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Gonzaga enters the 2023-24 academic year with a warm welcome to 58 new professors. Reflecting the university's breadth of academic programs and pathways, these faculty bring expertise in an array of disciplines, including human health, mathematics, neuroscience, chemistry, art, international relations and climate change.

“Our faculty create excitement for learning on our campus and strongly contribute to the strategic interests of Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø," says Provost Sacha Kopp. "I am pleased to welcome and support the development of our newest teaching professionals from diverse backgrounds and academic fields."

College of Arts and Sciences

Douglas Addleman, Assistant Professor of Psychology -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Minnesota, 2020. Expertise in cognitive neuroscience and human perceptual cognition. See faculty profile.

Jessica Brooke, Lecturer of Modern Languages -- King’s College, London, 2015; M.A., Eastern Washington Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2022. See faculty profile.

Andrea Brower, Assistant Professor of Sociology -- M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Sussex, 2011; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Auckland, 2017. Work focuses on environmental justice, capitalism, food and agriculture, social movements and politics of the possible. See faculty profile.

Rene Buell, Lecturer of Chemistry & Biochemistry -- M.S., Indiana Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2013; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of New Hampshire, 2018

John Collett, Assistant Professor of Integrated Media -- M.S., Eastern Washington Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2018. Research interests and professional experience in sports media and broadcast journalism. See faculty profile.

Jennifer Davis, Lecturer of Integrated Media -- M.F.A. Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Iowa, 2011

Matthew DeGarmo, Lecturer of Sociology & Criminology -- M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Missouri, St. Louis, 2008; Ph.D., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2014. Expertise in criminal theory and forensics.

Hala Elsayed, Lecturer of Biology -- M.S., Cairo Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2009; Ph.D., Cairo Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2019. Research interests revolve around vectors and vector-borne diseases, especially ticks and tick-borne diseases. See faculty profile.

Kristopher "Kip" Hill, Lecturer of Integrated Media --M.A., Belmont Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2011; M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Missouri, 2013. Expertise in journalism. See faculty profile.

Michael Kropf, Assistant Professor of Music -- M.A., San Francisco Conservatory, 2016; D.M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Michigan, 2022. Expertise in music theory and composition. See faculty profile.

Evan Lauteria, Lecturer of Sociology & Criminology -- M.S., Syracuse Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2012. Expertise in sociology with focus on culture, media and science/technology. See faculty profile.

Silvia Madrid, Lecturer of Mathematics -- Ph.D., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2020. Expertise in mathematics education.

Matthew Marcec, Lecturer of Biology -- M.S., Northern Illinois Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2015; Ph.D., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2022. Expertise in plant biology.

Madeleine Mathews, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies & Sciences and Chemistry & Biochemistry -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Wisconsin-Madison, 2021. Expertise in environmental geochemistry. See faculty profile.

Ryan Merckle, Lecturer of Psychology -- M.S., Indiana Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2007. Expertise in higher education See faculty profile.

Samantha "Sammi" Munson, Lecturer of Environmental Studies & Sciences -- M.S., The Ohio State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2012; Ph.D., George Mason Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2023.Research is interdisciplinary, and centers around issues of equity and inclusion. Expertise in sustainability, climate solutions, activism and science communication. See faculty profile.

McCall Sarrett, Assistant Professor of Psychology -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Iowa, 2020. Expertise in neuroscience, specializing in how the brain understands spoken language and how people learn new languages.

Jennifer Seo, Assistant Professor of Art -- M.F.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Texas San Antonio, 2020. Expertise in painting and drawing. See faculty profile.

Joel 'Jay' Stafstrom, Lecturer of Biology -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Colorado, Boulder, 1985. Expertise in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, with a focus on model plant systems. See faculty profile.

Jadrian Tarver, Assistant Professor of Music -- M.M., Georgia State Â鶹¹ÙÍø; D.M.A., Michigan State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2021. Expertise in music performance, with experience as a conductor, clinician and recitalist; advocate for musicians of color. See faculty profile.

Elizabeth Tyson, Lecturer of Chemistry & Biochemistry -- M.S., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Wisconsin-Madison, 2013. Expertise in chemistry. See faculty profile.

Bi Zhao, Assistant Professor of Political Science -- M.A., Fudan Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2009; M.A., Purdue Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2012; Ph.D., Purdue Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Expertise in international relations, global climate change governance and human rights. See faculty profile.

Foley Library

Daniel Pringle, Assistant Professor, Foley Library -- M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Research interests include user experience with library systems and information literacy in the social sciences. See faculty profile.

School of Business Administration

Maimuna Akter, Assistant Professor of Finance -- M.B.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Dhaka, 2014; M.B.A., Illinois State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2019; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2023. Research interests include climate finance, market manipulation and corporate culture. See faculty profile.

Shriya Shekhar, Assistant Professor Finance -- M.B.A., Indian School of Business; Ph.D., Wayne State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2023. Research interests include IPO underpricing, bank monitoring, capital structure, M&A and executive decision making. See faculty profile.

School of Education

Janel Anderson, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Administration -- M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, 2006; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Wisconsin, 2023.

Emma Ariyo, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- M.B.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Bridgeport, 2010; M.Sc., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Georgia, 2016; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Georgia, 2022.

Kristen Arnold, Assistant Professor, School Psychology -- M.A., Whitworth Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2009; Ed.D., Arizona State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2021.

Carissa Basile, Assistant Professor, Special Education -- M.S., California State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Northridge, 2018; Ph.D., Marquette Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2023.

Naomi Hagen, Lecturer, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -- M.A., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2013.

YongJu Hwang, Lecturer, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- M.S., Chung-Ang Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2013; M.S., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2018; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Georgia, 2023.

Andrew Kim, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Georgia, 2023.

School of Engineering

Bryan Fischer, Lecturer, Computer Science -- M.S., Computer Science, Eastern Washington Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Research interests include multi-agent algorithms for pathfinding and shortest route calculations, parallel computing and computer science education. See faculty profile.

Luke Johnson, Instructor, Computer Science -- Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Connecticut, 2023.

School of Health Sciences

Kimberly Cline, Lecturer, Nursing -- A.D.N., Spokane Community College, 2017; M.N. PH., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2021.

Jacqui Crissey, Lecturer, Human Physiology -- M.S., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Texas, 2008; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Missouri-Columbia, 2013.

Jennifer Evans. Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Western Governors Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2021. Expertise in labor, delivery and post-partum.

Brooke Hoving, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Simmons Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2018.

Do-Houn Kim, Assistant Professor, Human Physiology -- M.S., Sungshin Women’s Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2010; Ph.D., Florida State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2018. Expertise in aging, obesity, diabetes, exercise, nutrition, skeletal muscle physiology, blood flow, oxidative stress and Vitamin D

Megan Lewis, Assistant Professor, Human Physiology --  M.S., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Calgary, 2012; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Calgary, 2018. Research interests focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms responsible for adaptation to various physiological challenges. See faculty profile.

Kristen Maefsky, Lecturer, Nursing -- B.S.N., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2004; M.S., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2010.

Shirley 'Dawn' Magee, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S.N., Washburn Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2010; D.N.P., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2015.

Eric Marr, Lecturer, Department of Biology -- M.S., Eastern Washington Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2015.

Robin Pickering, Professor of Public Health -- M.S., Eastern Washington Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2003; Ph.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Idaho, 2006.

Marcella "Joy" Staaben, Lecturer, Nursing -- D.N.P., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2019. Expertise in primary care, women's health and chronic illness.

Samantha Todd, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.S., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

Tera Tveit, Lecturer, Nursing -- M.A., Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2020.

Alissa Underhill, Lecturer, Human Physiology -- M.S.E., Stephen F. Austin State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2010; Ph.D., Washington State Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2017.

School of Law

Angela Aneiros, Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., Indiana Â鶹¹ÙÍø Maurer School of Law, 2009. Research focuses on the intersection of law and corporate governance, with a focus on how recent social unrest and social movements influence diversity, equity, inclusions and justice in corporations. See faculty profile.

Michael Cecil, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D, Georgetown Â鶹¹ÙÍø Law Center, 2018; LL.M., New York Â鶹¹ÙÍø School of Law, 2022.

Robert Olsen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of California Berkeley, 2018.

Olawale Olumodimu. Visiting Assistant Law Professor -- S.J.D., J.S.D., Tulane Â鶹¹ÙÍø Law School, 2020; L.L.M., Tulane Â鶹¹ÙÍø Law School; B.L., The Nigerian Law School, 2011; L.L.B., Kogi Stat Â鶹¹ÙÍø, 2010.

Maria Saladino, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law -- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Nevada, 2016.

School of Leadership Studies

Salena Beaumont Hill, Lecturer, Teaching Fellow - Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies -- M.A., Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Montana, 2008; PhD, Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Montana, Missoula, 2020.Expertise in indigenous pedagogy and research methodology in higher education. See faculty profile.

Róisín Lally, Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies -- M.Litt., National Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Ireland, 2006; Ph.D., National Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Ireland, 2016. Research and published work focuses on the intersection of the philosophy of time, ethics, environment, feminism, science and technology. See faculty profile.

Military Science

CPT Richard Blakesleay, Assistant Professor of Military Science -- B.A., United States Military Academy – West Point, 2015. See faculty profile.

SFC Kenneth Rolle, Military Science Instructor -- B.A., Post Â鶹¹ÙÍø. See faculty profile.

MAJ Brent Vance, Assistant Professor of Military Science – B.S., Brigham Young Â鶹¹ÙÍø; M.S., Missouri Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Science and Technology. See faculty profile.