Nursing Leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deborah F. Terry, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC 

Adjunct Faculty, Academic Partner

 Dr. Deborah Terry joined Southern New Hampshire University in 2015.

She has over 35 years of progressive experience, including senior level management in hospital administration, critical care/emergency/PACU/medical-surgical nursing, advanced practice nursing, public speaking and education.

In her free time, Terry is an active member of the ANA, AACN and Sigma Theta Tau.

Terry earned her DNP and post-doctoral APRN-AGACNP Certificate from the University of Florida. She earned her post-graduate APRN-ANP Certificate, MSN and BSN from the University of Miami. Additionally, Terry holds certifications in ANP-BC and AGACNP-BC.