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Somia Abou-Osman, BSN : Advisor/Tutor

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Mary Ach, MEd, BA : Academic Advisor

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Marc Adkins, MEd, BS : Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students

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Joely Austin, DNP, RN, C-EFM : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Joely Austin

Dr. Joely Austin is an assistant professor of nursing at Mercy College of Ohio and a registered nurse with specialty certifications in obstetrical and neonatal nursing. Dr. Austin received her associate degree in nursing from the College of Southern Nevada and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Lourdes University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Northern Kentucky University. Her area of clinical expertise is maternal child and medical-surgical nursing. She is a member of the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing, National League of Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau. Her research interest is in perinatal education and the impact of interprofessional simulation. Dr. Austin also volunteers her expertise as a nurse every summer for the Lucas County 4-H club as their camp nurse.

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Tamam Baiz, PhD, MS, BS, BA : Associate Professor, Chemistry

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Tamam Baiz

Dr. Tamam Baiz is an Associate Professor at Mercy College of Ohio and joined the faculty in fall 2010. Dr. Baiz holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, a Master of Science in Chemistry, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toledo. Her professional training is in the areas of Organometallic and Solid- State Chemistry. At Mercy College, Dr. Baiz's main focus includes finding ways to enhance student learning in the classroom. Dr. Baiz currently resides in Michigan where she was born and raised. She enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

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Jennifer Barber, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Jennifer Barber

Jennifer Barber is a Licensed Registered Nurse and an Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio. She also serves as Student Health Nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Education at the University of Toledo. Her areas of focus are clinical experience is pulmonary, critical care, and trauma care nursing. Jennifer is certified by the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator. 

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Stephanie Baughman, MSN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Stephanie Baughman

Stephanie Baughman has been a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) since 2012 with experience as a critical care nurse, clinical instructor, and intensive care unit educator. Ms Baughman is an Assistant Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown, where she has worked since 2016. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Akron and later obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in nursing education from Capella University. Stephanie is certified as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). She is also an active member of the Ohio League for Nursing (OLN).

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Sharon Bee, MSN, RN-BC : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Sharon Bee

Sharon Bee is a Licensed Registered Nurse that has experienced many facets of nursing through over four decades as an RN. Sharon has been an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo for over 10 years. Ms. Bee holds a Diploma in Nursing from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Lourdes University. Her areas of experience include Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Informatics, and Fundamentals of Nursing. She worked in Pediatric Nursing at the beginning of her career and it continues to be her passion. She is grateful to have many professional opportunities to engage students in the profession of nursing and provide nursing care to many children.

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Andra Bell, MSEd, BSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Andra Bell

Andra Bell is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and academic settings.  She is an Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio where she has worked since 2018.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo/Medical College of Ohio and a Master of Science and Education from the University of Toledo. She has practiced in medical surgical settings, step down ICU, gyn-oncology, and public health settings.  She is a Sigma Theta Tau member.and very active in her church.  She enjoys fitness and crafting.

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Paige Bentley, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Mary Bergs, PhD, MAT : Institutional Research Analyst

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Janice Bernard, BS : Clinical Compliance Coordinator

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James Bier, PhD, BS : Associate Professor, Science

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James Bier

Dr. Jim Bier is an Associate Professor in the Arts & Sciences Division of Mercy College of Ohio. He teaches microbiology every semester to nursing and allied health students, ecology and genetics to upper-class biology majors, a full year biology course for first-year biology majors, and biology for non-science majors. In the past, he has also taught a course on the science in science fiction. He was born and raised in Toledo, spent fourteen years away while attending Xavier University for his B.S, Indiana University for his Ph.D. in biology, and Michigan State University as a postdoctoral associate at the Center for Microbial Ecology. He returned to Toledo to teach at Mercy College in 1998. During his graduate and postdoctoral years, Dr. Bier studied the ecology and evolution of symbioses, such as fungi that live inside of plants, viruses that live inside of fungi, and plasmids that inhabit bacteria. At Mercy College, his most recent research has examined the effects of low-stakes testing on student performance. His interests outside of work include visiting natural areas, doing crossword and sudoku puzzles, playing games with his three children and wife, gardening, and converting a portion of his backyard into a wildlife habitat. Dr. Bier’s parents immigrated from northeastern Italy, and he grew up speaking Friulan, an Italian dialect, with his family and English with his friends.

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Sherri Boggs, AS : Coordinator of College Operations

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Hannah Bohn, BA : Coordinator of Alumni/Grants

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Dawn Borgerson, MSN, RN, CCRP : Assistant Professor, Nursing Simulation/IPE Coordinator

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Kristi Brock, MEd, BS : Instructional Designer

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Kathryn Bubrig, MA, BA : Communications Officer

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Katie Bulger, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Katie Burlen-Davis, DNP : Nursing Tutor

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Carol Campbell, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing Program Director

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Carol Campbell

Carol A. Campbell is a Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience in the healthcare field, working in the academic setting since 2010. Ms. Campbell is the Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Programs on the Toledo and Youngstown Campuses at Mercy College of Ohio. She holds an associate degree in Nursing from Owens Technical College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Lourdes College. Her areas of expertise are in the pre- and post-anesthesia care units, coronary intensive care, and medical-surgical nursing. Ms. Campbell worked as an adjunct instructor at the University of Toledo before joining Mercy College as a full-time faculty member. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Societies.

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Betsy Cardwell, MEd, BS : Deputy Title IX Compliance Coordinator

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Sung-David Chun, PhD, MA, BA : Professor, General Education

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Sung-David Chun

Dr. Sung David Chun is a professor of sociology at Mercy College of Ohio. He joined Mercy College in 2006, having previously taught at the University of Notre Dame and at Bethel College. He was also a research scientist at the Institute of Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He studied English as an undergraduate at Korea University and earned a MA in Korean Society from the Academy of Korean Studies and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame. In addition to this extensive teaching experience, he has published numerous articles on Asian-American and Latino issues. He is particularly interested in the ways that culture and religion intersect with other forces of marginalization to influence Latinos’ financial and health behaviors. He currently has two research projects: Latino migrant farm workers and the social mobility of healthcare professionals. He has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Social Welfare and Human Rights since 2014.

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Marcia Clark, MA : Community Health Worker Partnership Liaison

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Shelly Clark, BA : Testing Assistant

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Keri Cline, BS : Assistant Registrar

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Lorraine Coalmer, PhD, APRN.ACNS.BC, CCRN, CNE : COO and Associate Program Director for Youngstown

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Lorraine Coalmer

Dr. Lorraine Coalmer is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Ohio. She is an Associate Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN.CNS.BC), by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses as a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), and by the National League for Nursing (NLN) as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). She been an RN since 1980 and has experience in healthcare practice and academic settings focusing on adult critical care nursing. Dr. Coalmer holds a diploma from St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Youngstown State University, a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Youngstown State University, and a PhD in Nursing Education from Indiana University.

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Jessica Coombs, BSHA, RHIT : Admissions Officer & HIT-PPE/Lab Coordinator

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Jessica Coombs

Jessica Coombs is a Mercy College alumna, graduating from the Health Information Technology program in 2007 and the Healthcare Administration program in 2009. Jessica has held the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential since 2007 and has worked in the health information field for 10 years. She returned to Mercy College eight years ago and currently serves in a dual role as the Health Information Technology Program’s Professional Practice Experience & Lab Coordinator and as an Admissions Officer in the Enrollment Services Department.

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Jennifer Cruz, MPAS, PA-C : Assistant Professor, PA Program

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Jennifer Cruz

Professor Jennifer Cruz, MSPAS, PA-C is one of the principal faculty of the PA Program at Mercy College of Ohio. Professor Cruz holds a bachelor’s degree with a major in healthcare studies and a minor in biology and an MS in physician assistant studies from Daemen College in Amherst, NY. She joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2020 after over a decade of full-time practice as a Physician Assistant. She enjoys helping students grow into practicing clinicians and promoting patient advocacy. Her work as a practicing PA focused on Hematology/Oncology patients from acute care in the hospital setting, outpatient care during active treatment, and then aiding patient’s transition into survivorship. Her professional career includes employment at several institutions including the renowned Moffitt Cancer Center. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology as well as the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. In her free time, Professor Cruz enjoys fun activities with her husband and children. Hobbies include baking, crafting, musical theatre, and enjoying the outdoors with her two young boys and equally rambunctious dogs.

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Lakshmi Dalwalla, PhD, MA, MS, BS : Associate Professor, General Education

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Lakshmi Dalwalla

Dr. Lakshmi Dalwalla has three decades of experience in teaching mathematics at the undergraduate level. She is an Associate Professor in Mathematics and has been teaching at Mercy College of Ohio since 2010. Dr. Dalwalla holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and a Master of Science in Mathematics from Bangalore University, India. She also holds a Master of Arts and a PhD in Mathematics from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Dalwalla’s doctoral dissertation and research was in the area of Combinatorics. Dr, Dalwalla’s current research interest is in Mathematics Education, specifically in the area of Mathematical Problem-Solving.

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Rebecca Daniels, MLS, MEd, BS : Director, College Library

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Tracy Darr, MEd, BS : Academic Advisor/Writing Tutor

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Susan Deckelman, MSN, BSN, RN : Associate Professor, Nursing

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Susan Deckelman

Susan Deckelman has been a Licensed Registered Nurse since 1979 and has experience in both the healthcare practice and academic settings. Professor Deckelman is an Associate Professor of Nursing and teaches in the RN-BSN online completion program at Mercy College of Ohio. Professor Deckelman holds a Diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and, a Master of Science in Nursing, with a Clinical Nurse Specialist-Adult Health from the Medical College of Ohio. Her area of clinical expertise is critical care nursing with experience in ICU, ER, and open-heart surgery. She has worked in higher education with the prelicensure bachelor's students and RN-BSN completion students since 1997.

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Tim Depinet, MPH, RT(N), CNMT : Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Certificate Director

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Tim Depinet

Tim Depinet is a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over twenty years of service in healthcare and higher education. Mr. Depenet is the Director of Allied Health Certificate Programs at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the University of Findlay, a Master of Public Health degree from Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.

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Kimberly DeStazio, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Anna DiAsio, MSAS : Data Specialist, Nursing Division

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Kimberly Dion, MSN, Ed : Nursing Tutor

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Lori Doll-Speck, PhD, MSN, RN : Associate Professor, Nursing

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Lori Doll-Speck

Dr. Lori Doll-Speck is a Licensed Registered Nurse with over forty years of experience in nursing practice and academic settings.  She began her nursing education career at Mercy College of Ohio in 1995, where she currently is an associate professor, teaching both in the land-based and online environments in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Ohio (now the University of Toledo), and a PhD in Higher Education and Administration from Bowling Green State University. Her areas of clinical expertise are maternal/newborn, neonatal intensive care, home health, and pediatric nursing. In addition, Dr. Doll-Speck is certified by the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator. Her dissertation is entitled: Study Behavior of Nursing Students. Dr. Doll-Speck has been a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing, Zeta Theta Chapter, since 1990, and has been chairperson of the Financial Committee since 2012. She has presented nationally and locally on several professional topics, including, pediatric assessment, creative thinking in nursing, incorporating creative thinking and humor into your life and career, women in science, study behavior of nursing students, women’s health, enhancing threaded discussion, and concept-based curriculum.

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Judy Dudley, RHIA, MA, BS : Associate Professor, Health Information Technology/Medical Coding

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Judy Dudley

Judy Dudley is an Associate Professor and in the Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Medical Coding Certificate programs. Judy holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration (formerly Medical Record Administration) from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University. Prior to joining the Mercy College faculty 20 years ago, she held information management-related positions in both acute and non-acute healthcare settings in addition to a market research firm. Judy is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and volunteers for professional and non-profit organizations

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Lori Edgeworth, MEd, BA : Vice President of Strategic Planning and Enrollment Management

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Kristian Emerich, BA : Library Services Assistant

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Neeli Engelhart, MMS, PA-C : Principal Faculty, PA Program

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Neeli Engelhart

Neeli Axler Engelhart, MMS, PA-C, is a Principal Faculty member of the PA Program at Mercy College of Ohio. Neeli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master in Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Neeli started her work in academia in 2002 and has worked in PA and nursing education at Midwestern University, Northwestern University, and the Jerusalem College of Technology before joining the faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. Neeli’s clinical career has been in general surgery and adolescent medicine and focused not only on the treatment of patients but on patient education, a passion of Neeli’s, that complements her teaching style and her interest in PA education. In 2014, Neeli, her husband, and four sons relocated to Israel. Since the international move, Neeli has been involved in trying to bring Physician Assistant education to Israel. Neeli has been teaching in nursing programs and has recently taken an active role in facilitating dynamic ways to teach through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dana Eskins, MEd, RDMS, RT(R) (CT) : Assistant Professor, Program Director Radiologic Technology

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Dana Eskins

Dana Eskins is a registered radiologic technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), certified in Radiography and Computed Tomography. She is also a registered sonographer with the ARDMS, certified in abdomen (ABD) and obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). She has three decades of experience in medical imaging and academic settings. Ms. Eskins joined Mercy College in 2018 as the Program Director/Assistant Professor of the Radiologic Technology Program. She holds a BS degree in Advanced Radiography from Weber State University, an M.Ed. in curriculum and teaching from Bowling Green State University, and is currently completing a doctoral program in the Leadership Studies from Bowling Green State University. Her area of professional expertise focuses on teaching and learning strategies in healthcare education. In addition, Ms. Eskins is an active member of the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT), where she has served on several committees and as a speaker at the annual conference. She is also an active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Ms. Eskins is an engaged scholar and has served as a presenter at state, national, and international conferences.

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Jill Fabian, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Jill Fabian

Jill Fabian is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Ohio. She is an Associate Professor in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare practice focusing on critical care, pulmonary medicine, medical-surgical nursing, and gastrointestinal health; she has more than 8 years of experience in the academic setting focusing on medical-surgical nursing and critical care. She holds an Associate of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati.

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Andrea Fleming, BA : Chief Financial Officer

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Noah Foster : Client Services Specialist

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Christine Fowler, BA : Administrative Assistant / Admission Specialist

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Rebecca Frank, BA : Lab Coordinator, Radiologic Technology

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Barbara Frankforther, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Dan French, PhD : Assistant Professor, Director of Distance Education & Teaching Resources

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Dan French

Dan French is the Director of Distance Education and Teaching Resources at Mercy College of Ohio, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toledo.

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Miranda Gelb, BA : Admissions Officer

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Christopher Gibbons, MBA, RT(R)(CT) : Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration (Undergraduate) Program Director

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Christopher Gibbons

Chris Gibbons is a registered radiographer with advanced certification in computed tomography. Mr. Gibbons is also a certified healthcare financial professional and has executive experience in banking, finance, insurance, and securities. Previous experience also includes licenses in life and health, property and casualty, and as a registered securities representative. Mr. Gibbons holds a Certificate in Computed Tomography from Owens Community College, an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology from Mercy College of Ohio, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Findlay, and is currently attending Northcentral University for a Doctorate in Business Administration. His areas of professional expertise are in program development, accreditation, and assessment. Scholarship interests include strategic management performance, balanced scorecards, dashboards, and key performance indicators. Mr. Gibbons has held faculty leadership positions, including two terms as Chair of Faculty Assembly. Since joining Mercy College in 2009, Mr. Gibbons has served as the Director of the Medical Imaging program, Dean of Allied Health, and Director of Allied Health Certificates; he currently serves as the Director of the Healthcare Administration program and Coordinator for the Master of Health Administration program.

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Kimberly Gillespie, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Kimberly Gillespie

Kimberly Gillespie is a Licensed Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in healthcare and has served as an Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio since 2016.  Professor Gillespie holds an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Owens Community College, a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Lourdes University, and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Northern Kentucky University. Her clinical area of expertise is neurology, an area she worked in the intensive care unit for over eight years. She currently serves on the board of Sigma Theta Tau.

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Rebecca Gorski, BA : Library Services Assistant

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Suzanne Hall, MA, LPCC-S : Mental Health Counselor

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Cheryle Harrison, MEd : Financial Aid Counselor

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V. Dawn Hathaway, MSN : Nursing Tutor

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Lori Haye, AAB : Administrative Specialist

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Scott Hevner, MS : Math and Science Tutor

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Annette Hinrichs, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Annette Hinrichs

Annette Hinrichs is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Ohio. She is an Assistant Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an adult health clinical nurse specialist (ACNS-BC) and by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) as a progressive care certified nurse (PCCN). She has been an RN since 2000 with experience in healthcare and practiced in her APRN role specializing in cardiology. Her academic setting focus is in the specialty areas: mental health/community, obstetrics, pediatrics, and emergency/trauma care. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Nursing, both from Youngstown State University.

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Erin House, MA : Administrative Coordinator, PA Program

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Denise Hudgin, BS : Director of Communications

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Megan Jablonowski, MA : Student Success Specialist

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Sadie Jakubowski, MHA : Health Sciences Support Coordinator

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Tara Jenner-Donaldson, DMH : Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, PA Program

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Tara Jenner-Donaldson

Tara Jenner-Donaldson, DMH joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2021 as the Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Studies Program. Dr. Jenner-Donaldson completed her master’s and a doctorate in medical humanities at Drew University and received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from The Ohio State University. Prior to starting at Mercy, Dr. Jenner-Donaldson worked in various capacities in higher education, medical education, and private medical practices, including as an assistant course director for a doctoring course for first- and second-year medical students, assistant professor, and elective director. Dr. Jenner-Donaldson’s academic highlights include developing a medical narrative elective for second-year medical students, presenting about the experience of infertility, and working to implement the health humanities in health professions education. Dr. Jenner-Donaldson’s research interests include patient/provider communication, medical narrative, infertility and reproductive medicine, the stigmatization of illness, personal and professional wellness, and the social determinants of health.

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Jennifer Jones, MS, RHIT : Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology/Medical Coding Program Director

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Jennifer Jones is a Registered Health Information Technician with over 15 years of experience in acute care, managed care, and academic settings. Ms. Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Health Information Technology and Medical Coding Certificate programs at Mercy College. Ms. Jones holds an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology from Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio; a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Toledo; and a Master of Science in Academic Program Administration and Leadership from Nebraska Methodist College. Ms. Jones’ areas of clinical expertise include the release of information, physician credentialing audits, clinical documentation compliance audits, CMS risk adjustment, HEDIS, and fraud & abuse audits.

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Amy Jost, BS, COMT, CCRC, CTC : Program Lead, Ophthalmic Technology

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Amy Jost is a certified ophthalmic medical technologist, certified clinical research coordinator, and corporate trainer certified. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology in various clinical, surgical, and leadership roles. Ms. Jost is the Program Lead for the Ophthalmic Assistant Program and also has also worked full-time at Cincinnati Eye Institute, currently as the manager for the Clinical Research and Education Department. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science from Purdue University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Medical Education through the University of Cincinnati. She is a Past President of the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology and serves on the Education Committee for the Ohio Ophthalmological Society and the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. She published a book, titled, Train the Trainer, Ophthalmic Training Strategies that Work, and is Lead Faculty on a live presentation by the same name. She speaks frequently at local, regional, and national ophthalmic and research conferences and is an active volunteer with community and professional organizations.

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Deborah Karns, PhD, MSN, RN : Associate Professor, MSN Program Director

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Deborah Karns

Dr. Karns has been a nurse and nurse educator for over 40 years. She earned her Nursing Diploma from St. Vincent School of Nursing, her BSN from Lourdes College (now University), her MSN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Parent-Child Health from Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo Medical Center), and her PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Throughout her career, she has worked in pediatric nursing on both the general pediatric unit, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a bedside nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, and in the Pediatric Trauma Coordinator role. Two of her major accomplishments while working at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center were leading the development of a Child Maltreatment Prevention Team and attaining Level I Trauma Center Verification for Adult and Pediatric care. Currently, Dr. Karns is a full-time faculty member and the Director of the MSN Program at Mercy College of Ohio. She has led the efforts to finalize the development and CCNE accreditation of the MSN Program Leadership and Education Tracks. Her research focus has been on the effects of pet therapy in the college setting, and meaningful learning development in student nurses, the traditional care plan versus the concept-based care plan approach.

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Jennifer Keiser, MSN, BS, ADN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Jennifer Keiser

Jennifer Keiser is a Licensed Registered Nurse who has worked at Mercy College of Ohio since 2017 where she is an assistant professor in the division of nursing. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, an Associate Degree Nursing from Owens Community College, and her Master of Science of Nursing Education from Liberty University. Her clinical work as an RN has been at Mercy St. Charles hospital on the Progressive Care and the Intensive Care Units. Additionally, Ms. Keiser is certified by the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator. She will be continuing her education at the University of West Georgia in the Doctorate of Nursing Education, Ed.D., program. Her research focus will be on undergraduate nursing clinical experiences including Dedicated Education Units.

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George Kellerbauer : Client Services Specialist

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Amber Kelly, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Julie Kish, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Jessica Kisonas, BSN, RN : Instructor, Nursing Skills Lab Assistant

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Susan Klarr, PhD, BS : Associate Professor, Science

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Susan Klarr, an Associate Professor, has taught Human Anatomy and Physiology at Mercy College of Ohio since 2006 and at the college level for 30 years. She enjoys all students but especially appreciates the more mature learners who populate her evening classes because they “get my jokes”. Earning both her Bachelor’s and Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit, she considers herself a “professional commuter” who has logged nearly 1,000,000 miles and 200 recorded books in her career. She considers herself lucky to have a job where she gets to talk about poop all day and make learning enjoyable for stressed-out healthcare-oriented students. An avid traveler, she has visited three of the seven wonders of the modern world. When not globe-trotting she divides her time between lake-fun (she is a SUP enthusiast), running 5K’s and baking a lot of cookies. Dr. Klarr lives by the mantra that everything is a "Quest for Fun".

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Denise Kohler, AAS : Administrative Specialist

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Melissa Korpik, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Jo Ann Korzec, BA : Analyst 3 - Information Technology

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Dawn LaBarbera, PhD, PA-C : Professor, Program Director, PA Program

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Professor Dawn LaBarbera joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2018 as the founding Program Director of the developing PA Program. Dr. LaBarbera holds a bachelor’s degree from Ripon College; MS in physician assistant studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences (Finch University); and PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University. As an educator for over two decades, LaBarbera spent over half of that time as a Program Director in which she skillfully led successful accreditation of two different PA programs in the Midwest. She also practices clinically as a primary care PA. Highlights of her academic career include founding the Fort Wayne Area Interprofessional Education Consortium (FWAIPEC), a successful interprofessional education collaboration of graduate health care programs from different teaching institutions; mentoring over 100 master’s research projects and authoring numerous publications and presentations to contribute to the body of PA research. LaBarbera’s research interests include work/environment fit and interprofessional education.

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Darnell Larosa : Enrollment and Student Affairs Coordinator

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Julie Leslie, MOL, BS : Director of Financial Aid

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Gail Lis, DNP, ACNP-BC : Professor, Assistant Dean of Nursing

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Angela Losonsky, BS, RT(R) : Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology

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Angela Losonsky

Angela Losonsky is a registered radiologic technologist with the ARRT, certified in Radiography. Ms. Losonsky has two decades of experience in medical imaging. She joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2018 and currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator/Instructor for the Radiologic Technology Program. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiography from Owens Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Findlay. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Health Administration program at Mercy College of Ohio. Her area of expertise is healthcare leadership, where she has served as an Imaging Director for eleven years, overseeing multiple modalities in medical imaging and consulting for acute care facilities in the imaging arena.

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Angela Lust, AS : Administrative Specialist

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Jennifer Lyons, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing,

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Jennifer Lyons has been a full-time faculty in the Nursing Division at Mercy College of Ohio since the fall of 2018. She has over two decades of nursing experience since obtaining her Bachelor of Science of Nursing degree from Lourdes University in 1999. She graduated with her Master of Science of Nursing from Lourdes University in 2018. While completing her master’s degree, she was presented the Sigma Theta Tau Leadership award and the Lourdes University Spirit of Nursing award. She has spent the majority of her nursing career at Mercy Health primarily working in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Ms. Lyons also has experience in medical-surgical and emergency room nursing. She has worked part-time in nursing education since 2005. She is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and was granted the CCRN credential by the AACN Certification Corporation in 2009.

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Sarah Marotti, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Sarah Marotti

Sarah Marotti is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Youngstown State University and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specializing in education from Chamberlain University. She became an RN in 2004. She started as an adjunct clinical instructor in 2015, became skills lab coordinator in 2018, and an Assistant Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown in 2019. She is certified by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing as a certified emergency nurse and a trauma certified Registered Nurse. She has experience in healthcare practice and academic settings focusing on adult medical-surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, emergency room nursing, trauma care, and leadership.

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Sarah Mason, MH, BS : Associate Registrar

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Patricia McAllen, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE : Professor, Nursing

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Patricia McAllen

Dr. Patricia (Pat) McAllen has been a nurse for more than four decades and has experience in critical care, research, and cardiac rehabilitation. She holds a diploma in nursing from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Youngstown State University, a Master of Science in Nursing from LaRoche College, and a PhD in Nursing from Kent State University. She is a registered professional nurse licensed in the states of Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Additionally, Dr. McAllen is certified through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

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Lisa McConnell, FNP-BC NPI, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Mark McKellip, BA : Director of Institutional Research and Registrar

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Melissa Mellein, MSN, BSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Melissa Mellein

Melissa Mellein is a Licensed Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience in patient care and nursing education. She received her bachelor's and master's degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. She has experience in acute care, same-day surgery, outpatient dialysis, and forensic nursing. She taught nursing at Columbus State Community College for over twenty years before coming to Mercy College of Ohio in 2017. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, and AACN 1989-2000. She volunteered with the homeless ministry at her home church in Columbus and currently volunteers as a band parent, and helps staff practices with her daughter's basketball team, as well as flu shot clinics with students.

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Jeff Metzger, BS : Director of College Information Technology

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Karen Miley, CRTT, RPSGT : Assistant Program Lead, Polysomnographic Technology

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Karen Miley holds licenses from the National Board of Respiratory Care from the University of Toledo and the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technology.  She has over 30 years of clinical experience including neonatal ICU, adult ICU, Hyperbaric Medicine, Infant Monitors and Sleep Medicine. She has served on peer review and peer grievance teams and participated in policy and procedure development. Karen has served in the role of Assistant Program Lead and instructor for the Polysomnographic Technology Program at Mercy College of Ohio since 2014.

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Christine Miller, MOL : Director of Accessibility and Testing Services

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Cindy Miller, MA, BS, RT(R) : Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology

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Cindy Miller is a registered radiologic technologist with the ARRT, certified in Radiography. Ms. Miller joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2005 and is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Radiologic Technology program. Ms. Miller has held various leadership positions at the College in the Radiologic Technology program and the former Therapeutic Massage program. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiography from Owens Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Mercy College of Ohio, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University. Ms. Miller has been a Radiologic Technologist for over 40 years and has taught in the field for more than 20 years. In addition, she taught therapeutic massage for eight years.

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Quentin T. Moore, PhD, MPH, R.T.(R)(T)(QM) : Associate Professor, Program Director, Imaging Sciences & BS Medical Imaging

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Quentin T. Moore

Quentin T. Moore is the Program Director of Imaging Sciences, B.S. Medical Imaging Program Director, and an Assistant Professor. Dr. Moore has been teaching at Mercy College of Ohio since 2010. He holds an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology from Mercy College, a Bachelor of Health Science from Washburn University, a Master of Public Health from Bowling Green State University & the University of Toledo, and a PhD in Health Science from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Moore serves on several professional boards and committees, including the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ (ASRT) Radiologic Technology Editorial Review Board as Vice Chair and the Image Gently Alliance as a Steering Committee Member. He is currently serving or has severed on professional committees with the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging, American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), American College of Radiology (ACR), Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS), and the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT). Dr. Moore’s research interest centers on radiation safety culture, with an emphasis on digital radiography. He has published and presented on topics related to pediatric radiation dose reduction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and medical imaging quality and safety. A link to Dr. Moore’s research can be found at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dsR_JHMAAAAJ&hl=en

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Leisa Morrison, PhD, BS : Professor, Physiology Program Coordinator

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Leisa Morrison

Dr. Leisa Morrison is a professor at Mercy College where she has been teaching since the spring of 2006. Dr. Morrison holds both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Biology Education from Alcorn State University and a PhD in Physiology from Kent State University. Her area of expertise and research in graduate school focused on endocrine and reproductive physiology. Currently, her focus is more classroom-based as she investigates learning and how micro-lectures can help students in a short attention span world. Dr. Morrison teaches Human Reproduction, Pathophysiology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Biology. She hails from Kingston Jamaica and has a passion for cultural foods, events, and music. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her family, exercising, and eating.

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Vivian Moynihan, MD, MPH : Associate Professor, Medical Director PA Program

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Vivian Moynihan, MD, MPH, FACOG is the Medical Director of the PA Program at Mercy College of Ohio. Dr. Moynihan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton with a major in biology; a Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University; and a master’s degree in public health from St. Louis University. She is a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and maintains annual certification by The American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Moynihan has served on the ARC-PA and currently serves on the PAEA Exam Development Board. She has over a decade of experience in PA education, teaching courses in clinical medicine, patient assessment, pathophysiology, and research and ethics. She has over 25 years of clinical practice experience and has clinically mentored PA students, medical students, and residents. Highlights of her academic career include student recreation of the cardiac cycle playing the roles of valves, chambers, and red blood cells; collaboratively composing a hematology-themed holiday song; and many other demonstrations of the resilience and brilliance of PA students.

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Shannon Murphy, MSNEd, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Shannon Murphy

Shannon Murphy is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in nursing with a focus in education. Ms. Murphy is an Assistant Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown. She has experience in healthcare practice focusing on corrections, telemetry, and hospice nursing. Her academic setting focus is in the specialty areas of: mental health/community, obstetrics and pediatrics, in addition to adult medical/surgical nursing. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Youngstown State University in 1998, and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2014. She has worked for Mercy College of Ohio since 2014.

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Padmaja Nandigama, PhD : Assistant Professor, General Education

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Dr. Padmaja Nandigama has over 15 years of college-level psychology teaching experience. She earned her Masters and Ph.D in Psychology from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI with a major in Bio-Psychology and cognitive neuroscience. She also has a master's in Life Sciences from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. Apart from being a faculty, Dr. Nandigama is also a Life Coach and a Motivational Speaker. She has conducted various seminars and workshops for executives and professionals. She has authored a book called “Building Balanced Relationships” which focuses on topics like emotional intelligence, professional presence, self-esteem and communication skills, Positive-Living, and Stress Management. Her research interests include studying maternal-adolescent bonding, academic achievement, and stress management in south Asian population. She has a YouTube Channel “Life Musings by Padmaja Nandigama” where she makes and posts videos about various aspects of personal and professional topics useful for all ages and for all walks of life.

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Emily Niedzwiecki, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Emily Niedzwiecki

Emily Niedzwiecki, Assistant Professor, is a Licensed Registered Nurse of 20 years, more than 10 of which are in nursing education. Professor Niedzwiecki teaches for the BSN pre-licensure program and has been employed by Mercy College of Ohio since 2011. She previously taught for an LPN program and ASN program in the Toledo area. Professor Niedzwiecki earned her Associate of Science in Nursing in 2000 from Owens Community College, her BSN in 2008 from the University of Toledo, and her MSN in 2011 from the University of Phoenix. She is currently enrolled in the Higher Education Administration PhD program at Bowling Green State University. Professor Niedzwiecki also earned a Nurse Paralegal Certificate from the University of Toledo in 2003 and has experience working on medical malpractice, medical products liability, and personal injury cases for a local law firm. Professor Niedzwiecki’s area of nursing expertise is in Emergency Nursing and she is a member of Sigma Theta Tau. She is an avid distance runner and is a marathon training coach for Dave’s Running Shop where she is also a member of the Dave’s Racing Team.

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Theresa O'Donnell, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Theresa O'Donnell

Theresa O’Donnell is an Assistant Professor with Mercy College of Ohio. She is a Licensed Registered Nurse and has a combined 40 years of experience in healthcare and academic settings. She is an active alumnus of Mercy School of Nursing, diploma program. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo and a Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialty Program (MSN/CNS). Ms. O'Donnell has worked for Mercy College for over 25 years, where she has been a part of the growth, development, and transitions of the institution. Practice areas have been diverse, including a variety of medical – surgical experiences, step – down units, psychiatric, home care, and travel nursing throughout the country.

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Kristin Pacak, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Kristin Pacak

Kristin Pacak is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Ohio. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree from Butler County Community College in May 1999, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Kent State University. Ms. Pacak is an Assistant Professor for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown. She began working for Mercy College as an adjunct clinical instructor in 2010 and became full-time faculty in 2013. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist (AGCNS-BC) and by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) as an adult progressive care certified nurse (PCCN). Her experience in healthcare practice and academic settings is focused on adult medical surgical, intermediate care nursing, and leadership and management.

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Krista Parker, BS : Assistant Financial Aid Director

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Benjamin Parks, M.Div., Ph.D. : Assistant Professor, General Education

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Chris Parks, MA : Academic Advisor

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Debra R. Phillips, MSN, RN, CNE : Associate Professor, Nursing

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Debra R. Phillips

Debra Phillips is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio and Pennsylvania and an advanced practice-clinical nurse specialist (APRN-CNS) in Ohio. An Associate Professor for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) nursing program at Mercy College of Ohio in Youngstown, Debra has been with the college since 2004. She is certified by the National League for Nursing (NLN) as a certified nurse educator (CNE). With more than 40 years of experience in nursing practice and academic settings, she focuses on adult critical-care and medical-surgical nursing and leadership. Ms. Phillips holds a diploma from Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in New Castle, PA, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Case Western Reserve University.

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Aaronica Phommalee, MSN, BS, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Aaronica Phommalee

Aaronica Phommalee is a Licensed Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in various healthcare and academic settings. Ms. Phommalee is an Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo, for the RN to BSN Completion Program. Ms. Phommalee holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo. Ms. Phommalee’ s areas of clinical expertise are medical-surgical, stroke, bariatric surgery education, and community-based diabetes education. Ms. Phommalee has experience teaching land-based courses in the areas of Critical Thinking, Electronic Health Records, Pharmacology, and Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing. Ms. Phommalee has also instructed online courses in the areas of Population Health Assessment, Global Focused Nursing Care, Community Health Nursing, Holistic Nursing, and Primary Care Nursing. Ms. Phommalee holds a certification in Quality Matters, which promotes the quality improvement of online education.

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Michelle Pollauf, MSN, RN, CCRN-K : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Michelle Pollauf

Michelle Pollauf is a Licensed Registered Nurse with three decades of experience in healthcare practice focusing on education since 2010.  Michelle is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing Division at Mercy College of Ohio where she has been a faculty member since the fall of 2019. She graduated from Mercy School of Nursing with a diploma in 1991, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy and her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Ohio. Her areas of clinical expertise center on trauma, emergency, and critical care nursing.  In addition, she is a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse with a focus on Knowledge (CCRN-K).  She personally aspires to empower nursing by encouraging Nursing Professional Development and engaging all nurses to maintain the Theory of Resiliency throughout their careers. 

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Kristen Porter, MEd : Director of Career, Professional Development and Retention

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Andrea Raftery : Executive Assistant to Administration

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Diane Rahn, BA, AAB : Bursar

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Sharon Rienerth, MLS, BMEd : Librarian

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Lisa Rockwell, BBA : Financial Aid Officer

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Ken Ryalls, PhD : Professor, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Faculty

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Ken Ryalls, PhD, is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. He has been in almost every role in academic affairs, serving as a faculty member, program director, department chair, division chair, dean and VPAA at two different colleges. After his previous position as VPAA he was offered the presidency at The IDEA Center, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in higher education. In that role, Dr. Ryalls became nationally recognized as an expert in the fair utilization of student feedback in faculty evaluation and improvement of faculty performance. After 8 years of leading IDEA, Dr. Ryalls felt a longing to return to academia, where his efforts to further education have a more direct impact. He is thrilled to be back on campus, supporting the efforts of the fine faculty and staff at Mercy.

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Lisa Sancrant, PhD, MA, BA, LPCC-S : Assistant Dean of Student Success

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Emily Scheuer, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Coordinator Nursing Skills Lab

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Gina Schultz : Admissions Officer

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Andrea Schuster, MBA : Admissions Officer

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Kelly Seward, MSN, RN : Nursing Tutor

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Linda Shaw, MEd, BSN, RN : Partnership Liaison, Nursing Division

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Taryn Slack, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Taryn Slack

Taryn Slack  is a Licensed Registered Nurse and Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio. Her experience is primarily in Pediatrics and Stroke-Neurology. Her educational journey includes the achievement of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Lourdes University and a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Nursing Education from Purdue University. From the very beginning of her nursing career, she has been involved with the mentorship of new nurses and is passionate about the successful transition of new graduate nurses. Additional research interests include the use of childhood immunizations and youth suicide. Professor Slack is a member of the National League for Nursing, and The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement.

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Javier Solorzano Parada, MA : Director of Diversity & Inclusion

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Elizabeth Sprunk, PhD, MSN, RN : Professor, Dean of Nursing

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Elizabeth Sprunk

Dr. Elizabeth Sprunk is a licensed registered nurse with over 39 years of experience in health care practice and academic settings. Dr. Sprunk is the Dean of Nursing and Professor at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo. Dr. Sprunk holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Franklin University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Ohio, and a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Sprunk’s area of clinical expertise is medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing. In addition, Dr. Sprunk is certified by the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator. Dr. Sprunk serves as a program evaluator and evaluation review panel member for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Dr. Sprunk’s major research interest is academic incivility, with a specific focus on student and faculty incivility; the impact incivility has on students, faculty, and administrators; and prevention strategies and methods to manage incivility.

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Jason Steele : Client Services Specialist

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Lauren Stefan, BSN : Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator

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Lisa Stevens, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Lisa Stevens

Lisa Stevens is an Assistant Professor at Mercy College.  She has worked in the Mercy Health system for two decades, and at Mercy College since 2015.  Ms. Stevens has been a nurse for over 20 years and has worked in many areas such as step-down, progressive care, medical-surgical, cardiac, and renal.  While at Mercy College, she has worked in the Student Success Center as a nursing tutor and is currently a nursing instructor in the BSN pre-licensure program. Lisa completed an ASN-degree in 1997 from Lutheran College in Ft. Wayne, IN, a BSN-degree in 2005 from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan, and an MSN/Ed-degree in 2012 from the University of Phoenix.  She is a member of the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.   

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Tami Steveson, PhD, MS : Associate Professor, Science

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Tami Steveson

Dr. Tami C. Steveson, an Associate Professor in Science at Mercy College of Ohio since 2014, has over three decades of experience teaching biology and related science subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Steveson is originally from Littleton, CO, a graduate of Columbine High School, who earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Biological Sciences at the University of Denver. While earning her Ph.D., Dr. Steveson acted as an INSERM foreign research exchange scientist in Rouen, France. Dr. Steveson then completed a five-year, NIH funded post-doctoral fellowship in Baltimore, MD, performing research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, before undertaking an NIH funded Instructorship at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Steveson was an Assistant Professor at BGSU in the Biology Department running her own research laboratory, in which she trained several undergraduate and graduate students in research, before joining Mercy College. Dr. Steveson’s research involves understanding the effects of endocrine disruptors in neuropeptide processing and trafficking in neuroendocrine cells.

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Barbara Stoos, PhD, BS : Professor, Dean of Arts and Sciences

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Barbara Stoos

Dr. Barbara Stoos is the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Program Chair for the Pre-Professional Biology Programs, and Professor of Physiology at Mercy College of Ohio. Dr. Stoos earned her PhD in Physiology (specific areas of study: Cardiovascular and Renal physiology) from the Medical College of Ohio. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hypertension and Vascular Research in the Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health Center, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Stoos continued at this institution as an Associate Staff Scientist for five years before joining Mercy College. Historical research interests included the effects of Nitric Oxide on renal epithelial transport, development, and characterization of a tissue cell line, and the quantitative contribution of systemic vascular autoregulation in hypertension. Current interests include curricular development and Interprofessional Education. Dr. Stoos has presented at many National Science conferences and published a variety of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her greatest passion is working with the students at Mercy College.

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Treasure Sucheck, PhD, BS : Professor, Chemistry Program Coordinator

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Treasure Sucheck

Dr. Treasure Sucheck is a chemistry professor with over thirty years of experience teaching chemistry and biochemistry. Dr. Sucheck is the Chair of the Chemistry Department and Professor at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo. Dr. Sucheck holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Defiance College and a PhD in Chemistry from The University of Toledo. Dr. Sucheck has taught at Mercy College since 2007. Before working at Mercy College, she taught chemistry at Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia and Southwestern College in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sucheck’s research interests are in synthesizing organic molecules to potentially be used as antibiotics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Dr. Sucheck and her students have recently presented their work at several regional and national conferences. Dr. Sucheck is also actively involved in reviewing grant proposals for the National Science Foundation.

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Juleen Tajblik, ATS : Admissions Specialist/Processor

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Bill Taylor, BA, RPSGT, RST : Polysomnographic Technology Program Lead

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Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toledo and is a registered sleep technologist under the Board of Registered Sleep Technologist. He is the Manager of PSG Operations of St Charles, and St Anne sleep centers in Toledo, Ohio. He has been working in the field of sleep since 1992. He has experience with both pediatric and adult sleep studies, has participated in sleep research, and he has been an invited speaker at the Tri-State Sleep Conference, Global Sleep Conference, and the World Series of Sleep Conference. He has also been a site visitor for CoA PSG. He has been the Program Lead and instructor of the PSG Program at Mercy College since 2010.

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Jamie Tooman, MSN, BSN, ADN : Assistant Professor, BSN Program Director

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Jamie Tooman

Jamie Tooman is a licensed registered nurse with nearly two decades of experience in the acute care setting and the academic setting. Ms. Tooman is the BSN Program Director and Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University, a Master of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Tooman’s area of clinical expertise is critical care nursing, nursing management, and case management. She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing. She is also an elected official serving on Benton Carroll Salem local schools Board of Education, a role she has had since 2010.

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Melanie Vincent, MA, BA : Academic Advisor

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Karla Vitte, RN, MSN : Clinical Coordinator, Nursing

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Tom Voyles, MSN, BSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Tom Voyles

Thomas J. Voyles is a Licensed Registered Nurse with more than three decades of experience in the hospital and academic setting. He is an Assistant Professor and has worked at Mercy College of Ohio in the AAS and BSN nursing programs since 2016. Prior to his academic appointment, Mr. Voyles worked at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center as a critical care nurse with specializations in the Neuro and Cardiac Intensive Care Units. He also was a Nurse Manager of several Medical-Surgical Units and a House Supervisor for several years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Lourdes University. In addition, he is certified in ACLS and is a BLS Instructor. His educational plans include obtaining a DNP in Nursing Education. Thomas is married to Lisa Voyles and has two sons.

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Susan Wajert, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN : President

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Jason Waltmire, BA : EMT/Paramedic Program Lead

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Kimberly A. Watson, EdD, MBA, BS, RHIA : Professor, Dean Health Sciences, Program Director, Master of Health Administration (MHA)

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Kimberly A. Watson

Dr. Kimberly Watson serves as the Dean, Division of Health Sciences, Program Director, MHA Program, and holds the rank of Professor.  She has over 30 years of combined healthcare leadership and higher education experiences. She has worked for Mercy Health since 1989, and with Mercy College of Ohio since 1997.  She began her educational journey with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and is certified as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).  She worked in acute care hospital settings prior to starting the Health Information Technology (HIT) program at Mercy College. She continued her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tiffin University, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership Studies with a cognate in Higher Education Administration from BGSU. Dr. Watson has held various administrative roles at Mercy College while teaching both land and online courses. She has research interests in various healthcare and academic leadership areas.  She has been an invited speaker at local, state, and regional professional conferences. She has been appointed to serve as a member of the Ohio Physician and Allied Health Care Workforce Preparation Task Force.

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Justin Ways, PhD, MSBS, RN : Associate Professor, Academic Coordinator, PA Program

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Justin Ways

Justin A. Ways, PhD, MS, RN is an Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator for the developing PA Program at Mercy College of Ohio. Dr. Ways holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Toledo with a major in biology; an MS in Biomedical Sciences from the former Medical College of Ohio with a focus on Physiology and Molecular Medicine; a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo with a focus on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases; and recently completed the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing at Mercy College of Ohio. Dr. Ways began teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Cell Biology to undergraduate students at Mercy College of Ohio in 2003 as an adjunct instructor, joining the college full-time in 2011. More recently he has joined the PA Program at Mercy College as the Academic Coordinator and Principal Faculty teaching Physiology and Anatomy. He also has over five years of experience at Mercy College of Ohio working with academic assessment at the institutional and program levels.

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Michael Whitmer II, BS, PBT(ASCP) : Instructional Science Laboratory Supervisor

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Nicole Wilson, AAB, BA, MEd : Associate Bursar

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Angela Wood, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Angela Woodel, BA : Student Affairs Coordinator

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Lori Yarger, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Lori Yarger

Lori Yarger MSN, RN is a Licensed Registered Nurse with three decades of experience in healthcare. She has worked in the academic setting since 2011. Mrs. Yarger is currently an Assistant Professor at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo. She holds an associate degree in Nursing from Owens Technical College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. Her area of expertise is medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing as well as community health nursing. Mrs. Yarger currently serves as Chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee as well as the Mercy College representative for Mobile Meals of Toledo. Mrs. Yarger has been an active member of Zeta Theta Tao International, Chapter-At-Large since 2013.

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Meridith Yochim, MSPAS, PA-C : Assistant Professor, PA Program

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Meridith Yochim

Meridith Yochim, MSPAS, PA-C is one of the principal faculty of the PA Program at Mercy College of Ohio. Professor Yochim holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana. She majored in Chemistry and Physical Education while working as a student athletic trainer. She received a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from University of Saint Francis, Professor Yochim gained experience in Family Medicine and Pediatrics. For over a decade, she has worked in PA education at her alma mater, University of Saint Francis, and Trine University. Professor Yochim joined Mercy College of Ohio in 2021. She enjoys mentoring students and fostering their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and she continues to practice clinically for Dekalb United Central Schools Employee Wellness Clinic in Auburn, Indiana. In her free time, Professor Yochim enjoys spending family time with her husband and their 4 boys. She enjoys photography, crafting, sports (Go Colts!), and spending time outdoors.

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Julie Young, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing, Community Health Worker Program Lead

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Julie Young

Julie Young is a Licensed Registered Nurse with two decades of experience in healthcare practice. She is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing Program, the Program Lead and faculty member for the Community Health Worker Program (CHW), at Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo. Ms. Young joined Mercy College in the CHW program in January of 2015 and the Nursing Program in August of 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her area of clinical expertise progressive care and caring for victims of sexual assault.

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Gina Youngs, MSN, RN : Assistant Professor, Nursing

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Gina Youngs

Gina Youngs is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Nursing and has worked at Mercy College of Ohio since 2018. Ms. Youngs has received a Certificate in Health Technologies in Practical Nursing from Owens Community College, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Owens Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with High Distinction degree from Ohio Northern University, and a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Purdue Global University, formerly Kaplan University. Ms. Youngs achieved an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from Ohio Northern University and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International in 2015. Ms. Youngs has over 15 years of experience as a nurse and has worked in academics since 2015. Ms. Youngs has excelled in a variety of nursing settings and her specialty areas of practice include Cardiology, Infection Prevention, Wound Care, and Community Health. Those who know her well would confirm her passions for the History of Nursing, Nursing Theory & Best Practices in Nursing. Ms. Youngs is pursuing a PhD in Nursing with a research focus in multiple sclerosis and nursing care.

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Jana Zervos : Front Desk Receptionist

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