Preston Aldrich (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D., 1997, Botany, University of Georgia, Athens
M.S., 1991, Botany, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
B.A., 1987, Chemistry, St. Olaf College

Preston Aldrich (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D., 1997, Botany, University of Georgia, Athens
M.S., 1991, Botany, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
B.A., 1987, Chemistry, St. Olaf College

Preston Aldrich (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ph.D., 1997, Botany, University of Georgia, Athens
M.S., 1991, Botany, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
B.A., 1987, Chemistry, St. Olaf College

Catherine Arnold (1990), Ed.D., M.S., RDN, LDN
Department chair, Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition
Ed.D. 2006, Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University
M.S. 1985, Clinical Nutrition, Rush University
B.S. 1984, Nutrition, Benedictine University

Rhon Baiman (2013), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. Economics, 1992, New School for Social Research, New York, NY 
M.A. Economics, 1981, New School for Social Research, New York, NY 
B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics, 1973, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

Bonnie Beezhold (2011), Ph.D., M.H.S., MCHES
Associate Dean, College of Science and Health, Nutrition
Associate Professor, Nutrition
Ph.D. 2008, Nutrition, Arizona State University
M.H.S. 2002, Int'l Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg S/Pub Health
B.S. 1984, DePaul University

Krishna Bhagat (2019), Ph.D., M.P.H.
Public Health
Assistant Professor, Public Health
PhD, 2015, University of Maryland College Park
MPH, 2010, Boston University

Julie Bjorkman (2009), Ph.D.
Director, Higher Education & Org Change
Assistant Professor, Education
PhD, 2007, OD, Benedictine
M.S., 1995, Org Development & Analysis, Case Western Reserve University
B.A., 1991, English, John Carroll University

Kristin Clifford (2015), Psy.D.
Clinical Psychology
Assistant Professor, Psychology
PsyD. 2014 Adler School of Professional Psychology
M.A. 2013 , Adler Scool of Professional Psychology
B.A. 2003, North Central College

John Draut (1996), M.B.A.
Business
Instructor, Business
M.B.A. DePaul University; 1981

Christopher Duffrin (2018), Ph.D., M.Ed., M.S., EMT-P, MCHES
Special Assistant to the Provost, Public Health
Professor, Public Health
PhD, 2002, Ohio University
MS, 2009, Western Illinois University
MED, 1998, Ohio University
BS, 1991, Western Illinois University
EMT-P, 1986, Southwestern College

James Fackenthal (2017), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D., 1993, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Indiana University
B.S. 1983, Biology-Geology, University of Rochester

James Fackenthal (2017), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D., 1993, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Indiana University
B.S. 1983, Biology-Geology, University of Rochester

Masoud Ghaffari (2017), Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, M.Ed., MT
M.S.N.
Associate Professor, Nursing and Health
Ph.D. 2001, Cleveland State University
M.S.N./B.S.N. 1999, University of Akron

Tim Goines (1997), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business

Alan Gorr (1999), Ph.D., M.P.H.
Public Health
Professor, Public Health
MPH 1976 University of Illinois at Chicago
PhD 1971 University of Iowa
M.A. 1967 University of Toronto
B.A. 1964, University of Iowa

Ian Hall (2016), Ph.D
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D., 2010, Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, Indiana University
B.S., 2004, Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Leigh Anne Harden (2015), Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D. 2013, Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. 2007, Biology, Davidson College

Leigh Anne Harden (2015), Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Chair, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ph.D. 2013, Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. 2007, Biology, Davidson College

Leigh Anne Harden (2015), Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 2013, Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. 2007, Biology, Davidson College

Deborah Jezuit (2010), Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, M.Ed., MT
M.S.N.
Associate Professor, Nursing and Health
Ph.D. 2001, Rush University
M.S. in Nursing 1988 Purdue University
B.S.N. 1975, Ball State University

Howard "Chuck" Johnson (2021), J.D., M.B.A.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
J.D. City University School of Law 1991
MBA 2015 Benedictine University
B.A. 1989 Western Illinois University

Todd Kelsey (2014), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology

Sandra Kies (2008), Ph.D., L.T.C.L.
Program Director, M.A. Linguistics, Linguistics
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 2003, Macquarie University, Australia
M.A.1988, University of Sydney
B.A.1973, University of Queensland

Olga Lambert (2009), Ed. D.
Interim Dean College of Liberal Arts, Linguistics
Associate Professor, Languages and Literature
Ed.D. 2009, Harvard University
M.A. 2001, University of New Hampshire
B.A. 1999, Bates College

William Law (2018), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
PhD 1985, Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois Med. Ctr. Chicago
BA 1979, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

Namhoon "August" Lee (2022), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2012, Management Science with Finance concentration, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. 2006, Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.B.A. 2004, Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.S. 1995, Physics, Korea University, Seoul

Joan Libner (2011), Ed.D., M.S.N., FRE, RN-GERO-BC, CNE
Department chair, Nursing
Professor, Nursing and Health
Ed.D. 2011, Concordia University Chicago
M.S.N. 1979, Loyola University Chicago
B.S.N. 1975, Northern Illinois University

Annie Lin (2020), Ph.D., M.S., RDN
Nutrition
Assistant Professor, Nutrition
PhD. 2017, Human Nutrition, Cornell University
M.S. 2012, Clinical Nutrition, Rush University
B.S. 2010, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Zhen Liu (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2007, Northwestern University

Isobel Lobo (2001), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, 1998

Jennifer Makelarski (2019), Ph.D., M.P.H.
Public Health
Assistant Professor, Public Health
Ph.D. 2010, University of Iowa
M.P.H. 2006, Missouri State University
B.S. 2004, Truman State University

Lindsey Mao (2020), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph. D. 2019 Developmental, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology, University of Chicago
M. S. 2018 Developmental Biology, University of Chicago
B.S. 2013, Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, PA

Robert McCarthy (2012), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 2004, Hominid Paleobiology, George Washington University
M.Phil. 2000, Hominid Paleobiology, George Washington University
B.A. 1996, Anthropology, Rutgers University

Dianne R. Moran (1986), Ph.D., L.C.P.C.
Program Director, Clinical Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 1988, University of Notre Dame
M.A. 1984, University of Notre Dame
B.A. 1979, University of Illinois at Chicago

Rachael Narel (2016), Ph.D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. Organization Development, 2017, Benedictine University
M.S. Management and Organizational Behavior, 2009, Benedictine University
B.S. 1999, Saint Xavier University

Barbara T. Ozog, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Business Analytics, Management, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1985, Northwestern University
M.S. 1979, Northwestern University
B.S. 1977, Loyola University Chicago

Gina Panozzo (2017), D.N.P., M.S.N., RN-PMH-BC, CNE
M.S.N.
Assistant Professor, Nursing and Health
D.N.P. 2016, Rush University
M.S.N. 2013, Aurora University
B.S.N., 2004, University of St. Francis College of Nursing and Allied Health

Brian Patterson (2007), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Clinical Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 2007, DePaul University
M.A. 2003, DePaul University
B.A. 1990, University of Mount Union

Tiara Perez Morales (2017), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 2013, Microbiology, The University of Iowa
M.S. 2010, Microbiology, The University of Iowa
B.S. 2007, Industrial Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Mark Poch (2013), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph. D. 1990 Biochemistry, Rush University, IL
B.A. 1984, Biology, Ripon College, WI

Mark Poch (2013), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph. D. 1990 Biochemistry, Rush University, IL
B.A. 1984, Biology, Ripon College, WI

Georgeen Polyak (2006), Ph.D., M.S., M.S.
Public Health
Associate Professor, Public Health
PhD 1996 UIC
MS 1989 U. of St. Francis
MS 1973 NIU
BA 1970 Lewis U.

Robert Rebman (2007), Ph.D., C.P.A.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
PhD, 2020, Capella University
MBA 1988, University of Chicago
BSBA, 1977, Roosevelt University, Chicago

Margaret Richey (2011), Ed.D., M.S.N., RN
M.S.N.
Associate Professor, Nursing and Health
Ed.D. 2012, College of Saint Mary
M.S.N. 2003, Drake University
B.S.N. 1998, Drake University

Alison Ridge (2012), D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, CNE
M.S.N. Program Director, M.S.N.
Associate Professor, Nursing and Health
D.N.P. 2010, Rush University
M.S.N. 2004, Rush University
B.S.N. 1986, Rush University
B.A. 1985, North Central College

Niina Ronkainen (2004), Ph.D.
Program Director, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2003, University of Cincinnati
B.S. 1997, Butler University

David Rubush (2014), Ph.D.
Chemistry Program Director, Organic Chemistry Laboratry Coordinator, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Chemistry Program Director, Organic Chemistry Laboratry Coordinator
B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Calvin University

Florina Salaghe (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2017, University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Finance Babes Balyai University, Cluj Napoca, Romania 2004

Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D. 1999, Physiology, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.Phil. 1991, University of Madras, India
M.S. 1990, University of Madras, India
B.S. 1988, University of Madras, India

Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ph.D. 1999, Physiology, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.Phil. 1991, University of Madras, India
M.S. 1990, University of Madras, India
B.S. 1988, University of Madras, India

Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 1999, Physiology, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.Phil. 1991, University of Madras, India
M.S. 1990, University of Madras, India
B.S. 1988, University of Madras, India

Regina Schurman (2007), Ed.D., ACSM-CEP, C.P.A.
Director of Pre-Health Professions, Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ed.D. 2012, Higher Education and Organizational Change, Benedictine University
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2007, Benedictine University
B.S. Accountancy 1991, DePaul University
A.A.S. Data Processing 1984, Oakton Community College

Regina Schurman (2007), Ed.D., ACSM-CEP, C.P.A.
Director of Pre-Health Professions, Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ed.D. 2012, Higher Education and Organizational Change, Benedictine University
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2007, Benedictine University
B.S. Accountancy 1991, DePaul University
A.A.S. Data Processing 1984, Oakton Community College

Lee Ann Smith (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ph.D. 2004, Biomedical Science, University of Connecticut Health Center
B.S. 1997 Biochemistry, Benedictine University

Lee Ann Smith (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D. 2004, Biomedical Science, University of Connecticut Health Center
B.S. 1997 Biochemistry, Benedictine University

Lee Ann Smith (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 2004, Biomedical Science, University of Connecticut Health Center
B.S. 1997 Biochemistry, Benedictine University

Paula Sochacki (2017), Ed.D., M.P.H., RDN, LDN
DPD Program Director, Assistant Department Chair, Nutrition
Associate Professor, Nutrition
Ed.D. 2016, Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University
M.P.H 2004, Community Nutrition/Dietetics, Benedictine University
B.S. 2001, Nutrition, Benedictine University

Patricia Somers (2013), PhD., L.C.P.C.
Clinical Psychology
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. Walden University
M.A. 1994, Liberty University
B.A. 1969, University of Illinois, Champaign

Peter Sorensen (1986), Ph.D.
Program Director, Organization Development, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology

Ramkrishnan Tenkasi (1998), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1993, Case Western Reserve University

Monica Tischler (1995), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 1987 Microbiology, Cornell University
M.S. 1981, Marine Biology, Bucknell University
B.S. 1981, Biology, Bucknell University

Jeffrey Trask (2019), Ph.D., M.P.H.
Department Chair, Public Health
Assistant Professor, Public Health
PhD, 2011, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Eastern Illinois University
B.S. Healthcare Policy and Administration

Derrick Walters (2022), M.B.A., Ed.D. PMP, ITIL
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ed.D., Villanova University
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management

Markisha Woodson (2019), Ph.D., M.S.P.H., M.B.A., MCHES
Assistant Director, International MPH Program – Dalian, China, Public Health
Assistant Professor, Public Health
PhD 2014 University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
MSPH 2009 University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
MBA 2017 Lewis University
BS 2007 University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign

Therese Yaeger (1994), Ph.D.
Business
Profesor, Business
Ph.D. 2001, Benedictine University
MS, 1996, Benedictine University

Tsui-Fan Tom Yu (2008), Ph.D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1978, Texas A&M University
M.S. 1973, Arizona State University
B.S. 1971, Montana State University