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 Western Colorado Community College. 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 Adams (2017), Assistant Professor of Construction Management; BS, University of Georgia-Athens; MS, Kennesaw State University; MBA, Kennesaw State University; PhD, Texas State University

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

Tyler Anderson (2006), Professor of Spanish; AA, Ricks College; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, Brigham Young University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Jason Andrews (2017), Assistant 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

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; 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, Department Head of Business; 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

Susan Becker (1996), Professor of Psychology; BA, Reed College; MA, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; PhD, University of Arizona

Margot Becktell (2005), Professor 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

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

Elizabeth Branscum (2016), Technical Instructor of Culinary Arts; BS, University of Central Missouri

Holly Buglewicz (2016), Instructor of Speech; BS, University of Nebraska; BA, University of Nebraska; MA, University of Nebraska

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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Dale Call (2015), Instructor of Biology; MD, University of Maryland-College Park

Robin Calland (2009), Associate Professor of English; BA, University of Colorado-Denver; MA, University of Colorado-Boulder; PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder

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), Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program Director; BS, Arcadia University Glenside; MS, Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital; PhD, University of Virginia

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, Interim Department Head for Phyical and Environmental Sciences; 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), Assistant 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

Michael Delaney (2008), Professor of Criminal Justice; BA, Transylvania University; JD, Salmon P. Chase College of Law; PhD, University of Cincinnati

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

Erin Donovan (2018), Assistant 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), Associate 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

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), Assistant 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

Marc Fischer (2011), Instructor of Mathematics; BS, Colorado Mesa University; MS, Ruhr Universitat Bochum

Sean Flanigan (2006), Associate 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

Lisa Friel-Redifer (1998), Professor of Teacher Education; BA, University of California-Santa Barbara; MEd, Northern Arizona University; EdD, Northern Arizona 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, Department Head for Social and Behavioral Sciences; BS, Idaho State University; MA, Temple University; PhD, Temple University

Renee Good (2018), Instructor of Biology; BS, Washington State University; PhD, University of Colorado

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

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

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

Philip Gustafson (1998), Professor of Mathematics; BS, State University of New York-Oneonta; MS, Washington State University; PhD, Washington State 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

Jennifer Hancock (2008), Associate Professor of English; BA, Oklahoma State University; MFA, Sarah Lawrence College; PhD, Oklahoma State University

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 (2023), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy;

Jonathan Hinkle (2012), Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands; BME, Florida State University; MME, Florida State University; PhD, Florida State University

Calvin Hofer (1998), Professor of Music; BA, South Dakota State University; MME, University of Wisconsin; DMA, University of North Texas

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

Brian Hosterman (2014), Associate Professor of Physics; BS, Denison University; MS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; PhD, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Gary Hypes (2021), Instructor of Accounting; BS, West Liberty State College; MBA, University of Phoenix; JD, West Virginia University

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Aaron Inouye (2022), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BA, Miami University; MS, Pacific University

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Erika Jackson (2010), Professor of History; 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

Mary Jo Stanley (2022), Professor of Health Sciences; BS, Son Jose State University; MS, Son Jose State University; PhD, University of Northern Colorado

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

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

Tiffany Kragnes (2020), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; BA, Iowa State University; MPA, Upper Iowa University; JD, Drake University; PhD, Walden University

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

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

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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

Britt Mathwich (2011), Associate Professor of Business; BA, University of New Mexico; MA, Eastern New Mexico University

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

Amy Maurer (2021), Assistant Professor of Chemistry; BS, Colorado Mesa University; PhD, Colorado School of Mines

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

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, Department Head 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), Assistant 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), Assistant 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), Associate 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), Assistant 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), Associate Professor of Statistics; BS, St. Mary's University; MS, University of Missouri-Rolla; PhD, Rice University

Gina Owens-Ott (2006), Professor of Accounting; 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

Kristina Pagel (2021), Assistant Professor of Psychology; BS, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; MA, University of Chicago; PhD, University of Chicago

Kristina Pagel-Martinez (2021), Assistant Professor of Psychology; BS, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh; MA, University of Chicago; PhD, University of Chicago

Tammy Parece (2016), Assistant Professor of Geography; BS, Virginia Commonwealth University; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State 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

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), Assistant 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

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

Nathan Pumulo (2023), Visiting Professor of Physics; MS, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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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

Amy Reed (2022), Lecturer of Radiation Technology;

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), Associate 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

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

Alison Robb (2015), Technical Instructor, Wildland Fire Management Program Director; BS, University of Montana; BA, University of Montana

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

Cassidy Sanders (2020), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; AA, Bismark State College; BS, University of Mary; MPA, University of Utah School of Medicine

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

Mark Schmalz (2014), Instructor of Teacher Education; BA, Colorado Mesa University; MA, Adams State College

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), Assistant 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), Assistant 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

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

Karrie Stanfill (2020), Technical Instructor of Medical Office Assistant; AAS, Denver Technical College

Matthew Stansbury (2014), Associate Professor of Biology; BS, University of Nebraska-Omaha; PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington

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

Victoria Warnaar (2021), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; BA, Augustana College; DOT, Huntington University

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

Heather Watt (2020), Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator; BS, Colorado State University; MSOT, Arizona School of Health Sciences; DOT, University of Utah

Eric Watters (2018), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; BPA, Barry University; MPA, Barry University; PhD, University of the Cumberlands

Denita Weeks (2018), Assistant 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

Shay West (2011), Instructor of Biology; BS, Colorado Mesa University; PhD, University of Colorado-Denver

Charles White (2020), Technical Instructor of Information and Communication Technology; AAS, Colorado Mesa University; BS, Barton College

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

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;

Timothy Winegard (2018), Assistant 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), Assistant 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