Faculty
NOTE: Date in parentheses following faculty member’s name indicates the first calendar year of a full-time faculty appointment at Colorado Mesa University or CMU Tech. Only full time faculty are listed; prior temporary or part-time service is not indicated. Faculty members with a temporary appointment do not have a year listed.
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William Aikens (2016), Instructor of Music; BM, Duquesne University; MM, University of Cincinnati; DMA, Arizona State University
Shelly Almroth (2021), Instructor of Nursing; AAS, Owens Community College; BS, Regis University; MSN, Western Governors University
Brent Alumbaugh (2010), Instructor of Kinesiology; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MS, University of New Mexico
Mohammed Alyami (2023), Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems; MBA, California Lutheran University; MS, Claremont Graduate University; PhD, Townson University
Tyler Anderson (2006), Professor of Spanish; AA, Ricks College; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, Brigham Young University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Scott Andrews (2017), Associate Professor of Communication Studies; BA, St. Andrews Presbyterian College; BFA, St. Andrews Presbyterian College; MA, University of Florida; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Sherine Antoun (2019), Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BCS, University of Wollongong; MPhil, University of Wollongong; PhD, University of Wollongong
Andrew Armstrong (2023), Technical Instructor of Construction Trades;
April Arnhold (2022), Instructor of Nursing; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BSN, Western Governors University; MS, Western Governors University
Andres Aslan (1999), Professor of Geology; BS, Brown University; MS, University of Colorado-Boulder; PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
Ryan Avery Follensbee (2022), Technical Instructor of Viticulture and Enology; AAS, Walla Walla Community College; BS, Cornell University
James Ayers (2007), Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department Head for Phyical and Environmental Sciences; BS, University of Texas-Austin; PhD, Stanford University
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Nathan Bachman (2021), Instructor of Kinesiology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Colorado State University
Diana Bailey (2010), Associate Professor of Nursing; AS, Mesa State College; BSN, Mesa State College; MSN, Walden University
Abdulah Bajaba (2022), Assistant Professor of Business Management; BA, Boston University; MBA, Louisiana Tech University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University
Andrew Bajorek (2022), Assistant Professor of Music; BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; MM, University of Florida
Gregory Baker (2019), Professor of Geology; BS, Lehigh University; MS, Lehigh University; PhD, University of Kansas
Carlos Baldo (2017), Associate Professor of Business Management; BBA, Universidad Fermin Toro; MBA, Lynn University; MS, Universidad Pablo de Olavide; PhD, Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Amelia Baldwin (2023), Instructor of Teacher Education;
Valeria Balogh (2022), Instructor of Psychology; BFA, Western Carolina University; MS, Walden University; PhD, Walden University
Dena Banta Corona (2020), Instructor of Nursing; BA, Colorado Mesa University; BSN, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Walden University
Nicholas Bardo (2018), Associate Professor, Department Head of Teacher Education; BA, Brown University; MA, Bowling Green State University; PhD, University of South Florida
Andrea Barnard (2013), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Brigham Young University-Idaho; MEd, University of Texas-Arlington
Ram Basnet (2013), Associate Professor of Computer Science; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; PhD, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Cecilia Battauz (2022), Assistant Professor of Spanish; BA, ISPN8 Alte. Guillermo Brown (Santa Fe, Argentina); MA, West Virginia University; PhD, University of Maryland, College Park
Adam Bavier (2022), Instructor of Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies; BS, Rutgers University; MS, Montana State University
Margot Becktell (2005), Professor of Biology, Department Head of Biology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; PhD, Cornell University
Kate Belknap (2011), Instructor of English; BA, The University of the South; MA, University of Dallas
Jason Bennett (2023), Associate Clinical Professor Athletic Training, Director Athletic Training Prorgram; BA, California State University; MA, California State University; DA, Middle Tennessee State University
Jeremy Bergen (2009), Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ana Berrizbeitia (2018), Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, University of Texas-Austin; Graduate Certificate, University of Iowa; MA, University of Texas-Austin; PhD, University of Iowa
Kelly Bevill (2011), Associate Professor of Civil Engineering; BS, University of Colorado-Boulder; MS, Cornell University
Scott Bevill (2010), Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department Head of Computer Science and Engineering; BS, University of Denver; MS, Stanford University; PhD, Stanford University
Blake Bickham (2007), Professor of Teacher Education; BA, Texas A&M University; MA, Texas A&M University; EdD, University of Houston
Catherine Bonan-Hamada (1996), Professor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado State University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, University of Colorado
Edward Bonan-Hamada (1996), Associate Professor of Mathematics; BA, University of Rochester; MA, University of Hawaii; PhD, University of Colorado
Philip Bottone (2023), Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences; AS, Holyoke Community College; BS, Northeastern University; MPH, Northeastern University
Elizabeth Branscum (2016), Technical Instructor of Culinary Arts; BS, University of Central Missouri
Sharon Brodbelt (2023), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, Virginia Tech; MMS, Saint Francis University
Bonnie Butler (2011), Instructor of English; BA, Fort Lewis College; MA, Colorado State University
Joshua Butler (2004), Professor of Art; BFA, Colorado State University; MFA, Colorado State University
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Christopher Calver (2021), Technical Instructor of Manufacturing Technology; Certificate, Colorado Mountain College
William Campbell (2013), Technical Instructor of Welding Technology; AAS, Utah Valley University; BS, Utah Valley University
Christopher Carcia (2021), Professor of Kinesiology, Physical Therapy Program Director; BS, Arcadia University Glenside; MS, Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital; PhD, University of Virginia
Tara Carleo (2022), Instructor of Communication Studies; BA, University of Northern Colorado; MA, University of Northern Colorado; EdD, University of Denver
Brooke Carlson (2021), Instructor of English; BA, Bowdoin College; MA, University of Southern California; PHD, University of Southern California
Michael Carlton (2012), Assistant Technical Professor of Manufacturing Technology; AAS, Mesa Community College
Colin Carman (2013), Assistant Professor of English; BA, Hamilton College; MA, University of California-Santa Barbara; PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Michael Carsten (2010), Technical Instructor of Transportation Services; Certificate, Southwest Texas Junior College
Terence Casey (1997), Professor of Political Science; BS, Northern Arizona University; MA, University of San Francisco; PhD, Arizona State University
Karl Castleton (2014), Associate Professor of Computer Science; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Washington State University
Aisha Chapra (2023), Assistant Professor of Social Work; BA, McGill University; BSW, McGill University; MSW, University of Toronto
Shiang-Lih Chen McCain (2018), Associate Professor of Business; BBA, Providence University; MS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; PhD, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Cynthia Chovich (2007), Professor of Teacher Education; BA, California State University-San Marcos; MA, Grand Canyon University; Ded, Walden University
Carol Christ-Campbell (2004), Instructor of English; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MFA, Colorado State University
Rhonda Claridge (1999), Instructor of English; BA, New York University; MA, University of Colorado-Boulder
Kelly Coffin (2009), Instructor of Nursing; AS, Washburn University; BSN, Washburn University; MSN, Walden University
Christopher Cohu (2020), Assistant Professor of Environmental Science; BA, Western Colorado University; PhD, Colorado State University
David Collins (2007), Professor of Physics; BS, Rhodes University; PhD, University of Texas-Austin
Melissa Connor (2012), Professor of Forensic Anthropology, Director of the Forensic Investigation Research Station; BA, University of Wisconsin; MA, University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Patrice Connors (2019), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Ithaca College; PhD, University of Utah
A'lanne Conrad (2019), Assistant Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MS, University of the Sciences
Jill Cordova (1992), Professor of Kinesiology; BA, Humboldt State University; MA, Humboldt State University; PhD, University of New Mexico
Blake Crossley (2007), Instructor of Spanish; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, Brigham Young University
Linda Cummins (2022), Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing; AAS, Southwestern Illinois College; BS, Ohio University; BS, Ohio University; MA, Webster University
Evan Curtis (2019), Assistant Professor of Art; BFA, Purchase College; MFA, Savannah College
Tracy Cyr (2017), Instructor of Biology; BS, University of California-Riverside; MS, Washington State University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Timothy D'Andrea (2008), Professor of Chemistry; BS, Ursinus College; PhD, University of Colorado
Laurena Davis (2022), Instructor of English; BA, Mesa State College; MA, Northern Arizona University; PhD, Texas Tech University
Tevfik Demirciftci (2022), Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management; BS, Bilkent University; MS, University of Delaware; PhD, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Istanbul University
Sean DeVeau (2022), Instructor of Nursing; AS, Laramie County Community College; BS, Western Governors University; MS, Western Governors University; JD, University of Wyoming
Kathleen Diehl (2021), Assistant Professor of Dance; BA, State University of New York-Plattsburgh; MSW, Case Western Reserve University; MFA, The College at Brockport
Danielle Dominguez (2022), Instructor of Nursing; AS, College of Siskiyous; BS, Denver College of Nursing; MS, Regis University
Erin Donovan (2018), Associate Professor of Nursing; ASN, College of Saint Mary-Omaha; BSN, College of Saint Mary-Omaha; MSN, College of Saint Mary-Omaha; EdD, College of Saint Mary-Omaha
Katie Dreiling (2011), Professor of Criminal Justice; BA, St. Cloud State University; MS, St. Cloud State University; PhD, South Dakota State University
Lisa Driskell (2010), Professor of Mathematics, Department Head of Mathematics and Statistics; BS, Central Michigan University; PhD, Purdue University
Edward Dry (2017), Technical Instructor of Manufacturing Technology; AAS, Mesa State College
Lynn Duncan (2011), Associate Professor of Nursing and Clinical Education Center Coordinator; BSN, South Dakota State University; MSN, Colorado Mesa University
Megan Dunegan (2019), Surgical Technology Program Director/Instructor; AAS, Austin Community College
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Jude Edeigba (2023), Assistant Professor of Accounting; MBA, University Selangor; PhD, Lincoln University
Jacob Eikenberry (2023), Assistant Professor of Social Work; BA, University of Illinois-Springfield; MSW, Washington University-Saint Louis
Rachel Eisfelder (2024), Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy; BS, Culver-Stockton College; MOT, Saint Ambros University
Eric Elliott (2015), Associate Professor of Art, Department Head of Art and Design; AA, Mesa Community College; BFA, University of California-Berkley; MFA, University of Washington-Seattle
Kristy Emerson (2019), Instructor of Nursing; BS, Colorado Mesa University; BSN, Colorado Mesa University; MPH, University of Northern Colorado
Megan Englund (2013), Technical Instructor of Marketing Education; BBA, Colorado Mesa University; MBA, Colorado Mesa University
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Cathleen Farrell (2019), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Florida Atlantic University; MS, Florida Atlantic University; MS, University of Florida
Cathy Feller (2011), Associate Professor of Nursing; BA, Brandeis University; BSN, University of Maine; MSN, Walden University
Cassandra Fenton (2016), Associate Professor of Geology; BA, University of Rochester; MS, University of Salzburg; MS, University of Utah; PhD, University of Utah
Hazel Ferguson (2022), Assistant Professor of Nursing; AAS, Trinity Valley Community College; BS, Black Hills State University; BSN, University of Texas; MSN, University of Texas
Carolyn Ferreira-Lillo (2009), Assistant Technical Professor Mechatronics; AAS, Queensborough Community College; BSEE, City College of New York; MS, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Seth Ferris (2023), Assistant Professor of Graphic Design; MFA, University of Californina-San Diego
Marc Fischer (2011), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Ruhr Universitat Bochum
Sean Flanigan (2006), Professor of Music; BS, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; MM, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; DMA, University of North Texas
Jennifer Fortuna (2022), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; PhD, Western Michigan University
Glenn Fossett (2004), Assistant Professor of Accounting; BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MBA, Western State College
Jeremy Franklin (2007), Instructor of Music Theatre; BM, Ouachita Baptist University
Keith Fritz (1997), Professor of Kinesiology; BS, Oregon State University; MS, University of New Mexico; PhD, University of New Mexico
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Sean Gallagher (2022), Assistant Professor of History; BA, California State University - East Bay; MA, San Francisco State University; PhD, University of California, Davis
Fidel Garcia (2022), Technical Instructor of Paramedic;
Teresa Garner (1995), Professor of Art; BFA, Stephen F. Austin State University; MA, Stephen F. Austin State University; MFA, West Texas A&M University
Alicia Geary (2019), Instructor of Nursing; BSN, Colorado Mesa University
Barbara Geiger (2000), Instructor of English; BA, Texas Tech University; MA, Texas Tech University; PhD, Texas Tech University
TJ Gerlach (2005), Professor of English; BA, University of Utah; MFA, University of Utah; PhD, University of Denver
Ann Gillies (2014), Associate Professor of Teacher Education; BS, Ohio State University; MA, Ohio State University; PhD, University of South Florida
Susan Goebel (1998), Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, University of North Dakota; MS, University of North Dakota
Justin Gollob (2008), Professor of Political Science; BS, Idaho State University; MA, Temple University; PhD, Temple University
Renee Good (2018), Instructor of Biology; BS, Washington State University; PhD, University of Colorado
Nicole Gouin (2023), Assistant Professor of Nursing; ASN, Pacific Union College; BSN, University of Phoenix; MSN, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Steven Gould (2023), Technical Instructor of Baking and Pastery;
Lucy Graham (2016), Associate Professor of Nursing, Department Head of Health Sciences; BSN, University of Kansas; BA, University of Kansas; MPH, University of Northern Colorado; PhD, University of Colorado
Sarah Gray (2023), Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy; BS, Colorado State University; MS, Colorado State University; OTD, University of Utah
Michalene Grebski (2020), Instructor of Psychology; BS, Pennsylvania State University; MBA, Marywood University; MA, Rosemont College; PhD, Silesian University of Technology
Nicole Grider (2016), Instructor of Speech; BS, University of Central Missouri; MA, University of Central Missouri
Robbi Grimm (2022), Technical Instructor of Mechatronics; BA, Freie Universitat, Germany
Olga Grisak (2013), Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences, Program Coordinator; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, State University Lvivska Politekhnika; MS, State University Lvivska Politekhnika
Geoffrey Gurka (2001), Professor of Accounting; BA, University of Connecticut; MA, Florida State University; PhD, Michigan State University
Damion Gustafson (2016), Assistant Technical Professor of Welding Technology; AAS, Colorado Mesa University
Jeffrey Gustafson (2023), Instructor of Art and Design, Film; BA, Brigham Young University; MFA, Texas A&M University
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Kurtis Haas (1999), Professor of English; BA, Truman State University; MA, Truman State University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kristen Hague (2001), Professor of English; BA, Providence College; MA, University of New Mexico; PhD, University of New Mexico
Eli Hall (2011), Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design; BFA, Missouri State University; MA, Lindenwood University; MFA, Colorado State University
Kathleen Hall (2015), Associate Professor Nursing; BS, University of Maryland; BSN, University of Alabama-Huntsville; MS, University of Arizona; PhD, University of Arizona
Amy Hammerich (2022), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, Miami University; MSPT, Regis University; DPT, Regis University; PhD, University of Colorado
Paul Hampton (2012), Professor of Biology; BS, Eastern Illinois University; MS, University of Texas-Tyler; PhD, University of Louisiana-Lafayette
Eriek Hansen (2013), Professor of Biology; BS, Utah State University; MS, Utah State University; PhD, University of Wyoming
Shelly Hansen (2021), Instructor of Mathematics; BA, Azusa Pacific University; MA, Colorado Mesa University
Michele Hanson (2002), Instructor of English; BA, University of California-Santa Barbara; MA, University of New Hampshire; MLS, University of Arizona
Jesse Harmon (2019), Technical Instructor of Construction Electrical;
Tim Hatten (1995), Professor of Business; BA, Western State College; MS, Central Missouri State University; PhD, University of Missouri
Jeremy Hawkins (2013), Professor of Kinesiology, Department Head of Kinesiology; BS, Brigham Young University; MS, Oregon State University; PhD, Brigham Young University
Deborah Henderson (2014), Technical Instructor of Baking and Pastry; AA, Mesa Junior College
Megan Henley (2016), Associate Professor of Sociology; BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, University of Arizona; PhD, University of Arizona
Adrian Herrera Escobar (2021), Assistant Professor of Music; BA, Conservatorio Antonio Maria Valencia, Instituto dep; MA, City University of New York - Queens College; DMA, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Jessica Herrick (1995), Professor of Psychology; BA, University of Wyoming; MS, University of Wyoming; PhD, University of Wyoming
Cassidy Herringer (2021), Assistant Professor, Director of Physical Therapy Clinical Education; BS, Whittier College; DPT, Temple University
Kristin Heumann (2011), Professor of Kinesiology; BA, Northwestern College; MS, Arizona State University; PhD, Arizona State University
Victoria Hibler (2021), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; BA, Augustana College; DOT, Huntington University
Jonathan Hinkle (2012), Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands; BME, Florida State University; MME, Florida State University; PhD, Florida State University
Paul Hoerr (2023), Technical Instructor of Diesel Transportation Services; Certificate, Technical College of the Rockies
Calvin Hofer (1998), Professor of Music; BA, South Dakota State University; MME, University of Wisconsin; DMA, University of North Texas
Sundial Hoffman (2022), Technical Instructor of Digital Filmmaking; AA, Collins College; BA, Colorado Mesa University
Jill Holaday (2022), Instructor of Art History; BA, University of Evansville; MA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; PhD, University of Iowa
Pamela Holder (2014), Technical Instructor, Allied Health/Paramedic Program Director; BS, Colorado Christian University
Autumne Hollingsworth (2023), Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, University of Central Arkansas; DPT, University of Central Arkansas
Brian Hosterman (2014), Associate Professor of Physics; BS, Denison University; MS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; PhD, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Jarom Hullinger (2023), Technical Instructor of Technical Linework;
Gary Hypes (2021), Instructor of Accounting; BS, West Liberty State College; MBA, University of Phoenix; JD, West Virginia University
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Erika Jackson (2010), Professor of History, Department Head for Social and Behavioral Sciences; BA, Michigan State University; MA, Loyola University; PhD, Michigan State University
Eliot Jennings (2013), Associate Professor of Political Science; BS, University of North Texas; MPA, University of North Texas; PhD, University of North Texas
Dirk Johnson (2022), Director of Vocal Ensembles; BM, Brigham Young University; MM, Brigham Young University; DMA, University of Cincinnati
Rhonda Johnson (2019), Technical Instructor of Applied Business; BS, California State Polytechnic University; MBA, Colorado Mesa University
Sarah Johnson (2023), Assistant Professor of Social Work; BSJ, Northwestern University; MSW, Colorado State University
Verner Johnson (1989), Professor of Geology; BA, Southern Illinois University; MS, Southern Illinois University; PhD, University of Tennessee
Dylan Jones (2022), Assistant Professor of Biochemistry; BA, Concordia College; PhD, University of Nevada-Reno
Jacob Jones (2011), Professor of Psychology; BS, Bluefield College; MS, Radford University; PhD, Indiana State University
Georgann Jouflas (2006), Instructor of Business; BA, University of Colorado; MBA, George Washington University
Jeremy Jurgens (2013), Instructor of English; BS, Utah Valley University; MA, Oregon State University
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Darin Kamstra (2004), Professor of Music, Department Head of Music; BM, Eastern Washington University; MM, University of Northern Colorado; DMA, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Alaa Kassir (2008), Associate Technical Professor of Developmental Education-Math; BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Happy Katzer (2019), Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, Southern New Hampshire University
Kevin Kelley (2022), Assistant Professor of Psychology; BA, Saint Louis University; MS, Saint Louis University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Deborah Kennard (2005), Professor of Environmental Science and Technology; BA, Trinity University; MS, University of Florida; PhD, University of Florida
Suzanne Kenney (2006), Instructor of Chemistry; BS, Clarkson University; MS, Clarkson University
Brian Kessler (2010), Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; BS, University of Missouri; MS, University of Missouri; PhD, University of Missouri
Sharon Kettle-Kemp (2022), Technical Instructor of Veterinary Technology; AAS, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Tiffany Kinney (2017), Associate Professor of English, Department Head of Languages, Literature, and Mass Communication; BA, Westminster College; MA, University of Oregon; PhD, University of Utah
Margaret Knapp (2023), Assistant Professor of Theatre; BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MFA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pamela Krch (2010), Instructor of History; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MA, New Mexico State University; PhD, University of Texas-El Paso
Brian Krinke (2017), Instructor of Music; BM, The Curtis Institute of Music; MM, The Julliard School
Zachary Kubin (2022), Instructor of Chemistry; BA, Gonzaga University; MS, University of Saint Joseph
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Keara LaBonde (2020), Technical Instructor of Construction Technology; BA, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Barry Laga (1997), Professor of English; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, Brigham Young University; PhD, Purdue University
Richard LaMee (2012), Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Department Head of Theatre; BA, Loretto Heights College; MFA, National Theatre Conservatory
Sarah Lanci (2015), Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; BS, Michigan State University; MS, Colorado School of Mines
Daeun Lee (2023), Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies; BA, Handlong Global University; MA, Bellamine University; PhD, Purdue University
Yen-Sheng Lee (2018), Associate Professor of Business-Finance; MS, Yuan-Ze University; MBA, University of Missouri; MS, University of New Orleans; PhD, University of New Orleans
Michael Legate (2014), Instructor of Theatre Arts; BFA, University of Montana; MFA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sofia Leon (2021), Instructor of Spanish; BA, Colorado Mesa University
Steven Liff (2011), Instructor of Business; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, Colorado State University; MS, Colorado State University
Kindra Loyd (2015), Instructor of Nursing; BSN, Colorado Mesa University
Audrey Lumley-Sapanski (2023), Assistant Professor of Geography; BA, Williams College; MS, Pace University; PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
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Lisa Mace (2023), Instructor of Biology; BA, Regis University; MS, University of Colorado; PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
Warren MacEvoy (1996), Professor of Computer Science; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, University of Arizona; PhD, University of Arizona
Michael Mahoney (2016), Technical Instructor of Technology Integration; BA, California State University-Northridge
Kathleen Marshall (2012), Associate Professor of Nursing; BS, University of Colorado; MS, University of Colorado; DNP, University of Utah
Danielle Martin (2018), Instructor of Mass Communication; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Montana State University-Billings
Tracy Matthews (2011), Instructor, Program Director Medical Lab Technology; BS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; MS, University of North Dakota
Melissa Mattner (2022), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; BA, Spring Arbor University; MS, Western Michigan University
Nicole Mattocks (2023), Assistant Professor of Social Work; BSW, University of North Carolina Wilmington; MSW, University of Maryland Baltimore; PhD, University of Maryland Baltimore
Miriah McCants (2022), Instructor of Nursing; BS, Colorado Mesa University
Kathryn McClain (2022), Instructor of English; BFA, Truman State University; MA, Truman State University; PhD, University of Kentucky
Jennifer McClendon (2022), Instructor of Nursing; BSN, University of Texas Arlington; MSN, Texas Woman's University; DNP, Texas Christian University
Kristen McGee (2023), Instructor of Business; BA, Colorado State University; MEd, Colorado State University
Denise McKenney (1996), Professor of Biology; BS, New Mexico State University; PhD, North Carolina State University-Raleigh
Christopher McKim (2013), Assistant Professor of Music; BM, Wichita State University; MM, Arizona State University; DMA, University of Colorado-Boulder
Kyle McQuade (2007), Professor of Biology; BS, Millikin University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Carrie McVean (1996), Professor of Biology; BS, Colorado State University; DVM, Colorado State University
Michelle Mellenthin (2019), Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering; BS, Milwaukee School of Engineering; PhD, Colorado State University
Stephen Merino (2016), Associate Professor of Sociology; BS, Brigham Young University; MA, Pennsylvania State University; MS, University of Michigan; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Joshua Meuwly (2014), Technical Instructor of Digital Design; BA, Art Institute of Colorado
Daniel Meyer (2018), Associate Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BA, University of Colorado; MS, Des Moines University
Chad Middleton (2006), Professor of Physics; BS, Eastern Illinois University; PhD, University of Tennessee- Knoxville
Greg Mikolai (2011), Instructor of Mass Communication; BA, University of Saint Thomas
Eric Miles (2015), Associate Professor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Colorado State University
David Miller (2014), Technical Instructor of Developmental Education-Math; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MAEd, Colorado Mesa University
Les Miller (1998), Associate Professor of Philosphy; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MA, Claremont Graduate University; PhD, Claremont Graduate University
Troy Miller (2013), Assistant Professor of Engineering, Program Director of Construction Management; BS, Brigham Young University; MS, Colorado State University
Daniel Millward (2018), Associate Clinical Professor, Program Director Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, Brigham Young University; MMS, Salus University
Sloane Milstein (2019), Associate Professor of Kinesiology; BBA, University of New Mexico; MEd, Temple University; EdD, Southern Connecticut State University
Holly Mitchell (2017), Instructor of Mathematics; AA, North Central Texas College; BS, Texas Women's University; MS, Texas Women's University
Justin Montemarano (2022), Instructor of Biology; BS, Nazareth College; PhD, Kent State University
Brad Montgomery-Anderson (2018), Professor of English; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MA, University of Illinois at Chicago; MA, University of Kansas-Lawrence; PhD, University of Kansas-Lawrence
Caitlin Moore (2021), Instructor of Music-Voice; BM, Lee University; BME, Lee University; MM, McGill University; DA, University of Northern Colorado
Joanelle Morales (2022), Instructor or Teacher Education; BA, University of Florida; Med, University of Florida; PhD, University of South Florida
Anneke Moresco (2021), Technical Instructor, Veterinary Technology Program Director; MS, Rijkuniversiet Utrecht, The Netherlands; DVM, Colorado State University; PhD, University of California-Dafis
Allison Morris (2011), Instructor of English; BA, Texas A&M University; MA, Texas A&M University
Laura Munoz (2022), Assistant Professor of Spanish; BA, University of California, Riverside; MA, University of California, Los Angeles; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
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Yanzhuo Niu (2022), Instructor of Psychology; BA, Changchun University of Science and Technology; MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; PhD, University of Wisconsin
Christine Noel (2017), Associate Professor of Accounting; BS, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MS, University of Colorado-Denver; PhD, Trident University International
Jodi Noga (2017), Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, South Dakota State University; MSN, Regis University
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Douglas O'Roark (1994), Professor of History; BA, Ohio State University; MA, Ohio State University; PhD, Ohio State University
Holly Oberle (2021), Assistant Professor of Political Science; BA, Knox College; MA, Jacobs University and Universitat Bremen; PhD, Frie Universitat
KyoungHwa Oh (2013), Associate Professor of Art; BFA, Washburn University; MFA, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Jacob Ongaki (2018), Assistant Professor of Business-Finance; BS, Daniel Webster College; MBA, South New Hampshire University; MA, South New Hampshire University; PhD, North Central University-Scottsdale
Marcos Ortiz (2018), Instructor of Mathematics; BA, University of North Carolina-Wilmington; BS, University of Buffalo; MS, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Iowa
Richard Ott (2006), Professor of Statistics; BS, St. Mary's University; MS, University of Missouri-Rolla; PhD, Rice University
Gina Owens-Ott (2006), Professor of Accounting, Acting Department Head of Business; BS, Norfolk State University; MBA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MSEd, Emporia State University; DBA, California Southern University
Darren Oxford (2010), Technical Instructor of Medical Preparation; AA, Colby Community College; BA, Colorado Mesa University
Ayse Ozsoy Bean (2010), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Bogazici University-Turkey; PhD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Erik Packard (1995), Associate Professor of Mathematics; BS, Texas Tech University; MS, Texas Tech University; PhD, Texas Tech University
Brian Parry (2008), Professor of Psychology; BA, University of Utah; MS, Brigham Young University; PhD, Brigham Young University
Vincent Patarino (2003), Associate Professor of History; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; BS, University of Colorado-Boulder; MA, University of Colorado-Boulder; PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
Loren Paulson (2023), Wildland Fire Management Program Director; BS, Biology
Jason Pegis (2022), Instructor of Music; BM, Williamette University; MM, McGill University; DMA, University of California Los Angeles
Matthew Peiffer (2022), Technical Instructor of HVAC;
Christopher Penick (2016), Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; BS, Wright State University; MS, University of Dayton
Dante Penington (2022), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice;
James Perez (2015), Associate Professor of Mass Communication; BA, California State University-Long Beach; PhD, University of California-San Diego
Brian Perna (2023), Instructor of Communication Studies; BS, Minnesota State University; MA, New Mexico State University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
Nathan Perry (2010), Professor of Economics; BA, Westminster College; PhD, University of Utah
Sean Phelps (2018), Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; AAS, Northwest Community College; BA, Eastern Montana College; MS, Montana State University-Billings; PhD, Florida State University
Michael Philipp (2016), Instructor of Accounting; MAcc, University of Central Arkansas; MBA, University of Kassel, Germany
Randy Phillis (1993), Professor of English; BA, Wichita State University; MFA, Wichita State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University
Michael Pierce (2021), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, California State University-Chico; MS, University of California-Riverside
Justin Pomeranz (2021), Instructor of Environmental Science and Technology; BS, Colorado State University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Alli Powell (2018), Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; DAT, University of Idaho-Moscow
Zoe Praggastis (2021), Instructor of Biology/Lab; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MS, University of Utah
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Joseph Quesenberry (2005), Technical Instructor of Applied Math; BS, Colorado Mesa University
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Megan Radloff (2019), Instructor of Nursing; BS, Valparaiso University; MSN, Valparaiso University
Jennifer Radomski (2021), Instructor of Nursing; BS, Texas A&M University-College Station; BSN, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
John Reece (2006), Professor of Criminal Justice; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MPA, University of Colorado-Denver; PhD, Northcentral University
Bryan Reed (2021), Assistant Technical Professor of Agricultural Programs; BS, San Diego State University
Benjamin Reigel (2017), Associate Professor of Theatre Arts; BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, University of Delaware
Nicholas Reimer (2020), Technical Instructor of Electric Lineworker; Certificate, Colorado Mesa University
Markus Reitenbach (2006), Professor of Mathematics; MS, University of Ulm; PhD, Syracuse University
Ariel Rendt Padron (2023), Lecturer of Social Work;
Dongjun Rew (2021), Assistant Professor of Marketing; BBA, Dankook University, South Korea; BS, Washington State University; MBA, Dankook University, South Korea; MS, Washington State University; PhD, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Michael Rhoads (2023), Assistant Professor of Psychology; BS, Newman University; MA, University of Northern Colorado; PhD, University of Northern Colorado
Joseph Richards (1995), Professor of Chemistry; BA, University of San Diego; PhD, University of North Carolina
Eric Riddle (2023), Instructor of Composition; BA, Weber State University; MA, Weber State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University
Kerry Riley (2018), Instructor of Geology; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MS, Boise State University; PhD, Utah State University
Jason Roberson (2016), Assistant Technical Professor of Transportation Services; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, Colorado Mesa University
Adam Rosenbaum (2011), Professor of History; BA, Virginia Wesleyan College; MA, Old Dominion University; PhD, Emory University
Brady Russell (2018), Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, University of Wyoming; MSN, University of Phoenix
Molly Ryan (2013), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, University of Northern Colorado; MA, Adams State University
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Terry Salazar (2019), Technical Instructor of Paramedic; AAS, Pueblo Community College; BS, Colorado Christian University
Christi Sanders Via (2018), Assistant Professor of Human Resources; BS, Tarleton State University; MS, Tarleton State University; PhD, Walden University
Kristin Santos (2017), Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; BS, Lake Superior State University; MS, University of Cincinnati; PhD, University of Akron
Jarrod Schiffbauer (2017), Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics; BS, Ohio University; MS, Ohio University; PhD, West Virginia University
Araan Schmidt (2012), Associate Professor of Art; BFA, Kansas City Art Institute; MFA, University of Minnesota
Lisa Schmidt (2022), Instructor of Surgical Technology;
Stacie Schreiner (2018), Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, Colorado Mesa University; MSN, Colorado Mesa University; DNP, Colorado Mesa University
John Seebach (2014), Associate Professor of Archaeology; BA, University of Texas-El Paso; MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, Southern Methodist University
Elizabeth Sharp (2011), Professor of Kinesiolgy; BS, Arkansas Tech University; MEd, Arkansas Tech University; PhD, Middle Tennessee State University
Megan Sherbenou (2018), Associate Professor of Biology; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MA, University of Colorado-Denver; PhD, University of Colorado-Denver
Anwar Shiekh (2010), Instructor of Physics; BS, Imperial College, London University; PhD, Imperial College, London University
Tammie Shoultz-McCole (2018), Technical Instructor of Early Childhood Education; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MA, University of Colorado-Denver; MA, Concordia University
Sarah Shrader (2019), Instructor, Acting Director of Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies; BS, Indiana University; MA, Northern Arizona University
Timothy Sinak (2023), Instructor of Kinesiology; BS, University of Missouri; MS, University of Missouri
Wayne Smith (1998), Associate Technical Professor of Culinary Arts; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BAS, Colorado Mesa University
John Snyder (2005), Professor of Computer Information Systems; BA, Fort Lewis College; MA, University of New Mexico; MS, Nova Southeastern University; PhD, University of New Mexico
Patrick Snyder (2017), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Western Illinois University
Steven Soychak (2015), Instructor of Business, Landman Energy Management Program Director; BS, University of Oklahoma
Aaron Stanfill (2023), Acting Technical Instructor of Welding;
Karrie Stanfill (2020), Technical Instructor of Medical Office Assistant; AAS, Denver Technical College
Mary Jo Stanley (2022), Professor of Health Sciences; BS, Son Jose State University; MS, Son Jose State University; PhD, University of Northern Colorado
Matthew Stansbury (2014), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, University of Nebraska-Omaha; PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington
Stephanie Stelljes (2023), Technical Instructor of Early Childhood Education; BS, University of Arizona; MEd, Concordia University
Katherine Stepanek (2023), Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design; BFA, Webster University
Andrew Stephens (2018), Instructor of Mathematics; BBA, Colorado Mesa University; PGDE, University of Hong Kong; BS, University of Oregon; MS, University of Oregon
Stephen Stern (2011), Professor of Biology; BS, University of North Carolina-Asheville; PhD, University of Utah
Genell Stites (2008), Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, University of Northern Colorado; MSN, Regis University
Kyle Stone (2013), Professor of Business; BS, Central Missouri State University; MEd, Colorado State University; PhD, Colorado State University
Michelle Sunkel (2020), Associate Professor of Social Work, Director of Master of Social Work Program; BS, Lincoln University; MSW, San Diego State University; DSW, Capella University
Thomas Sylvester (2017), Technical Instructor of Land Surveying;
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Jerson Jesid Tellez Rodriguez (2021), Assistant Professor of Geosciences; BS, Universidad Nacional de Columbia; MS, University of Oklahoma; PhD, University of Oklahoma
Cynthia Thomas (2022), Technical Instructor of Nurse Aide; AAS, University of Phoenix; LPN, Southeast Community College
Jeremy Tost (2018), Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MA, New Mexico State University; PhD, New Mexico State University
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Karen Urban (2011), Instructor of Nursing; BSN, University of Pittsburgh; MSN, University of Pittsburgh; DNP, Colorado Mesa University
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Jill Van Brussel (2013), Associate Professor of Theatre - Costume Design; BS, University of California-Santa Barbara; MA, Bowling Green State University; MFA, Purdue University
Rodger VanVoorhees (2022), Instructor of Nursing; BS, Colorado Mesa University
Johanna Varner (2016), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Utah
Allison Vogel (2021), Technical Instructor, Program Director of Pharmacy Technology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MEd, Regis University
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Richelle Walker (2021), Instructor of Nursing; Certificate, Technical College of the Rockies; BSN, Colorado Mesa University
Thomas Walla (2001), Professor of Biology; BA, University of California-San Diego; PhD, University of Oregon-Eugene
Kara Walter (2019), Assistant Professor of Economics; BA, University of Southern Indiana; MA, University of New Mexico; PhD, University of New Mexico
Wayn Ward (2008), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Junichiro Watabe (2014), Associate Professor of Music; BM, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music; MM, University of Northern Colorado; DA, University of Northern Colorado
Eric Watters (2018), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; BPA, Barry University; MPA, Barry University; PhD, University of the Cumberlands
Denita Weeks (2018), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Grand Valley State University; MS, California State University-Northridge; PhD, University of Memphis
David Weinberg (2011), Associate Professor of Chemistry; BA, University of San Diego; PhD, California Institute of Technology
Rachel Weinzimmer (2020), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, University of Connecticut; MS, University of St Francis
Enzo Wendler (2020), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, University of Alaska-Fairbanks; MS, University of Saskatchewan; PhD, Washington State University
Megan Wendler (2020), Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, University of Alaska-Fairbanks; MS, University of Saskatchewan; PhD, Washington State University
Steven Werman (1990), Professor of Biology; BS, California State University-Long Beach; MS, California State University-Long Beach; PhD, University of Miami
Kevin Wernke (2023), Assistant Professor of Chemistry; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Yale University
Shay West (2011), Instructor of Biology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; PhD, University of Colorado-Denver
Gannon White (2019), Associate Professor of Kinesiology; AS, Allen Community College; BGS, Lamar University; MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University; PhD, University of Northern Coloraod
Joe White (2022), Technical Instructor Fire Science, Program Director Fire Science;
Catherine Whiting (2020), Assistant Professor of Physics; BS, University of Iowa; MS, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Iowa
Brenda Wilhelm (2000), Professor of Sociology; BA, University of Minnesota; MA, University of Arizona; PhD, University of Arizona
Carla Wilhite (2021), Assistant Professor, Program Director of Occupational Therapy; BS, University of New Mexico; MM, Regis University; DOT, Creighton University
Gilbert Willett (2023), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy;
Sandra Willett (2023), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, University of Nebraska Medical Center; MS, University of Nebraska Medical Center; PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Timothy Winegard (2018), Associate Professor of History; BA, University of Western Ontario; BEd, Nipissing University; BA, University of Guelph; MA, Royal Military College of Canada; PhD, University of Oxford
Freddy Witarsa (2017), Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Technology; BS, Drake University; PhD, University of Maryland
Eileen Woolwine (2017), Associate Professor of Nursing; BS, Western Governors University; MSN, Western Governors University
William Wright (1998), Professor of English; BA, Linfield College; MA, University of New Hampshire; PhD, University of Arizona
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Veronica Zarlingo (2018), Assistant Professor of Nursing; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BSN, Colorado Mesa University; MSN, Walden University
Forrest Zerbe (2017), Instructor of Art; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BGS, Indiana University-Purdue; MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
Rhema Zlaten (2019), Assistant Professor of Mass Communication; BS, Oral Roberts University; MS, Colorado State University