The Faculty in the School of Health Sciences 

Linda Aaronson (1982), Professor Emerita of Nursing; Ed.D., Rutgers, The State University; MSN, Seton Hall University; BSN, Richard Stockton College of NJ.

Rania Almajid (2021), Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., Temple University; M.S. University of Pittsburgh; B.A., King Saud University: neuromotor science, pathophysiology, anatomy, kinesiology, balance, and postural control.

Barbara Amendolia (2022), Assistant Professor of Nursing; DrNP Drexel University; MSN University of Pennsylvania; BSN Stockton University; pediatrics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing research.

Alexandria Arcaini (2022), Teaching Specialist of Nursing, BSN MSN, Drexel University: critical-care nursing, medical-surgical nursing.

Jacqueline M. Arnone (2020), Assistant Professor of Nursing; PhD, MSN, BSN, Kean University, PMHNP-BC, Maryville University; population health, psychiatric mental health, home health nursing, maternal child nursing.

Anthony Austin (2022), Teaching Specialist of Health Science; Ph.D., Ohio University; M.A., Cleveland State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University: stress and health, psychophysiology, health disparities, health psychology.

Richard Berry (1974), Professor Emeritus of Speech Pathology and Audiology, CCC-SLP/A; Ph.D., University of Illinois; M.A., B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Janette Boney (2016), Clinical Education Support Specialist; OTD, Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls; M.S., B.S., Stockton University.

William J. Buchala (2024), Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; Assistant Director of Clinical Education; University of Pittsburgh, DPT; ABPTS Board Certified in Orthopedics: orthopedic and sports physical therapy, kinesiology, health care management

Elaine Bukowski (1987), Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy; (D) ABDA Emeritus, DPT, Drexel University; M.S., University of Nebraska; B.S., St. Louis University.

Elizabeth G. Calamidas (1986), Professor of Emeriti Public Health; Ph.D., Temple University; M.S., B.S., The Pennsylvania State University: community and public health, health education, health behavior, human sexuality, women and health, aging and health.

Ronald L. Caplan (1994), Associate Professor of Public Health; Ph.D., M.A., B.A., University of Massachusetts: health economics, health policy.

Stacy Gallese Cassel (2013), Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders (MCSD); Ph.D., MPhil, Columbia University; M.S., Gallaudet University; Co-Chair, MSCD Program; Associate Chair, BSHS Pre-CD Program; Medical speech-language pathology, dysphagia, neonatal intervention, neurogenic communication and voice disorders.

Stephen Grayson Chao (2025), Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; DPT, New York University; B.S., State University of New York – Stonybrook; ABPTS Board Certified in Orthopedics: musculoskeletal physical therapy, kinesiology, anatomy, oncology.

Felicia Chew (2024). Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy: OTD George Washington University; M.S., B.S Misericordia University; Geriatric rehab, aging in place, leadership, advocacy administration, mental health and program development.

Amanda Copes (2011), Lead Clinical Supervisor, Speech and Hearing Clinic, CCC-SLP; Ed.D., B.S. Stockton University; M.A., West Chester University: clinical supervision.

Tara Crowell (2000), Professor of Public Health; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; M.A., B.A., West Virginia University; health communication, social marketing, quantitative research methods & statistics, and internship experiences.

Nancy Taggart Davis (1973), Professor Emerita of Pathology; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.S., Rollins College.

Lauren Del Rossi (2013), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; DPT, B.S., Stockton University; ABPTS Board Certified in Pediatrics: neuromuscular physical therapy, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary, interprofessional education.

Bruce DeLussa (1986), Professor Emeritus of Public Health; M.P.H., University of Michigan; B.S., Colorado State University.

Anthony Dissen (2014), Associate Professor of Health Science; Ed.D., Stockton University; M.P.H., University of Massachusetts- Amherst; M.A., Georgian Court University; B.S. Rutgers University: health literacy & communication, health humanities, plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, community & public health.

Kelly A. Dougherty (2014), Associate Professor of Exercise Science; Ph.D., M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; MTR, University of Pennsylvania; B.S., The College of New Jersey: physical activity- and nutrition-related issues in healthy and chronically ill children and young adults, including those with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and obesity.

Cheryle Fisher Eisele (1980), Professor Emerita of Nursing; Ed.D., Temple University; MSN, University of Pennsylvania; BSN, Richard Stockton College of NJ.

Kimberly Furphy (2000), Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy; DHSc, University of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences; M.S., Temple University; B.A., University of Virginia: assistive technology, geriatric rehabilitation, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, scholarship of teaching and learning (adult learners), interprofessional practice and education.

Michele Gaguski (2024), Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Quinnipiac University; M.S., Thomas Jefferson University; B.S. Thomas Jefferson University; nursing leadership, oncology, palliative/end of life care, home/hospice care, population health, ambulatory care

Mary Lou Galantino (1991), Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., Temple University; M.S., Texas Women’s University; MSCE, NIH Postdoctoral, University of Pennsylvania; PT, University of Pittsburgh; evidence-based practice, chronic pain, HIV and cancer rehabilitation, systemic diseases, long-term care rehabilitation, integrative medicine.

Luis I. Garcia (2012), Tenured Assistant Professor of Health Science; Ph.D., The George Washington University; M.S., B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Health psychology, HIV prevention, Latino acculturation, LGBT identity development, interprofessional education (IPE), interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP).

Trina Gipson-Jones (2019), Associate Professor of Health Science; Ph.D., Hampton University; M.S. Hampton University; B.S.N., University of Tennessee: Family nursing, community health, health disparities research.

Heather L. Green (2021), Assistant Professor of Health Science; Ed.D., University of West Florida, M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; B.A., Rowan University: public health, health education, health behavior, mental health, nutrition, integrative health.

Stephanie Griffin (2022), Associate Professor of Public Health; Ph.D., University of Arizona; M.S., University of Washington; B.S., Salisbury State University; environmental and occupational safety & health, Legionella risk management, injury prevention, exposure science, hearing conservation.

Yulong (Helen) Gu (2015), Associate Professor of Health Science; Ph.D., University of Auckland; M.S., University of Tasmania; B.A., B.E., University of Science and Technology of China: health informatics, health information technology, eHealth, mobile health.

Lee Ann Guenther (1989), Associate Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy; DPT, Temple University; M.S., St. Joseph’s University; Post-Baccalaureate Certification, University of Pennsylvania; B.S., The Pennsylvania State University.

Amy J. Hadley (2006), Professor Emerita of Communication Sciences & Disorders, CCC-SLP; Ed.D., University of Central Florida; M.S., B.A., State University College of New York at New Paltz.

Phillip A. Hernández (2010), Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL; Ed.D., Arcadia University; M.S., LaSalle University; M.Ed., Widener University; B.S., Stockton University; Co-chair, MCSD Program, Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language & Language Disorders: bilingual speech-language pathology (English/Spanish), school-based speech-language pathologist, bilingualism, early intervention services, culturally & linguistically responsive practices/humility.

Bess P. Kathrins (1984), Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., Touro University International; M.S., B.S., Boston University.

Mary Kientz (2008), Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy; OTD., M.S., University of Kansas; B.S., Elizabethtown College: developmental disabilities with focus on autism spectrum disorders, positive behavioral supports, community-based interventions, advocacy, health and wellness., interprofessional practice and education.

Lauren Kirk (2022), NTTP Teaching Specialist of Nursing, MSN, Drexel University; BSN, York College of Pennsylvania; medical-surgical nursing, emergency nursing, adult health, healthcare ethics.

Kathleen Klein (2001). Associate Professor Occupational Therapy; OTD University of Kansas; M.S., B.S Thomas Jefferson University: pediatrics, community- based interventions, neuroscience, client education, professional development, management/leadership

Donna Kurtz (2022), NTTP Teaching Specialist of Nursing; MSN, PMHRN-BC Walden University; psychiatric mental health, faith community nursing, ethics in health care.

Diane Laverty (2022), Assistant Professor of Health Sciences; Ed.D., Rowan University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., East Stroudsburg University. School-based speech-language pathology, pediatric language disorders, speech sound disorders, and student learning in higher education.

Lia V. Ludan (2020), Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Wilkes University; FNP-BC, University of Medicine and Dentistry; BSN, Jefferson University; Nursing Diploma, Mountainside School of Nursing; chronic pain, women's health, emergency medicine, addiction medicine, and reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

Rebecca Mannel (2020), Associate Professor Occupational Therapy; OTD., M.S., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; B.A., Salisbury University: older adult evaluation and treatment with a focus on Parkinson's disease and major neurocognitive disorder, professional issues and adult home care.

Alysia Mastrangelo (2000), Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., MPT, Temple University; M.S., Slippery Rock University; B.S., Springfield College.

Robert Marsico (2008), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Ed.D., Teachers College-Columbia University; MPT, UMDNJ-SHRP and Rutgers University; B.S., Florida International University; ABPTS Board Certified in Orthopedics: cardiopulmonary and vascular physical therapy, exercise physiology, orthopedic physical therapy.

Kelly Maslanik (2022), Clinical Specialist; M.S., B.S., Stockton University; clinical education and supervision, adult speech, language and swallowing disorders, child speech and language disorders.

Traci McCarthy (2023), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University; DPT, CUNY College of Staten Island; B.S., Rutgers, The State University: Orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy, exercise physiology, perinatal exercise.

Patricia Q. McGinnis (1999), Professor of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., Temple University; M.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science; B.S., University of Delaware; Fellow of the National Academies of Practice: neuromuscular physical therapy, balance disorders, interprofessional education, issues in health care, curriculum development.

Nicole Milan-Tyner (2019), Associate Professor of Health Science; Ed.D., Rowan University; M.S., University of Delaware; B.A., Rutgers University: Health assessment, public health, non-profit management, health disparities.

Bryce J. Muth (2018), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Ph.D., University of Delaware; M.S. and B.S., East Stroudsburg University: vascular physiology, exercise physiology, high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

Thomas P. Nolan, Jr. (1988), Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy; DPT, M.S., Temple University; B.S., New York University; B.A., Glassboro State College.

Mary Padden-Denmead (2011), Associate Professor of Nursing; Ph.D., Widener University; APN-C, FN-CSA, M.S., University of Delaware; BSN, Stockton University: maternal and child health, theory, research, teaching and learning, grief and loss.

Monika Pawlowska (2014), Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders; Ph.D., M.A., Adam Mickiewicz University: linguistics, language development, language disorders in children.

Joan Perks (2009), Associate Professor of Nursing; Ph.D., MSN, Widener University; BSN, Thomas Jefferson University; adult health, burns, emergency trauma nursing, critical care, infusion therapy, leadership, and developmental disabilities with an emphasis on nutrition.

Adam Popowitz (2025), Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; DPT, B.S., Stockton University; ABPTS Board Certified in Geriatrics; neuromuscular physical therapy, geriatrics, health policy, community health.

Sreelekha Prakash (2017), Associate Professor of Health Science; MBBS, Lady Hardinge Medical College; MD, Maulana Azad Medical College; MPH, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: emergency and intensive clinical care management, research methods, clinical epidemiological, substance and drug use, global health, interprofessional collaborative, older adults, health policy, community health.

Michele Previti (2017), Associate Professor of Health Science; J. D., St. Louis University School of Law; B.A., La Salle University: healthcare administration, healthcare law, healthcare ethics, interprofessional education and collaborative practice, and social justice.

Susan Pullman-Bernstein (2020), Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, M.S, B.S., Stockton University: adult and geriatric rehabilitation, home healthcare, neuro rehabilitation.

Matthew Romen (2019), Director of Clinical Education; Ed.D., DPT, B.S., Stockton University: clinical reasoning, acute care for orthopedic, neurologic and cardiopulmonary conditions, health care management and quality improvement, student development and leadership development.

Larider Ruffin (2017), Associate Professor of Nursing, Chair, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program; DNP, Wilmington University; MSN, CTTS, University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ; BSN, Rutgers University College of Nursing; diabetes, smoking and vaping prevention and education.

Rose Scaffidi (2011), Associate Professor of Nursing, DrNP, Drexel University; MSN, CNM, University of Pennsylvania; BSN, Stockton University: women’s health, nursing research, health assessment.

MaryAnn Schiattarella (2017), MCSD Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator; Ed.D., Stockton University; M.A., Kean University; B.S. East Stroudsburg University: clinical education and supervision.

Victoria Schindler (2000), Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy; PhD., M.A. New York University, B.S. Kean University.

Amee Shah (2014), Professor of Health Science; Ph.D., MPhil, City University of New York; M.A., B.S., Bombay University: speech science, cross-language speech perception, evidence-based accent management, neurolinguistics, bilingualism/bidialectism, cultural competence in hospitals/healthcare/universities/corporations, diversity management, second language learning, ESL pedagogy.

Margaret M. Slusser (2012), Professor Emerita of Health Science; Ph.D., MSN., University of Pennsylvania; BSN, Wilkes University.

Michelle T. Swartz (2024), Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders. Ph.D., Montclair State University; M.A. Montclair State University; M.S., Barry University: speech sound disorders, voice disorders, motor speech across the lifespan.

Kerri Sowers (2014), Professor of Health Science; Chair of the Health Science Program; Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University, DPT, B.A., Stockton University Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy: neurological physical therapy, acute care physical therapy, para/disabled sports, biostatistics, writing for healthcare professions.

Jill Tourtual (2019), Assistant Professor of Nursing; Ph.D., Widener University; MSN, Widener University: school nursing, renal, critical care.