58 New Faculty Bring Diverse Experience to 2023-24 Academic Year
Gonzaga enters the 2023-24 academic year with a warm welcome to 58 new professors. Reflecting the university's breadth of academic programs and pathways, these faculty bring expertise in an array of disciplines, including human health, mathematics, neuroscience, chemistry, art, international relations and climate change.
“Our faculty create excitement for learning on our campus and strongly contribute to the strategic interests of Gonzaga 海角论坛," says Provost Sacha Kopp. "I am pleased to welcome and support the development of our newest teaching professionals from diverse backgrounds and academic fields."
College of Arts and Sciences
Douglas Addleman, Assistant Professor of Psychology -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Minnesota, 2020. Expertise in cognitive neuroscience and human perceptual cognition. See faculty profile.
Jessica Brooke, Lecturer of Modern Languages -- King’s College, London, 2015; M.A., Eastern Washington 海角论坛, 2022.
Andrea Brower, Assistant Professor of Sociology -- M.A., 海角论坛 of Sussex, 2011; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Auckland, 2017. Work focuses on environmental justice, capitalism, food and agriculture, social movements and politics of the possible.
Rene Buell, Lecturer of Chemistry & Biochemistry -- M.S., Indiana 海角论坛, 2013; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of New Hampshire, 2018
John Collett, Assistant Professor of Integrated Media -- M.S., Eastern Washington 海角论坛, 2018. Research interests and professional experience in sports media and broadcast journalism. See faculty profile.
Jennifer Davis, Lecturer of Integrated Media -- M.F.A. 海角论坛 of Iowa, 2011
Matthew DeGarmo, Lecturer of Sociology & Criminology -- M.A., 海角论坛 of Missouri, St. Louis, 2008; Ph.D., Washington State 海角论坛, 2014. Expertise in criminal theory and forensics.
Hala Elsayed, Lecturer of Biology -- M.S., Cairo 海角论坛, 2009; Ph.D., Cairo 海角论坛, 2019. Research interests revolve around vectors and vector-borne diseases, especially ticks and tick-borne diseases. See faculty profile.
Kristopher "Kip" Hill, Lecturer of Integrated Media --M.A., Belmont 海角论坛, 2011; M.A., 海角论坛 of Missouri, 2013. Expertise in journalism. See faculty profile.
Michael Kropf, Assistant Professor of Music -- M.A., San Francisco Conservatory, 2016; D.M.A., 海角论坛 of Michigan, 2022. Expertise in music theory and composition. See faculty profile.
Evan Lauteria, Lecturer of Sociology & Criminology -- M.S., Syracuse 海角论坛, 2012. Expertise in sociology with focus on culture, media and science/technology.
Silvia Madrid, Lecturer of Mathematics -- Ph.D., Washington State 海角论坛, 2020. Expertise in mathematics education.
Matthew Marcec, Lecturer of Biology -- M.S., Northern Illinois 海角论坛, 2015; Ph.D., Washington State 海角论坛, 2022. Expertise in plant biology.
Madeleine Mathews, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies & Sciences and Chemistry & Biochemistry -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Wisconsin-Madison, 2021. Expertise in environmental geochemistry. See faculty profile.
Ryan Merckle, Lecturer of Psychology -- M.S., Indiana 海角论坛, 2007. Expertise in higher education.
Samantha "Sammi" Munson, Lecturer of Environmental Studies & Sciences -- M.S., The Ohio State 海角论坛, 2012; Ph.D., George Mason 海角论坛, 2023.Research is interdisciplinary, and centers around issues of equity and inclusion. Expertise in sustainability, climate solutions, activism and science communication. See faculty profile.
McCall Sarrett, Assistant Professor of Psychology -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Iowa, 2020. Expertise in neuroscience, specializing in how the brain understands spoken language and how people learn new languages.
Jennifer Seo, Assistant Professor of Art -- M.F.A., 海角论坛 of Texas San Antonio, 2020. Expertise in painting and drawing. See faculty profile.
Joel 'Jay' Stafstrom, Lecturer of Biology -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Colorado, Boulder, 1985. Expertise in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, with a focus on model plant systems.
Jadrian Tarver, Assistant Professor of Music -- M.M., Georgia State 海角论坛; D.M.A., Michigan State 海角论坛, 2021. Expertise in music performance, with experience as a conductor, clinician and recitalist; advocate for musicians of color. See faculty profile.
Elizabeth Tyson, Lecturer of Chemistry & Biochemistry -- M.S., 海角论坛 of Wisconsin-Madison, 2013. Expertise in chemistry. See faculty profile.
Bi Zhao, Assistant Professor of Political Science -- M.A., Fudan 海角论坛, 2009; M.A., Purdue 海角论坛, 2012; Ph.D., Purdue 海角论坛. Expertise in international relations, global climate change governance and human rights. See faculty profile.
Foley Library
Daniel Pringle, Assistant Professor, Foley Library -- M.A., 海角论坛 of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Research interests include user experience with library systems and information literacy in the social sciences.
School of Business Administration
Maimuna Akter, Assistant Professor of Finance -- M.B.A., 海角论坛 of Dhaka, 2014; M.B.A., Illinois State 海角论坛, 2019; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic 海角论坛, 2023. Research interests include climate finance, market manipulation and corporate culture. See faculty profile.
Shriya Shekhar, Assistant Professor Finance -- M.B.A., Indian School of Business; Ph.D., Wayne State 海角论坛, 2023. Research interests include IPO underpricing, bank monitoring, capital structure, M&A and executive decision making. See faculty profile.
School of Education
Janel Anderson, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Administration -- M.A., 海角论坛 of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, 2006; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Wisconsin, 2023.
Emma Ariyo, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- M.B.A., 海角论坛 of Bridgeport, 2010; M.Sc., 海角论坛 of Georgia, 2016; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Georgia, 2022.
Kristen Arnold, Assistant Professor, School Psychology -- M.A., Whitworth 海角论坛, 2009; Ed.D., Arizona State 海角论坛, 2021.
Carissa Basile, Assistant Professor, Special Education -- M.S., California State 海角论坛, Northridge, 2018; Ph.D., Marquette 海角论坛, 2023.
Naomi Hagen, Lecturer, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -- M.A., Gonzaga 海角论坛, 2013.
YongJu Hwang, Lecturer, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- M.S., Chung-Ang 海角论坛, 2013; M.S., 海角论坛 of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2018; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Georgia, 2023.
Andrew Kim, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Georgia, 2023.
School of Engineering
Bryan Fischer, Lecturer, Computer Science -- M.S., Computer Science, Eastern Washington 海角论坛. Research interests include multi-agent algorithms for pathfinding and shortest route calculations, parallel computing and computer science education. See faculty profile.
Luke Johnson, Instructor, Computer Science -- Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Connecticut, 2023.
School of Health Sciences
Kimberly Cline, Lecturer, Nursing -- A.D.N., Spokane Community College, 2017; M.N. PH., Washington State 海角论坛, 2021.
Jacqui Crissey, Lecturer, Human Physiology -- M.S., 海角论坛 of Texas, 2008; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Missouri-Columbia, 2013.
Jennifer Evans. Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Western Governors 海角论坛, 2021. Expertise in labor, delivery and post-partum.
Brooke Hoving, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Simmons 海角论坛, 2018.
Do-Houn Kim, Assistant Professor, Human Physiology -- M.S., Sungshin Women’s 海角论坛, 2010; Ph.D., Florida State 海角论坛, 2018. Expertise in aging, obesity, diabetes, exercise, nutrition, skeletal muscle physiology, blood flow, oxidative stress and Vitamin D
Megan Lewis, Assistant Professor, Human Physiology -- M.S., 海角论坛 of Calgary, 2012; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Calgary, 2018. Research interests focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms responsible for adaptation to various physiological challenges. See faculty profile.
Kristen Maefsky, Lecturer, Nursing -- B.S.N., Washington State 海角论坛, 2004; M.S., Gonzaga 海角论坛 2010.
Shirley 'Dawn' Magee, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Washburn 海角论坛, 2010; D.N.P., Gonzaga 海角论坛 2015.
Eric Marr, Lecturer, Department of Biology -- M.S., Eastern Washington 海角论坛, 2015.
Robin Pickering, Professor of Public Health -- M.S., Eastern Washington 海角论坛, 2003; Ph.D., 海角论坛 of Idaho, 2006.
Marcella "Joy" Staaben, Lecturer, Nursing -- D.N.P., Gonzaga 海角论坛, 2019. Expertise in primary care, women's health and chronic illness.
Samantha Todd, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S., Gonzaga 海角论坛.
Tera Tveit, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.A., Gonzaga 海角论坛, 2020.
Alissa Underhill, Lecturer, Human Physiology -- M.S.E., Stephen F. Austin State 海角论坛, 2010; Ph.D., Washington State 海角论坛, 2017.
School of Law
Angela Aneiros, Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., Indiana 海角论坛 Maurer School of Law, 2009. Research focuses on the intersection of law and corporate governance, with a focus on how recent social unrest and social movements influence diversity, equity, inclusions and justice in corporations.
Michael Cecil, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D, Georgetown 海角论坛 Law Center, 2018; LL.M., New York 海角论坛 School of Law, 2022.
Robert Olsen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., 海角论坛 of California Berkeley, 2018.
Olawale Olumodimu. Visiting Assistant Law Professor -- S.J.D., J.S.D., Tulane 海角论坛 Law School, 2020; L.L.M., Tulane 海角论坛 Law School; B.L., The Nigerian Law School, 2011; L.L.B., Kogi Stat 海角论坛, 2010.
Maria Saladino, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, 海角论坛 of Nevada, 2016.
School of Leadership Studies
Salena Beaumont Hill, Lecturer, Teaching Fellow - Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies -- M.A., 海角论坛 of Montana, 2008; PhD, 海角论坛 of Montana, Missoula, 2020.Expertise in indigenous pedagogy and research methodology in higher education. See faculty profile.
Róisín Lally, Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies -- M.Litt., National 海角论坛 of Ireland, 2006; Ph.D., National 海角论坛 of Ireland, 2016. Research and published work focuses on the intersection of the philosophy of time, ethics, environment, feminism, science and technology. See faculty profile.
Military Science
CPT Richard Blakesleay, Assistant Professor of Military Science -- B.A., United States Military Academy – West Point, 2015.
SFC Kenneth Rolle, Military Science Instructor -- B.A., Post 海角论坛. See faculty profile.
MAJ Brent Vance, Assistant Professor of Military Science – B.S., Brigham Young 海角论坛; M.S., Missouri 海角论坛 of Science and Technology. See faculty profile.
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