Faculty and Staff
Borra College of Health Sciences (BCHS) faculty and staff are experts in their field and committed to quality healthcare and wellness education. A listing of our full-time faculty and staff listed by program can be found below. You can learn more about all of our outstanding BCHS full-time faculty, adjunct instructors and staff in the Dominican University Directory.
Health, Wellness and Medical Studies
| Linda Abbe Administrative Assistant |
Christina Curran, PhD Professor Discipline Director, Health and Wellness |
| Carlissa Hughes, PhD Clinical Professor Director, Post-Baccalureate Medical Studies |
Hassan Killidar Lecturer |
Nutrition Sciences: Full-time Faculty and Staff
| Elisa BuzinskI Dietetic Preceptor |
Joan DeAvila Administrative Assistant |
| Cheryl Fitzgerald Dietetic Preceptor |
Carol Garcia Coordinating Dietetic Preceptor (Outpatient and ISPP) |
| Michael Harris Lecturer |
Tara Hurley Coordinating Internship Preceptor |
| Ana Irizarry Coordinating Preceptor |
Sara Jones Assistant Professor |
| Patricia Knisley Director, Coordinated Program in Dietetics |
Necia Knuchel Dietetic Preceptor |
| Rose Ann Mathai Department Chair Associate Professor |
Yamunadevi Puraikalan Assistant Professor |
| Emily Radlowski Assistant Professor |
Nancy Rodriguez Coordinating Internship Preceptor |
| Brooke Schantz Fosco Assistant Director, Coordinated Program in Dietetics |
Linda Truver Coordinating Internship Preceptor |
| Allyson West Lecturer |
Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
| Michelle Allen Associate Professor |
Tamara Bland Acting Executive Director |
| Cynthia Delestine Clinical Placement Coordinator |
Yajaira Gonzalez Administrative Assistant |
| Maria Jefferson Walker Assistant Professor |
Denise King Lecturer |
| Jonathan Uebelhor Lecturer |
Laurie Zack Clinical Assistant Professor |
| William Zic Assistant Professor |
Physician Assistant Studies
| Kenneth Black Program Coordinator |
Amal Dudar Interim Program Director |
| Cheng Hsieh Lecturer |
Shemeka Irby Director of Clinical Education |
| Shelly Ann Miller Lecturer |
Ariana Rodriguez Administrative Assistant for Clinical Education |
| Cherise Russo Lecturer |
Edward Sloan Medical Director |
| Earl Wallace Clinical Coordinator |
Diane Wyman Admission Assistant |