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Toggle More InfoSusan Baurer, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCPAdministrative Assistant II to the DeanMarieb Hall 438C239-590-7451Krista Casazza, PhDAssociate Dean for Research & Scholarship & Associate ProfessorMarieb Hall 430239-590-7620Shawn Felton, EdD, LAT, ATCActing Co-Dean, Associate Dean for Academics & Associate ProfessorMarieb Hall 438D239-590-7511Jim NathanActing Co-DeanMarieb Hall 438B239-590-7074 -
School of Nursing
Toggle More InfoImke Casey, DNP, CRNA, RHITAssistant Professor
Marieb Hall 308Paula Davis-Huffman, DNP, ANP-BC, PNP-BC Emeritus CCRNAssistant Professor
Marieb Hall 339Loureen Downes, PhD, FNP-BCAssociate Professor & Program Director - Nurse Practitioner
Marieb Hall 309Christina Dzioba, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, C-EFMAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 448Tina Ellis, MSN, RN, CTN-AInstructor IMarieb Hall 306Cindy Farris, PhD, MSN, MPH, BSN, CNEAssistant Professor
Marieb Hall 448April A. Felton, DNP, APRN, NNP-BCAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 401AKelly Goebel, DNP, ACNP-BCAssistant Professor
Marieb Hall 442Valerie Hahn, MSN, ACNP-BCInstructor IMarieb Hall 420Katherine Ingram, MSN, RN, CHSEInstructor IMarieb Hall 445Virginia Londahl-Ramsey, DNAP, CRNA, APRN, CHSEAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 325Melissa Lynn, MSN, RN, CMSRNInstructor IMarieb Hall 443Jihan Mahmoud, PhD, RNAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 431Miriane Martinez, BA, BSCoordinator, NursingMarieb Hall 304Lolita Melhado, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPNAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 441Elizabeth Murray, PhD, RN, CNEEdith Potter Deats Professor, Associate Professor & Program Director - Nurse Educator
Marieb Hall 322Jennifer NewmanNursing Laboratory AssistantMarieb Hall 340AJohanna Newman, DNAP, CRNAAssistant Professor & Assistant Program Director - Nurse AnesthesiologyMarieb Hall 323Anne Nolan, PhD, RNDirector - School of Nursing & Conner Professor in NursingMarieb Hall 307Lynne Portnoy, MSN, RN CNEVisiting Instructor IMarieb Hall 211BSabrina Ronco, MSN ED, RNCInstructor IMarieb Hall 446Tammy Sadighi, DNP, ARNP-FNP, MBAAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 330Rosann Spiegel, JD, DNAP, CRNAAssistant Professor & Program Director - Nurse AnesthesiologyMarieb Hall 313Cheryl Swayne, EdD, MN, FNP-BCAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 316Gretchen Warn, BSAdministrative Specialist, Graduate ProgramsMarieb Hall 303C239-590-7505Sharon Wright, PhD, RN, CNEAssistant ProfessorMarieb Hall 427 -
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Russell Sabella, PhDProfessor & Program Director - School CounselingSCCC 209H239-590-7782Julieta Wenk, MAAssistant Director, Community Counseling Center & Instructor ISCCC 201E239-745-4606 -
Department of Health Sciences
Toggle More InfoMichelle Angeletti, MSW, PhDAssociate Professor - Health Sciences
Marieb Hall 338239-590-7499Tom Felke, PhD, MSWAssociate Professor, Interm Chair Health SciencesMerwin Hall 134A239-590-7841Shelby Gilbert, EdD, MPHAssistant Professor - Health SciencesMarieb Hall 321239-590-1851Jayanta Gupta, MD, PhDAssociate Professor & Program Director of Public Health - Health Sciences EpidemiologyMarieb Hall 211239-745-4481Robert Hawkes, MSPA, PA-CFounding Program Director - Physician Assistant StudiesMarieb Hall 201A239-745-4417Payal Kahar, PhD, MPHAssistant Professor - Community Health, Public HealthMarieb Hall 326239-745-4482Katheryn Knutson, DHSc, PA-CAssistant Professor - Physician Assistant StudiesMarieb Hall 207A239-745-4478Yong-Taek Min, DBA, MSTM, MAAssistant Professor & Program Director - MS Health SciencesMarieb Hall 305239-745-4419Kristina Mullins, MS, PA-CAssistant Professor & Academic Director - Physician Assistant StudiesMarieb Hall 201B239-745-4314Pamela St. Laurent, EdD, MT (ASCP)Instructor I - Health SciencesMarieb Hall 408239-590-7452Maka Tsulukidze, MD, PhD, MPHAssistant Professor - Health SciencesMarieb Hall239-590-7496Lori Zallie, BAAdministrative Specialist - Physician Assistant StudiesMarieb Hall 201239-745-4477Julie Zemplinski, MSH, MS, MLS (ASCP)Instructor III & Program Director - Clinical Laboratory ScienceMarieb Hall 404239-590-7453 -
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Toggle More InfoDenise Allen, OTD, OT/L CHTAssistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
Marieb Hall 444239-590-7556Patricia Bauer, PhD, EP-C, CSCS, EIMAssistant Professor - Athletic Training, Exercise Science
Marieb Hall 429239-745-4205Brigitte Belanger, DSc, OTR/LAssistant Professor - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 417239-590-7508Stephen A. Black is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University. Stephen has 25+ years experience in the health and wellness industry. He promotes healthy lifestyles and providing expert insight and research in areas related to rehabilitation, fitness and sports specific training. He has worked with professional teams including NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA and ABL/NBL affiliates.In his spare time, Stephen enjoys recreational activities such as running, cycling, swimming, skiing and experiential activities that lead to a balanced/integrated lifestyle. He has completed multiple endurance events including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Stephen’s passion is in assisting others achieve the lifestyle they aspire to.
Assistant Professor - Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 329239-590-1281MeLinda CoffeyAdministrative Specialist - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 434239-590-7530Maria Colmer, OTD, OTR/LAssociate Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 409239-590-7555Annemarie Connor, PhD, OTR/LAssistant Professor - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 430239-590-7552Mitchell L Cordova, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM, FASAHPVice President & Professor- Athletic TrainingCohen Student Union 108239-590-1522Jason Craddock, EdD, ATC, LAT, CSCSAssistant Professor & Program Director - Athletic Training, Exercise ScienceMarieb Hall 415239-590-7535Dr. Donald joined the faculty at FGCU in 1996 as the founding department chair of Physical Therapy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1985, and a Master of Science in Adult Education from Syracuse University in 1995. In 2016, she earned her PhD from the University of South Florida in Curriculum and Instruction with focus on Educational Measurement and Research. Prior to coming to Florida Gulf Coast University, she was Director of Clinical Education for the Physical Therapy Program at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Donald’s clinical expertise is in pediatric physical therapy.Assistant Professor & Program Director Transitional DPT - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 421239-590-7531Professor Ahmed Samir Elokda, joined the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2014. Prior to his arrival, Dr. Elokda spent 20 years on faculty at different institutions including Cairo University, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Elokda earned his Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Cairo University. He went on to earn advanced Master Degree and PhD in Physical Therapy with emphasis on Exercise Physiology and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation from University of Iowa. Clinically Dr. Elokda earned the Certified Expert of Exercise in Aging Adults certification, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist certification. Also, Dr. Elokda earned the prestigious Fellow status from The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation as a result of his commitment to research and clinical advancement in the field of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.Associate Professor - Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 418239-590-7534Mark Erickson, DScPT, MA, PT, OSC, COMT, CFPAssociate Professor - Exercise Science, Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 422239-590-7533Sarah Fabrizi, PhD, OTR/LAssociate Professor - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 338239-590-1854Dr. Hogg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at FGCU. Dr. Hogg earned his bachelors degree from Baylor University, and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, as part of the New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology (NYCEP). He went on to serve as a Postdoctoral Lecturer in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Medicine before joining FGCU in 2011. He is a member of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists.Associate Professor - Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 334239-590-7553Lynn Jaffe, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTAProfessor & Program Director-Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 412239-745-4315Collette Krupp, BSc, OT/LFaculty Assistant - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 401B239-590-7557Samantha Levy, BSAdministrative Specialist - Athletic Training & Exercise ScienceMarieb Hall 434239-745-4255Edwin Myers, OTD, OTR/L, ATPAssistant Professor - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 405239-590-7551Peter Reuter, MD, PhDAssociate Professor - Anatomy & Physiology CoordinatorMarieb Hall 419239-590-7512Dr. Lynda Ross joined the faculty at FGCU in January of 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1984) and an advanced Master of Science (1996) in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University, Doctor of Health Science (2014) from Midwestern University, and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2015) from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ross is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric and Adult Neurologic Physical Therapy. Prior to coming to FGCU, she was an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University in Tampa. Her research and scholarship interests are focused on clinical reasoning in DPT students, interprofessional education, teaching and learning strategies used in blended learning entry-level DPT programs, and community-based exercise programs for persons with Parkinson Disease. She is assisting the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida in development of their community-based movement programs.Assistant Professor - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 444239-590-7559Dr. Shamus began as a faculty member at FGCU in 2011 and currently holds the position of Department Chair for the Department of Rehabilitation. Dr. Shamus earned his Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Florida International University. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Biomechanical trauma from Lynn University/University of Miami, a PhD in Educational Leadership from Lynn University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Sage University.Dr. Shamus has participates in numerous national and international presentations as well as authoring multiple textbooks, chapters and journal articles.
Professor, Chair & Program Director - Exercise Science & Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 435239-590-1418Dr. Sillevis began as a faculty member at FGCU in 2017 and currently holds the position of Assistant Program Director of Physical Therapy. Dr. Sillevis earned his Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy in the Netherlands. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine and his PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sillevis received his manual therapy fellowship at Regis University. Dr. Sillevis is a fellow in the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy.Assistant Professor & Assistant Program Director DPT - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 428239-745-4312Dr. Swanick joined the faculty at FGCU in 2003 and currently serves as an instructor in the Physical Therapy Program. She is originally from upstate New York where she was actively engaged in orthopedic clinical practice while teaching in the Physical therapy program at the Sage Colleges in Troy, New York. She received her BS in Physical Therapy and Biology from Russell Sage College and her MS in Community Health Education. She completed her DPT in 2005. Her primary areas of clinical practice have included acute care, outpatient private practice, and home care. She received her Board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS in 2003.Instructor II - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 311239-590-7538Barbara Tymczyszyn, MAInstructor III & Clinical Coordinator, Exercise ScienceMarieb Hall 320239-590-7539Professor, received his bachelors degree in physical therapy in June of 1987 from the Academie voor Fysiotherapie in Leiden, The Netherlands, his post-professional master's degree in physical therapy in August of 1998 from the University of St. Augustine, and his doctoral degree in education from the University of Central Florida in 2004. Dr. van Duijn received certification in manual therapy by the University of St. Augustine in 1992 and Board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS in 1997, and received recertification in 2007. His current area of practice is in general outpatient physical therapy with a special interest in orthopedic manual therapy of the spine and the extremities.Professor - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 324239-590-7537Dr. van Duijn received her bachelors degree in physical therapy in June of 1988 from the Academie voor Fysiotherapie in Leiden, The Netherlands, her post-professional doctor’s degree in physical therapy in April 2005 from the University of St. Augustine. Dr. van Duijn received certification in manual therapy by the University of St. Augustine in 1992 and Board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS in 2002. Her current area of practice is in general outpatient physical therapy with a special interest in orthopedic manual therapy of the spine and the extremities. Her research interests include the scholarship of teaching and learning, especially in regards to Clinical Education, and clinical application of manual therapy interventions of the cervical spine.Instructor III & Director of Clinical Education - Physical TherapyMarieb Hall 411239-590-7532Sharon VanDevanderAdministrative Specialist - Occupational TherapyMarieb Hall 413239-590-7550Valerie Weiss, MD, MSAssistant Professor - Anatomy & PhysiologyMarieb Hall 414239-590-7674 -
Department of Social Work
Toggle More InfoHugh Clark, PhD, MSSWAssociate Professor & MSW Coordinator
Merwin Hall 144239-590-7824Leigh Taylor, PhD, MSWVisiting Assistant Professor & Program Director - BSWMerwin Hall 145239-590-7826Alyssa Zinzi, MSWVisiting Instructor/Field Education CoordinatorMerwin Hall 142239-590-7726 -
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