Faculty Directories
Faculty
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
Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition and Public Health
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
Professor, Nutrition and Public Health
Ph.D. 2008, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Arizona State University
M.H.S. 2002, Int'l Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg S/Pub Health
B.S. 1984, DePaul University
Bonnie Beezhold (2011), Ph.D., M.H.S., MCHES
Associate Dean, College of Science and Health, Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition and Public Health - MPH
Ph.D. 2008, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, 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, Nutrition and Public Health - MPH
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
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, Nutrition and Public Health - MPH
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
Ian Hall (2016), Ph.D
Director of Undergraduate Programs, 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.
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.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, 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.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D. 2013, Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. 2007, Biology, Davidson College
Cheryl Heinz (2004), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSIP
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S., 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana
Cheryl Heinz (2004), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MSCEP
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S., 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana
Cheryl Heinz (2004), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences - MCB
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S., 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana
Deborah Jezuit (2010), Ph.D., M.S.N., RN
Department Chair, B.S.N. Program Director, 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.
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
Zhen Liu (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2007, Northwestern University
Isobel Lobo (2001), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, 1998
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.
Interim Dean, Goodwin College of Business, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1985, Northwestern University
M.S. 1979, Northwestern University
B.S. 1977, Loyola University Chicago
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
Associate 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
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
Graduate 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 and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. Chemistry, 2012, Colorado State University
B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Calvin University
Florina Salaghe (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2017, University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Finance Babes Balyai University, Cluj Napoca, Romania 2004
Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
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.
Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
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.
Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
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 and Public Health
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
Associate 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
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
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