Parkhill
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

David S. Pate
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., Bentley College
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Laura Phelan
Associate Professor of Psychology
A.A., Nassau Community College
B.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Elizabeth Phillips
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Kristin Picardo
Professor of Biology
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Francisco Plata
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., Universidad de Granada, Spain
M.A., New Mexico State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Kathleen Plum
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Bronx Community College
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Alan F. Pogroszewski
Associate Professor of Sport Management
A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
M.S., St. John Fisher College

J. Ricky Price
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Law
B.A., Whitman College
M.A., Ph.D., New School for Social Research

Theresa Pulos
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Loretta Quigley
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership @ OCC
B.S., Villanova University
M.S., Syracuse University
CNE, Syracuse University
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Dawn R. Rager
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Whitney H. Rapp
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University

Diane Reed
Program Director and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.A., Ed.D., University of Rochester

Mark Rice
Professor of American Studies
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa

Robert H. Rice, Jr.
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

María Carolina Saffie Robertson
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
Business Graduate (Ingeniero Comercial), Business School, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Diploma in International Management, Ecóle Superior de Commerce, Reims, France
M.S., Ph.D., John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal Canada

Jessica Robinson
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of Utah
M.A., University of Rochester

Michael Robinson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership at Iona College
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan
M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University
Ed.D., St John Fisher College

Marta B. Rodríguez-Galán
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Oviedo, Spain
M.A., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Northeastern University

Jennifer C. Rossi
Associate Professor of American Studies
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Katherine W. Rowles
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.S., Upstate Medical Center, The State University of New York

Arien Rozelle
Assistant Professor of Media and Communications
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., New York University

Robert M. Ruehl
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
M.Phil., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Tara Sacco
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Hartwick College
M.S., University of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Villanova University

Ramil E. Sapinoro
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., Pacific University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Jeremy Sarachan
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Certificate of Management Studies, University of Rochester
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Hemant C. Sashittal
Professor of Management
B.Com., M.S., Bombay University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Michele L. Saul
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Elizabethtown College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kathleen Savage
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Framingham State College
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Cassandra Scherr
Assistant Professor of English Literature
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Linda Kramer Schlosser
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Florida
M.Ed., University of North Florida
Ph.D., University of Florida

*Susan M. Schultz
Professor of Education
B.S., M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Anne Schweighardt
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
A.S., Salt Lake Community College
Pharm.D., University of Utah

Jonathan Shelley
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Washington State University in St. Louis
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Leah Shon
Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
B.A., Sook Myung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
B.A., University of Regina, Regina, Canada
M.S., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Louisville

Ronald C. Sicker
Visiting Instructor of Management
B.S., Ohio State University
MBA, John Carroll University

Alison Simpson
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher College
MSN, University at Buffalo

Jebaroja Singh
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India
M.A., M.Phil., Madras Christian College, Chennai, India
Ph.D., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

Judianne C. Slish
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Charlene M. Smith
Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S.Ed., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., D.N.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Clair Alexander Smith
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Grove City College
J.D., George Mason University School of Law
M.A., Ph.D., George Mason University

*Todd M. Sodano
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.S., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Stephanie C. Spain
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

Laura Stannard
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
R.N., St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing
B.S, Nazareth College
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Sukruth Suresh
Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, India
M.S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jacob Swartwout
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Psy.D., Medaille College

Jill Swiencicki
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Miami University

Erica Sysol
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., The George Washington University

Melanie R. Symoniak
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., University of Pittsburgh

**Ryan Thibodeau
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Donna M. Tydings
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A., Monroe Community College
B.S., Alfred University
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Carolyn S. Vacca
Professor of History
B.A., Syracuse University
M.L.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., State University of New York at Brockport
Ph.D., University of Rochester

***Stephen J. Valone
Professor of History
B.A., Hamilton College
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Deborah L. VanderBilt
Professor of English
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Derek E. Vanderlinde
Visiting Instructor of Management
B.A., MBA, Columbia College

W. Jeff Wallis
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership (Iona)
B.F.A., University of Utah
M.A., Columbia University
Ed.D., Seton Hall University

Omar Watts
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Stephen J. West
Writer in Residence
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa

Theresa Westbay
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Karl G. Williams
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S., University of Rochester
MBA, St. John Fisher College
J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law
LL.M., Syracuse University College of Law

Sha-Phawn D. Williams
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Lincoln University
Pharm.D., Duquesne University

Patricia L. Wollan
Associate Professor of Finance
B.Sc., York University, York, England
MBA, Old Dominion University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Matthew D. Zak
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Melinda Zalewski
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., University of Rochester

Fang Zhao
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Emeriti

Pasquale J. Arpaia
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Adelphi University

Douglas Bufano
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., M.Ed., Boston College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Robert D. Costigan
Professor of Management
B.S., University of Santa Clara
MBA, Washington University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri

G. Thomas Crombach
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Catholic University of America
D.A., Idaho State University

Margaret V. Ekstrom
Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., M.A., New York University
Ph.D., Indiana University

Carol Freeman
Professor of Mathematics/Science/Technology Integration
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Saint Louis University

John Halligan
Professor of Religious Studies

Clarence G. Heininger Jr.
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Villanova University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Richard S. Hillman
Professor of Political Science and Vere C. Bird Senior Professor of International Studies
B.A., Bates College
Diploma, Universidad de Madrid
Ph.D., New York University

H. Wendell Howard
Professor of English
B.A., DePauw University
M.A., Stanford University
Diploma in Voice, Juilliard School of Music
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Kamil Kozan
Professor of Management
B.S., Middle East Technical University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles

Selim Ilter
Emeritus Dean, Professor of Management
B.S., M.S., Robert College,
MBA, University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Nathan R. Kollar
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., St. Bonaventure College
S.T.B., San Alberto (Lateran), Rome
M.A., University of Notre Dame
S.T.L., S.T.D., Catholic University of America

Walter LaCentra
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., St. John’s University

Judiana Lawrence
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of the Witwatersrand
M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

John Mavromatis
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Hobart College
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Terrill J. May
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures (German),
Coordinator of Foreign Study Programs, Fulbright Program Advisor
B.A., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Joseph Polizzi
Professor of Sociology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Cornell University

John D. Rhoades
Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles
M.A., California State University at Los Angeles
Ph.D., Syracuse University

John T. Roche
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

David A. Sanders
Professor of English
B.A., Brown University
Ph.D., Cornell University

Leslie Schwartz
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of Rochester
Ph.D., Cornell University

James E. Seward
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Tam Spitzer
Associate Professor of Psychology and Teacher Education
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Edward J. Stendardi
Professor of Management
B.A., State University of New York at Cortland
M.A., MBA, State University of New York at Albany
C.F.P., A.A.M.S., C.M.F.C., State of New York

William J. Sullivan
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., M.A., St. Paul College
S.T.L., S.T.D., Institut Catholique
Certification of Completion in Theology and German, Institut Oecumenique and Goethe Institute

Carol Torsone
Associate Professor, MST/CS/MATH
B.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Roman Tratch
Associate Professor of Psychology
Psychology Licencie, University of Louvain (Belgium)
B.S.W., University of Toronto
Ph.D., Ukrainian Free University

Thomas Tyson
Professor of Accounting
B.A., Northwestern University
MBA, New Mexico State University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Joseph V. Versage
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., Columbia University

Michael R. Walczak
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of Minnesota at Duluth
Ph.D., University of Illinois

David White
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Colgate University
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Gerald Wildenberg
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., C.W. Post College
M.S., Adelphi University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., Clark University

Part-Time

Kelly Anderson, Biology
Jordan Andrews, Chemistry
Roxana  Aparicio-Wolfe, Visual and Performing Arts
Laura Avissato, Literacy Education
Brian Barnett, Philosophy
Holly Barrett, Community Engagement
Justin Barrett, Management
John  Barthelmes, Mathematical and Computing Science
Lessie Branch, EdD at Iona College
Michael Brennan, International Studies
Matthew  Brewer, Biology
Danielle Bronson, American Studies
Mark Brown, School of Business
Kimberly Brown, School of Education
Tina Bui, Biology
Michael Burns, Accounting and Finance
Ali Cala, Biology
James Cala, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Fernan Cepero, School of Business
Amanda Chesnut, School of Arts and Sciences
Kevin Clarke, Sociology
Jacqueline Coates, School of Nursing
Michael Costik, Religious Studies
Olivia Culberston, Chemistry
Richard DeJesus-Rueff, Office of the Provost
Eric Dellerba, Nursing
David DiCaro, Criminal Justice
Christopher Dietz, Chemistry
Calvin Eaton, Honors Program
Erica Eaton, American Studies
Linda  Edwards, Gender and Women’s Studies
Patricia Edwards, School of Education
Heather Erwin, Media and Communication
John Fadden, Religious Studies
Joshua Fegley, Executive Leadership
Stephanie Felice, Psychology
Mary Fien-Silco, Literacy Education
Stephanie Fix, Economics
James Forbes, Business
Jonas Gage, English
Amie Gamble, Biology
Jessica Gasbarre, School of Arts and Sciences
David Giacherio, Chemistry
Seanelle Hawkins, Executive Leadership
Deborah Hoeft, Educational Leadership
Ashley Holub, School of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Hotaling, Visual and Performing Arts
Deborah Hurley, School of Nursing
Smriti Jacob, English
Gary Kern, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Danielle Latore, Psychology
Robert  Linton, Media and Communications
Olivia Lopez, Medica and Communcations
David MacGregor, History
Carla Marsocci Mancuso, Media and Communications
Kiara Massar, Gender and Women’s Studies
Joshua Matula, Modern Languages and Cultures
Mary McCarthy, School of Nursing
William McDade Clay, Religious Studies
Katie McJury, Sport Studies
Lloyd Milburn, English
Linda Moroney, Media and Communcations
Rashid Muhammad, American Studies
Kathryn Mulheron, Accounting and Finance
Joan Nichols, School of Education
Brenda Nickerson, School of Pharmacy
Anastasia Nikolis, English
Jeffrey Nutting, Sports Studies
James Otis, Philosophy
Sean Pearson, Economics
David Pinto, School of Nursing
Patricia Poteat, Sociology
Joseph Priola, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Lisabeth Puckett, School of Education
Robert Quataert, Sociology
Justine Ramsey, English
Jesse Redlo, English
Donna Riter, Inclusive Education
Nancy Rourke, Religious Studies
Gregory Soehner, Sociology
Penny Sterling, Media and Communcations
Kyle Stich, Sport Studies
Mary Stone, Honors Program
Deboarah Sutherland, English
Maureen Ta, School of Nursing
Bruce Toder, Chemistry
Stephanie Totin, Modern Languages and Cultures
Amy Vail, Philosophy
Lauren VIcker, School of Pharmacy
Alin Vonica, Nursing
Susan Wake, Philosophy
Mary Walsh, Political Science
Mark Washo, Sport Studies
Pamela  White, Nursing
Alyssa Whitley, Media and Communications
Anthony Yiannakos, Chemistry

Library

Kourtney Blackburn
Access Services Librarian
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Mia Breitkopf

Coordinator of Instruction and Research Services

M.S., Syracuse University

B.M., Suny Potsdam

Nancy M. Greco
Instruction and Archives Librarian
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Christina Hillman
Assessment and Online Program Librarian
B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Benjamin Hockenberry
Systems Librarian
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Melissa Jadlos
Library Director
B.A., West Virginia University
M.L.I.S., University of Maryland, College Park

Stacia Maiorani

Education and First Year Program Librarian

M.S., University of Denver

B.S., St. John Fisher College

Michelle Price
Outreach and Special Collections Librarian
B.A., Siena College
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University

Kate Ross
Head of Technical Services and Acquisitions Librarian
B.A., State University of New York, College at Oneonta
M.A., M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

 

Note: Junior part-time faculty who have not taught three successive years at St. John Fisher College are not listed in the catalog.

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