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 | leslie.bachar@researchcollege.edu
Nikki Belcher, Instructor; Coordinator, LRC
MSN, RN
(816) 276-4740 | nicole.belcher@researchcollege.edu
Margaret Bjelica, Assistant Professor
DNP, CRRN, ACNS-BC
(816) 995-2861 | margaret.bjelica@researchcollege.edu
Rebecca Cahill, Associate Professor; Coordinator, EPHL/CNL Tracks
DNP, RN, CPHQ, CNEP
Office 251
(816) 995-2854 | rebecca.cahill@researchcollege.edu
Theresa Chang, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2852 | theresa.chang@researchcollege.edu
Susan Chrisman, Professor
PhD, RN
(816) 995-2851 | susan.chrisman@researchcollege.edu
Lauren Chun, Instructor
Office 250
(816) 995-2870 | lauren.chun@researchcollege.edu
Jo Ellen Collette, Assistant Professor
DNP, APRN-BC
(816) 995-2864 | JoEllen.Collette@researchcollege.edu
Maithe Enriquez, Professor; Program Director, Graduate Program
Office 224
(816) 995-2829 | maithe.enriquez@researchcollege.edu
Shanna Foley, Instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 276-3428 | Shanna.Foley@researchcollege.edu
Christy Hammond, Assistant Professor; Director, Institutional Effectiveness
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2856 | christine.hammond@researchcollege.edu
Terri Kirkland, Assistant Professor
MS, RN, CNE
(816) 995-2860 | Terri.Kirkland@researchcollege.edu
Nicole Kreimer, Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Assessment
MSN, RN, APHN-BC
(816) 995-2846 | Nicole.Kreimer@researchcollege.edu
Heather Lewis, Assistant Professor; Coordinator, Dedicated Education Units (DEU)
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2849 | heather.lewis@researchcollege.edu
Glenna Mahoney, Professor; Program Director, TBSN Program
DNP, RN, SANE
(816) 995-2845 | Glenna.Mahoney@researchcollege.edu
Sheryl Max, Assistant Professor; Director, Online Education
MN, RN
(816) 995-2842 | sheryl.max@researchcollege.edu
Martha McElyea, Assistant Professor
MSN, CCRN
(816) 995-2828 | martha.mcelyea@researchcollege.edu
Holly Miles, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2852 | Holly.Miles@researchcollege.edu
Rosalia Molina, Instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2841 | Rosalia.Molina@researchcollege.edu
Julie Nauser, Dean and Professor
PhD, RN
(816) 995-2855 | julie.nauser@researchcollege.edu
Erin Newton, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2850 | erin.newton@researchcollege.edu
Julia Payne, Assistant Professor; Coordinator, Clinical & Faculty Resources
MSN, RN, RNC-OB, CNE
(816) 995-2836 | Julia.Payne@researchcollege.edu
Cassie Pearson, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2840 | mary.pearson@researchcollege.edu
Sarah Prichard, Assistant Professor
PhD, RN, ONC
(816) 995-2837 | sarah.prichard@researchcollege.edu
Karin Roberts, Professor; Coordinator, NE Track
PhD, RN, CNE
Rebecca Saxton, Professor; Program Director, ABSN Program
PhD, RN, CNE
(816) 995-2847 | rebecca.saxton@researchcollege.edu
Sarah Schlanker, Instructor
MSN, RN, CNOR
Shirley Spencer, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2853 | shirley.spencer@researchcollege.edu
Tobey Stosberg, Director of the Seelos Center and Learning Resource Center
MSN, MAE, RN
(816) 995-2869 | tobey.stosberg@researchcollege.edu
Christie Thurlow, Associate Professor
PhD, RN
(816) 995-2825 | christine.thurlow@researchcollege.edu
Faye Vandendaele, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN, CPNP, FNP-C
(816) 995-2843 | faye.vandendaele@researchcollege.edu
Lynn Warmbrodt, Professor
PsyD, MSN, RN
Office 212
(816) 995-2838 | lynn.warmbrodt@researchcollege.edu
Camille Williams, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN, NP-C
Office 234
(816) 995-2857 | camille.williams@researchcollege.edu
Jessica Winslow, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN, NP-C
Office 229
Donna Zimmerman, Assistant Professor
MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC
816-995-2848 | donna.zimmerman@researchcollege.edu
Leslie Burry, Director, Transfer & Graduate Recruitment
BA
(816) 995-2820 | leslie.burry@researchcollege.edu
Jennifer Cooper, Faculty Secretary
(816) 995-2830 | jennifer.cooper1@researchcollege.edu
Amanda Gray, Director of Student Affairs
MEd
(816) 995-2806 | amanda.gray@researchcollege.edu
Tiffany Hamlett, Officer, Development & Advancement
BA
(816) 995-2844 | tiffany.hamlett@researchcollege.edu
Bill Hampson, Director, Technological Resources
(816) 995-2818 | bill.hampson@researchcollege.edu
Daniel Oder, Director, Resources
BSBA
(816) 995-2803 | daniel.oder@researchcollege.edu
Marcy Sackman, Coordinator, Student Accounts
(816) 995-2816 | marcy.sackman@researchcollege.edu
Stacie Withers, Director of Financial Aid
BA
(816) 995-2832 | stacie.withers@researchcollege.edu