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
Ann Longhibler, assistant professor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2828 | Email Ann 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
Ashlye Speer, instructor
MSN, RN
(816) 995-2831 | Email Ashlye Speer
Tobey Stosberg, director of simulation education
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
Jacob Showalter, 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
Marcell Frost, audio visual & information technology 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
