Administration and Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

Patricia Charlton, Chancellor

Daniel Archer, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

James Martines, Vice Chancellor and Chief General Counsel

Keri D. Nikolajewski, Chief of Staff to the Board of Regents

Chris Viton, Vice Chancellor of Budget and Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Board of Regents

Amy J. Carvalho, Chair

Jeffrey S. Downs, Ph.D., Vice Chair

Joseph C. Arrascada

Patrick J. Boylan

Susan Brager

Byron Brooks

Heather Brown 

Michelee Cruz-Crawford, Ed.D.

Carol Del Carlo 

Stephanie Goodman

Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr.

Laura E. Perkins

Lois Tarkanian, Ph.D.

President

Pollard, DeRionne, President, Ph.D. - 2005, Loyola University Chicago; M.A. - 1995, Iowa State University; B.A. - 1993, Iowa State University

Executive Faculty

Black, Ipuna Estavillo, Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Associate Professor, Ph.D. - 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. - 2005, Stony Brook State University of New York; B.S.N - 2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Carrasco-Jaquez, Diane, Associate Dean of Engagement for the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business; Ph.D. - 2015, University of Phoenix; M.S. - 2003, University of Phoenix; B.S. - 2000, University of Texas-Permian Basin

Coleman, Stefanie, Vice President of Student Affairs, Ed.D. - 2015, Cardinal Stritch University; M.P.A. - 2006, Governors State University; B.A. - 1994, University of Illinois-Chicago 

Dunning, Jonathan, Associate Dean of Administration for the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business and Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2012, Stony Brook University; M.A. – 2008, Stony Brook University; M.S. – 2006, The University of Memphis; B.S. – 2002, The University of Georgia

Eastridge, June, Dean of the School of Nursing and Associate Professor, Ed.D. – 2018, Concordia University - Portland; M.S.N. – 2009, University of New Mexico; B.S.N. – 2000, University of New Mexico

Fernandez, Edith, Vice President of Culture, Planning, and Policy, Ph. D. – 2006, University of Michigan; M.P.A. – 2000, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ed. M. - 1998, Harvard University; B.A. – 1994,  University of Nevada, Reno

Fox, Baden, Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing, Student Success and Administration, Ed.D. - 2019, The University of Kansas; M.S.O.L. - 2013, Gonzaga University; B.S.A. - 2005, Brigham Young University Idaho

Frey, Sarah, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Ph.D. - 2004, University of Arizona; M.S. - 2002, University of Arizona; B.A. - 2000, University of San Diego

Gunn, Elizabeth, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business and Professor of Humanities, M.B.A. – 2018, Johns Hopkins University; M.F.A. – 2015, University of Baltimore; Ph.D. – 2004, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A. – 1997, Middlebury College; B.A. – 1996, Wesleyan University

Keller, Erin, Vice President of Advancement, M.A. – 2013, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington; B.S. – 2000, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

King, Nathaniel, Dean of Library Services, M.S.L.S. – 2009, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.A. (Hons) - 2004, University of Wollongong 

Lopez Lasater, Amber, Chief of Staff and Strategy, D.P.P. - 2021, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.C.R.P. - 2004, University of New Mexico; B.A. - 1999, University of New Mexico 

Peltier-Glaze, Bernnell, Dean of Education, Ed.D. - 2005, Sam Houston University; M.Ed. - 1999, Texas Southern University; B.A. - 1997, Louisiana State University

Rhodes-Ford, Berna, General Counsel, J.D. - 1996, University of Texas School of Law; B.A. & B.B.A. - 1993, Southern Methodist University

Robinson, Gregory, Vice Provost for Student Success and Institutional Innovation and Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2008 University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.L.I.S. – 1999, Louisiana State University; M.A. – 1996, State University of New York at Fredonia; B.A. – 1994, State University of New York at Fredonia 

Scinta, Anthony, Executive Vice Provost and Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2004, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. – 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. – 1998, State University of New York at Buffalo 

Sharp, Gwen, Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Strategy and Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. – 2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S. – 2001, University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A. – 1997, University of Oklahoma 

Walker, Gloria, Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, Ed.D. - 2014, Northeastern University; M.B.A. - 2008, University of St. Thomas; B.B.A. - 1978, University of Houston

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, Senior 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

Collier, Shartriya, Professor of Education, Ed.D. – 2007, Temple University; M.A. – 1999, Teachers College, Columbia University; B.A. – 1997, Xavier University of Louisiana

Cooper, Courtney, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2023, University of North Texas; B.S. – 2017, University of Texas, Tyler

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, 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, Department Chair of Humanities and 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

Dumangan, Jovi, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2018, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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

Eldoumi, Heba, Assistant Professor of Human Health Sciences, Ph.D. – 2017, Oklahoma State University; M.S. – 2010, Omar Al-Mukhtar University; B.S. – 2022, Omar Al-Mukhtar University

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 

Fernandez, Corey, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2022, Stanford University; B.A. – 2012; B.A. – 2012, Columbia University

Ferrall, Jennifer, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 2012, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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

Giuliani, Jason, Lecturer of Physical Sciences, Ph.D. – 2021, University of Texas; M.S. – 2020; University of Texas, San Antonio; B.S. – 2016, University of Texas, San Antonio; A.A.S. – 2014, Northwest Vista College

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, Department Chair of Data, Media, and Design and 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, Associate 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, Jeannette, Lecturer of Sociology, Ph.D. – 2024, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A. – 2017, California State University, Fullerton; B.A. – 2013, California State University, Long Beach

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

Jeeter, Hayley, Lecturer of Deaf Studies, M.A. – 1999, Gallaudet University; B.A. – 1997, West Virginia University

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

Johnstone, Kaitlyn, Lecturer of Nursing, B.S.N. – 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Karimi, Lenah, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2022, California State University – San Bernardino

Kebede, Kebret, Professor of Biology, M.D. – 1985, Aristotle University, Medical School

Kelsey, David, Senior 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

Kennedy, Christopher, Lecturer of Visual Media, M.A. – 2022, University of Chichester; A.A. – 2018, College of Southern Nevada; A.A. – 2013, College of Southern Nevada; A.A. – 2011, College of Southern Nevada; B.U.S. – 2007, Morehead State University

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 

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, Director of Health Sciences Lab, M.S.N. – 2017, Western Governors University; B.S.N. – 2013, Nevada State College

Marciel, Jacob, Lecturer of Counseling, MSW – 2012, California State University, Stanislaus; B.A. – 2008, California State University, Stanislaus; A.A. – 2008, Modesto Junior College; A.A. – 2006, Modesto Junior 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

Martin, Holly, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Ph.D. – 2020, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.c. – 2010, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 2007, Morningside College

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 

Mauer, Jakob, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, DSW – 2022, Walla Walla University; MSW – 2020, Walla Walla University; B.S. – 2018, University of Montana

Mefford, Chrisabelle, Lecturer of Human Health Sciences, M.S. – 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 2013, Montclair 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

Musovski, Sarah, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2015, University of Iowa; M.A. – 2010, University of Iowa; B.S. – 2005, Southern University and A & M College

Oddi, Michelle, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.P.N. – 2018, Northcentral University; M.S.N. – 2012, California University of PA; B.S.N. – 2008, California University of PA

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 PhysiologyMSC - 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.

Salimi, Barbod, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. – 2015, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology; M.A. – 2012, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology; M.A. – 2008, John F. Kennedy University; B.A. – 2005, University of California

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

Seidman, Victoria, Lecturer of Nursing, B.S.N. – 2020, Nevada State University

Shearer, Joanna, 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

Svoboda, Kelly, Lecturer of First Year Experience, Ph.D. – 2021, Duquesne University; M.A. – 2012, Duquesne University; B.A. – 2006, Clemson 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, Senior 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 

Weir-Mayta, Phil, Program Director & Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Washington; M.A. – 2003; California State University; M.S. – 1994, Nova Southeastern University; B.A. – 1992, University of South Florida

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