Full-Time Faculty
Abad, Erika G., Assistant Professor of Communication, Ph.D. - 2012, Washington State University; B.A. - 2005, DePaul University
Aminger, Walter, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Ph.D. – 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S.– 2009, University of West Florida; B.A. – 2005,University of West Florida
Anang, Cyndy, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Special Education; Ph.D.-2022, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; M.Ed.-2015, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; B.A.-2012, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Appel, Molly, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2018, Penn State University; M.S.T. – 2009, Pace University; B.A. – 2007, Skidmore College
Arnet, Nicholas, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2016, Yale University; M.S. – 2013, University of Rochester; B.S. – 2011, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Batiste, Heidi, Associate Professor of Business, Ph.D. – 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.M. – 2004, Troy University; B.S. – 2002, Colorado State University, Pueblo
Bayley, Sheri, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology, Ph.D.- 2013, Florida State University; M.S.- 2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A.-2003, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Beaudry, Christine, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education, Ed.D. – 2014, University of Houston, M.Ed. – 2011, University of Houston, B.A. – 2008, University of Houston
Bien, Brenda, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N - 2018, Purdue Global University; B.S.N. - 2016, Kaplan University
Bieser, Kayla, Department Chair of Physical and Life Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 2013, University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S. – 2007, Purdue University; B.A. – 2004, University of St. Thomas
Borines, Zarah, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. – 2018, Touro University; M.S.N. – 2013, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N - 1997, Cebu Doctor's University, Cebu City, Philippines
Bouali, El Hachemi, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Ph.D. – 2018, Michigan Technological University; M.S. – 2013, Western Michigan University; B.S. – 2011, Western Michigan University; A.S. – 2007, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Bower, Rachel, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Ph.D. – 2016, Texas State University, M.A. – 2008, University of Houston, B.S. – 1999, Washington and Lee University
Brautbar, Shirli, Professor of History, Ph.D. – 2005, University of Southern California; M.A. – 1997, University of Chicago; B.A. – 1995, Carnegie Mellon University
Call, Pamela, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2011, Touro University, Nevada; B.A. – 1989, University of California, Santa Cruz; Diploma RN – 1985, Los Angeles County Hospital
Carroll, Nicholas, Lecturer of Spanish & Program Coordinator, M.A. – 2017, San Diego State University; B.A. – 2014, Oklahoma State University
Carter, Amanda, Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Ed. – 2005, Lesley University; B.A. – 2002, University of Wisconsin Eau-Chaire
Carter, Derric, Lecturer of Interdisciplinary Studies; Ph.D. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Div. – 2011, Virginia Union University; B.A. – 2008, Wright State University
Castronova, Susan, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N - 2021, Western Governors University, B.S.N. - 2019, Western Governors University
Choi, Youngae, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Ph.D. – 2019, The State University of New York, Buffalo, M.Ed. – 2012, Texas A&M University; M.A. – 2007, Woosong University, South Korea
Churchman, Seth, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, M.S. – 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.S. – 2013, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Coffman, Sherrilyn, Professor and Pre-Licensure Director of Nursing, Ph.D. – 1988, Indiana University; M.S.N. – 1971, Indiana University; B.S.N. – 1968, Indiana University
Cooper, David, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2015, Rice University; M.A. – 2014, Rice University; B.S. – 2010, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Curtis, Chad, Assistant Professor of Data Science/Analytics, Ph.D. – 2019, The University of Washington; M.S. – 2017, The University of Washington; B.S. – 2015, The University of Utah
Davis, Adam, Department Chair of Data, Media, and Design and Associate Professor of Visual and Digital Media, Ph.D. – 2012, Southern Illinois University; M.F.A. – 2004, Chapman University; B.A. – 2000, University of Utah
Decker, Laura, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. - 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; M.F.A. – 2010, Texas State University; B.A. – 2007, Concordia University
Degrace, Natasha, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2001, Walden University; B.S.N. - 2014, Nevada State College
De Guzman, Lorena, Lecturer of Nursing, B.S.N. - 2014, Grand Canyon University
Dertien, Joseph, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 2009, Northern Illinois University; B.S. – 1999, Grand Valley State University
Dockweiler, Katherine, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, Ed.D.-2012, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Ed.S.-2006, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; B.S.-2001, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Duong, Hon-Vu, Distinguished Lecturer of Biology, M.D. – 1994, Ross University; B.S. – 1989, Pennsylvania State University
Edmonds, Jennifer, Associate Professor of Biology/Microbiology, Ph.D. – 2004, Arizona State University; M.S. – 1996, University of Alabama; B.S. – 1993, Birmingham Southern College
Evanski, Andrew, Lecturer of Nursing, M.P.H. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics - 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. Health Ecology - 2009, University of Nevada, Reno
Fernan, Cecelia, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ed.D. – 2016, Benedictine University; M.S.N. – 2005, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 1982, University of San Carlos, Philippines
Fleck, Christy, Assistant Professor Speech-Language Pathology, Ph.D. – 2015, Texas Tech University of Health Science Center; M.S. – 2009, Texas Tech University of Health Science Center; B.B. A. – 1998, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Florence, Kimberly, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Ed. - 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A. - 2007, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fontanilla, Kay, Lecturer of Nursing, D.N.P. - 2016, Touro University; M.S.N. - 2013, Liberty University; B.S.N. - 1993, De Los Santos-System Technology Institute College
Garlock, Michelle, Lecturer of Nursing, B.S.N. - 2014, Grand Canyon University
Graziano, Kevin, Professor of Education, Ed.D. – 2003, University of San Francisco; M.S. – 2000, Central Connecticut State University; B.A. – 1993, University of Connecticut
Green, Janice, Lecturer of Deaf Studies, M.Ed. - 2006, University of Missouri; B.S - 1985, Gallaudet University
Hayden, Steve, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education – Literacy Education, Ph.D. - 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A.T. - 2010, University of South Florida; B.S. - 2006, University of Wisconsin
Harris, Christopher, Professor of Communication, Ph.D. -2010, University of Miami; M.P.S. -2004, Cornell University; B.A. -2001, Rutgers University
Heerdt, Peggy, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2018, Purdue University; B.S.N. – 1994, Arizona State University
Hellman, Lance, Assistant Professor of Human Health Sciences, Ph.D. -2006, University of Kentucky; B.S. -1993, Medical University of South Carolina; B.S. -1992, University of South Carolina
Hernandez-Pupo, Nora, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. - 2018, Barry University; M.S.N. - 2011, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. -1996, Florida International University
Herzl-Betz, Rachel, Writing Center Director and Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2017, University of Wisconsin, Madison; M.A. – 2011, University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.A. – 2008, Carleton College
Hess, Bret, Lecturer of Nursing, D.N.P - 2021, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S.N. – 2015, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. – 2013, Nevada State College
Hignite, Lance, Department Chair of History, Law, and Society and Associate Professor of Law Enforcement, Ph.D. – 2007, Sam Houston State University; M.S.C.J., 1996, Texas State University; B.S. – 1993, Sam Houston State University
Hoover, Emily, Lecturer of English Composition; M.F.A. – 2015, Northern Arizona University; B.A. – 2012 Flagler College
Howerton, Amber, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 2012, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 2001, University of Central Oklahoma
Jewell, Samantha, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. - 2012, University of Kentucky; B.S. – 2004, Eastern Kentucky University
Johnson, Lauren, User Experience Librarian, M.S.I.S. – 2018 University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.F.A. – 2015, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.A. – 2010, Presbyterian College
Kebede, Kebret, Professor of Biology, M.D. – 1985, Aristotle University, Medical School
Kelsey, David, Lecturer of Deaf Studies, Ed.D. - 2019, Capella University; M.Ed. – 2008, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 2006, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kim, Grace, Electronic Resources Librarian, M.L.I.S. - 2016, San Jose State University; M.A. - 1996, State University of New York, Binghamton; B.A. - 1994, California State University, Northridge
La Chapelle, Peter, Professor of History, Ph.D. – 2002, University of Southern California; M.A. – 1997, California State University, Bakersfield; B.A. – 1992, University of Arizona, Tucson
Lang-Cassera, Heather, Lecturer of First Year Experience, M.F.A. – 2014, Fairleigh Dickinson University; B.A. – 2006, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lavengood-Ryan, Andrew, Lecturer of Mathematics, M.A. - 2020, California State University, San Bernardino; B.A. - 2018, California State University, San Bernardino
Liang, Bo, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Utah; M.B.A. – 2009, Clemson University; M.S. – 2004, Renmin University, China; B.S. – 2002, Hebei University, China
Lindsey, André, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology, Ph.D. - 2019, University of Connecticut; M.A. - 2011, University of Texas at Austin; B.A. - 2008, George Washington University
Llasus, Ludy, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. – 2011, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. – 2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 1991, West Visayas State University, Philippines
Longley, Neil, Director of Department of Business and Professor of Business, Ph.D. – 1994, Washington State University; M.A. – 1989, University of Regina; M.B.A. – 1983, University of Manitoba; B.A – 1981, University of Regina
Lutz, Kelly, Systems Librarian, M.S.L.I.S - 2016, San Jose State University; M.A. – 1993, University of Toronto; B.A. – 1991, University of Notre Dame
Malacarne, Timothy, Assistant Professor of Data Science, Ph.D. - 2016, Yale University; M.Phil. - 2012, Yale University; M.A. - 2010, Yale University; B.S. - 2006, Georgetown University
Manjuck, Alena, Outreach & Engagement Librarian, M.S.L.S. – 2017, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.A. – 2015, Lafayette College
Marcellus, Nina, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2017, Western Governors University; B.S.N. – 2013, Nevada State College
Mari, Vanessa, Associate Professor of TESOL, Ph.D. – 2017, University of Texas San Antonio; M.A. – 2013, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez; B.A. – 2011, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez
Marshall, Shantal, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2011, Stanford University; M.A. – 2007, Stanford University; B.A. – 2004, University of California, Los Angeles
Martinez, Allison, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2022, Western Governor University; B.S.N - 2020, Western Governor University
Martini, Pete, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A. - 2011, University of Nevada, Reno; B.A. - 2009, Saginaw Valley State University; B.A. - 2006, Michigan State University
Moon, Sungju, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. - 2021, Seoul National University; M.S. - 2016, Syracuse University; B.S. - 2013, Wake Forest University
Montgomery, Heather, Lecturer of Nursing, B.S.N. - 2016, Nevada State College
Morczek, Amber, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. – 2018, Washington State University; M.S. – 2009, State University of New York, Buffalo; B.A. – 2007, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute; A.A.S. – 2005, Mohawk Valley Community College
Mou-Danha, Seseer, Assistant Professor of Communications, Ph.D. – 2020, North Dakota State University; M.A. – 2014, Western Michigan State University; B.S. – 2009, Bowen University of Nigeria
Murphy, Branden, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2018, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. - 2016, Grand Canyon University
Naumann, Laura, Department Chair of Psychology and Counseling and Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2009, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. – 2005, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. – 2003, The University of Texas at Austin
Nasir-Tucktuck, Mona, Lecturer of Special Education, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A. - 1999, Ohio State University; B.A. - 1998 Hope College
Navarrete, Lori, Professor of Special Education, Ph.D. – 1992, University of New Mexico, M.S. – 1985, University of New Mexico, B.S. – 1984, University of New Mexico
Nicholas, Katrina, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology, Ph.D. - 2011, University of Arizona; M.S. - 2014, University of Arizona; B.S. and B.A. - 2003, University of Arizona
Nill, Patricia, Lecturer of Nursing, D.N.P. - 2021, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. – 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 2009, St. Joseph's College; A.A.S.N. – 2003, Suffolk County Community College
Oates, Krystle, Lecturer of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2015, University of Iowa; M.A. – 2010, University of Iowa; B.S. – 2005, Southern University and A & M College
Ortiz, Andrea, Lecturer of Nursing, MSN - 2019, Western Governors University; BSN - 1995, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Palmer, Jamie L., Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. – 2018, University of Georgia; M.A. – 2011, University of Georgia; B.A. – 2008, Indiana University, Bloomington
Parks, Jessica, Assistant Professor of Business, Ph. D. – 2021, The University of Georgia; M.A. – 2018, The University of Georgia; M.S. – 2016, The University of Georgia; BBA – 2015, The University of Georgia
Pascau, Marian, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2014, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. - 2012, Grand Canyon University
Patel, Vikash, Lecture of Biology in Anatomy and Physiology, MSC - 2009, Stony Brook University; MPH - 2008, Mercer University, BS - 2006, Purdue University
Patrick, Joy, Lecturer of Nursing, D.P.N. - 2022, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. – 2019, Purdue University; B.S.N. – 2008, Kaplan University; B.S.N. – 1999,College of Southern Nevada
Paul, Anna Sheila P., Lecturer of Visual and Digital Media and Program Coordinator, M.F.A. – 1997, The School of Visual Arts; B.A. – 1994, Hunter College, City University of New York
Pazargadi, Leila, Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2012, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. – 2007, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. – 2004, Occidental College
Pearson, Clark, Lecturer of First Year Experience, Ph.D. – 2008, Tulane University; B.S. – 2000, Colorado Mesa University; A.A. – 1996, Red Rock Community College
Perna, Cheryl, Senior Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2005, University of Rhode Island; B.S.N. – 1995, University of Rhode Island
Richardson, Monike, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N - 2021, Western Governors University; B.S.N. - 2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Region-Sebest, Michelle, Assistant Professor of Business, Ph.D. - 2013, Capella University; M.A. – 2002, Webster University; B.A. – 1992, California State University, Fullerton
Rodriguez Barrera, Vanessa, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. - 2017, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. – 2009, California State University, Bakersfield
Rosales Lagarde, Laura, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D. – 2012, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; M.A. – 2002, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; B.S. – 1994, Monterrey Institution of Technology & Higher Education
Sahjapal, Nandita, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2020, The University of Kentucky; M.A. – 2014, The University of Kansas; M.Sc. – 2010, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India; B.Sc.(Honors), – 2008, Panjab University, India.
Scano, Andra, Lecturer of Nursing, D.N.P. - 2021, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. – 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 1993, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Shearer, Joanna, Department Chair of Humanities and Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2007, University of Florida; M.A. – 2003, University of Florida; B.A. – 2000, University of Dallas
Sigel, Bryan J., Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 2007, Tulane University; B.S. – 1999, University of California, Los Angeles
Silva, Nathan, Senior Lecturer of Biology, Ph.D. – 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara; B.S. – 2003, California Lutheran University
Sonetti, Rachel, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2014, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. - 2012, Grand Canyon University
Taber Anna, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2017, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. – 2007, Rush University
Taormina-Barrientos, Brianne, Lecturer of English, M.A.—2019, University of Nevada Las Vegas; B.A.—2017, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Tapia, Raul, Associate Professor of Business-Accounting, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Texas at El Paso; M.S. – 2007, University of Texas at El Paso; B.B.A, University of Texas at El Paso
Taylor, Dawn, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. - 2022, University of Colorado Denver; M.S.N. – 2010, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 2008, University of Phoenix
Tecson, Alex, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2013, Jacksonville University; M.B.A. – 2013, Jacksonville University; B.S.N. – 2009, Jacksonville University
Tempest, Sarah, Speech Language Pathology Clinical Supervisor, M.S. - 2000, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; B.S, - 1998, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Tietjen, Erica Schlickeisen, Lecturer of Biology, M.S. – 1997, Texas State University at San Marcos; B.S. – 1993, Texas State University at San Marcos
Tran, Yvonne, Teaching and Learning Librarian, M.L.I.S. - 2020, San Jose State University; B.A. - 2019, Nevada State University
Varga, Adriana, Lecturer of English, Ph.D., M.A. - 2007, Indiana University - Bloomington; M.F.A. - 2019, Butler University.
Vasquez, Beth, Director - Speech-Language Pathology Clinics, M.S. - 2003, University of Nevada, Reno; B.A. - 2001, University of Nevada, Reno
Wille, Griselda Jarquín, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. – 2020, University of California Davis; M.A.- 2011, San Francisco State University; B.A.- 2008, San Francisco State University;
Willis, Janelle, Senior Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. - 2008, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. - 2005, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Wong, Aaron, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2007, University of California, San Diego; M.A. – 2004, University of California, San Diego; B.A./B.S. – 2002, University of California, Santa Barbara
Wright, Kinsey, Assistant Professor of Special Education, ABD – 2022, West Virginia University; Ed.S.- 2012, Purdue University; M.A. - 2007, Muskingum University; B.A. - 2003, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Zanni, Christine, Speech Language Pathology Clinical Supervisor, M.A. - 2008, The University of Toledo; B.A. - 2006, The University of Toledo