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Dr. Brittany L. Anderson
Instructor of Business Administration & Information Technology/Accounting
B.S., Kaplan University
M.S., Kaplan University
Ph.D., Capella University

Dr. Daniel P. Anderson
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Kent State University
M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Merrilee G. Anderson
Professor of Science and Mathematics/Associate Academic Dean and Chairperson for Health Sciences and Sciences
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Matthew P. Arsenault
Assistant Professor of Social Science
B.A., M.D.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Kimberly A. Asonevich
Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Chairperson Business and Information Technology
A.A., Potomac State College
B.S., M.B.A., Frostburg State University
H.R.M., Cornell University

Tara A. Benko, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Desiree Beppler, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., Graceland University

Dr. Joseph A. Bobak, IV
Associate Professor of Criminology
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Capella University

Kristi L. Bowers
Associate Professor/Department Chairperson for the Developmental, Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies Departments
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Devorah Trembach-Bozella
Associate Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education/Coordinator of the Secondary Education Program
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Gina Campbell, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., M.S., B.S.N., University of Phoenix

Sue Clark, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Walden University

Dr. Barbara J. Cook
Professor of English/ Chairperson English and Fine Arts
B.A., Texas State University San Marcos
M.A., Utah State University
Ph.D., University of Oregon

Dr. Ryan D. Costanzo
Associate Professor, Developmental, Liberal Arts, and Disciplinary Studies Departments
B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., M.S.Ed., Duquesne University

Dr. Juan F. Diaz, Jr.
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
M.S., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
M.S., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Dr. Anthony T. Dragani
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Franciscan University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. J. Michael Engle
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Jessica Farabaugh, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Cathleen Golden
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Bloomsburg University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Dr. Crystal M. Goldyn
Assistant Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Dr. Virginia L. Gonsman
Professor of Social Science/Chairperson of Psychology and Religious Studies
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Alrene Gorsuch, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., M.S.N, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Andrea D. Gutmann, RT (R), RDMS (ABD) (OBGYN), RVT (VT), RDCS (AE)
Instructor/Coordinator of Ultrasound
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Dr. David M. Haschak, N.C.C., L.P.C.
Associate Academic Dean and Chairperson of Humanities, Social Science and Professional Studies Division/Assistant Professor of Social Science/Coordinator Masters in Community Counseling
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Duquesne University

Aime Hergert, R.T. (R)
Temporary Clinical Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Certification, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

Rebecca A. Hickman, M.Ed., R.T. (R)
Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S. Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Adventist College
M.Ed., Capella University

Dr. Felicia A. Holliday, R.T. (R) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Altoona Hospital School of Radiologic
Technology
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Gannon University 
Ed.D., Capella University

Dr. Emily Houseknecht, PT, DPT, CEEAA,GCS​
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., D.P.T., Lebanon Valley College

Kathleen P. Hoyne, MT(AMT)
Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Coordinator Health Studies Division/Coordinator Medical Laboratory Technician Program
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Aimee T. Itle 
Temporary Instructor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Jessica Jost-Costanzo
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Sharon L. Kisel, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Director of Division Planning and Evaluation
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

Cheryl D. Kowalczyk, R.N, C.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator, Chairperson of Medical Assistant
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Laura L. Lansing
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Rockford College
M.S., The College of William and Mary in Virginia
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University

Penelope J. Lescher
Associate Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant/Program Director/ Chairperson Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., equivalent, Leeds School of Physiotheraphy,
Leeds, England
M.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Dr. Julie A. Luetschwager, R.N.
Dean of the School of Nursing
B.S.N., Viterbo University
M.S.N., Pittsburg State University
Ph.D., D.N.S., The Catholic University of America

Nathan C. Magee
Theatre Director/Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
B.F.A., Emporia State University
M.F.A., Wayne State University

Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley
Associate Professor of Criminology
B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware

Ana Lucrecia MacVean
Instructor of Science and Mathematics
BSc, MSc, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala,
Guatemala

Kelly A. McAdams, MS, R.N., RD, LDN, CCRN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Department Chairperson Associate Degree
Diploma, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville University
M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Patricia E. McNelis
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Developmental, Liberal Arts, and Disciplinary Studies Departments
B.A., Saint Francis College
M.A., Western Illinois University

Dr. Patricia J. Meintel, R.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S.N., Regents College
M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
D.N.P., Carlow University

Dr. Laura T. Michaels
Assistant Professor of Science and Mathematics
A.A., Cuyahoga Community College
D.P.M., Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Sharon A. Miller, MS, R.T. (R) (MR) (M) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Altoona Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Christopher D. Mingyar
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A., West Virginia University

Amanda S. Minor
Instructor of Surgical Technology/Program Director
A.S., B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Kierstin A. Muroski
Associate Professor of American Sign Language and English Interpreting/Coordinator American Sign Language
B.A., Mercyhurst College
M.A., Gallaudet University

Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff
Associate Professor of English
Diploma, Mount Aloysius College
A.S., B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Bonnie S. Noll-Nelson, R.N., C.N.E.
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Chairperson RN-BSN Program
A.S., Broome Community College (SUNY)
B.S.N., M.S.N, University of Pittsburgh
D.N.P., Carlow University

Sandra J. Nypaver
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Ohio Northern University
M.S., University of South Carolina

Dr. Penny M. O’Connor
Professor of Science and Mathematics/Chairperson Science and Mathematics
B.S., Linfield College
Ph.D., Montana State University

Dr. Antoinette Petrazzi-Woods
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., Saint Vincent College
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Robert J. Rabatin
Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., M.P.T., Saint Francis University

Helen R. Ritchey, BS RT (R) (M) (QM), PMAC
Clinical Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Marianne F. Roberts, C.I.C.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S.N., Gwynedd Mercy College
M.A., M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Francis H. Rohlf
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies/Coordinator Religious Studies
B.A., St. Pius X Seminary
M.A., M.Div., St. Vincent Seminary
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. Marilyn J. Roseman
Professor of Early Childhood Education/Chairperson Education and American Sign Language/English Interpreting
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Sara A. Rutledge
Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.A., Seton Hill College
M.A., Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Frank Sankey
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting
A.A.S,, B.S. and MS.Ed., Rochester Institute of Technology/National Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY

Dr. Paula K. Scaramozzino, R.T.(R)(MR)
Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation
Sciences/Chairperson Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Program
R.T., Mercy Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Saint Francis University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Christina M. Schilling, MS, RN, CCRN
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma of Practical Nursing, Greater Johnstown CTC
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Mary Shuttlesworth
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Lock Haven University
M.A., West Chester University
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Samantha Smeltzer, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., Robert Morris University

Brian K. Smith, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Dr. Julie L. Smith
Professor of History/Political Science/Chairperson of Justice, Law and Society Department
B.A., Thiel College
M.P.A., Akron University
M.A., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University

Brittany M. Smithmyer, R.D.M.S.
Assistant Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Instructor
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Jeff R. Sunseri
Assistant Professor of Business/Information Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Norwich University

Dr. Donald G. Talbot
Professor of English and Fine Arts
A.A.S., Haywood Community College
B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary College
M.A., Catholic University of America
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
C.A.G.S. in Expressive and Crative Arts, Salve Regina University
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Karen A. Watt
Assistant Professor of Information Technology/Coordinator Information Technology Program
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nancy Rosensteel Way
Assistant Professor of Music/Vox Nova Director
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.M., Hartt School of Music

Dr. John A. Whitlock
Assistant Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Thomas P. Coakley
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Paul S. Farcus
B.S., M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Michael J. Kress
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Office of the President

Thomas P. Foley, J.D.
President
B.A., Dartmouth College
J.D., Yale Law School

Carla Nelen
Executive Assistant to the President
A.S., South Hills School of Business and Technology

Dave Andrews
General Counsel
B.A., Juniata College
J.D., Dickinson School of Law

Office of Finance and Administration

Finance Division

Michael D. Baker
Chief Financial Officer
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Sherrie L. Jackson
Accounting & Customer Experience Coordinator
B.S., Lock Haven University
B.S., Saint Francis University

Ann Booterbaugh
Student Billing Manager
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Theresa Eger
Payroll Manager
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Claudia Faust
Accountant II
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Liberty University

Amanda Wess-Gates
Accountant II
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.B.A., Hood College

Diane Mazur
Senior Accountant
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Saint Francis University

Alicia Strittmatter
Staff Accountant
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Administrative Division

Shelley Campbell
Administrative Support Manager
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Gerald Rubritz
Director, Physical Plant
A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Christine Clinton
Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Tonia Gordon
Director of Human Resources
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.H.R.M., Saint Francis University

Tracy Pollock
Food Services Director/ General Manager Metz & Associates

Charlene Minor
Support Center and Purchasing Manager
A.S., Central Pennsylvania Business School
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Rich Shea
Director of Information Technology
B.S., St. Vincent College

Cheryl Skelly
Human Resource Specialist
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

William Trexler
Director of Campus Police & Safety
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. John W. Mills
Interim Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ph.D., Brown University
B.S., University of Rhode Island

Carol Eberhart
Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs

Heather Low
Director of Student Success and Advising
B.A., Saint Francis College
M. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kristy Magee
Career Services Coordinator
B.A., Emporia State University
M.A., Pittsburg State University

Bryan Pearson
Institutional Researcher
B.S., M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University

Jenna Weyandt
Academic Advisor
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Chatham University

Library and Learning Commons

Christopher J. Burlingame
Writing Consultant and Study Skills Specialist
B.A., Juniata College

Karen Castagnola
Professional Health Studies Tutor-Perkins Grant
B.S.N., Duquesne University
M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania

Lauren Coakley
Education Technologies Coordinator
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Wilkes University

Shamim H. Rajpar
Information Literacy Librarian
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Theresa Spanella
Learning Commons Coordinator
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix
Ed.D., Bethel University

Robert H. Stere
Collection Management Librarian
B.A., M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Anne Volk
Learning Specialist
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.Div., University of Notre Dame

Office of the Registrar

Dr. Christopher Lovett
Registrar/Coordinator for Institutional Effectiveness
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., Capella University

Sally Weber
Associate Registrar
A.S., Saint Francis College
B.S., Saint Francis University

Nancy Appley
Records and Registration Specialist
A.S., Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Deanna Hamiliton
Records and Registration Specialist

Division of Enrollment Management

Frank C. Crouse, Jr.
Vice President for Enrollment Management/Dean of Admissions
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.A., B.A., M.Ed./L., Saint Francis College

Connie Klinehans
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Office of Freshmen Admissions

Andrew Clouse
Director of Freshmen Admissions
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Meghin Pettenati
Admissions Counselor
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Caitlin Wilkinson
Associate Director of Admissions
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Transfer and Adult Freshmen Admissions

Richard Mishler
Director of Transfer Admissions and Adult Admissions
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Alli E. Bennett
Admissions Counselor/Transfer Counselor
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions

Matthew Bodenschatz
Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Kelley Sable
GCE Admissions Coordinator
A.S., DuBois Business College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Jules Dill
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
B.S., M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Education Administration Certification,
West Virginia University

Office of Financial Aid

Stacy Schenk
Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Linda Gaston
Associate Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Michelle Elliott
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Processing Specialist
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tina M. Tanzi
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Student Counseling
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Danielle Vandenbergh
Financial Aid Secretary

Communications Department

John A. Coyle
Director of Communications
B.A., The University of Scranton
M.S., The University of Scranton

Samuel J. Wagner
Assistant Director of Communications
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Rebecca D. Milliron
Communications Assistant
B.S., Syracuse University

Sean M. Steffy
Publications Coordinator
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Institutional Advancement

Jennifer A. Dubuque
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.A., Marist College

Sally S. Gordon
Manager of Annual Giving
A.A., Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Denise Moyer-Hand
Development Assistant
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Sr. Eric Marie Setlock, R.S.M.
Alumni Relations
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., University of Scranton
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania Hartt School of Music

Nancy McDougall
Development Database Specialist
B.S., Eastern Illinois University

Kirstie Pividori
Development Officer
B.A., Saint Vincent College

Office of Mission Integration

Christina J. Koren
Executive Director of Mission Integration & Community Engagement
B.S., Saint Vincent College
M.B.A., Waynesburg University

Amy J. Kanich
Director of Campus Ministry
Diploma, Conemaugh School of Nursing
B.S., Univeristy of Pittsburgh

Brianna Baker
Coordinator for Mercy Center for Community Engagement/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Division of Student Affairs

Dr. Jane M. Grassadonia
Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
B.S., Washington State University
M.S., University of Rochester
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Cathy Trexler
Administrative Assistant
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Ann Harris Smith Little People’s Place

Lisa Segada
Director
B.S., Slippery Rock University

Athletics

Ryan M. Smith
Director
B.S., Indiana University
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Matthew Davis
Compliance Coordinator/Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Soccer
B.S., Albright College
M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Kevin Kime
Athletic Facilities Director/Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Walsh University
M.Ed., LaGrange College

Dukki Min
Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Counseling and Disability Services

Marisa Schuster, L.P.C., N.C.C.
Director
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Brenda S. Mullen, L.P.C., C.A.A.D.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
B.A., Saint Francis College
M. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Residence Life

Matthew T. Lovell
Director of Residence Life/Resident Director
B.A. Juniata College

TBA
Assistant Director of Residence Life/Resident Director

Student Activities

Sarah Klawinski
Director of Student Activities
B.A., M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Student Health Services

Shannon Grove
Director
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Drexel University

Mount Aloysius College is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a national organization of higher education institutions sponsored by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Members of the Board of Trustees

Members of the President’s Advisory Council

Members of the President’s Executive Committee

• John W. Mills, Interim Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Dean of Faculty
• Mr. Francis C. Crouse Jr., Vice President for Enrollment Management/ Dean of Admissions
• Mrs. Jennifer A. Dubuque, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
• Dr. Jane M. Grassadonia, Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students
• Ms. Christina Koren, Executive Director of Mission Integration & Community Engagement
• Mr. John A. Coyle, Director of Communications
• Mr. Michael Baker, Chief Financial Officer