Online Faculty Leaders

Dr. Jennifer Teague

Executive Director, Business

Dr. Jennifer Teague joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2023 as executive director.

Prior to joining SNHU, Teague spent over a decade with Purdue Global, starting in 2011 as professor of management. Throughout her time at Purdue Global, she moved from professor to course lead, to program chair, then senior director of education abroad and global engagement.

Before her time with Purdue Global, she worked in Norway for BI Norwegian Business School as an assistant professor and executive director. Teague also spent time working and teaching in the UK and has over 20 publications from throughout her career.

Teague earned her PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University. She also holds a postgraduate certificate in social research methods from the University of Aberdeen, an MBA from the University of Houston and a BA in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

Additional certifications she holds include Global Competence Certificate & Qualified Facilitator and Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer.

Dr. Enrique N. Barreiro

Senior Associate Dean, Business

Dr. Enrique N. Barreiro joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2024, bringing with him over 20 years of experience as a strategic leader.

Before joining SNHU, Barreiro worked within the Airman Leadership School and Right Start military program. He held various roles in higher education administration and academics, serving students across multiple degree levels at several colleges and universities.

Barreiro is an active member of the North American Society for Sport Management and the Academy of Management associations.

Barreiro earned his PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Organizations from Trident University International, MBA with a concentration in International Business, Healthcare Management and Project Management from American InterContinental University, and BS in Management and Sports Management from Old Dominion University. He has specialized technical military training and holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma foundations, change management, accreditation compliance, humble empathic leadership, sales management and prospecting, effective remote management, and developing diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Kristin Regis

Senior Associate Dean

Kristin Regis began her teaching career as an English instructor at Edogawa University near Tokyo, Japan. Her passion for teaching, and finance, prompted her to teach finance courses part time at SNHU (face-to-face and online) before transitioning into a full-time Finance Faculty Lead role. Prior to working full time for SNHU, Kristin held corporate and municipal leadership positions for over 10 years.

Ms. Regis earned her B.S. in Business Administration, Finance degree from the University of Maine and this degree included a semester of International Business courses at Maastricht University, The Netherlands. She went on to earn her MBA from SNHU, a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate for the opportunity to teach abroad and a M.S. in Financial Planning degree from Bentley University. Kristin is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Dr. Jessica Rogers

Senior Associate Dean

Dr. Jessica Rogers carries a wealth of experience as a practitioner and professor, having taught both in the undergraduate and graduate space, teaching a variety of courses in management and marketing for over a decade. Dr. Rogers had over 16 years of field experience in operations, management, sales and marketing prior to transitioning into higher education. Jessica is a member of the American Marketing Association and Academy of Marketing Science. She also serves as an editorial board member of The Journal of Education for Business, a reviewer for The Journal of Business Research, and a reviewer for The Journal of Social Media in Society.

Dr. Rogers earned both her BS and MS in Marketing from Texas A&M University-Commerce; and her PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Northcentral University. She is also the author of “The Digital Marketing Landscape: Creating a Synergistic Consumer Experience” (2021), and she continues to research the digital consumer experience, as well as organic social media marketing engagement and its intersection with brand loyalty and Gen X females.

Dr. Rogers can speak as a subject matter expert about digital marketing, social media marketing, branding, customer experience, higher education and marketing education. Media members interested in interviewing her should email media@snhu.edu.

Dr. Zuzana Buzzell

Associate Dean

Dr. Zuzana Buzzell is an associate dean of business for SNHU Global Campus. She began her work with Southern New Hampshire University as an adjunct faculty member in 2005, prior to joining the academic team full time in 2014. She has also held leadership positions at one of the largest financial service companies.

Buzzell’s research interests are digital ethics, fintech, cryptocurrencies, the future state of financial industry and blockchains. She’s also focused on making education – integrated with the industry-recognized certifications and creating verifiable digital microcredentials – aligned to professional associations.

Her publications include journal articles, conference papers and blogs on such topics as the mortgage-backed securities, future of financial institutions, Brexit and fintech.

She has over 15 years of experience developing, training and teaching multiple successful finance, business and economics programs. She’s worked in traditional, hybrid and online settings for academic institutions, government agencies and the private sector.

Buzzell earned her PhD in International Business with a specialization in Finance, MS in Finance and MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dr. Michelle Caron

Associate Dean

Dr. Michelle Caron has 20 years experience developing, training and teaching multiple successful Business, Education, and STEM programs. Her practices cover traditional, hybrid, and online settings for academic institutions, government agencies, and the private sector. Dr. Caron began her work with SNHU as an adjunct faculty member in 2005 prior to joining SNHU administration as Director & Assistant Dean of Graduate Business in 2014. Michelle has also held leadership positions in two Fortune 500 companies in the transportation and retail industries.

As an experienced international visiting professor, accomplished author, associate editor, reviewer and consultant, she has presented for the ED, ACBSP, NHBEA, NEA and several colleges. Michelle’s publications include journal articles, conference papers, book chapters and blogs on such topics such as the globalization of education, labor market efficiency, rapidly developing economies, corporate governance and student engagement.

Dr. Caron earned her Ph.D. in International Business with a Strategy minor and M.S. in Business Education from Southern New Hampshire University. Michelle also attained the distinction of a Certified Professional Coach from the International Coach Federation and is a member of the Academy of International Business and New Hampshire Women in Higher Education Leadership. Her current research interests are the Global Education Movement (GEM) and alternative learning pathways such as industry-recognized, verifiable, digital micro credentials aligned to professional associations.

Dr. Ashley Dellosa

Associate Dean, Business

Dr. Ashley Dellosa joined Southern New Hampshire University as an adjunct faculty member in 2021 before stepping into her current role as associate dean in 2025.

With nearly two decades in online higher education, Dellosa has held roles such as program chair, associate professor, lead assistant dean, senior director of academics and finance, doctoral chair and advisor.

She’s earned multiple recognitions for student success, including faculty of the month and faculty of the year at previous institutions.

Dellosa earned her EdD in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, MS in Human Resource Management from Trident University International, MA in Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix and BA in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. 

Dr. Linda Ellington

Associate Dean

Dr. Linda Ellington is currently a Faculty Lead at SNHU and an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology (IJAVET); as well as a peer reviewer for many international journals and books. She has extensive experience in faculty development, curriculum design and delivery of those designs. Her book, Strategic Leadership has been adopted as a business textbook for major universities in the United States. In addition, numerous universities worldwide including some Ivy League Universities, such as Harvard, have cataloged her chapters. Linda’s teaching (including teaching via technology) has reached many states in the United States and South Africa. She sits on several doctoral dissertation committees, including the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Linda is the recipient of Dr. Patricia Cranton 2017 award and she has published a strategic leadership book and more than 20 refereed book chapters and journal articles. These publications address higher educational leadership and teaching, as well as strategic leadership and critical thinking within various fields such as higher education, business and health organizations.

Dr. Linda Ellington, conducted her doctoral research at the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick, U.K. in the field of educational leadership.

Deborah Gogliettino

Associate Dean

Deborah Gogliettino joined Southern New Hampshire University as adjunct faculty in 2015, transitioning to her current position in 2019.

Her background includes over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education. She also has 25 years of human resource leadership experience at the C-suite level, having completed four strategic human resource redesigns in healthcare systems with net revenues of close to $1 billion.

Gogliettino works with nonprofit organizations to address HR practices and coach emerging leaders. She’s been a presenter at many conferences held by Society of Human Resource Management and American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration and has authored content for the Human Resource Certification Institute® (HRCI) about the value of continuous learning.

Gogliettino earned her MA in Administration from Western Connecticut State University and MA in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She also completed graduate-level work in human resource development at the University of Bridgeport and doctoral research work at Grand Canyon University. Gogliettino is credentialed in executive coaching and holds the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR) from HRCI.

Dr. Karl Kammerer

Associate Dean

Dr. Karl Kammerer joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2024, dedicated to leveraging his higher education expertise to build an inclusive, accessible and engaging learning environment that equips students to thrive in a rapidly changing business world.

His career experience includes co-founding and leading a biotechnology company, directing a community-facing center for entrepreneurship, and serving on numerous teaching and administrative appointments at higher education institutions.

Kammerer earned his PhD in Strategic Management, MBA and BSBA from the University of Kansas.

Ann Sanok

Associate Dean

Ann Sanok is a Faculty Lead in the Business Department teaching Business Law at the Graduate and Undergraduate Level. Her teaching experience also includes Criminal Law, Ethics, Tort Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law, Property Law and Constitutional Law. Her experience includes civil litigation representing businesses on various commercial liability matters, contract and licensing, employment law, worker’s compensation, and negligence. Ann also worked as a Legal Editor for Lexis Nexis and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Academy of Legal Studies in Business.

Ms. Sanok was awarded a Juris Doctor in Law from Suffolk University Law School in 1990. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California Irvine.

Mona Stephens

Associate Dean

Mona Stephens has over 25 years of accounting experience, including 18 years as the Finance and Accounting Administrator for the Sacramento Transportation Authority. She has been teaching accounting for almost 20 years. Mona joined SNHU in 2011 as adjunct faculty before becoming Accounting Faculty Lead in 2014. She teaches financial and managerial accounting.

Ms. Stephens earned both a B.S in Accounting and an M.S in Accountancy from California State University, Sacramento. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. She is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association, the American Association of Accountants, and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Dr. Jolivette Wallace

Associate Dean

Dr. Jolivette Wallace joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2023.

Before SNHU, Wallace owned and operated a 6-figure business. She also worked at Belhaven University for over a decade, where she earned tenured associate professor status, built the marketing program, developed curriculum, published articles, served as a subject matter expert and MBA Director and developed courses for the first international program offered to Beijing MBA students.

Throughout her career, Wallace has earned numerous accolades, including being recognized as a top 1% business faculty during her tenure at Belhaven University and receiving the A Woman Who Sets the Standard Award from International Women’s Review Board. Additionally, she’s dedicated several years to serving as a board member for Sunnybrook Children’s Home in Mississippi.

Wallace earned her BBA in Marketing from Mississippi State University, along with her MBA from William Carey University and PhD in Leadership and Organizational Change from Walden University. She holds a dual certification in digital marketing from the American Marketing Association and Digital Marketing Institute.

Dr. Danny Tanguay

Executive Director, General Education, First Year Experience, Education and Special Programs

Dr. Danny Tanguay joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014 as assistant dean, education. He then acted as associate dean, education and senior associate dean, education before accepting his current position.

Prior to his time at SNHU, Tanguay was a mathematics teacher, headmaster and education director within various New Hampshire school districts.

Tanguay is the chairperson of the SNHU Online Institutional Review Board.

Tanguay earned his PhD in Educational Leadership from Capella University, MBA and MS in Organizational Leadership from SNHU, and BS in Mathematics Education and minor in Coaching from Plymouth State University.

Dr. Priscilla Hobbs

Senior Associate Dean, General Education, First Year Experience and Special Programs

Dr. Priscilla Hobbs joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 as adjunct faculty. She then served as associate dean before transitioning to her current role.

Hobbs is a cultural mythologist and interdisciplinary scholar with research interest in American popular culture. Prior to her time at SNHU, she taught general education humanities at both Austin Community College and Lone Star College.

In recent years, Hobbs has authored works such as “Walt’s Utopia: Disneyland and American Mythmaking” and “Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials: Identity, Reception, and Politics.” She has also acted as editor for many projects, including “Interpreting and Experiencing Disney: Mediating the Mouse,” and is a peer reviewer for The Journal of Popular Culture.

Hobbs earned her PhD and MA in Mythological Studies with a concentration in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, MA in Humanities with a concentration in Mythological Studies from Union Institute & University and BA in Anthropology with a minor in Film Studies from the University of Houston.

Dr. Kimberly J. Salgado

Associate Dean, Graduate Education and Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Kimberly J. Salgado joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016.

Salgado has nearly two decades’ experience in higher education administration. Prior to her time at SNHU, she served as director of corporate education for Gwynedd Mercy University, director and dean of students for Central Penn College and director of nonprofit education for St. Gregory’s University. She also spent 15 years working in executive-level business operations and management.

Some of Salgado’s most recent presentations include “Online Faculty Behavior Research Study & Findings” and “Online Tactical Listening & Conflict Resolution Research.”

Salgado earned her EdD in Higher Education Administrational Leadership from Immaculata University, MBA from Western International University and BS in Business Administration from Northeastern State University. She holds a certification in coaching from the International Coaching Federation and is a certified accreditation evaluator for Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Nicole Soto

Associate Dean

Nicole Soto has served with Southern New Hampshire University since 2014, bringing with her a passion for Economics education and teaching. As an adjunct faculty member and as a Faculty Lead, she has sought to find innovative ways to engage students in their coursework, train and motivate fellow faculty members and use course data to improve our pedagogical practices. She leverages her experience outside of academia, working with Fortune 500 companies, where she developed skills in business analytics and project management.

Ms. Soto earned her B.A. in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University, where her area of focus was on Economic Development in Latin America. During that time, she also studied at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Madrid, Spain. After her undergraduate work, she continued at Tufts University for her M.A. in Economics. She is the proud mother of 4 children and active in her community, including serving on the town’s appointed Finance Committee.

Dr. James K. Winfield

Associate Dean, First Year Experience and Retention Strategies

Dr. James K. Winfield joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021.

Winfield previously acted as the inaugural director of student success and retention at Benedict College, leading the implementation of centralized peer tutoring, first-year programs and academic recovery efforts. He also worked within University of South Carolina, Columbia’s first-year seminar and Student Success Center.

In 2022, Winfield co-authored The Heavy LIFT: An Approach to Retention for HBCUs in New Directions for Higher Education. Other works of his have been published in proceedings, online resources and journals. Winfield has held various roles in the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and is a current member of the Center Advocacy Group for the Center for First-Generation Student Success.

Winfield earned his EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina, in addition to his MEd in Higher Education Administration and BA in Mass Communication from Auburn University.

Donna Packard

Assessment Team Lead

Degrees, Certifications
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Education and Media Design Technology, Full Sail University, 2012
Master of Education, Education, Lesley University, 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Transpersonal Psychology, Vermont College of Norwich University, 1985
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Education and Media Design Technology, Full Sail University, 2012
Professional Life and Business Coaching Certification, University of New Hampshire, 2004

Dr. Toni Clayton

Executive Director, Health Professions

Dr. Toni Clayton joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014 as an adjunct faculty member. She then transitioned to the roles of associate dean, healthcare administration and associate dean, health professions before accepting her current position. At present, Clayton also acts as vice chair of the SNHU Global Campus Institutional Review Board.

Prior to SNHU, Clayton was a subject matter expert and adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech College and Corban University. Beyond academia, she worked in the healthcare industry for over twenty years, serving in the roles of accountant, director and controller.

In 2023, Clayton was recognized by the Association of Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) with the ACHE Leadership Award for extraordinary contributions in leadership, theory and practice in continuing higher education on a national level. For her team-based collaborations, she’s received the 2022 WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award, 2021 ACHE Distinguished Non-Credit Program Award, 2021 D2L Excellence Award, and University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s (UPCEA) Excellent in Engagement.

Clayton earned her PhD in Philosophy with a concentration in Healthcare from Capella University, MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and BS in Accounting from Indiana University. She’s a certified professional coach and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Dr. Ashley S. Love

Director of Public Health

Dr. Ashley S. Love joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2025.

She previously worked as bureau chief of epidemiology at the Delaware Department of Public Health and has taught at several universities throughout the county. She also has experience as a director of graduate studies and research nutritionist. Love is president and founder of Dr. Ashley S. Love Group LLC.

Love has earned many awards throughout her career, including the Social Learning Innovation Award from Hypothesis and the DEI and Accessibility Education & Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Award from the National Institute of Rural Minority Health and American Association of Nurse Practitioners Joint Tri State Symposium. She’s a published author in many journals and books and has presented throughout her career on AI integration in public health, education and evaluation; mental health and cultural competence; education strategies and pedagogy; and public Health and community outreach.

Love earned a DHSc from Nova Southeastern University, a DrPH, MPH and MS from Columbia University and a BA from Barnard College. She has an AI in healthcare certificate from Harvard University and is certified as a mental health ally by PsychHub.

Dr. Meredith L. O’Hara

Associate Dean, Health Professions

Dr. Meredith L. O’Hara joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021. Since then, she’s co-created SNHU’s HP Cares speaker series and become a member of the HEaRT program.

Her academic experience includes time spent as associate dean of strategic initiatives at Houston Baptist University, as well as associate professor of biology at Lone Star College, Concordia University and California Baptist University.

O’Hara has been the principal investigator for a National Science Foundation grant and the program administrator for a Department of Education grant. 

O’Hara earned her PhD in Biological Chemistry from University of California, Los Angeles and BS in Biology from Pepperdine University.

Dr. Pamela Varhol

Senior Associate Dean, Health Professions

Dr. Pamela Varhol joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2011 as adjunct faculty. She went on to hold the roles of director, health informatics; director and assistant dean, health information management; full-time faculty, health information management; faculty lead, health information management; and associate dean faculty, health professions before transitioning to her current role.

Outside of her work at SNHU, Varhol has acted as information technology project coordinator at the University of New Hampshire, as well as help desk support and electronic medical records project coordinator at Lowell Community Health Center.

Varhol has held numerous board of director positions for organizations like the Health Information Management and System Society and the New Hampshire Health Information Management Association.

Varhol earned her EdD in Higher Education Administration from New England College; MS in Health Information Management and graduate certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange from the College of St. Scholastica; MS in Health Management and Policy with a concentration in Informatics and MBA from SNHU; and BS in Health Education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is a registered health information administrator.

Dr. Lynn Ward

Program Director, Health Information Management

Dr. Lynn Ward joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 with nearly a decade’s experience in higher education.

Prior to her time at SNHU, Ward was program director, health information management at Great Falls College MSU. She also spent several years working as a health information management manager for Central Maine Medical Center.

In 2022, Ward was named the chairperson of the AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education. She’s presented for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Ward earned her EdD from Capella University, MA in Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph’s College and BA in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management at SNHU. She’s a certified online instructor, registered health information administrator and certified professional in healthcare information and management systems.

Catina L. Flagg

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions

Catina L. Flagg joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021 and regularly teaches both Healthcare Delivery Systems and Healthcare Reimbursement in the BS in Health Information Management program.

Prior to her time at SNHU, Flagg held a series of leadership roles in health information management and patient safety and accreditation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She also worked as executive director of health information management at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Alburquerque, New Mexico.

Flagg earned her MS in Health Information Management from the College of St. Scholastica, MBA in Organizational Leadership from Ashford University, BPS in Organizational Leadership from Roosevelt University and AAS in Business Management from Houston Community College. She’s a registered health information administrator and holds several certifications, including LSSGB, CPC, CPB, CPMA and CPC-I.

Dr. Andrea Johnson-Mignott, DHA, MBA

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions

Dr. Andrea Johnson-Mignott joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 as an adjunct instructor and advanced to her current role in 2023.

Johnson-Mignott acted as program director at Southern University of New Orleans and department chair at Atlanta Technical College. She also held leadership roles outside of academia in health information management at both Ridgeview Institute and Piedmont Hospital in Georgia.

Johnson-Mignott earned her DHA from the Medical University of South Carolina, MBA in Healthcare Management from American InterContinental University and BS in Health Information Management from Macon State University.

Dr. Shakera Moreland

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions 

Dr. Shakera Moreland joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2024. She is a clinical faculty member for the Health Information Management program and member of the NCHEC Continuing Education Team at SNHU.

Moreland is a leader in health informatics and healthcare management with extensive experience in academic and professional service. She serves on the Texas Health Informatics Alliance’s workforce development and education committees and has contributed to numerous academic advisory boards nationwide. She previously served as a board member for the Texas Health Information Management Association, a state affiliate for the American Health Information Management Association.

Moreland is a published author with AHIMA and HIMSS on the topics of patient and caregiver advocacy and professional development.

Moreland earned her DHSc with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from A.T. Still University, in addition to an MBA with a Healthcare Management concentration and a BS in Health Informatics from Western Governors University. She holds several certifications, including RHIA, CCA, CPC, CompTIA A+, CRCR, CSBI, Six Sigma and CSM.

Dr. Kerry-Ann Nelson

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions

Dr. Kerry-Ann Nelson joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 as an adjunct professor before transitioning to her current role.

She is a healthcare administration professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Over the course of her career, Nelson has worked in healthcare settings in the government and private sector. Her roles within these industries have ranged from small organizations to large-scale hospital facilities, giving her diverse field experience.

Nelson earned a PhD from Walden University, MBA from the University of Phoenix and BS from Temple University. She holds AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer and RHIA certifications and is trained in Lean Six Sigma.

Dr. Tanyi Obenson

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions

Dr. Tanyi Obenson joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021 and regularly teaches Principles of Environmental Health and Health Policy and Management in the MS in Public Health program. He’s also co-chair of SNHU's Nursing and Health Professions Academic Committee.

Previously, Obenson held the role of adjunct faculty at Columbia Southern University for 8 years, where he earned their Raising the Bar Award in 2020.

Obensen is passionate about research and recently presented on the topic of particulate matter and its effects on minority communities. In his free time, Obensen regularly volunteers at Broward Partnership Pompano Beach Center, serving hot meals to underserved populations.

Obenson earned his PhD in Public Health from Walden University, MS in Environmental Health from East Carolina University and BA in Pregulolitical Science from California State University, Los Angeles.

Dr. Urmala Roopnarinesingh

Clinical Faculty, Master of Public Health

Dr. Urmala Roopnarinesingh joined Southern New Hampshire University as a clinical faculty member in 2020 with over 15 years’ experience in higher education.

Roopnarinesingh’s background includes time spent as program and faculty development chair of healthcare administration at the University of Phoenix, as well as assistant dean and director of continuing medical education at Barry University.

Several publications have featured Roopnarinesingh’s work, including the Journal of Reports on Global Health Research and The Journal of Medical Practice Management. Roopnarinesingh is a Six Sigma White Belt and Yellow Belt. She’s a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Medical Group Management Association. In 2014, she was recognized by the National Association for Professional Women with their Woman of the Year Award.

Roopnarinesingh earned her PhD in Educational Leadership and MS in Healthcare Administration from Barry University, in addition to a BA in Sociology from the University of the West Indies.

Dr. Brandon Ryans

Associate Dean, Health Professions

Dr. Brandon Ryans joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2023 as associate dean of health professions.

Since 2015, Ryans has worked in higher education, acting in a number of roles, including adjunct faculty, subject matter expert, associate professor and program director and department chair. He has extensive experience leading, designing, developing and implementing educational programs.

In his free time, Ryans serves as a peer reviewer for BioMed Central, which publishes research on globalization and public health. He’s also a member of the American Public Health Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Ryans earned his DHEd and MHA from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences and a BS in Health Administration from the University of Central Florida. He’s a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES^®) with strong research experience in elderly healthcare, healthcare policy and health science.

Dr. Leanne Skehan

Clinical Faculty, Health Professions

Dr. Leanne Skehan joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2015 as an adjunct faculty member before becoming a full-time clinical faculty member in the Master of Public Health program.

Prior to SNHU, Skehan taught at Northeast College of Health Science, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences and the University of New England. From 2013-2021, she was the manager of population health and wellness at Tufts University. She also worked as principal, nutrition consultation at Balanced Within Nutrition and program coordinator at Healthy Community Coalition.

In 2022, Skehan co-authored a piece entitled “The Microbiome and Neurotransmitter Activity” that was published in the Journal of Science and Medicine. Just two years earlier, another of her co-authored works (“A Multi-Faceted Approach to Weight Loss: A Case Report”) was published by Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal.

Skehan earned her DCN from Maryland University of Integrative Health, MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College, MBA from St. Joseph’s College, MA in Public Health from University of New England, BS in Health Sciences from University of Southern Maine and AS in Dietetic Technology from Southern Maine Community College. She’s certified as a health education specialist, dietetic technician, health coach and personal trainer.

Dr. Kristine Thomas-Jones

Clinical Faculty, Public Health

Dr. Kristine Thomas-Jones joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 with over 15 years’ experience teaching health science and research methods.

She’s a certified Culturally Inclusive Educator whose research interests includes American Indians/Alaskan Natives’ access to healthcare and their perspectives on the COVID vaccination. Beyond academia, Thomas-Jones is a licensed chiropractor who worked for nearly a decade at a Rhode Island wellness practice, caring for her patients and the local community.

In 2022, Thomas-Jones’ article “Healthcare Access and Utilization for Urban American Indians/Urban Alaskan Natives versus Urban Non-Hispanic Whites from the Northeast United States” was published in the International Public Health Journal.

Thomas-Jones earned her PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from Walden University, MS in Molecular and Cell Biology from Quinnipiac University and BA in Speech Communication from the University of Rhode Island.

Laurie Lewis

Clinical Faculty Coordinator

Laurie Lewis joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2012. Before advancing to her current role, Lewis worked in early engagement and business development. She also helped pioneer SNHU’s online career advising team.

Over the years, Lewis has held career services leadership roles in for-profit and nonprofit universities. She currently acts as co-chair for the Higher Education and Real-World Training (HEaRT) experiential learning model.

Lewis earned her BS in Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior from Albright College. She’s a Certified Scrum Master, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Myers-Briggs administrator and a Global Career Development facilitator.

Carole Beauchemin

Executive Director of Liberal Arts

Dr. Carole Beauchemin came to SNHU from Granite State College, where she served for over 3 years as vice provost for academic affairs and was responsible for oversight of the college’s undergraduate programs, prior learning assessment initiatives and community college and military academic partnerships. Beauchemin has extensive higher education experience in academic administration, advising and admission from a number of schools, including Northeastern University, Rivier University and the former Notre Dame College. As a corporate account manager at Boston University’s Corporate Education Center, Beauchemin offered IT and management training program options to students and corporate clients in the Boston area, where she ultimately got recruited by one of her clients – Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston – into the role of organizational development manager for the firm’s non-legal staff across the country.

Beauchemin received her EdD from Northeastern University, MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and BS in Business from Trinity College of Vermont.

Derrick Craigie

Sr. Associate Dean, Liberal Arts

Derrick Craigie earned his BA in English from the University of New Hampshire and his MFA in Fiction Writing from SNHU’s low-residency program. He self-published his first novel, “Broken Justice,” and has been published in “Collective Fallout,” “The Tower Journal,” “Shroud,” and “Assignment.” He is currently working on his second novel and a novella. 

Craigie serves as senior associate dean at SNHU. He entered higher education administration 14 years ago, holding positions in admission, advising and campus leadership at his previous institution. He has taught writing for the last 11 years and remains active in the online classroom in addition to his duties as senior associate dean.

Craigie is a speculative fiction writer who attempts to combine the compelling imagery of fantasy with the thoughtfulness and introspection of science fiction. His stories focus on complex characters that reflect our own human condition. His dedication to writing carries him forward in his own craft, his teaching and his duties as a dean.

Julie Minnaugh

Sr. Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

With more than 10 years of experience in higher education, Julie Minnaugh oversees and provides training support for the composition courses while contributing to writing across the curriculum projects within SNHU. 

While her career history includes teaching academic writing face to face and online, she has held a variety of roles within advising, admission, faculty leadership, student community and co-curricular management and curriculum design. Her broad experience with online modalities includes paced, direct-assessment and competency-based education. She joined SNHU in 2016 as a curriculum designer.

Minnaugh received an MAT in English Education from Boston University. Her interests include fostering creativity and community among faculty members, exploring emerging practices in composition instruction and assessment for adult students and adapting writing across the curriculum principles for online delivery modalities.

Dr. Robert Denning

Associate Dean

Dr. Robert Denning joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2013 as an adjunct professor. He started teaching full time in 2015 before becoming associate dean in 2019. He regularly teaches courses on historiography and the capstone research project in the graduate history program.

He previously taught American and world history courses at Columbus State Community College, Columbus State University, Ohio Dominican University and Ohio State.

Denning’s research interests include the history of American politics, environmental activism and regulation, immigration, race, the American war in Vietnam and the American West. Recently, he has become interested in digital history and new ways to present historical information to large audiences, including podcasts and video. This interest has led him to create a biweekly podcast series on history-related careers and to serve as an editor for H-Net.

He earned his doctorate in history from The Ohio State University in 2011 and his master’s in history from California State University Sacramento in 2004.

He can speak as a subject matter expert in the areas of history, politics, higher education administration, faculty engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Media members interested in interview Denning should email media@snhu.edu.

Matt DiPirro

Associate Dean, Liberal Arts

Matt DiPirro joined Southern New Hampshire University as an outcomes and assessment specialist in 2014. He then worked as curriculum design manager, assistant director of curriculum development and adjunct faculty before accepting his current position, in which he oversees courses in philosophy and ethics.

DiPirro is deeply invested in the employability of students and frequently presents on the future of work. He’s also passionate about experiential learning and innovative opportunities to offer rich learning experiences.

Since 2021, DiPirro has been the chairperson of both the SNHU Online ethics committee and liberal arts advisory board. He is a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer.

DiPirro earned his MA in English from SNHU, along with his BA in English and Philosophy from the University of New Hampshire.

Amanda Groves

Associate Dean

Amanda Groves currently serves as associate dean for composition. She first started with SNHU as an adjunct faculty member in 2012 before stepping into the lead faculty role in 2013. She now works to support both students and faculty within SNHU’s Writing Across the Curriculum initiative and oversees curriculum and instruction for composition courses.

Grove’s academic concentration includes composition and rhetoric and student empowerment through writing, especially in First-Year Composition. Before her time at SNHU, she worked as a writing tutor and instructor, assisting and teaching writers at all academic levels within higher education.

Sloan Kelly

Associate Dean

Sloan Kelly has worked as a graphic designer and educator for over 30 years. Sloan began her career at Southern New Hampshire University as associate dean of graphic design and communication in 2014. She currently serves as the associate dean of fine and applied arts, encompassing programs in the fine arts, art history, digital photography and graphic design.

Most recently, Kelly’s research has focused on developing curriculum that best prepares graphic design students with the necessary skills to enter the rapidly evolving industry. She also continues her design industry research in collaboration with AIGA, most recently in the group’s point of view research initiative examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and changing technology on the design industry.

Kelly earned a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and English at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

Kelly can speak as a subject matter expert in the areas of graphic, web and digital design. Media members interested in interviewing her should email media@snhu.edu.

Dr. Christopher Lee

Associate Dean

Dr. Christopher Lee has taught literature, English and composition online at SNHU since 2003. He completed his PhD in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University where he specialized in medieval literature. His academic interests in the Medieval and Early Modern periods include women and marginalized groups, drama and performance, short forms and humor, and semiotics and pedagogy. As a comparatist, he has focused on texts from medieval England, France and Spain.

Dr. Lee has extended his interest in the pedagogy of the Middle Ages to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, particularly the role of technology and learning science in effective college teaching today. He has presented papers and workshops on tech tools for classroom management, using wikis, graphically enhanced syllabi, and audio feedback in both online and face-to-face environments. In addition, he regularly applies his findings to course design and his own instructive practices. In his spare time, Dr. Lee enjoys exploring the history of male fashion and writes articles on menswear.

Jacob Powers

Associate Dean, Creative Writing

Jacob Powers earned an MFA in Creative Writing-Fiction from Boise State University in 2010 and a BA in Creative Writing with a minor in English Literature from Grand Valley State University in 2006. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a professional writing tutor, both face-to-face and online. He has consulted with developmental writing classes and collaborated on program curriculum design, worked as a writing and literature instructor at a community college in Florida and served as a content writer for a third-party company that developed Common Core interactive lesson scripts for the Florida Department of Education’s Race to the Top project.

Since 2014, Powers has worked at SNHU, first as an adjunct and team lead in English Composition, and then as a faculty lead for the creative writing department. He has been published in Narrative and Out of Stock magazines. Most recently, he has worked on a diversity project for the undergraduate creative writing courses and currently oversees the graduate creative writing program. His interests include fiction, nonfiction, diversity, inclusion, empathy and supporting students with an array of learning techniques. He lives in New England with his family.

Dr. Karen Wilkinson

Associate Dean, Communications

Dr. Wilkinson offers over 30 years of communication, marketing, fundraising, public information and training experience via the corporate and government sectors. She has proudly served SNHU since 2012, becoming a faculty lead for communication in 2014 and an associate dean in 2019. Dr. Wilkinson enjoys finding innovative ways to enlighten her communication students, engage and collaborate with fellow faculty members and further integrate educational technology into the online learning environment.

Dr. Wilkinson earned a BA in Community Studies (Media Literacy) from the University of Massachusetts-Boston, and an MA in English: Technical & Professional Communication from East Carolina University. She received her EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology concentration from the University of South Carolina. She holds a LEAD (Leading, Educating and Developing) certification from the University of Virginia and certification in Municipal & County Administration for Government Officials from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Wilkinson can speak as a subject matter expert about undergraduate and graduate communications at SNHU, graduate capstone projects, educational technology tool kits and learning theory. Media members interested in interviewing her should email media@snhu.edu.

Paul Witcover

Associate Dean, Online MFA

Paul Witcover is the author of the novels “Waking Beauty,” “Tumbling After,” “Dracula: Asylum,” “The Emperor of All Things,” “The Watchman of Eternity” and “Lincolnstein.” His short fiction is collected in “Everland and Other Stories.” He has been a finalist for the Nebula, World Fantasy and Shirley Jackson awards, and he has served on the jury for the Jackson and Philip K. Dick awards. His book reviews and critical essays have appeared in Realms of Fantasy and Locus magazines, among other publications. He co-created and co-wrote the DC Comic Anima.

Witcover has an MA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York and is a graduate of the Clarion Writing Workshop. He is a recipient of a Hawthornden Fellowship.

Witcover was deeply involved in the program development for SNHU’s online MFA in Creative Writing. He has taught as an adjunct in SNHU’s MA and MFA in Creative Writing programs since 2013 and is committed to providing guidance, knowledge and opportunity to all online MFA students. Witcover lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He can be found online at paulwitcover.com and on Bluesky @paulwitcover.bsky.social

Peggy Moriarty-Litz, EdD, MS, RN, CNE

Chief Nursing Administrator/Executive Director

Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Moriarty-Litz joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014, holding roles in academic leadership. She has worked on accreditation for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and the establishment of the nursing continuing professional development team.

Prior to SNHU, Moriarty-Litz worked in clinical practice and nursing education settings, teaching non-traditional students throughout several levels of academic preparation. Her research includes professional identity and stress in pre-licensure nursing students.

Moriarty-Litz earned her EdD in Education and Leadership with a specialization in nursing from Rivier University, MS in Nursing Administration from the University of New Hampshire and BSN from Saint Anselm College. She completed the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty Program at the Parkinson’s Foundation and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Moriarty-Litz can speak as a subject matter expert on nursing education, leadership and Parkinson’s disease. Media members interested in interviewing her should email media@snhu.edu.

Lyndsay Goss, DNP, RN, CNE, NPD-BC

Director of Continuing Professional Development, Nursing

Dr. Lyndsay Goss serves as the director of continuing professional development, nursing at Southern New Hampshire University. As the accredited provider program director of the nursing continuing professional development team, Goss has provided contact hours for individuals in the field of health professions since 2017.

Goss has been in the field of higher education since 2013. Before moving into her director position in 2022, she was a faculty member in the undergraduate nursing program and Master of Public Health program. As a faculty member, she supported students and adjunct faculty, as well as assisted with curricular revisions and design.

Prior to moving into higher education, Goss’ clinical experiences included community health, ambulatory care, out-patient gastroenterology and rehabilitation nursing. She is a certified nurse educator and board certified in nursing professional development.

Outside of SNHU, Goss has been an active member in the New Hampshire Nurses Association since 2017 and is currently serving as the NHNA board secretary. She also sits on the implementation committee for the Association for Nursing Professional Development.

Goss earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice as a public health nurse leader. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing as a clinical nurse leader, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

Learn more about Goss in this faculty Q&A.

Stacey L. Rosenberg, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE

Associate Chief Nursing Administrator

Dr. Stacey L. Rosenberg joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014 and currently serves as associate chief nursing administrator. Her focus is on emerging credentials and flexible learning models to meet the needs of today’s learners.

For over 20 years, Rosenberg has taught at several education levels and is experienced in curriculum development and accreditation. She is a board-certified Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Certified Nurse Educator. She has experience in acute and skilled care, and employee, community and public health.

Rosenberg is co-chair and co-creator of the award-winning Higher Education and Real-World Training (HEaRT) experiential learning model. She designs and implements stackable badging for undergraduate and graduate curricula. She serves as an international speaker with a focus on nursing education and alternate credentials.

Rosenberg earned her DNP and MSN from Winona State University, BSN from the University of Iowa and AAS from North Iowa Area Community College.

Media members interested in interviewing her should email media@snhu.edu.

Dr. Robin Kirschner, EdD, DNP, RN, CNE, CNL, NEA-BC

Program Director, MSN

Dr. Robin Kirschner joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021 as adjunct faculty before transitioning to her current role.

Over the course of her career, Kirschner has served as a heart critical care nurse, director of nursing, clinical nurse educator, academic nurse faculty, senior clinical manager, director of assessment and curriculum for healthcare, and national dean of MSN nursing.

She’s received several awards, including the Adda Alexander Leadership in Action Award sponsored by the Arizona Organization for Nurse Leaders and Arizona Action Coalition. Additionally, she’s given medical education presentations all over the world, from the United States to England to Spain.

Kirschner earned her DNP in Nursing Education from Touro University Nevada, EdD in Administrative Leadership from Argosy University Phoenix, MA in Critical Care Nursing from New York University, MSN from the University of Oregon and BSN from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center.

Sonya Blevins, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNE

Director, Nursing Licensure and Compliance

Dr. Sonya Blevins joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 as a clinical faculty member in the graduate nursing program. Two years later, she transitioned to the role of director for nursing licensure and compliance.

Since 2002, Blevins has taught at the associate, bachelor's and master's degree levels in clinical, on-site and online settings. Her clinical experience is in critical care, medical-surgical and women’s health nursing. Blevins is a Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse.

Blevins is a member of the American Nurses Association, South Carolina Board of Directors for the South Carolina League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She’s a manuscript reviewer for MEDSURG Nursing and has several publications focusing on the nurse educator role in the same journal.

Blevins earned her DNP from the University of South Alabama, MSN from Syracuse University and BSN from Clemson University.

Lea Dodge, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Associate Dean, MSN Specialty Tracks

Dr. Lea Dodge joined SNHU in 2023 with 18 years of academic experience and 27 years of clinical practice experience.

Prior to SNHU, Dodge worked as a faculty member, program coordinator and executive director and has experience teaching online and in person. She has taught in Massachusetts, Florida and with the University of Phoenix, and she’s worked as both a family nurse practitioner and an RN. Dodge was published as a co-author in Geriatric Nursing and has presented on topics related to nursing education.

Dodge received the Experiential Teaching Award from UMass Lowell in 2013 and the RN-BSN Academic Excellence Award from Salem State College in 2000. She earned a regional faculty fellowship from the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association in 2011.

Dodge earned her DNP from the University of Massachusetts, MS in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, BSN from Salem State College and Diploma in Nursing from Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. 

Lokelani (Loke) Ahyo, DNP, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Lokelani Ahyo joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 as an adjunct professor and team lead in the undergraduate nursing program. In 2018, she transitioned to her current position.

Ahyo’s clinical specialty is women’s health and obstetrics. Before coming to SNHU, she was a nurse specialist in perinatology and a nurse manager. Ahyo was a clinical adjunct professor at Arizona Western College, where she taught obstetrics nursing.

In 2021, Ahyo was honored with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. Since 2022, she’s served as president of the Arizona Nurses Association Rio Colorado Yuma Chapter 7. She’s also presented on topics such as personalizing online education and leveraging creativity to manage workplace stress.

Ahyo earned her DNP with an emphasis in Nursing Education Leadership, MSN and BSN from Grand Canyon University, BA in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and her ASN from Arizona Western College. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Lisa Bechok, DNP, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Lisa Bechok joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2015 with experience in higher education.

Bechok’s background includes a doctoral education with a specialization in educational theory, foundation and adult learning. She is highly skilled in those areas and in curriculum development.

In 2019, Bechok was one of eight doctoral students in the nation selected to receive the NLN Faculty Educator Scholarship Award. She was the recipient of the Clint Jones New Hampshire Nurse of the Year Award in 2006.

Bechok earned her DNP and MSN from the University of New Hampshire and her BS in Behavioral Science from Granite State College. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Mandy T. Bell, DNP, MSN, RN

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Mandy Bell joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 as a full-time clinical faculty member for graduate nursing.

Bell has been a registered nurse since 1979. Her clinical practice experience encompasses several leadership and system management roles in acute care and academic settings, such as clinical coordinator and director of maternal child health and pediatrics. Additionally, Bell has 18 years of experience as a nurse educator in LPN and RN nursing programs. Prior to joining SNHU, Bell served for 12 years in program director, assistant dean and dean of nursing roles.

Bell has been nominated for myriad awards, including March of Dimes Nurse of the Year and Faculty of the Year from Northern Virginia Community College. In 2024, she received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators.

Bell earned her DNP, MSN and BSN from George Mason University, and her Diploma in Nursing from Beth Israel School of Nursing.

Deborah Blackwell, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Deborah Blackwell joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and education.

Prior to SNHU, Blackwell taught at Capella University, Northeastern University, University of South Carolina and Clemson University. She was dean of the School of Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences for nearly 15 years. Blackwell is certified in several areas of nursing, with specializations in maternal-neonatal and women’s health nursing.

Blackwell was named one of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina. In 2023, she received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. She’s also been an advocate for RN-BSN education with the National RN-Baccalaureate Faculty Forum (NRFF) and the Essentials Committee, resulting in contributions to multiple publications, including the NRFF position statement on AACN Essentials.

Blackwell earned her PhD in Parent-Child Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin, a post-master’s certificate in Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Carolina, MS in Maternal-Child Nursing from the University of Delaware and BSN from Radford University. She has a graduate certificate in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Certified Nurse Educator, Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nurse and Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Jaquelyne Bodea, DNP, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Jackie Bodea joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 with more than a decade of experience in higher education.

Bodea has provided women’s health and midwifery care to residents of Georgia and Pennsylvania, and most recently for native Alaskan women and families. Currently, Bodea offers mental healthcare to adults in rural Georgia.

In 2017, Bodea was the recipient of Frontier Nursing University’s Circle of Caring Award. She is a member the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Bodea earned her PhD in Nursing Practice from Augusta University, post-graduate certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental health Nurse Practitioner from Liberty University, MS in Midwifery from Thomas Jefferson University, BS in Nursing from Augusta University and an associate degree in nursing from Clayton State University. Bodea is a Certified Nurse Educator, Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Emily Bombard, DNP, RN, CNL, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Emily Bombard joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 and has over 18 years of experience in healthcare and education. She teaches in the graduate nursing program with a focus in the nurse educator track.

Bombard’s clinical practice background is in acute care lactation consulting, maternal newborn care, and labor and delivery. She began teaching in 2017 and has experience in simulation, clinical and academic settings.

Bombard is a published author and has experience delivering podium and poster presentations. She received the New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force Recognition Award and is an active member of the National League for Nursing. Bombard is also a member of Sigma, the international honor society for nursing and serves on the board of Sigma’s Eta Iota at-Large Chapter.

Bombard earned her DNP and MSN from the University of New Hampshire and BS in Biology from Framingham State College. She holds certifications as a Clinical Nurse Leader and Certified Nurse Educator.

Barbara Brophy, DNP, MSN, MHA, RN

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Barbara Brophy joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018. She sits on the Institutional Review Board and curriculum committee and is a mentor for MSN virtual capstone students.

Brophy has 30 years of nursing experience with a decade of experience in higher education. Her primary clinical background is in women’s and children’s health and the emergency department. Before becoming a teacher, she was a nurse manager, responsible for the operation of acute care for inpatients and outpatients. She gives people a sense of control over their own health destiny through patient education.

Brophy earned her DNP from Chamberlain University, MSN and Master of Healthcare Administration from University of Phoenix, BSN from Prairie View A&M University and ADN from Excelsior University.

Learn more about Brophy in this faculty Q&A.

Nicholas (Nick) Carte

Clinical Faculty

Dr. Nick Carte joined SNHU’s clinical nursing faculty in 2012.

He is a practicing nurse practitioner and has previously worked as a critical care nurse. In addition to his teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels in traditional and online classrooms, he has experience with curriculum development, mentoring, student support and faculty leadership as a team lead.

Carte was the recipient of the 2022 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. He holds a certificate in adult-gerontology, is certified in patient safety and is a subject matter expert for advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology

Carte earned PhD in Nursing and MSN from University of Phoenix and a BSN from West Virginia University.

Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Nursing

Dr. Elizabeth Christman joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016. Christman is a team lead and serves on the continuing professional development team and HEaRT team. She participates in many pilot initiatives to support students.

Christman has worked in higher education for over 12 years, teaching in traditional classrooms, clinical and simulation environments. Prior to SNHU, Christman worked as an educator for Wisconsin Technical College System. Her clinical practice background is in cardiac critical care and post-anesthesia care.

In 2020, Christman received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. Her work has been published in several journals since 2022, including The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, Nursing Education Perspectives and Perspectives in Health Information Management.

Christman earned her DNP from Liberty University and MSN and BSN from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Kristi Dalby, DNP, RN, CNE

Undergraduate Program Nursing Director

Dr. Kristi Dalby joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2015. She has been in higher education for over 15 years.

From 2001-2012, Dalby was a staff and charge nurse in acute care settings, including the intensive care unit, stepdown unit and emergency department. She began her teaching career at College of the Sequoias and Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Dalby has received multiple awards, including the D2L Excellence Award from Higher Education and Real-World Training (HEaRT) and the Advisors Recognizing Excellence Award from SNHU. She has presented at UPCEA’s Regions Week and the International Webinar on Nursing Education and Practice.

Dalby earned her DNP and BSN from the University of Missouri and MSN from the University of North Dakota. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Kelsey Deters, DNP, RN, FNP-C 

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Kelsey Deters joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 with nearly a decade of experience in higher education.

Deters was previously a course instructor at Maryville University and Western Governors University. She worked for over five years as a nurse practitioner and RN in healthcare facilities throughout St. Louis, Missouri.

Deters received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses in 2012 and 2024 and Rookie of the Year by Western Governors University in 2018.

Deters earned her DNP with a concentration in Nurse Education from Regis College. She earned her MSN-FNP and BSN from Maryville University. She is a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Kimberly Gibbons, DNP, RN, CNM, CNL, CNE

Clinical Faculty and Team Lead

Dr. Kimberly Gibbons joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018. She serves as MSN-CNL coordinator, lead MSN practicum coordinator and team lead for graduate nursing faculty.

Gibbons has 20 years of experience in higher education. Before SNHU, Gibbons taught at the University of New Hampshire. Her clinical background is primarily in maternal-newborn nursing, human lactation, nurse-midwifery practice, nursing education and clinical nurse leadership.

In 2020, Gibbons received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty.

Gibbons earned her DNP from the University of New Hampshire, MS in Nurse Midwifery from University of Minnesota and BSN from Saint Anselm College. She is a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader and Certified Nurse Educator.

Tara Harris, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Tara Harris joined SNHU in 2020 as a nursing faculty member.

Harris has over 25 years' experience as a registered nurse with 16 years as a board-certified family nurse practitioner in family medicine. She taught nursing for 4 years in the classroom and 10 years online at the graduate level.

Harris’s work, Implementing DSME in a Primary Care Setting, was published in Journal of Nursing Care Quality in 2014. Her presentations include “App Your Way to Wellness: Reducing Faculty and Staff Stress in an Innovative Way” and “How to Incorporate Interactive Evidence-Based Teaching Modalities in an Online Asynchronous Environment.”

Harris earned a post-master's certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Herzing University, her DNP from Duke University, MSN from East Carolina University and BSN from North Carolina Central University.

Crissy Hunter, DNP, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Crissy Hunter joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2019 and has 15 years of experience in higher education. She serves as the MSN nurse educator coordinator.

Hunter works as a DNP chair for future nurse educators and previously taught at Boise State University and Sheridan College. She’s active in volunteer work, having served as an RN for Kanakuk Ministries since 2015 and a disaster health services lead for the American Red Cross since 2020.

Hunter earned her DNP in Educational Leadership from American Sentinel University, MSN in Nursing Education from the University of Wyoming, BSN from University of Phoenix and ADN from Maric College. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.

Esther M. Johnstone, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR 

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Esther M. Johnstone joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2019. She coordinates curriculum and supports MSN-level learners.

Prior to SNHU, Johnstone was a clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she instructed undergraduates pursuing a BSN. She was a DNP capstone mentor at Capella University and an online academic nursing coach for Instructional Connections.

Johnstone is a member of Golden Key International Honour Society and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She’s a certified peer reviewer on the manuscript review panel for Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing Journal and the Journal of Professional Nursing and has been published in the AORN Journal.

Johnstone earned her DNP from Walden University, MSN from University of Phoenix, BS in Professional Arts with a concentration in health care administration from St. Joseph’s College and AAS from Raritan Valley Community College. She holds a certification in perioperative nursing.

Maude McGill, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Maude McGill joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2019 as a clinical faculty member in graduate nursing. She is the cultural competency officer for the employee resource group, HUES (Humans Uniting Everyone in Solidarity).

McGill has over a decade of experience in higher education. She was chief nurse administrator and assistant professor of nursing at Regent University, director of nursing at ECPI University and associate professor of nursing at William Carey University.

She is the director of operations for McGill Ministries, a nonprofit organization that focuses on human growth and development of marginalized communities in southeastern Mississippi. She serves as an active member and thought leader for the National League for Nursing’s Commission on Constituent Leagues and Leadership. Her work is published in several peer reviewed journals and a personal blog devoted to diversified learning and accessibility in learning.

McGill earned her PhD in Nursing Education and Administration, MSN in Nursing Education and BSN in Nursing from William Carey University. She holds an ACCN certification in Gerontology Nursing and is a Certified Nurse Educator.

Michael D. Reilly, DNP, APRN, NP-C, EMT-P 

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Michael D. Reilly joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018.

He currently works as a family nurse practitioner, having previously served as an associate professor and family nurse practitioner chair at the International College of Health Sciences.

For his work in the community, Reilly has received numerous awards. His most recent includes the Florida Highway Patrol Life Saving Award in 2023. 

Reilly earned his DNP, MSN and BSN  at Florida Atlantic University. 

Ashley Roussell, DNP, MSN, FNP-C

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Ashley Roussell joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2023.

Roussell has spent most of her career in cardiology as a PCU/ICU and nurse practitioner. She continues her work in the community with education in cardiac health and preventative medicine.

In 2017, Roussell earned the Daisy Award.

Roussell earned her DNP from South University, as well as her MSN, FNP and BSN from Chamberlain University. She also earned a BS in Psychology from the University of New Orleans.

Katina Schwartzhoff, DNP, MSN, RN

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Katina Schwartzhoff joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2019 as an adjunct faculty member. In 2022, with almost 3 decades of nursing experience, she transitioned to full-time faculty course instructor and undergraduate faculty team lead.

Prior to SNHU, Schwartzhoff worked at the Mayo Clinic Health System in various roles as a special procedures RN within interventional cardiology and invasive radiology. She has experience in day surgery, home and community health, and she is a clinical nurse educator.

Schwartzhoff earned her DPN from Capella University, MSN in Nursing Education from SNHU, BSN from Viterbo University.

Debra K. Sowell, DNP, RN

Clinical Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Dr. Debra K. Sowell joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2016 as an adjunct faculty member with her decades of experience in healthcare and higher education. In 2018, she transitioned to her current position, serving as graduate faculty team lead, patient safety quality capstone coordinator and healthcare quality safety practicum coordinator.

Sowell previously taught at Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Angelina College. Her background includes cardiovascular intensive care, critical care, emergency services and perioperative care. She was a founding member of the heart transplant program at a teaching hospital.

Sowell earned her DNP from Duquesne University, MSN and BSN from South University and Diploma in Nursing from Baptist Medical System School of Nursing. 

In 2023, Sowell received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty.

Sandy Findlay, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. Sandy Findlay joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 as an adjunct faculty member with a background in higher education. A year later, she transitioned to her current role.

Findlay has been a charge nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit at Riverside Regional Medical Center since 2020. Before that, she spent several years as an emergency department charge nurse and medical/surgical charge nurse.

Findlay has presented at events like SNHU’s Gather Conference and Riverside College’s Professional Enrichment Workshop.

Findlay earned her DNP in Educational Leadership from American Sentinel University, MS in Nursing Education from Walden University and Diploma in Nursing from Riverside School of Professional Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Educator.

AnnMarie Vang, DNP, RN-BC, CNE

Clinical Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

Dr. AnnMarie Vang joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 as an adjunct faculty member, transitioning to her current role in 2020.

Vang has over a decade of experience in higher education. Prior to SNHU, she was a program manager at Western Governors University for nearly 7 years. Vang also has experience in healthcare, having worked as a clinical nurse at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.

Vang earned her DNP from Aspen University, MSN and BSN from Western Governors University and ADN from Central Lakes College. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and holds a certification in nursing professional development.

Alana Wood, DNP, RN, FNP-C

Nursing Field Experience Manager 

Dr. Alana Wood joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021, with over a decade of experience in teaching and higher education.

Wood is experienced in clinical settings including critical care, emergency room and urgent care, having worked as an RN and APRN.

Wood earned her DNP from Purdue University, MSN from Herzing University, BSN from Kaplan University and ASN from Advent University. She holds a MEd from the University of Central Florida and BS in Biology-Chemistry from College of Mount St. Joseph. Wood is a board-certified family nurse practitioner from American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Laura Beaudoin, MEd

Director of Clinical Experiences, Nursing

Laura Beaudoin joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2011 as a graduate academic advisor for MBA programs. She later became the primary advisor for healthcare and nursing programs and an adjunct instructor. Beaudoin joined the nursing academic team in 2014 as clinical placement facilitator and transitioned to her role as clinical experiences and health professions process manager in 2018. She now services as the director of clinical experiences for nursing. 

Prior to SNHU, Beaudoin was a high school English and humanities teacher. In 2019, Beaudoin received the Sonia Pioneer Award by Sonia Clinical Tracking Systems for her contributions to training, processes and student engagement. She received the University Mover & Shaker Award from the University of New Hampshire.

Beaudoin earned her MEd in Secondary Education and BA in English Teaching from the University of New Hampshire. She also earned the NH Experienced Educator certificate with an endorsement in English education.

Kelsey Butler, MS 

Clinical Placement Facilitator

Kelsey Butler joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2012 as an academic advisor. She transitioned to her current role in 2020.

Butler earned her MS in Marketing, as well as her BS in Marketing from the University of Tampa.

Jequie Dixon, DNP, MSN, RN, PMC

Clinical Faculty, BSN

Dr. Jequie Dixon joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 with experience in curriculum development in nursing education.

Dixon is a hospitalist nurse practitioner. She served as an officer in the United States Air Force, where she was a clinical nurse and disease manager.

Dixon earned her DNP and a post-master’s certificate in nursing education from Duke University, MSN in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and BSN from the University of South Alabama.

Amy Duguay, MEd, BS 

Clinical Placement Facilitator, Nursing

Amy Duguay joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014 as an academic advisor and earned a nomination for the SNHU Advising in Excellence Award. She then moved to her current position in 2023. 

Prior to SNHU, Duguay worked at Colby-Sawyer College as an internship coordinator. 

Duguay earned her MEd in Psychology and Counseling from Springfield College and BS in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Colby-Sawyer College.

Stacey Pippenger, MAEd, HD, BA 

Clinical Placement Facilitator

Stacey Pippenger joined Southern New Hampshire University as an academic advisor in 2010. She moved to her current position in 2021.

She has nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Prior to SNHU, Pippenger worked at DeVry University, University of New Hampshire School of Law, Daniel Webster College and Bridgewater State College.

Pippenger earned her MA in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University and BA in English from Bridgewater State University.

Arica Brandford, JD, PhD, RN 

Healthcare Compliance Analyst, Nursing

Dr. Arica Brandford joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2022. 

With 20 years under her belt as a registered nurse, Brandford has wide-ranging experience in both public and private sectors of nursing, including 10 years in higher education. She's also a licensed attorney with over 15 years of experience in administrative and regulatory compliance, medical malpractice, healthcare policy, nonprofit and public interest law.

Brandford has received several awards during her career, including the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award from the Kentucky Nurses Association in 2023. She's authored a multitude of publications, spanning topics such as healthcare in rural areas and diversity, equity and inclusion in nursing.

Brandford earned her PhD from the University of Kentucky, MSN - Nursing Administration/Leadership from the University of Cincinnati, JD from Texas Southern University and BSN from Purdue University. She also holds a Social Justice Leadership Certificate from Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Public Policy.

Lynell U. Rogers, MSN, RN, CLNC 

Nursing Affiliates Contract Manager

Lynell U. Rogers joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 with several years of higher education experience.

Rogers worked at Wahiawa General Hospital in Hawaii and at the University of Alabama Medical Center. In 2009, she received the Gamma Psi Chapter-At-Large Sigma Theta Tau’s Educator of the Year Award.

Rogers earned her MSN, BSN and ASN from the University of Phoenix. In addition to being an LNC, Rogers has completed Med-Assist School of Hawaii’s CMA program and the American Red Cross’ CNA program. She's currently pursuing her DNP from Chaminade University.

Tyeasha Williams

Clinical Faculty

Dr. Tyeasha Williams joined SNHU’s clinical nursing faculty in 2024.

Williams has over 19 years of experience in the medical field with 14 years as a certified family nurse practitioner. She has over 11 years of experience as a professor, teaching online didactic and practicum courses. She started out as a clinical instructor at a community college for associate degree nursing students and working as a visiting adjunct professor for a distance learning MSN NP program.

Williams has won awards for her posters and presentations and is a member of the North Carolina Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nursing Association and National Kidney Foundation.

Williams earned a DNP from Duke University, MSN from Indiana State University and BSN from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Dr. Nickolas H. Dominello

Senior Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Nickolas H. Dominello joined SNHU in 2014 as an adjunct faculty member before transitioning to the role of lead faculty. In 2018, he was appointed associate dean of the BA in Psychology program and advanced to his current role in 2023.

Dominello has over two decades of experience as an educator, having taught at colleges like University of Arizona Global Campus, Thomas Edison State University and Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Dominello earned his PhD in Psychology from Capella University, along with his MA in Education and BA in Psychology from Holy Family University.

Dr. Josh Garrin

Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Josh Garrin joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018. Since then, he’s acted as a subject matter expert in the redevelopment of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program, partnering with curriculum development and instructional design teams to support its launch. He’s also served as an academic partner, managing course improvements and providing instructor support, and a faculty trainer for SNHU’s Center for Online Learning and Teaching (COLT).

Prior to entering the world of academia, Garrin worked in behavioral healthcare settings, where he led biometric screening teams, managed team projects and designed training programs to promote employee well-being. He also provided one-on-one and group health coaching and education for executive leadership in regional organizations.

Josh earned his PhD in Health Psychology from Walden University, MS in Counseling Psychology from Pace University, and BA in Psychology and Journalism from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Dr. Hector R. Garcia

Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Hector R. Garcia joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018.

In addition to his work in academia, Garcia has spent over 30 years working in law enforcement and security. He’s trained thousands on topics like emergency management and worked with numerous international partners on the development of public safety and security initiatives. One of Garcia’s most notable partnerships is with the United States Department of State, helping to further democratic policing principles in Africa and Central America.

Garcia serves as a grant peer reviewer and subject matter expert for the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and other federal entities. He’s the founder and president of the Family Charity Foundation and has been recognized with the Meritorious Service award twice, as well as the Safe Communities Award.

Garcia earned his EdD in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, MBA in Project Management, MS in Criminal Justice Administration from Lynn University and BA in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Thomas K. MacCarty

Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Thomas K. MacCarty joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2013.

At the start of his career, MacCarty was a licensed alcohol drug counselor, as well as a probation and parole officer. He then spent 20 years working as a licensed school psychologist before becoming a faculty member at numerous colleges.

MacCarty earned his PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University, Certificate of Graduate Studies in Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology from Norwich University and BA in Human Services from Springfield College.

Dr. Tharinia Oyegun

Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Tharinia Oyegun joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2021 as associate dean of social sciences, overseeing human services and criminal justice programs.

Oyegun has worked in the criminal justice and forensic science field for over 20 years. Her last role within criminal justice was with the California Department of Justice Criminalistics Laboratory, where her training was as a Questioned Documents Examiner.

Prior to that, she was employed by a variety of agencies in the Southern California area in varying capacities including the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, San Bernardino Probation (volunteer juvenile probation officer) and Transportation Security Administration. She is a member of multiple industry associations and honor societies and has several publications on forensic science topics.

Oyegun earned her PhD in Human Services with an emphasis in criminal justice from Capella University. She earned her Master of Forensic Sciences from National University and her BA in Criminal Justice from California State University, San Bernardino.

Dr. Laman Tasch

Associate Dean, Social Sciences

Dr. Laman Tasch joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2019. As associate dean of social sciences, she leads strategic initiatives and program management that foster belonging and success for all.

Prior to SNHU, Tasch held various roles, including designated school official, program manager and academic dean.

Tasch leads TEDxSNHU as a speaker coach and hosts the SNHU Agents of Change Podcast, covering AI ethics, trauma-informed education and inclusive practices. She’s recently presented at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and other conferences on trauma-informed approaches in higher education and cultural intelligence. Her published work in The EvoLLLution®, Politics and Religion and Mediterranean Quarterly explores cultural intelligence, gender politics and religious minorities.

Tasch earned her PhD in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, along with her MA and BA in Sociology from Middle East Technical University.

Dr. Cheryl Frederick

Executive Director, STEM

Dr. Cheryl Frederick joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014, taking on several roles before stepping into her current position as executive director.

With nearly two decades in online higher education, Frederick has held leadership roles at two of the world’s largest online universities. Prior to academia, she built a successful career as a software engineer, developing cutting-edge applications in aerospace, televised sports and telecommunications. She has over 35 years of experience in STEM and is passionate about using emerging technologies to create industry-relevant learning and expand STEM opportunities for underserved learners through online education.

Frederick earned her PhD in Education from Walden University with a dissertation on the application of educational technology in online learning. She also holds an MS and BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where she wrote her published master’s thesis, “Development of Techniques to Perform Simulation-Adaptation in a Simulation Training Environment Using Expert Systems Methods.”

Dr. Dennis Backherms

 Associate Dean, Cybersecurity

Dr. Dennis Backherms has over two decades of extensive experience safeguarding digital landscapes. Before transitioning to his current position at Southern New Hampshire University, Backherms was an academic partner, adjunct instructor and technical program facilitator.

Backherms has dedicated his career to fortifying information systems against evolving cyber threats. His wealth of experience spans government and private industry sectors, where he’s implemented effective solutions to innumerable cybersecurity challenges.

In his free time, Backherms acts as a doctoral research dissertation chair, guiding students in their research pursuits. Backherms also regularly contributes to the intellectual discourse of cybersecurity in various publications.

Backherms earned his PhD in Information Technology from Capella University. He holds an array of industry certifications, including Security+ and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Dr. Susan McKenzie

Senior Associate Dean

Dr. Susan McKenzie has worked in the advancement of STEM fields for over thirty years, focused on reducing the barriers that inhibit the learning and application of math and science. Susan completed her MS in Experimental Physical Chemistry at Boston College and published her dissertation on “Gas Phase Kinetics of Halomethane Gases with Boron Atoms.” Prior to working in the field of education, she worked as a program director in the wireless and airline industry, and as a senior scientist for the Strategic Defense Initiative.

Susan completed her doctorate in Educational Leadership at SNHU and published her dissertation on “Factors in Engineering Educational Persistence: The Correlation Between Identity and Self-Efficacy.” She currently holds the position of sr. associate dean of programs for mathematics, science and data analytics. In this role, Susan is responsible for defining and developing new and current programs and courses. She ensures that programs and courses are high-quality with clear and relevant outcomes, assessments and student learning pathways.

Tyra Davey

Associate Dean, Science

Tyra Davey joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 as an instructional designer. She then held the roles of instructional design team lead, assistant director of learning design and adjunct faculty before transitioning to her current position.

Prior to her time at SNHU, Davey served as STEM and outreach coordinator at Girls Inc., a national nonprofit organization. She also participated in ground-based and airborne field campaigns, including a NASA program that studied air quality over California.

Davey is a certified SKYWARN® Storm Spotter, a volunteer position that helps keep local communities safe by providing timely reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.

Davey earned her MS in Atmospheric Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with her BS in Meteorology and minor in Mathematics from Millersville University.

Max Callahan

Associate Dean of STEM, Game Art & Development

Max Callahan received a Master of Design in Digital Design from Philadelphia University and a BA in Integrative Arts (Film/Art) from Pennsylvania State University. His master’s thesis explored narrative animation for the full-dome format exhibited in planetariums and science centers.

Callahan has over 15 years of experience as a classroom and online instructor and subject matter expert. He began his career as an art director and prop master in the independent film industry in Los Angeles before transitioning to 3D modeling and animation and game production. He ran the character department at an animation firm in Philadelphia and now works as a freelance artist on various animation and game production projects as a character designer, modeler, rigger, animator and motion-capture specialist.

Learn more about Callahan in this faculty Q&A.

Arana Fireheart

Associate Dean, Information Technology

Arana Fireheart joined Southern New Hampshire University as an IT program coordinator and assistant professor in 2019 before transitioning to his current role in 2024.

Fireheart has over 25 years' experience in computer science education and the design and development of software and hardware systems. He also served as owner and president of two companies – Fireheart Software Inc. and Cave Drawings Inc.

Fireheart earned an MS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the City College of CUNY.

Mark Gruen

Associate Dean

Mark Gruen has been with SNHU since 2013, working with students of all ages and experiences. Prior to coming to SNHU, Gruen taught physics and mathematics in the Boston Public Schools, where he was a part of the initial group of teachers in Boston’s first fully inclusive high school.

While at SNHU, Gruen was selected as part of ACHE’s (American College of Healthcare Executives) first class for its Emerging Leaders Institute. He is a Certified Professional Coach and an active foster parent in the Manchester area.

Gruen received his MEd in Physics Education from the University of Massachusetts-Boston and his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

Jonathan Kamyck

Senior Associate Dean, STEM

Jonathan Kamyck is a senior associate dean on Southern New Hampshire University's STEM academic team. He led the development of the university's first competency-driven undergraduate academic program in cybersecurity.

Prior to joining STEM academics, Kamyck served as SNHU’s information security officer. Other industry experience includes working as an information systems security manager (ISSM) for government defense contractors and consulting in the IT/cybersecurity space.

Kamyck earned his MS in Organizational Leadership and BS in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He is an (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds an MS in Information Assurance from Norwich University.

Dr. Ann Marie Moynihan

Associate Dean, STEM

Dr. Ann Marie Moynihan is an associate dean on the STEM team at Southern New Hampshire University, where she oversees information technology and management information systems courses.

She has worked in several industries including high-tech, medical devices, industrial lighting, textile, toys, real estate and property management. She has experience teaching on campus and online at SNHU and other institutions.

Moynihan earned her PhD at Nova Southeastern University, where she specialized in conflict analysis and resolution. She holds an MBA and an MS in Business Education from Southern New Hampshire University and a BS in Business Administration from Merrimack College.

Dr. Gary Savard

Senior Associate Dean, STEM

Dr. Gary Savard joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2012 as an adjunct faculty member, transitioning to his current position in 2021.

Savard’s past academic experience includes many years as an adjunct faculty member at multiple universities and many years as software engineering program director.

Savard’s career outside of academia includes roles as chief technology officer, software engineer and U.S. Air Force officer. He worked extensively in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting, healthcare software systems, logistics, and control software systems and real-time systems.

Savard earned his PhD in IT Information Security from Capella University, a BS in Computer Science from Champlain College, an MS in Computer Engineering from Troy University, and a BS in Physics from St. Michael’s College. He is an IEEE Certified Software Development Professional.

Renard Spratling

Associate Dean, Technology

Renard Spratling joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 with nearly a decade of experience in higher education.

Prior to his time at SNHU, Spratling was department head, information technology at Alamance Community College, as well as associate professor of computer sciences and web development program lead at Guilford Community College. Outside of academia, he spent several years as a business systems analyst at Wells Fargo.

In 2011, Spratling was issued the Distinguished Alumni Award by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Computer Science.

Spratling earned his MS in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and BS in Computer Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Joseph Timmons

Associate Dean, Data Analytics

Joseph Timmons joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2014, holding various roles before transitioning to his current position as associate dean. He currently teaches data analytics and has previously taught business technology.

Before joining SNHU, Timmons spent over eight years in IT, served as a sergeant medic in the Army National Guard supporting both infantry and aviation units and worked as a consultant migrating data systems

He’s a member of Healthcare Data & Analytics Association (HDAA) and International Society for Data Science and Analytics (ISDSA).

Timmons earned his MS in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University and a BA in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Rochester, NY.

Dr. Curtis George

Associate Dean, Information Technology

Dr. Curtis George brings over 20 years of experience as a senior engineer working on various projects, from embedded systems for military aircraft to enterprise software for NASA/NOAA. Before working for SNHU, Curtis worked as a senior software engineer for the NOAA Comprehensive Large Array-data Stewardship System (CLASS) project. Curtis also worked as a senior applications engineer with NASA to create software for satellites for predicting hazardous weather patterns (GOES-R and JPSS), developed a roleplaying game to acclimate international students to American campuses and even created an award-winning Spanish verb conjugation mobile application.

Curtis started his career in the Navy on a special operations boat where he earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, National Defense Service medal, Navy Expeditionary medal and a Meritorious Unit Commendation medal.

He earned his BS in Computer Science from Chapman University and his MS in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. George earned his PhD in Computer Science from Northcentral University.

Ben Tasker

Associate Dean, AI and Data Sciences

Ben Tasker joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 as a technical program facilitator and now acts as associate dean of AI and data sciences, leading the development of innovative programs that integrate AI and data science into curriculum design and real-world applications.

Before SNHU, Tasker was the manager of analytics and data warehousing for the College System of New Hampshire, where he led data scientists and helped develop an algorithm to flag students at risk of failure.

Tasker earned his MS in Data Analytics and Data Science from the University of New Hampshire. He’s a Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and holds a certification in AI ethics.