Administration
Meredith Kazer, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Dean
Audrey Beauvais, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Katherine Saracino, MSN, RN
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDCES
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Karen Corcoran, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
Program Directors
Steven Belmont, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Nurse Anesthesia
Fairfield, CT Location
Austin, Texas Location
Karen Burrows, DNP, MAHSM, RN C-EFM, CHSE
Second Degree Nursing
Fairfield, CT Location
Karen Corcoran, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Doughty, MPH, PhD, CHES®
Undergraduate Public Health
Janina Gilo-Tomkins,DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Janice Holmes, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CHSE
Undergraduate Nursing
Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDCES
Leadership and MSN/MBA
Lucina Kimpel, PhD, MSN, RN
Second Degree Nursing
Austin, Texas Location
Jenna LoGiudice, PhD, CNM, RN, FACNM
Nurse Midwifery
Kim Oliver, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Undergraduate Social Work
Susan Reynolds, RN, BSN, MAHSM, CNML
Simulation
Anthony Santella, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, CPH
Masters in Public Health
Janet Stuhrcke, MOE, RDN, CNSC, FAND
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition
Lisa Sundean, PhD, MHA, RN
Masters in Healthcare Administration
Dorothy Vittner, PhD, RN, FAAN
Post-Masters' Doctor of Nursing Practice
Erica Wuchiski, MSN, BSN, RN
Master's Entry to Practice Nursing
Faculty
Christine Aloi
Nurse Anesthesia Simulation and
DNP Project Coordinator for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BS, University of Connecticut
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
Pamela Barnwell-Sanders
Associate Professor of the Practice, Nursing
MBA, Sacred Heart University
MSN, Sacred Heart University
EdD, Southern Connecticut State University
Cynthia Bautista
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Salem State College
MSN, Louisiana State University
PhD, University of Rhode Island
Audrey Beauvais
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Professor of Nursing
BSN, Fairfield University
MBA, MSN, Sacred Heart University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
Steven Belmont
Program Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program
Associate Professor of the Practice
Fairfield, CT Location
Austin, Texas Location
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
MSN, Fairfield University
Karen Burrows
Director of Second Degree Nursing Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, Quinnipiac University
DNP, MAHSM, Sacred Heart University
Jaclyn Conelius
Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Danielle Conklin
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, MSN, DNP, New York University
Laura Conklin
VA Nursing Faculty
BSN, University of Connecticut
MSN, St. Joseph's College
Robin Cook
Associate Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BS, Queen's University
MSN, Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas Women's University
Karen Corcoran
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
Director of Psychiatric Mental Health NursePractitioner Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
Carrie Cromwell
Assistant Director for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BSN, The University of Southern Florida
MS, Northeastern University
DNP, The University of Alabama
Christine Denhup
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Southern Connecticut State University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, Seton Hall University
Kimberly Doughty
Director of Undergraduate Public Health Program
Assistant Professor of Public Health
BS, University of New Haven
MPH, Southern Connecticut State University
PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Tanika Eaves
Associate Professor of Social Work
BA, Fairfield University
MSW, Rutgers University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Christa Esposito
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MS, Stony Brook University
DNP, Fairfield University
Erin Fusco
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
DNP, SUNY Stony Brook
MSN, Columbia University
BSN, Mount Saint Vincent College
Sally Gerard
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Director of Leadership and MSN/MBA
Professor of Nursing
BS, Pace University
MSN, College of New Rochelle
DNP, Case Western University
Janina Gilo-Tomkins
Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, University of Pennsylvania
MSN, Yale University
DNP, University of Pennsylvania
Mackenzie Gordon
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Clinical Nutrition
BS, University of New Haven
MS, University of Rhode Island
Danielle Hall
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, University of Scranton
MSN, Yale University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
Janice Holmes
Director of Undergraduate Nursing Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
MSN, Fairfield University
BSN, Fairfield University
Althea Huckins
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, Dickinson College
BSN, MSN, Columbia University
DNP, Stony Brook University
Bridget Hussain
Assistant Professor of Public Health
BS, MS, PhD., New York University
Rose Iannino-Renz
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, Sacred Heart University
MSN, Southern Connecticut University
DNP, Quinnipiac University
Meredith Kazer
Dean
Professor of Nursing
BSN, Boston University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, New York University
Lucina Kimpel
Director of Second Degree Nursing Program
Associate Professor of the Practice
BSN, Drake University
MSN, University of Iowa
PhD, Iowa State University
Alison Kris
Professor of Nursing
BS, University of Pennsylvania
MSN, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
Christopher Lacerenza
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
Jenna LoGiudice
Directorof Nurse Midwifery Program
Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Diana Mager
Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Western Connecticut State University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
Kristin Meyer
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
First Year Nursing Student Advisor
BS, University of Michigan
MSN, Yale University
Samantha Mraz
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, Kings College
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
Mary Murphy
VA Nursing Faculty
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MSN, Florida Atlantic University
PhD, University of Utah
Megan Nava
Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
Clinical Coordinator
BS, University of Northern Colorado
ADN, Excelsior University
MSN, Concordia University Texas
Joshua Neitlich
Director of Field Education
Instructor of the Practice, Social Work
BA, University of Connecticut
MSW, Columbia University
Kim Oliver
Director of Undergraduate Social Work Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Social Work
BSW, MSW, Adelphi University
PhD, New York University
Eileen O'Shea
Director of Kanarek Center for Palliative Care
Professor of Nursing
BSN, Boston College
MSN, University of Pennsylvania
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
Gina Petersen
Simulation LabCoordinator
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Quinnipiac University
MSN, Sacred Heart University
Kathryn Phillips
Associate Professor of Nursing
BS, State University of New York
MSN, PhD, Boston College
Rose Piccolo
Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty
BA, The College of the Holy Cross
BSN, University of Connecticut
DNP, CNRA, Fairfield University
Jessica Planas
Associate Professor of Nursing and Public Health
BSN, MSN, PhD, University of Connecticut
MPH, Southern Connecticut State University
Linda Roney
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Villanova University
MSN, EdD, Southern Connecticut State University
Caitlin Rowlette
Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, Concordia University Texas
MSN in Informatics, Concordia University Texas
Meghan Ryan
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
Coordinator of Didactic Education for Nurse Anesthesia
BSN, Southern Connecticut State University
DNP, Fairfield University
Elizabeth Sack
Instructor of the Practice, Clinical Nutrition
BS, Cornell University
MBA, Fitchburg State University
Anthony Santella
Director of Master of Public Health Program
Professor of Public Health
BS, University of Connecticut
MPH, Emory University
DrPH, Tulane University
Katherine Saracino
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, University of Phoenix
Jennifer Schindler-Ruwisch
Associate Professor of Public Health
BS, College of William and Mary
MPH, Columbia University
DrPH, George Washington University
Janice Sikorski
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain College
RN, St Vincent School of Nursing
MSN-Ed, Grand Canyon University
Janet Stuhrcke
Director of Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Clinical Nutrition
BS, University of Connecticut
MOE, University of New Hampshire
Lisa Sundean
Director, Masters in Healthcare Administration Program
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Connecticut
MSW, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix
Leigh Taylor
Assistant Program Director for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
DNP, Samford University
MSN, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
BSN, Bellarmine College
Dorothy Vittner
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director of Post-Masters' Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MSN, University of Hartford
PhD, University of Connecticut
Stephanie Welsh
Clinical Faculty Specialist in Midwifery
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BS, Syracuse University
MSN, Yale University
DNP, University of Connecticut
Kristie Wilson
Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, University of Louisiana at Layfayette
MSA, APRN, University of Texas at Austin
Erica Wuchiski
Director of Master's Entry to Practice Program
Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, University of Connecticut
MSN, Fairfield University
Faculty Emeriti
Sheila Grossman
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1991-2017
Doris Lippman
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1980-2014
Suzanna MacAvoy
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1972-2003
Joan M. Mohr
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1972-1995
Jeanne M. Novotny
Dean, School of Nursing, Emerita, 2001-2011
Alice M. Obrig
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1973-2001
Phyllis E. Porter
Associate Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1970-1989
Dean, School of Nursing, Emerita
Joyce M. Shea
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 2004-2023
Kathleen Wheeler
Professor of Nursing, Emerita
Advisory Board
Gail T. Berardino
Greenwich, CT
Michael Brown, MBA
CEO and Chairman
Fellow Health Partners
West Islip, NY
Mary Ann Christopher, '79, MSN, RN, FAAN
President
Christopher STH Consulting
Avon, NJ
Marybeth Gillespie, '81, BS, RN
South Shore Hospital
Bristol, RI
Robin B. Kanarek '96, BS, RN
President, The Kanarek Family Foundation
Greenwich, CT
Sabrina Opiola McCauley '92, DNP, NNP-BC, CPNP
Program Director Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Columbia University
New York, NY
James McCullagh, MBA
Associate Executive Director, Finance
Phelps Hospital
Darien, CT
Bonnie Molloy, P'93, CRNA, APRN, PhD
Chair
Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Bridgeport Hospital
Fairfield, CT
Meghan Mooney '05, BSN
Ascension Seton
Austin, TX
Elner L. Morrell '81, P'03, BSN, RN
Senior Information Systems Project Manager
United HealthGroup Inc.
Prospect, CT
Sally Ann Nestor '91, RN, BSN, OCN
Black Rock Medical Group
Trumbull, CT
David Pereira '87, MD
NYU-Langone Medical Center
New York, NY
Colleen McAndrew Quinn '93, PT
Physical Therapist
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Claudia Schechter
Vice President, The Schechter Foundation
New York, NY
