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Kevin Ball, Ph.D.
Dean
Professor
3118 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8673
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Kristine Thompson, Ph.D., P.T., MPH
Associate Dean (Interim), Coordinator, Professor
3114 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8694
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Leigh Settlemoir, Ph.D., SPHR
Assistant Dean
3113 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8671
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Zachary Barclay, M.Ed.
Director, Academic Advising and Student Services
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Cheryl McGinnis
Director of Corporate Relations
200 John Dodge House
[email protected]
(248) 364-6158
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Janelle Zora, MPH
Assistant Director for Student Services, Leadership, and Engagement
3123 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8678
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Janice Eaton
Coordinator of Graduate and Community Relations
3176 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8699
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Jillian Wolf
Coordinator of Communications, Enrollment and Marketing
3150 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8902
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Kathleen Broski
Office Assistant III
3110 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8673
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Renee Lesnau-Kennedy
Office Assistant III
3110 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8855
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Donna Stajniak
Office Support
3110 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8857
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Amanda Lynch, Ph.D., R.D.
Chairperson
Director - Nutrition/Dietetics
Associate Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Edward Rohn, Ph.D.
Director,
Associate Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Melissa Reznar
Melissa Reznar, Ph.D., MPH
Coordinator - Master's in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Systems
Associate Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Emily Van Wasshenova, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Assistant Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Christina Papadimitriou, Ph.D.
Professor -
Sociology,
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Jennifer Lucarelli, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Laurel Stevenson, Ph.D, MPH
Associate Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Kelley Borton, Ph.D., MPH, RDN
Assistant Professor - Nutrition/Dietetics
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Michelle Davila, M.S., N.D.
Special Instructor - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Sarah Martin, M.S., R.D.
Special Instructor - Nutrition/Dietetics
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Jessica Siewert, MPH, RDN, CDCES
Special Instructor - Nutrition
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Madison Wyatt, M.S., RDN, CHES
Visiting Instructor - Nutrition
Sports Dietitian

Contributing Faculty

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David Stone, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research
Professor - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

 

Professors Emeriti
Kenneth R. Hightower, Ph.D.
Ronald E. Olson, Ph.D.
Richard Rozek, Ph.D.
Philip Singer, Ph.D.

Part-Time Faculty


Special Lecturers
James Boniface, M.A., LPC, Board-Certified NCC, WS, CMW 
Molly Brennan, MPH
Teri Kolar, M.S.
Kate Masley, Ph.D.

Lecturers

Diane Baldwin, M.A.
Kelley Cox, M.S. R.D., CSG, CFPP - Michigan Surgical Hospital – Dietary Manger, Dietitian
Sarah Hojnacki, M.S., R.D. - Mattawan Family Eye Care – Dietician, Consultant
Jamie Johansen
Charita Little, M.S. - Oakland County Health Department - Public Health Educator
Barbara Main, B.S.
Lucy Sternburgh, Ph.D., LPC
Jeanne Stevenson, B.S., R.D.

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Sumit Dinda, Ph.D., NRP, IC (EMS)
Chairperson
Professor -
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
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Constance Burke, JD, MS, PA-C
Director,
Associate Professor -
Physician Assistant Science
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Christina R. Lim, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM
Director,
Special Instructor -
Medical Laboratory Science
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Brian Mason, MD
Medical Director
Lecturer -

Physician Assistant Science
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Sara Rivard, M.A.,
RT(R) (CT)

Director,
Special Instructor -
Radiologic Technology
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Elena Borrelli, DMSc, MS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Practice -  Physician Assistant Science
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Christopher Davis, MS,
PA-C

Clinical Coordinator,
Assistant Professor of Practice -
Physician Assistant Science
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Dale Telgenhoff, Ph.D., MBA, CCM, HTL(ASCP)CM
Coordinator,
Associate Professor -
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
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William Van Dyke, B.S.,
RT (R)

Clinical Coordinator,
Special Instructor -
Radiologic Technology
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Kristin Landis-Piwowar, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Professor -
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
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Stephanie K. Mabry, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CMSCCMSHCM
Special Instructor -
Medical Laboratory Science
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Brittany Williams, MSRS, RT(R)
Visiting Instructor - Radiologic Technology

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Lisa DeCeuninck, B.S., MLS(ASCP)CM
Special Lecturer -
Medical Laboratory Science
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Daniel Burns
Office Assistant III
Master of Physician Assistant Science Program
[email protected]
(248) 364-8679


Professor Emerita

J. Lynne Williams, Ph.D.

Part-Time Faculty


Lecturers
Caitlyn Madden, MLS (ASCP) - Corewell Health System - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Scott Emerson, M.S., DABR - Corewell Health System, Royal Oak – Staff Medical Physicist, Diagnostic Radiology
Amanda Harlick, B.S., (ARRT) - Corewell Health System, Royal Oak - Mammography Technologist
Shelby Koss, B.S., RT(R)(CT)(MR) - Corewell Health System, Grosse Pointe - Diagnostic Imaging Manager
JoAnn Logue-O’Malley, MT(ASCP)SM - Corewell Health System – Information Technology Manager
Melanie Oleaga, RT(R)(VI) - Corewell Health System, Royal Oak - Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Arwa Hadid, MLS(ASCP)CM - Corewell Health System - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Shakeela Khanam, MLS(ASCP)CM - LabCorp - Medical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Faculty


Clinical Associate Professors

Barbara Anderson, M.D. - DMC University Laboratories – Medical Advisor
Ann Marie Blenc, M.D. - Beaumont Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science –Medical Advisor
Daniel Snower, M.D. - Ascension Michigan Laboratory Services School of Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Advisor

Clinical Instructors
Nancy Ramirez, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM -Beaumont Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science and School of Histotechnology – Program Director/ Education Director
Eric M. Hertenstein, MBA, CNMT, NMTCB(CT), PET, R.T.(CT)(ARRT) - University of Findlay, Ohio - Director, Nuclear Medicine Institute and Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Graduate Program
Bernarda Wroblewski, M.S., MT(ASCP) - DMC University Laboratories – Program Director
Amy Kolbe, MLS(ASCP)CM - Education Coordinator, Ascension Michigan Laboratory Services School of Medical Laboratory Science

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Caress Dean, Ph.D., MPH
Chairperson
Associate Professor - Public Health
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Florence J. Dallo, Ph.D., MPH
Director, Professor - Public Health
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Darryl Hill, Ph.D., MBA, CSP
Director, Lecturer -
Environmental Health and Safety
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Rebecca Cheezum, Ph.D., MPH
Coordinator - Applied Health Sciences
Associate Professor - Public Health
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Tara L. Diesbourg, Ph.D., CPE
Coordinator,
Assistant Professor -
Environmental Health and Safety
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Mozhgon Rajaee, Ph.D., MPH
Coordinator,
Associate Professor -
Public Health
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Charles Rinehart, M.A.
Coordinator,
Special Lecturer -
Public Health, Wellness and Health Promotion
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Kathryn Rougeau, Ph.D.
Coordinator,
Assistant Professor -
Wellness and Health Promotion
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Elise Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Wellness and Health Promotion
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Kwame Sakyi, Ph.D., MSPH

Associate Professor -
Public Health
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Oscar Rodriguez-Franco, Ph.D., MPH, MBA, CIH

Assistant Professor - Environmental Health and Safety

Contributing Faculty

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Laurel Stevenson, Ph.D., MPH
Assistant Professor -
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

 

Professor Emeritus
Stafford Rorke, Ph.D.

Part-Time Faculty

Special Lecturers
Kate Masley
Teresa Taggart

Lecturers
David Andrews, M.S., CSP, ARM - Amerisure – Risk Manager
Joshua Boyce, M.S. - Fire Inspector - Auburn Hills Fire Department
Wendy Burkett, M.S., CSP - Director of Global Safety - Ford Motor Company
Malcom Dunbar, M.S., CSP - Edward C. LEVY Co – Vice President & Chief Safety Officer; Former Chair, EHS Industry Advisory Board 
Andrew Ekstrom, M.S.
Robert Hart, M.A. - Proprietor of Safety Risk Management Services, LLC – Continuing Education
Jessica Jannaman, M.S.Executive Director, EHS and Quality - Global Automotive Systems; Chair, EHS Industry Advisory Board
Thomas Spring, M.S. - Vice President, Sales, Health Plans & Systems - Virgin Pulse
Michael Swain, Ph.D., MPH

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John Krauss, P.T., Ph.D., OCS, FAAOMPT
Chairperson
Coordinator - OMPT
Professor - Physical Therapy
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Sara Arena, DSc.P.T., PT
Director,
Professor -  Physical Therapy
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Daniel Goble, Ph.D.
Director,
Associate Professor -
Exercise Science
Coordinator - OPA
Coordinator - EXS Graduate Program
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Tamara Treanore, B.S., C.O.
Director, Instructor -
Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
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Christopher Wilson, DSc.P.T., DPT, GCS
Director - Clinical Education
Associate Professor -
Physical Therapy
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Lori Boright, DScPT, DPT, P.T., CLT
Coordinator -
Oncology Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor -
Physical Therapy
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Sheri Brown, DSc.P.T., PT
Coordinator - PT Admissions
Special Instructor -
Physical Therapy
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Terry Dibble, M.S.
Coordinator - EXS Internships
Special Instructor -
Exercise Science
[email protected]
(248) 364-8663
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Kristine Thompson, Ph.D., P.T., MPH
Associate Dean (Interim), Coordinator - Ph.D. in HMS, Professor - Physical Therapy
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Myung D. Choi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Exercise Science
Douglas Creighton
Douglas Creighton, DPT, M.S., P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT
Associate Professor -
Physical Therapy
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Melodie Kondratek, DSc.P.T., OMPT
Associate Professor -
Physical Therapy
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Charles Marks, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Exercise Science
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Lindsay Brandt, DSc.P.T., DPT, OMPT, ACSM-CEP
Assistant Professor -
Physical Therapy
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David Fausone, DScPT, DPT, PT, OMPT
Assistant Professor -
Physical Therapy
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Joshua Haworth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor -
Exercise Science
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Melissa Jones, Ph.D., MS
Assistant Professor -
Exercise Science
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Leila Nuri, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Human Movement Science
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Jacqueline Scully, DPT, P.T.
Special Instructor -
Physical Therapy
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Jillian Prantera, M.S., CHWC
Special Instructor - Exercise Science
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Ken Eick, B.B.A., C.P.
Lecturer -
Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
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Lori Boughner
Office Assistant III
Physical Therapy Program Office
[email protected]
(248) 370-4041
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Chelsea Jaques
Office Assistant III
Physical Therapy Program Office
[email protected]
(248) 370-4041

Contributing Faculty

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Elise Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Wellness Health Promotion
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Lori L. Hodorek, M.S.
Special Lecturer -
Exercise Science

Professors Emeriti
Beth Black, P.T., DSc 
Brian Goslin, Ph.D.
Robert W. Jarski, Ph.D.
Alfred W. Stransky, Ph.D.

Part-Time Faculty


Special Lecturers
Mary Bee, Ph.D. - Physical Therapy and Biological Sciences

Lecturers

Cody Bonte, ATC, M.Ed.  
Bryan Kuhlman, M.S., DPT, OMPT, P.T.
Kimberly Schwartz, P.T., DPT, GCS - Physical Therapy
Stacy Zousmer, MPT, C/NDT, DSc

Clinical Faculty


Clinical Professors
Barry A Franklin, Ph.D. - Beaumont Rehab and Health Center – Director
Steven J Keteyian, Ph.D. - Henry Ford Hospital – Program Director Preventive Cardiology
Beth Marcoux, Ph.D., P.T. - University of Rhode Island – Professor Emeritus
Jose Miguel Tricas Moreno, P.T., Ph.D., Ph.T., MstOMT - University of Zaragoza - Professor and Director of the Orthopedic Manual Therapy Program
Christine Stiller, P.T., Ph.D. - Oakland University - SHS Board Member

Clinical Associate Professors
Beth Black, P.T., DSc - Oakland University - Emeritus
Jeffery H. Declaire, M.D. - The DeClaire Knee and Orthopedic Institute – President
Deborah Doherty, Ph.D., PT - Oakland University
John F Kazmierski, D.O. - General Hospital Medical Associates
Cathy Larson, P.T., Ph.D. - University of Michigan-Flint – Associate Professor/Director for Research

Clinical Assistant Professors
Clinton A. Brawner, Ph.D, ACSM-RCEP, FACSM - Preventive Cardiology - Project Director
Duncan Chang, P.T., DPT, OMPT - Alpha Rehab Center (Los Angeles, CA) - Owner
Scott Eathorne, M.D. - Providence Hospital – Medical Director
Johnathan Ehrman, Ph.D., FACSM - Henry Ford Health System – Associate Program Director
Cesar Hidalgo, P.T., Ph.D., MstOMT - University of Zaragoza - Assistant Professor
Dennis J. Kerrigan, Ph.D. - Preventative Cardiology - Senior Exercise Physiologist
Fredrick Pociask, Ph.D. - Wayne State University – Assistant Professor

Clinical Instructors
Linda Costello , P.T., B.S., FOC - Sports Medicine Associates – Physical Therapist
Dale Ferguson, C.O. - Wright & Filippis - Corporate Clinical Services Director, Orthotics
Kathleen Jakubiak-Kovacek , P.T. - Home Rehab – Physical Therapist
Peter Kovacek , M.S.A. - Kovacek Management Systems, Inc. – President/Chief Executive Officer
Sheldon Levine, M.S - Eastern Michigan University – Associate Professor
Mary Ann Mikus, M.S. - Exercise Science
Kurt Schlau, C.P. - Wright & Filippis - Corporate Clinical Services Director, Prosthetics
Kimberly Schwartz, P.T., DPT, GCS - Physical Therapy
Janet Seidell, P.T., M.P.T. - William Beaumont Hospital – Supervisor of Physical Therapy
Angela Strong, P.T., B.S. - William Beaumont Hospital – Center Clinical Coordinator of Education
David Tomsich, M.S., P.T. - Henry Ford Health System – Supervisor
Michael Vito, M.P.T., OMPT - Physiotherapy Associates – Physical Therapist

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Zachary Barclay, M.Ed.
Director, Academic Advising and Student Services
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Janelle Zora, MPH
Assistant Director for Student Services, Leadership, and Engagement
3123 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 364-8678
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Denae May, M.A.
Senior Academic Adviser
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Ashley Finkley, M.A., LSC, LLPC
Academic Adviser
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Nancy Osmialowski, M.A., LLPC, NCC
Academic Adviser
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Hnou Vue, M.Ed.
Academic Adviser
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369
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Brian Wigman, M.A., LLC
Pre-Health Professions Adviser
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
(248) 370-2369
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Denise McConkey
Career Counselor
Career and Life Design Center
North Foundation Hall, Rm 154
[email protected]
(248) 370-3250
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Krista Bisoski
Office Assistant II
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370- 2369
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Debi Gibbs
Office Assistant III
School of Health Sciences
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370- 2369


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Board of Advocacy and Resource Development

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Marko Berishaj
President, DirectRx Pharmacy (Troy)
Debra Brinson Headshot
Debra Brinson
Chief Executive Officer
Honor Community Health
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Cindy Crabill
National Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Trinity Health
A headshot of Malcom Dunbar.
Malcom Dunbar
President/Owner, M Dunbar Safety Consulting LLC
A headshot of Tracey Franovich
Tracey Franovich
President/CEO, McLaren Macomb
Elizabeth Jackson Headshot
Elizabeth Jackson
Advanced Practice Providers, Cardiovascular Serviceline Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
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Scott Johnson
Provider Contacting Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Timothy Kasprzak
Founder and CEO, McGraw Catalpa
Sharon Kim Headshot
Sharon Kim
Director of Health and Social Equity Programs,  Center for Health and Research Transformation
Becky Lewis Headshot
Becky Lewis
Director for University Recreation and Well-Being, Oakland University
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Michael Lutz
Retired Physician and Partner, Michigan Institute of Urology
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Ewa Matuszewski
Founder and CEO MedNetOne
Telva McGruder Headshot
Telva McGruder
Executive Director, Global Body Manufacturing Engineering, General Motors
Angela Moore Headshot 
Angela Moore
Integrative Health Expert, The Body Principle
Katie Pring Headshot
Katie Pring
Director of PT and OT Services, Synergy Health Partners
Janet Seidel Headshot
Janet Seidell
Marketing Director - Inpatient Rehab Programs, DMC - Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Tom Spring Headshot
Tom Spring
Vice President - Sales - Health Plans & Systems, Personify Health
3-time OU Alumnus
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Chris Stiller
President / Owner - Pediatric Health  Consultants, Inc.

Emeriti Board Members

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Art Griggs
Past SHS Assistant Dean
and OU Assistant Vice President
of Academic Affairs
OU Alumnus
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The late  Moon J. Pak
Founder of School of Health Sciences
HALL of fame
Medical Doctor
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The late Teresa Stayer
Physical Therapist
Owner, SpectraMed Inc.
OU Alumnus

Former Board Members

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Michael Antaran
Entrepreneur/ Carrot App creator
OU Alumnus
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Gina Buccalo 
Medical Director of the UAW Retiree
Medical Benefits Trust
Medical Doctor
Reyna Colombo Headshot
Reyna Colombo
Retired PT, Former
Director of Rehabilitation Services, 
Beaumont Troy Hospital 
Margaret Dimond Headshot
Margaret Dimond
President and CEO
McLaren Oakland Hospital
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Brian Fedoronko
Senior Medical Director, Medical Policy
Medical Affairs
Kathy Forzley Headshot
Kathy Forzley
Director Oakland County
Board of Health and Human Services
3-time OU Alumna
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Darryl Hill
Senior Vice President, Safety & Security,
FirstGroup America
EHS Industry Advisory Board member
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Wendy Holmes
Assistant Vice President, DEI Employee Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Comerica Bank
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Bob Jarski
SHS Faculty Emeritus
Physician Assistant
Integrative and Holistic Health
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Greg Jordan
Director, University Recreation & Well-Being
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Rheanne Suszek
Executive Director,
North Oakland YMCA
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Thomas A. Tanghe
City Manager,
Auburn Hills
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Bharat Trivedi
Pharmaceutical Consultant and
Scientific Advisor
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John Waugh
Retired System Vice President,
Henry Ford Health System

School of Health Sciences

Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369


Dean's Office
Human Health Building
(248) 370-3562
[email protected]