Marymount University Faculty Experts
Marymount University faculty experts are leaders in their fields. They are scholars, practitioners and innovators who combine academic rigor with real-world experience to engage in today’s most important conversations. Grounded in our mission to foster ethical leadership, they apply their expertise to address pressing challenges across industries. Whether you’re seeking informed commentary, research collaboration or subject-matter expertise, Marymount’s faculty are shaping the next generation of workforce-ready leaders while helping to build a better, more inclusive world.
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Aging & Gerontology Faculty Experts
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Patricia Heyn: Vice President for Research and Director of the Center for Optimal Aging
Dementia, Mental Illness
Dr. Catherine Diaz-Asper: Associate Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Design for Aging
Moira Denson: Associate Professor in the School of Design and Art
Senior Care
Dr. Judith Rogers-Fruiterman: Associate Director of the Malek School of Nursing Professions
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Faculty Experts
Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Alvaro Cintas-Canto: Assistant Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Workforce Readiness
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Dr. Nathan Green: Associate Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
Cybercrime, Machine Learning
Dr. Alex Mbaziira: Director and Associate Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
Behavioral Health Faculty Experts
Addictive Behaviors, Substance Abuse
Dr. Bilal Kalkan: Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling
College Sexual Assault, PTSD
Dr. Stephanie Bell: Associate Professor in the School of Counseling
Counseling, Mental Health, Trauma
Dr. Lisa Jackson-Cherry: Director and Professor in the School of Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Dr. Chanel Rodriguez: Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling
Race-Based Trauma
Dr. Stephanie Chalk: Associate Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling
Stress Management
Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo: Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Biology Faculty Experts
Animal Sciences, Biology
Dr. Todd Rimkus: Professor in the School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Biochemistry
Dr. Deana Jaber: Professor in the School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Biology
Business & Economics Faculty Experts
Business Planning, Entrepreneurship
Dr. Carlo Ninassi: Assistant Professor in the School of Business
Economic Development
Dr. Brian Hollar: Professor in the School of Business
Financial Policy and Institutions
Dr. Catherine England: Associate Professor in the School of Business
International Economics
Dr. Amel Ben Abdesslem: Assistant Professor in the School of Business
Criminal Justice Faculty Experts
Animal Cruelty, Sex Trafficking
Dr. Holly Hargreaves-Cormany: Associate Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Crime in the Media, Criminal Justice, Sexual Violence
Dr. Sarah Fischer: Associate Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Juvenile Justice
Dr. Courtney Porter: Assistant Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Policing
Dr. Erik Alda: Associate Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cybersecurity & Information Technology Faculty Experts
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Workforce Readiness
Cybersecurity and the Military
Dr. Andrew Hall: Associate Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
Digital Privacy, Workforce Readiness
Dr. Susan Conrad: Assistant Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
Design & Architecture Faculty Experts
Design and Studio Art
Joseph Hicks: Director and Associate Professor in the School of Design and Art
Design and Well-Being
Moira Denson: Associate Professor in the School of Design and Art
Human-Centered Design
Jessica Bonness: Assistant Professor in the School of Design and Art
Interior Design and Architecture
Doug Seidler: Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Design and Art
Education Faculty Experts
Early Childhood Education
Kristen Cunningham: Director of the Early Learning Academy
Education
Dr. Jessica Marotta: Director and Associate Professor in the School of Education
Dr. Ruth Boyd, Professor of Practice in the School of Education
Information Literacy
Alison Gregory: Dean of Libraries, Assistant Provost for Special Projects and Associate Professor
Special Education
Dr. Clara Hauth: Associate Professor in the School of Education
Dr. Nicci T. Dowd: Assistant Professor in the School of Education
Educational Leadership & Mentoring
Dr. Clara Hauth, EdD Program Director of the School of Education
Dr. Jennifer Crystle: Assistant Professor in the School of Education
Dr. Lisa Turissini, Professor in the School of Education
Educational Leadership & Social Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Jennifer Scully, Visiting Professor in the School of Education
Educational Administration & Supervision, Professional Learning Communities, School Improvement
Dr. Marcia Baldanza, Assistant Professor in the School of Education
Educational Technology
Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Professor in the School of Education
Elementary Education
Dr. Courtneay Kelly, Ed.D, Associate Professor in the School of Education
Engineering Faculty Experts
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Dr. Harish Aryal: Assistant Professor in the School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Fashion Faculty Experts
Fashion Consumer Behavior
Dr. Jennifer Yang: Director and Associate Professor in the School of Business
Fashion Design
Julia Ravindran: Associate Professor in the School of Design and Art
Government & Politics Faculty Experts
International Relations
Dr. Chad Rector: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
U.S. Government and Politics
Dr. Margaret Tseng: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Health & Fitness Faculty Experts
Climate Change and Health
Dr. Julia Doto: Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Cognitive Issues, Neurological Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
Dr. Julie Ries: Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Community Health, Falls Prevention
Dr. Sara Pappa: Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Exercise, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Obesity Bias
Dr. Amy Allnutt: Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Exercise Science, Fitness
Dr. Michael Nordvall: Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy
Dr. Skye Donovan: Dean of the College of Health and Education
Sports Medicine, Concussions
Dr. Megan Moran: Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Stress Management
Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo: Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Health Care Faculty Experts
Cognitive Issues, Neurological Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
Dr. Julie Ries: Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Community Health, Falls Prevention
Dr. Sara Pappa: Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Headaches
Dr. Maureen Moriarty: Associate Professor in the Malek School of Nursing Professions
Health Care Policy, Public Health
Dr. Uma Kelekar: Associate Professor in the School of Business
Health Care Policy and Advocacy, Nursing Workforce
Dr. Theresa Gaffney: Assistant Professor in the Malek School of Nursing Professions
Speech-Language Pathology
History Faculty Experts
Early American History
Dr. Cassandra Good: Associate Professor in the School of Humanities
Modern European History
Dr. Mattie Fitch: Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities
Immigration Faculty Experts
Immigration, Social Inequality, Transnational Migration
Dr. Matthew Bakker: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
National Security Faculty Experts
Cybersecurity and the Military
Dr. Andrew Hall: Associate Professor in the School of Technology and Innovation
National Intelligence
Linda Millis: Professor of Practice in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology Faculty Experts
Child Development, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Psychology
Dr. Linda McKenna Gulyn: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Child Development, Psychology
Dr. Linda Cote: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
DEI, Gender, Psychology
Dr. Camille Buckner: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Ethics of Animal Testing
Dr. Stacy Lopresti-Goodman: Director and Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Religious Studies & Theology Faculty Experts
Religion in America
Dr. Kathleen Garces-Foley: Professor in the School of Humanities
Sociology Faculty Experts
Immigration, Social Inequality, Transnational Migration
Dr. Matthew Bakker: Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Inequality, Race, Urban Development
Dr. Delario Lindsey: Assistant Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
