May 08, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Graduate Directories


Board of Trustees

John Drain, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chief Financial Officer, Hearst Television, Inc.

Stephen Brown, Managing Director, Investments Stifel-The Brown Group

Scott Chapman, Alumnus, Executive Vice President - Finance - Butler/Till

Brian P. Cooper, Economist & Independent Scholar

Emil Duda, Retired, Senior Executive VP & CFO, Lifetime Healthcare, Inc.

Ryan Feltner, Alumnus, Vice President Commercial Banking M&T

Carol Fitzsimmons, Co-Chair & Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP

Roger B. Friedlander, Retired, Vice President, Staples, Inc.

Craig J. Gaffney, Chief Strategy Officer, CPL

Andrew R. Gallina, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President Gallina Development Corp.

Jennifer Garsin, CFO, Wildstar Partners LLC

Susan Genthner, Alumnus, Retired Art Teacher

Richard Kaplan,  Retired, CEO, CurAegis Technologies, Inc.

Edward Leva, President and Co-Founder, Wellington Steele & Associates

Anne McCaffrey, Alumnus, CEO People, Inc.

Mary Louise Mitchell, SSJ, Congregational President, Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, Inc.

Michael Perrone, Managing Director - Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors

Allison Pratt, Strategic Advisor

Jeffery Roloson, President LaBella

Coral Surgeon, M.D., President & Co-Managing Partner, Women Gynecology & Childbirth Associates, PC

Kelsey Sweet, Alumnus, Influencer & Cause Marketing Manager at Buffalo Bills

Miguel Velázquez, CEO Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Board of Trustees Emeriti

Jack Allocco, Alumna, Composer

James A. Costanza, President, Costanza Enterprises, Inc.

Sergio Esteban, Principal and Chair of the Board, LaBella Associates, P.C.

Timothy Fournier, Chairman and Principal, Conifer Realty LLC

Brian E. Hickey,  Retired, Executive Vice President - Upstate New York Area, M&T Bank

Stephen P. Kelbley, Retired Executive Vice President, Springs Industries Inc.

Georgia (Gigi) Lamb, Chief Administrative Officer, EchoStone OpCo., LLC

Judy Wilmot Linehan,  Alumna, Community Volunteer

Elizabeth McAnarney, M.D., Professor and Chair Emerita Dept of Pediatrics University of Rochester

Kim J. McCluski,  Consultant, Essential Strategies

Stephen D. Natapow, Retired, Natapow Management Group

Eileen A. Pinto,  Alumna, Organization Development, Eileen Pinto & Associates

Patricia Schoelles, S.S.J., Ph.D., Alumna, Retired

M. Colleen Wilmot, Community Volunteer

Thomas C. Wilmot, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Wilmorite Management Group

Frank York, Retired, CEO, Global Communications Solutions, Inc.

Administrative Organization

Office of the President

Maureen F. Finney, Ed.D., PA-C President
Sean Falzarano - Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board

President’s Cabinet

Damika Arnold Chief People Officer
Darrell BellVice President for Advancement
Danielle Bucci Vice President for Strategic Enrollment, Marketing and Communication
Karen Kuppinger - Vice President for Finance & Administration
Cathy Rasmussen Interim Provost

Collegiate Deans

Thomas J. Lappas, Ph.D. - Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business and Education
Cathy S. Rasmussen, Ph.D. - Interim Provost and Dean, College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services
C. Yousuf George, Ph.D. - Dean, College of Visual, Performing Arts and Design

Academic Affairs

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Community and Belonging

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Enrollment Management

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Finance and Administration

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Institutional Advancement

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Marketing and Communications

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Instructional Faculty 

Rosyln Aaron, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Charlie C. Albanese, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S. Nazareth University; M.B.A. University of Rochester; M.S.W. Syracuse University

Jeffrey Allan, Assistant Professor, Interim Chair, and Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, School of Business and Leadership - B.A and M.A. University of North Dakota; Ph.D. Southern New Hampshire University

Rutvic (Ricky) Amin, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - Ph.D., University of Florida; M.D. Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago

Patricia Annese, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. in Deaf Education University of Rochester; M.F.A. Vermont College of Fine Arts

Cora “Karrie” Argiropoulos, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. Cornell University; M.T. Virginia Commonwealth University

Rachel Bailey Jones, Professor and Chair, School of Education - B.F.A. University of North Carolina; M.S.T. Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Fatima Clark Banister, Assistant Professor, Social Work - B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.P.A. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.S.W. Nazareth University

Barbara Harford Battin, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. SUNY Geneseo; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Liza Beardsley, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. SUNY at Fredonia; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Robert Beightol, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.S. Robert Morris University; M.B.A. Ohio University

Margaret M. Beiter, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Kim Best, Clinical Adjunct, Music Therapy - B.M. Nazareth University

James Bingham, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.A. Kenyon College; M.D. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Curtis Birthwright, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., M.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Zachary Bokuniewicz, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S. Nazareth University

Michael Boland, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.S., M.P.S.A. Daemen University

Season Bonino, Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S. Ithaca College, D.P.T. Shenandoah University

Sarah L. Brasse, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.A. and M.S. Nazareth University

Amanda E. BucknerClinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - B.S. Nazareth University; M.S. University of Pittsburgh

Jennifer Burr, Associate Professor; Head of Research and Instruction Librarian - B.A. Nazareth University; M.L.S. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A. Syracuse University

Albert Cabral, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. Stetson University; M.B.A. Syracuse University School of Management; M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology

Jennifer Cacioppo, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S.Ed Roberts Wesleyan University; C.A.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Meg Callahan-SteckleyProfessor and Associate Dean, School of Education; Director of Undergraduate Inclusive Adolescence Program - B.A. Notre Dame; Ed.M., Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo

Karen Cameron, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University; School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) and School District Administrator (SDA) Certificates The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Jennifer Campanella, Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy - B.S. Elizabethtown College; O.T.D. Gannon University

Kenisha Campbell, Adjunct, School of Education - M.S. Walden University and Canisius College; B.S. Buffalo State College

Sara Campbell, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. Prescott College; M.Div. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School; M.S.W., State University of New York at Buffalo

Scott M. Campbell, Professor and Chairperson, Philosophy, Director of the American Studies Graduate Program - B.A. University of Virginia; Ph.D. Boston College

Velma Campbell, Clinical Adjunct, Social Work - B.S., M.S.W. State University of New York at Buffalo

JoAnne Castrechino, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S.W. Nazareth University; M.S.W. Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program

Brittany Caverly, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A., M.S. Nazareth University

Zach Cavuniewicz, Adjunct School of Business & Leadership - B.A. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S. Nazareth University

Jared Chase, Professor, School of Music - B.Mus. University of Colorado; M.M., D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music

Rui Cheng, Professor, School of Education; Director of Graduate TESOL Education Programs - B.A. Shanxi University; M.A. Capital Normal University Beijing; Ph.D. University of South Florida  

Bonnie Choi, Associate Professor in Professional Practice in Music, School of Music - B.A. Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.M., D.M.A. University of Michigan

Anne Clancy, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.S., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Stephanie Clarke, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S.W. Siena College; M.S.W. New York University

Ebonee Cole, Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldword Coordinator, Occupational Therapy - B.S., M.S. University of Central Arkansas

Erin Cole, Assistant Professor, Social Work - B.S. Nazareth University; M.S.W., D.S.W. State University of New York at Buffalo

Heather Coles, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Lauren Conaty, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Amy Cowan, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S. Boston University; D.P.T. University of Scranton

Cory Cummings, Associate Professor and Chair, Social Work - B.A. Nazareth University; M.S.W. University of Buffalo; Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University

Erica B. Cutspec, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S., D.P.T. Ithaca College

Dana Dale, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Heather Day, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - M.S. Nazareth University

Roberts “Abe” Debadts, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.S., M.P.S.A. Daemen University

Daniel Delehanty, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. Syracuse University; M.S.Ed. University of Rochester

Stephen Demanchick, Professor and Chairperson, Creative Arts Therapy; Director of Play Therapy Center - B.A. State University of New York at Oneonta; M.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY); Ph.D. University of Rochester

Allison Demay-Byron, Clinical Adjunct, Social Work - A.S. Monroe Community College; B.S.W. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.S.W. Syracuse University

Joyce Dennis, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. SUNY Buffalo; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University; M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University

Cheryl Dobbertin, Adjunct, School of Education - Dual B.A. Syracuse University; M.Ed. Nazareth University

Michelle Donahue, Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy; Director of Clinical Education; Director of Undergraduate Physical Therapy Program - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University; D.P.T. Shenandoah University

Jennifer Donovan, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York at Fredonia; M.S. State University of New York at Geneseo

Kristie Duong, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Parker Drum, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. Villanova University; D.P.T. University of Delaware

Kerry Dunn, Professor, School of Education; Director of Graduate Inclusive Education Specialty Program; Coordinator of Clinical Assistantships - B.A. Saint Michael’s College; M.A. City College of NY; Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University

Margaret Easton, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at New Paltz; M.S. Nazareth University

Frank Edwards, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - B.A. University of North Carolina; M.F.A. Warren Willson College; M.D. University of Rochester

Jamie L. Edwards, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York College at Cortland; M.A. California State University Long Beach

Stanley Ekiyor, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S.C. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria; M.Ed. Roberts Wesleyan University; Ed.D. St. John Fisher University

Staffan Elgelid, Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., Advanced Masters, Ph.D. University of Central Arkansas 

Sarah Enslin, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.S.P.A. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.P.S.A. Pace University

Z. Scott Ertel, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., C.A.S. State University of New York at Oswego; M.A. 

Jacob Ertl, Professor and Director of Music Performance Undergraduate Program, School of Music - B.Mus. Oberlin Conservatory of Music; M.Mus., D.M.A. Eastman School of Music

Jennifer C. Fay, Associate Professor; Clinic Director, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S. Ithaca College, Ed.D. St. John Fisher University

Daniel V. Fee, Adjunct, Social Work - A.A.S. Monroe Community College; B.S. Nazareth University; M.S.W. Roberts Wesleyan University

Lauren Ferris, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Gwedolyn Fisher, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S.W. Roberts Wesleyan College

Jeffrey A. Footer, Adjunct, Social Work - A.S., A.A.S. Finger Lakes Community College; B.S. Cornell University; M.S.W. The GRC MSW Program of The College at Brockport (SUNY) and Nazareth University

Lily Forgach, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Kerry Forster, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. SUNY Brockport; D.P.T. Nazareth University

Steve Fugle, Adjunct, Social Work - A.A. Monroe Community College; B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S.W. The GRC MSW Program of The College at Brockport (SUNY) and Nazareth University

Marc Gaudette, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Springfield College; M.A. University of New Brunswick; Psy.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Melanie Geiger, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - B.S. Daemen University; M.B.A. University of Rochester, Simon Business School

Emily S. Genovese, Clinical Assistant Professor, Creative Arts Therapy; Art Therapy Program Director - B.S. The College of Saint Rose; M.S. Nazareth University

C. Yousuf George, Professor, Mathematics; Dean, College of Visual, Performing Arts, and Design - B.S. University of Toronto, Trinity College; M.S. University of Toronto; Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University

Leah Gerenski, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. Union College; D.P.T. Duke University

Tania Giorgis, Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Augustana College; M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison 

Christopher A. Gold, Adjunct, Music Therapy - B.A. University of Rochester; M.A. Hahnemann University

Zbigniew Granat, Professor; Director of Music/B.A. Program, School of Music - Artist Diploma, State Conservatory of Music, Rzeszow, Poland; M.A. Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland; Ph.D. Boston University

Liane Grasso, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.M. Eastman School of Music, M.M. Florida State University; M.S. Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Elizabeth A. Greener, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. University of Rochester

Heather Grotke, Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair of Physician Assistant - B.S. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S. Daemen College

Christopher E. Greene, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Sonja Griffin, Adjunct, School of Education - M.S. Bank Street College and Roberts Wesleyan College; B.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Christina Bergmann Guck, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - A.S. Monroe Community College; B.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.S. Nazareth University

Jerilee Gulino, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.S. Niagara University; M.S. Nazareth University

Yasmin Habib, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. State University of New York at Plattsburgh; M.S.W. Syracuse University

Derek J. Hagen, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - D.P.T. Wheeling Jesuit University

Rose Hair, Professor, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University, UK; M.Sc. Sheffield Hallam University, UK; Ph.D. The University of Sheffield Management School, UK

Angela Hall, Assistant Professor, Social Work - B.S.W. Nazareth University; M.S.Ed. University of Rochester; M.S.W. Nazareth University; Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington

Katie Hannigan-Tabon, Associate Professor, School of Music - B.M. Purchase College Conservatory; M.M. Eastman School of Music; D.M.A. Eastman School of Music

Kelly Hanning, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Jill Harris, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Erin Hart, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

McKenzie Hart, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Meg Hartman, Adjunct, School of Business & Leadership - B.A., M.S. Robert Wesleyan University

Jillian Hauck, Adjunct, Director of the Saturday Art School, Art and Design - B.S. State University of New York at New Paltz; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Benedette HerbstAssistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. State University of New York at Cortland; M.S.Ed. The College of Saint Rose; Ph.D. Syracuse University

Julia Hess, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Renee Hetzler, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T Ithaca College; D.H.Sc. University of Indianapolis

Lisa Hiley, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. Nazareth University; M.S. Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D. University of Rochester

Lucas Hiley, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. Nazareth University; Ed.D. University of Rochester

Stephen Hill, Associate Professor; Director of M.S. Human Resources Leadership, School of Business and Leadership​ - B.A. Hobart College; M.A., Ph.D. University of Akron

Geremy Holz-Borys, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.A. Binghamton University; D.P.T. Touro University

Maria Hopkins, Associate Provost - Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo

Michelle Horton, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Holland Houdek, Associate Professor in Professional Practice in Art and Design; Director of Studio Art Undergraduate Program; Art Gallery Director - B.F.A. University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A. Syracuse University

Kristin Housel, Clinical Adjunct, Speech Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. SUNY College at Fredonia; M.S. Nazareth University

Mary Housel-Demanchick, Adjunct, Art and Design; Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.S., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University; M.F.A. Rochester Institute of Technology

William Hudson, Associate Professor; Director of the School of Music - B.S. West Chester University; M.M. Longy School of Music; D.M. Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music

Michael P. Huson, Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S. Ithaca College; D.P.T.  A.T. Still University

Cathleen Hutter, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York College at Buffalo; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Gerald K. Jackson, C.P.A.; Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Business and Leadership - M.B.A. Syracuse University

Kayla Jackson, Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. Nazareth University; Ed.D Warner School of Education, University of Rochester

Sharon Jackson, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. Nazareth University; M.S. University of Rochester

Jennifer A. Jacobs, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Meaghan Jaworski, Adjunct Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Emily Jensen, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Hamilton College; M.S. Nazareth University

Cui Jing, Assistant Professor Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - M.F.A University of Arizona; M.S., Ph.D. Florida State University

Melissa Johnson, Adjunct (Associate Professor Emerita), Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.A. Northwestern University

Rupert Johnson, Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Vassar College; M.S., Ph.D. Penn State University

Rachel Bailey Jones, Professor and Chair, School of Education - B.F.A. University of North Carolina; M.S.T. Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Jennifer Jones, Associate Professor, School of Music - B.S. Tennessee Tech University; M.M., Ph.D. Florida State University

Laura C.S. Jones, Professor, Director of the Graduate Literacy Specialist Program and the Marie Callahan Reading Clinic; Director of the Frontier Center for Urban Education, School of Education - B.A. St. John Fisher University; M.A. Central Washington University; Ph.D. University of Washington

Juliana Karr, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. Ithaca College; M.A. Appalachian State University

Laurie Keough, Clinical Professor; Director of Music Therapy Graduate and Undergraduate Programs; Music Therapy Clinical Coordinator, School of Music - B.S., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Sherry Kessler, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy - B.A., M.S. University of Rochester; D.P.T. Nazareth University; Ed.D. St. John Fisher University

Alexandra Kiley, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Izabella Kimber, Clinical Adjunct, Social Work - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Janet King, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University College at Buffalo; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University; C.A.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Cemre (Gem) KormanClinical Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Field Education, Social Work - B.A. St. John Fisher University; M.S.W. Nazareth University and The College at Brockport (SUNY)

Keith A. Koster, Professor; Director of Graduate Music Education Program, School of Music - B.S. Quincy College; M.M. Indiana University School of Music; Ph.D. University of Missouri

Allison Kras, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Julie Kunisch, Clinical Associate Professor, Chairperson, Occupational Therapy - B.S. University of Buffalo; O.T.D. Boston University

Karisa Langdon, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T, Nazareth University

Thomas Lappas, Professor, History, Politics and Law; Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education - B.A. Kenyon College; M.A., Ph.D. Indiana University  

Donna J. Latoy, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - A.A.S. State University of New York at Alfred; B.S., M.S. D’Youville College

Amber Joy Lehnhart, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. University of Pittsburgh; M.S. Nazareth University

Jennifer S.A. Leigh, Professor, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. Swarthmore College; M.A. Antioch University; Ph.D. Boston College Wallace E. Carroll School of Management

Anna Maria Leone-Tobar, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. Boston University; M.A. Salem State College  

Colleen L’Hommedieu, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Courtney Liggett, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York College at Geneseo; M.S. University of Phoenix

Braden Linn, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. Westminster College; M.C.M.P. University of Utah; M.S.W., Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo

Tracy Loiacono, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York at Cortland; M.S. Canisius College; M.S. Nazareth University

Mary Lugo, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Lindsey A. Macaluso, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. Ithaca College; M.S.W. The GRC MSW Program of The College at Brockport (SUNY) and Nazareth University

Margaret MacArthur, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.A. University of Connecticut; M.S. Nazareth University

Jean MacKenzie, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.A. State University of New York at Binghamton, M.S. University of Rochester 

Molly M. Maguire, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.A. University of Rochester; D.P.T. State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Russell J. Manalastas, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. State University of New York at Buffalo

Keri Mantegna, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. State University of New York at Potsdam; MS.Ed. St. John Fisher University

Sare Martin, Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Work - B.A. Nazareth University; M.S.W. University at Buffalo

Mario E. Martinez, Professor, School of Music - B.A. Luther College (Iowa); M.M., D.M.A. Eastman School of Music  

Raymond A. Martino, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership​ - B.A. St. John Fisher University; M.S. Syracuse University

Alissa Mayer, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., M.S. Ed State University College at Geneseo

Jennifer A. McDaniels, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. St. Bonaventure University; M.S.W. State University of New York at Buffalo

Marcy McClain, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - B.A. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S. Nazareth University

James H. McMahon, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. State University of New York at Cortland; M.P.T. University of St. Augustine for Health Services

Cynthia L. McPhail, Professor, School of Education; Director of Bilingual Extension Program - B.A. Hamilton College; Ed.M., Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo  

Kaleigh Meagher, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Gena Merliss, Assistant Professor, Director of the Graduate Inclusive Adolescence Education Program, School of Education - Ph.D. Warner School of Education, M.S. Ed. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Swarthmore College

Mitchell Messina, Professor, Art and Design - B.S. Portland State University (Oregon); M.F.A. Tyler School of Art of Temple University   

Jed Metzger, Adjunct (Professor Emeritus), Social Work - B.A. Emory University; M.S.W., Ph.D. New York University  

Emery H. Mikel, Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - B.F.A. Carnegie Mellon University; M.A. Naropa University   

Anjoli Moïse, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Graduate Inclusive Childhood Education and Graduate Inclusive Early Childhood Education Programs, School of Education - B.S. City College of New York; M.S. Ed. Nazareth University, Ph.D. University of Rochester

Marlene Motkowski, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. Plattsburgh State College; M.S.Ed. College of Saint Rose

J. J. Mowder-Tinney, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. University of Colorado; M.S.P.T. University of Miami; Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University   

Allyson Muehlemann, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Daemen College

Peggy Muller, Clinic Adjunct, Music Therapy - B.S. Nazareth University

Raúl Munguía, Assistant Professor, School of Music - B.M. University of Southern Mississippi; Performance Diploma Victoriano López Music Conservatory; M.M. Northwestern State University; D.M.A.Texas Tech University

Joy Musser, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York at Fredonia; M.A., Ph.D. University of Cincinnati

Ronald Netsky, Professor, Art and Design - B.F.A. Philadelphia College of Art; M.F.A. Washington University St. Louis  

Ashley Nichols, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - B.S., M.S. Daemen College

Kevin Nitsch, Staff Collaborative Pianist, School of Music - B.M. University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.M., D.M.A. Eastman School of Music 

Elizabeth L. Nitschke, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. Boston University

Samantha T. Nolte-Yupari, Professor, Art and Design; Director of Graduate Art Education Programs - B.A., Post-Baccalaureate Studies Mercyhurst University; M.A.E. Art Education; Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University

Jessica L. Nonkes, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - M.S. Ithaca College

Mary Therese Novak, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapy- B.S.P.T. Russell Sage College; M.B.A. Union College

Kelly J. O’Brien, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Lynn O’Brien, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. Keuka College; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

John O’Gorman, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Larry J. O’Meal, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership​ - M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology

Andrew Opett, Clinical Professor and Chairperson, Physical Therapy - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; B.S., M.S. Nazareth University; D.P.T. State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Albert Orbinati, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. Binghamton University; M.A. Central Michigan University; M.B.A. Champlain College; Ph.D. Capella University

Jania Otto, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - B.S. Buffalo State College; M.S. Nazareth University

Jaclyn Pacos, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.A. State University of New York at Buffalo

Alana Page, Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Rebecca Palmer, Adjunct, School of Education - B.F.A. SUNY Fredonia; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Emily Pawlowski, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Megan Payne, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Brittany Peck, Clinical Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Amy Pete, Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.S. Ithaca College; D.P.T. Arcadia University

Jill Pettigrew, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.S., M.A. Edinboro University

Donna Polen, Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.S. State University of New York at Fredonia  

Laura Poleshuck, Adjunct, Occupational Therapy - B.A. Tufts University; M.S. Sargent College of Allied Health Professions; O.T.D. Boston University

Paul Porell, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.S. Edinboro State College; Juris Doctor Duquesne University of Law; M.F.A. Rochester Institute of Technology

Christopher J. Potter, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Jessie Preston, Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Mark Primus, Associate Professor, Social Work - B.A. Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.W., Ph.D. Syracuse University

Kathleen Pullano, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. Northeastern University

Heather Pyke, Associate Professor; Director of the Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo; Ph.D. University of Rochester   

Jennifer Raponi, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S. University of Rochester

Cathy S. Rasmussen, Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences; Dean of the College of Interprofessional Health & Human Services - B.A. Harding University; M.S. Nazareth University; Ph.D. Penn State University

Kimberly Ray, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S. Temple University; M.S. Towson University

Megan Redmond, Adjunct, Social Work - A.A. Cayuga Community College; B.S. Nazareth University; M.S.W. Binghamton University

Melissa Reed, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Music - B.M., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

John Reef, Associate Professor, School of Music - B.M., M.M. University of Maryland; M.A. University of North Carolina; Ph.D. Indiana University

Valerie S. Reuss, Clinical Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. University of California, Riverside; M.S.W. University of California, Berkeley

Elizabeth Reyes, Adjunct, Social Work - A.S. Monroe Community College; B.S.W. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.S.W. State University of New York at Buffalo

Caroline Riby, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership​ - B.A. Simmons College; London Programme, Syracuse University

Linda M. Riek, Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S. Ithaca College; D.P.T.  A.T. Still University; Ph.D. University of Rochester

Hadassa Rivera, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. Nazareth University; M.S. Teachers College, Columbia University

Michael L. Rood, Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work, Director of Field Education in Social Work - B.A., M.S.W. Roberts Wesleyan University

Cassidy Rose, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Elizabeth Rossborough, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Case Western Reserve University; M.S. Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Marjorie Roth, Professor, School of Music - B.A. University of Wisconsin-Parkside; M.M., M.A., D.M.A. Eastman School of Music

Rebecca Rouland, Professor; Director of Graduate Social Work Program - B.A. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S.W. Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo 

Gwendolyn Rowley, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Ithaca College; M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Eric Rubinstein, Assistant Professor and Associate Director, School of Music - B.M. State University of New York at Fredonia; M.M. Michigan State University; D.M.A Louisiana State University

Noheli Ruiz, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; M.S. Nazareth University

Elizabeth Runnion, Assistant Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S. Ohio University; M.S. University of Arizona; Ph.D. Arizona State University

Melanie Saber, Adjunct, Social Work - A.S. Jefferson Community College; B.S. Empire State College; M.S.W. Syracuse University

Andrea L. Sanrocco, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership​ - B.S., M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S. Syracuse University

Kylie Schell, Adjunct, Social Work - B.F.A. Alfred University, M.S.W. The GRC MSW Program of The College at Brockport (SUNY) and Nazareth University

Keyana Session, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. Buffalo State College; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Andrew Shanock, Professor and School Psychology Program Director, School of Education - B.A. State University of New York at Albany; M.S. University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. Temple University

Kristen Shiner-McGuire, Professor in Professional Practice of Music, School of Music - B.Mus. University of Illinois; M.Mus., Performer’s Certificate Eastman School of Music

Rajat Shukla, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Business and Leadership - B.E. RTM Magpur University; M.S. University of Rochester

Gregg Shutts, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant - B.S. State University of New York at Cortland; M.S. State University of New York Buffalo State College; Ed.D. D’Youville College

Timothy Smith, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.S.P.A. Rochester Institute of Technology

Will Soles, Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy - B.S., Post-Professional Keuka College; M.S. University at Buffalo

Shirley Sommers, Professor, Director of Gifted and Talented Extension, School of Education - B.A. Earlham College, Indiana; M.Ed. Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. University of Toledo

Hongzhuan “Sam” Song, Professor, School of Education - B.A. Anqing Teachers College; M.A. Fresno Pacific University; Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Sarah Spano, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A., M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Roy Stein, Professor, School of Business and Leadership; Director Sports & Entertainment Management Program - B.A. Hobart College; J.D. State University of New York at Buffalo   

Diane Stratton-Smith, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.F.A. Empire State College; M.S. Nazareth University

Paul Swiatek, Adjunct, Social Work - B.S.W. Nazareth University; M.S.W. Syracuse University

Katie Hannigan Tabon, Professor, School of Music; Graduate Program Director of Music Performance and Pedagogy - B.Mus. Purchase College Conservatory; M.M., D.M.A. Eastman School of Music

Shawgi A. Tell, Professor, School of Education - B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. State University of New York College at Buffalo; Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo

Lauren D. Terry, Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.A. State University of New York at Geneseo

Amanda J. Thompson, Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy - B.S., M.S. State University of New York at Buffalo

Richard Tilley, Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Music Education Program, School of Music - B.M. University of Delaware; M.M. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D. Indiana University

Cheryl Tisa, Adjunct, School of Education - B.A. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.Ed. Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S. Canisius College; Ed.D. University of Rochester

Megan Tobin, Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Bates College; M.S. Nazareth University

Catherine Tomeno, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Hilary Toothe, Adjunct, Art and Design - B.A. Nazareth University; M.A. State University of New York at Buffalo

Gregory Van Gorden, Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S., D.P.T. Nazareth University

Octavio Vazquez, Professor; Director of Music Composition Program, School of Music - B.M., M.M. Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid; D.M.A. University of Maryland

Madelaine Ventre, Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy - B.A. City College of New York at Queens College; B.M.E. University of Kansas; M.S. Hofstra University

Jessica Ventura, Adjunct, School of Education - B.S. SUNY Geneseo; M.S. St. John Fisher University

Tyler M. Viterise, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.A. University of Rochester; D.P.T. State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Mary Ellen Vore, Clinical Professor, Director of Graduate Program, Physical Therapy - B.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY); M.S. D’Youville College; Ed.D. University of New England

Ingrid M. Wander, Adjunct, Social Work - B.A. State University of New York Buffalo; M.S.W. University of Michigan

Dan Watson, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.S. St. Bonaventure University; M.B.A. University of Rochester

Mark Weber, Clinical Professor; Director of Business Leadership and M.S. Strategic Marketing Programs, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. Ohio University; M.B.A. University of Dayton    

Tessa Wheatley, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Cathy A. White, Clinical Adjunct, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.S., M.S. Nazareth University

Caitlyn Wilcox, Clinical Adjunct, Creative Arts Therapy/Art Therapy - B.F.A. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. Nazareth University

Leanne Wood, Professor, Social Work; Director of Undergraduate Social Work Program - B.A. Cornell University; M.S.W. State University of New York at Albany; Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University

Ronald Wood III, Clinical Adjunct, Physical Therapy - B.S. Daemen College; D.P.T. Boston University

Julia Wuest, Adjunct, Physician Assistant - B.S.P.A., M.S.P.A. Rochester Institute of Technology

John Zappia, Adjunct, School of Business and Leadership - B.S. State University of New York at Oswego; M.S. Nazareth University

Gerard Zappia, Professor and Director of Marketing Program, School of Business and Leadership - B.S. University of New York at Oswego; M.B.A. Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S.Ed. Nazareth University

Teresa M. Zappia-Sinicropi, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy - B.S., M.P.T. Nazareth University; D.P.T. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stefan Zoller, Assistant Professor in Professional Practice, Art and Design - B.S. Houghton College; M.F.A. Syracuse University

Emeriti Faculty 

James W. Black, Professor Emeritus, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at Albany; M.S., Ph.D. Syracuse University

Paula Maureen Brown, Professor Emerita, Speech Language Pathology - B.S. University of Missouri; M.A. Kent State University;  M.S., Ph.D. University of Rochester  

Carol Brownstein-Evans, Professor Emerita, Social Work - B.A. University of Maryland College Park; M.S.W., Ph.D. Syracuse University; L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.

Mary C. Carlson, Professor Emerita, School of Music - B.S. Moorhead State University; M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia

Ellen Contopidis, Professor Emerita, School of Education - B.A. City University of New York  Lehman College; M.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY); Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany

Joseph DaBoll-LavoieProfessor Emeritus, School of Business and Leadership - B.A. State University of New York College at Potsdam; M.A., Ph.D. State University of New York at Binghamton

Kathleen M. DaBoll-LavoieProfessor Emerita, School of Education - B.A. State University of New York College at Potsdam; M.S. State University of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D. Syracuse University

Virginia David, Professor Emerita, Social Work - B.A. Nazareth University; M.S.W. Syracuse University; A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W.

Richard J. DelVecchio, Professor Emeritus, History & Political Science - A.B. College of the Holy Cross; M.A.T. Harvard University; Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Poonam C. DevProfessor Emerita, School of Education - B.A. Delhi University India; M.A. Southwest Missouri State University;  M.A., Ph.D. Purdue University

Lynn Duggan, Professor Emerita , Art and Design - B.A. Purdue University; M.F.A. Washington University

Lisa Durant-Jones, Professor Emerita, Speech Language Pathology B.S. College of St. Rose; M.S. Teachers College Columbia University; Ed.D. University of Rochester

James Fenwick, Professor Emeritus, School of Education  - B.A. Hartwick College; M.S. University of Bridgeport; Ed.D. Teachers College, Columbia University 

Deborah First, Associate Professor Emerita, Education - B.A. Bennington College; M.Ed., Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University

Timothy R. Glander, Professor Emeritus, School of Education - B.A. Michigan State University; M.A. Teachers College Columbia University; Ph.D University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Elizabeth Baltus Hebert, Professor Emerita, Occupational Therapy - B.A. State University of New York at Potsdam; Certificate in OT, University of Pennsylvania; M.S. State University of New York at Buffalo; Ph.D. University of Rochester

Craig Hill, Professor Emeritus, School of Education - B.A., M.S., Ed.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Ed.D. University of Florida

Ellen G. Horovitz, Professor Emerita, Art Therapy - B.A. Windham College; M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design; M.A. New York University; Ph.D. The Union Institute

Bryan C. Hunter, Professor Emeritus, Music and Creative Arts Therapy - B.A., B.S. Maryville College; M.M.E., Ph.D. University of Kansas; LCAT, MT-BC

Melissa Johnson, Associate Professor Emerita, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences; Director of Graduate Speech Language Pathology Programs - B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo; M.A. Northwestern University

Susan Mack, Professor Emerita, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - B.A. Allegheny College; M.S. Nazareth University

Kay F. Marshman, Professor Emerita, School of Education - B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A. Appalachian State University; Ed.D. Univerisity of Georgia

Jed Metzger, Professor Emeritus, Social Work - B.A. Emory University; M.S.W., Ph.D. New York University  

Mary Palamar, Professor Emerita, School of Education - B.A. Rutgers University; M.S. The College at Brockport (SUNY); Ed.D. University of Rochester

Shirley SharpClinical Associate Professor Emerita, Social Work - B.A. Western Maryland College;  M.S.W. Smith College

Beverly A. Smoker, Professor Emerita, Music - B.M. University of Texas; M.F.A., D.M.A. University of Iowa

Marcia Miller Spoto, Professor Emerita, Health Science and Physical Therapy - B.S. Daemen College; D.C. Palmer College  

Barbara Staropoli, S.S.J., Professor Emerita, Music - B.S. in Mus. Ed. Nazareth University; M.M. Northwestern University; D.M.A. Eastman School of Music

Shirley F. Szekeres,  Professor Emerita, Speech Language Pathology - B.A. Ohio State University; M.A. State University of New York at Albany; Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh

Renee van der Vennet, Professor Emerita, Creative Arts Therapy - B.S. Wayne State University; M.S. University of Houston;  Ph.D. Capella University

Sara Varhus, Professor Emerita, English and Communication - B.A. Rockford College; Ph.D. University of Rochester

Monica Weis, Professor Emerita, English and Communication - B.A. Nazareth University; M.A. Bread Loaf School of English; Ph.D. University of Virginia

Edward Wiltse, Professor Emeritus, English and Communication - A.B. Vassar College; M.A. University of North Carolina; Ph.D. Tufts University