School of Health Sciences Faculty and Staff
Office of the Dean
Sarah P. Shultz, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Donald Stankus, Jr., R.D., M.S.
Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences
Brittany Lenig, MPS
Director of Operations, School of Health Sciences
PA Program Faculty Support
Elizabeth Oleschuk
Administrative Assistant
Faculty
Mohammed "Mo" Ahsan, DMSc, PA-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
Allison Arnett, M.S., RD, CD-N
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, M.S. in Nutrition Sciences
Clinical Coordinator, M.S. in Nutrition Sciences
Katelyn Bartone, RDH, B.S., MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Dental Hygiene Program
Victoria Benoit
Assistant Professor of Practice
Director, B.S. in Paramedicine
Jacqui Brown, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Director, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Anatomy Instructor, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Jhinelle Dawson, DHSc, MPH
Assistant Professor of Practice
Julie DoCarmo, M.S. CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Quinn Duclos, Ph.D., M.S., CHES®
Assistant Professor of Practice
Director, Master of Public Health Program
Lisa Fanelli, OTD, MBA, OTR/L
Clinical Associate Professor
Coordinator, B.S. in Health Sciences
Rhonda Feldman, MHS, PA-C
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Chair, Department of Physician Associate Studies
Justin Fortin, M.Ed., NRP, EMS-I
Clinical Assistant Professor
Lead Instructor, Paramedicine Program
Kevin Gendron, M.S., CSCS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinic and Internship Coordinator, Exercise Science Program
Nikki Gibbs, PA-C, MPAS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Susan M. Higgins, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor
Director, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Jessica Holzer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Vice Chair, Faculty Senate
Paul Januszewski, MPA
Clinical Associate Professor
Coordinator, B.S. in Paramedicine Online Degree Completion
Rebecca Jeffery, MMSc, PA-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Clinical Education, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Mark Kacerik, R.D.H., M.S.
Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Allied Health
Kristina Krsiak, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Fieldwork Coordinator, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Yanice Méndez-Fernández, Ph.D., MPH
Professor of Practice
Director of Academic Education, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Jill Moore, Ed.D., MHA, B.S.DH, RDH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Doctor of Health Sciences Program
Director, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Pavani Rangachari, Ph.D., CPH
Professor
Faculty Director for Scholarship & Engagement, School of Health Sciences
Beth Rawson, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM, SHCM, SCYMCM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science Instructor, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Roheeni Saxena, Ph.D., MPH, CPH
Assistant Professor of Practice
Michele Smallidge, Ed.D., RD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, B.S. in Exercise Science Program
Interim Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences & Wellness
Megan Elizabeth Smith, M.D., M.S.
Medical Director, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Marissa Thomas, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Capstone Coordinator, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH
Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Population Health & Leadership
Practitioners in Residence
Chris Carnright, DCN, RD, CNSC
Practitioner in Residence
Maggie Lyon, RD-CDN
Practitioner in Residence
Director, B.S. in Nutrition Sciences
Director, B.S. in Public Health
Jonathan Mustacchi
Practitioner in Residence
Clinical Coordinator, Paramedicine Program
Elizabeth Nash, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM
Practitioner In Residence
Clinical Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Science Program
Lucas Northern, M.S., CCC-SLP
Practitioner In Residence
Dean's Fellow, Academic Year 2026-27
Secondary Appointment Faculty
Alexandria Guzmán, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Psychology & Sociology
Brian A. Marks, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Executive Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
Melissa L. Whitson, Ph.D.
Professor
Coordinator of M.A. in Community Psychology
Adjunct Faculty
Edward Tessier, Pharm.D., MPH
Adjunct Faculty
Clinical Pharmacology Instructor, M.M.S. in Physician Associate Medicine
Administrative Staff
Aoibhín Laverty, MBA
Data Analytic Specialist
Kaylin Stratton, R.D.H., MHA
Clinical Dental Hygienist
Ashish Upadhyaya, MBA
Director, Health Professions Advising Center
Emeritus Faculty
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