Administration

Meredith Kazer, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Dean

Audrey Beauvais, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Katherine Saracino, MSN, RN
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDE, CNL
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Karen Corcoran, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Program Directors

Steven Belmont, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Nurse Anesthesia

Karen Burrows, DNP, MAHSM, RN C-EFM, CHSE
Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program

Karen Corcoran, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Doughty, MPH, PhD, CHES®
Undergraduate Public Health

Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDE, CNL
Leadership and MSN/MBA

Lucina Kimpel, PhD, MSN, RN
Second Degree Nursing Program
Central Texas Campus

Jenna LoGiudice, PhD, CNM, RN, FACNM
Nurse Midwifery

Sara Murray-Mosca, DNP, RN
Simulation
Central Texas Campus

Kim Oliver, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Undergraduate Social Work

Susan Reynolds, RN, BSN, MAHSM, CNML
Simulation

Anthony Santella, DrPH
Masters in Public Health

Janet Stuhrcke, MOE, RDN, CNSC, FAND
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition

Lisa Sundean, PhD, MHA, RN
Masters in Healthcare Administration

Dorothy Vittner, PhD, RN, FAAN
Post-Masters' Program

Erica Wuchiski, MSN, BSN, RN
MEPN Program
 

Faculty

Christine Aloi
Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty
Simulation and DNP Project Coordinator for Nurse Anesthesia
BS, University of Connecticut
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University

Pamela Barnwell-Sanders
Associate Professor of the Practice of Nursing
MBA, Sacred Heart University
MSN, Sacred Heart University
EdD, Southern Connecticut State University

Cynthia Bautista
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Salem State College
MSN, Louisiana State University
PhD, University of Rhode Island

Steven Belmont
Program Director of Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
MSN, Fairfield University

Karen Burrows
Director of Second Degree Nursing Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing
BSN, Quinnipiac University
DNP, MAHSM, Sacred Heart University

Megan Collins
VA Nursing Faculty
MSN, Sacred Heart University
BSN, Fairfield University

Jaclyn Conelius
Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, University of Connecticut

Laura Conklin
Instructor of Nursing, VANAP
BSN, University of Connecticut
MSN, St. Joseph's College

Robin Cook
Assistant Professor of the Practice
Central Texas Campus
BS, Queen's University
MSN, Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas Women's University

Karen Corcoran
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
Director of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University

Christine Denhup
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Southern Connecticut State University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, Seton Hall University

Kimberly Doughty
Director of Undergraduate Public Health
Assistant Professor of Public Health
BS, University of New Haven
MPH, Southern Connecticut State University
PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tanika Eaves
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BA, Fairfield University
MSW, Rutgers University
PhD, University of Connecticut

Christa Esposito
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MS, Stony Brook University
DNP, Fairfield University

Erin Fusco
Assistant Professor of the Practice
DNP, SUNY Stony Brook
MSN, Columbia University
BSN, Mount Saint Vincent College

Sally Gerard
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Director of Leadership and MSN/MBA Program
Professor of Nursing
BS, Pace University
MSN, College of New Rochelle
DNP, Case Western University

Mackenzie Gordon
Visiting Instructor of Clinical Nutrition
BS, University of New Haven
MS, University of Rhode Island

Danielle Hall
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing
BSN, University of Scranton
MSN, Yale University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University

Janice Holmes
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, Fairfield University
BSN, Fairfield University

Rose Iannino-Renz
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing
BSN, Sacred Heart University
MSN, Southern Connecticut University
DNP, Quinnipiac University

Meredith Kazer
Dean
Professor of Nursing
BSN, Boston University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, New York University

Lucina Kimpel
Director of Second Degree Nursing Program
Associate Professor of the Practice
Central Texas Campus
BSN, Drake University
MSN, University of Iowa
PhD,  Iowa State University

Alison Kris
Professor of Nursing
BS, University of Pennsylvania
MSN, PhD, University of California, San Francisco

Jenna LoGiudice
Director of Nurse Midwifery Program 
Associate Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Yale University
PhD, University of Connecticut

Diana Mager
Professor of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, Western Connecticut State University
DNP, Case Western Reserve University

Kristin Meyer
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
First Year Nursing Student Advisor
BS, University of Michigan
MSN, Yale University

Sara Murcray-Mosca
Director of Simulation
Central Texas Campus
BSN, Winston-Salem State University
MSN, Concordia University
DNP, University of Texas at Austin

Mary Murphy
Assistant Professor of Nursing, VANAP
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MSN, Florida Atlantic University
PhD, University of Utah

Joshua Neitlich
Director of Field Education
Visiting Instructor of Social Work
BA, University of Connecticut
MSW, Columbia University

Eileen O'Shea
Director of KCPC
Professor of Nursing
BSN, Boston College
MSN, University of Pennsylvania
DNP, Case Western Reserve University

Kathryn Phillips
Associate Professor of Nursing
BS, State University of New York
MSN, PhD, Boston College

Rose Piccolo
Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty
BA, The College of the Holy Cross
BSN, University of Connecticut
DNP, CNRA, Fairfield University

Jessica Planas
Associate Professor of Nursing and Public Health
BSN, MSN, PhD, University of Connecticut
MPH, Southern Connecticut State University

Linda Roney
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Villanova University
MSN, EdD, Southern Connecticut State University

Elizabeth Sack
Instructor of the Practice in Clinical Nutrition
BS, Cornell University
MBA, Fitchburg State University

Anthony Santella
Director of Master of Public Health
Professor of Public Health
BS, University of Connecticut
MPH, Emory University
DrPH, Tulane University 

Katherine Saracino
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Instructor of the Practice of Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, University of Phoenix

Jennifer Schindler-Ruwisch
Associate Professor of Public Health
BS, College of William and Mary
CPH, Columbia University
DrPH, George Washington University

Janice Sikorski
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain College
RN, St Vincent School of Nursing
MSN-Ed, Grand Canyon University

Janet Stuhrcke
Director of Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program
Visiting Instructor
BS, University of Connecticut
MOE, University of New Hampshire

Lisa Sundean
Director, Masters in Healthcare Administration
PhD, University of Connecticut
MSW, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix

Leigh Taylor
Assistant Program Director for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
DNP, Samford University
MSN, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
BSN, Bellarmine College

Dorothy Vittner
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director of Post-Masters' DNP Program
BSN, Western Connecticut State University
MSN, University of Hartford
PhD, University of Connecticut

Stephanie Welsh
Clinical Faculty Specialist in Midwifery
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BS, Syracuse University
MSN, Yale University
DNP, University of Connecticut

Faculty Emeriti

Sheila Grossman
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1991-2017

Doris Lippman
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1980-2014

Suzanna MacAvoy
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1972-2003

Joan M. Mohr
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1972-1995

Jeanne M. Novotny
Dean, School of Nursing, Emerita, 2001-2011

Alice M. Obrig
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1973-2001

Phyllis E. Porter
Associate Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 1970-1989
Dean, School of Nursing, Emerita

Joyce M. Shea
Professor of Nursing, Emerita, 2004-2023
 

Advisory Board

Gail T. Berardino
Greenwich, CT

Michael Brown, MBA
West Islip, NY

Mary Ann Christopher, '79, MSN, RN, FAAN
President
Christopher STH Consulting
Avon, NJ

Moreen Donahue P'96, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Fairfield University
Trumbull, CT

Deborah Englert, '92, MD, FAAD
Chair, Advisory Board
Advanced Dermatology
Lutherville Timonium, MD

Marybeth Gillespie, '81, BS, RN
Bristol, RI

Craig M. Haba, '91
Partner
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Franklin, MA

Anne Harris, P'18, MS
Waynesboro, VA

Colleen McAndrews-Quinn '93, PT
Physical Therapist
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

James McCullagh, MBA
Associate Executive Director, Finance
Phelps Hospital
Darien, CT

Bonnie Molloy, P'93, CRNA, APRN, PhD
Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Bridgeport Hospital
Fairfield, CT

Elner L. Morrell '81, P'03, BSN, RN
Senior Information Systems Project Manager
United HealthGroup Inc.
Prospect, CT

Sally Ann Nestor '91, RN, BSN, OCN
Black Rock Medical Group
Trumbull, CT

Claudia Schechter
Owner
Schechter Foundation
Fairfield, CT