Our faculty are an outstanding group of dedicated professionals who care deeply about student learning. Their primary focus is on teaching excellence, however many are involved in research and clinical practice. Faculty combine many years of patient care and teaching experience to share both the art and the science of nursing. Faculty mentor students by example and nurturing interactions while maintaining high standards for student performance.

Leslie Bachar, assistant professor
PhD, CCRN
(816) 995-2858 | Email Leslie Bachar


Pamelia Bertrand, instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2826 | Email Pamelia Bertrand

Margaret Bjelica, assistant professor
DNP, CRRN, ACNS-BC
(816) 995-2861 | Email Margaret Bjelica

Rebecca Cahill, professor; coordinator, EPHL/CNL tracks
DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP
(816) 995-2854 | Email Rebecca Cahill

Theresa Chang, assistant professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2852 | Email Theresa Chang

Lauren Chun, instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2870 | Email Lauren Chun


Jo Ellen Collette, assistant professor
DNP, APRN-BC
(816) 995-2864 | Email Jo Ellen Collette

Zadi Gillman, assistant professor

Christy Hammond, assistant professor; director, Institutional Effectiveness
EdD, MSN, RN
(816) 995-2856 | Email Christy Hammond

Terri Kirkland, assistant professor
MS, RN, CNE
(816) 995-2860 | Email Terri Kirkland

Nicole Kreimer, assistant professor, coordinator of assessment
MSN, RN, APHN-BC
(816) 995-2846 | Email Nicole Kreimer


Heather Lewis, assistant professor
PhD, MA, RN
(816) 995-2849 | Email Heather Lewis

Anne Longhibler, assistant professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2828 | Email Anne Longhibler

Sheryl Max, assistant professor; director, Online Education
MN, RN
(816) 995-2842 | Email Sheryl Max


Holly Miles, assistant professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2852 | Email Holly Miles

Rosalia Molina, assistant professor
PhD, MSN, RN
(816) 995-2841 | Email Rosalia Molina

Julie Nauser, professor and DEU coordinator
PhD, RN
(816) 995-2855 | Email Julie Nauser

Erin Newton, assistant professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2850 | Email Erin Newton

Julia Payne, assistant professor; coordinator, Clinical & Faculty Resources
MSN, RN, RNC-OB, CNE
(816) 995-2836 | Email Julia Payne

Cassie Pearson, assistant professor, TBSN track coordinator
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2840 | Email Cassie Pearson

Sarah Prichard, assistant professor
PhD, RN, ONC
(816) 995-2837 | Email Sarah Prichard


Karin Roberts, professor; coordinator, NE track
PhD, RN, CNE
(816) 995-2835 | Email Karin Roberts

Sarah Schlanker, instructor, ABSN track coordinator
MSN, RN, CNOR
(816) 995-2827 | Email Sarah Schlanker

Ashley Speer, instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2831 | Email Ashley Speer

Tobey Stosberg, assistant professor
MSN, MAE, RN
(816) 995-2869 | Email Tobey Stosberg


Christie Thurlow, associate professor
PhD, RN
(816) 995-2825 | Email Christie Thurlow

Faye Vandendaele, assistant professor
MSN, RN, CPNP, FNP-C
(816) 995-2843 | Email Faye Vandendaele

Lynn Warmbrodt, professor
PsyD, MSN, RN
(816) 995-2838 | Email Lynn Warmbrodt

Camille Williams, assistant professor
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
(816) 995-2857 | Email Camille Williams


Donna Zimmerman, assistant professor
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
816-995-2848 | Email Donna Zimmerman

Patrick Robinson, president
Ph.D., ACRN, CNE, RN, ANEF, FAAN
(816) 995-2810
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Email Patrick Robinson

Rebecca Saxton, dean and professor
PhD, RN, CNE
(816) 995-2847
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Email Rebecca Saxton

Jessica Osburn, director of finance and administration

Glenna Mahoney, professor; associate dean for undergraduate education
DNP, RN, SANE
(816) 995-2845
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Email Glenna Mahoney

Maithe Enriquez, professor; associate dean for graduate education
PhD, APRN, FAAN
(816) 995-2829
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Email Maithe Enriquez

Tiffany Hamlett, officer, Development & Advancement

Leslie Burry, director of admission

Roseanne Zimny, executive administrative assistant to the president & dean

Alizabeth Ballard, director of student success

Nikki Flagler, student services specialist

Denise Haushahn, assistant registrar

Alycia Meyer, director of instructional design

Tonja Palmer, Administrative Assistant to Associate Deans

Jessica Popescu, student recruitment coordinator

Marcy Sackman, coordinator, Student Accounts

Kitty Serling, librarian

Karen Wendel, clinical placement coordinator

Camelia Williams, registrar
