Administration

Patricia Simino Boyce, PhD, RN
Dean

Karen Burrows, DNP, MAHSM, RN, C-EFM, CHSE
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Kristin Meyer, MSN, APRN
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDCES
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Vanessa Lundin, MSN, RN, C-EFM
First Year Advisor

Erin Wilson, DNPc, RN-BC, CNL, CNML
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs

Program Directors

Steven Belmont, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CFII
Nurse Anesthesia
Fairfield, CT Location
Austin, Texas Location

Julie Berrett-Abebe, PhD, LICSW
Interim Undergraduate Social Work Program Director
Project Director, Fairfield University Collaborates for a Healthier Connecticut (FCHC) Scholars Program

Robin Cook, PhD, RN, RNC-OB
Second Degree Nursing 
Austin, TX Location

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

Janina Gilo-Tomkins, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner

Janice Holmes, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CHSE
Undergraduate Nursing

Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDCES
Leadership and MSN/MBA

Christopher Lacerenza, DNP, FNP-BC
Second Degree Nursing 
Fairfield, CT Location

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

Susan Reynolds, RN, BSN, MAHSM, CNML
Simulation

Anthony Santella, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, CPH
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, CHPE
Post-Masters' Doctor of Nursing Practice 

Erica Wuchiski, MSN, BSN, RN
Master's Entry to Practice Nursing 
 

Faculty

Christine Aloi
Nurse Anesthesia Simulation and
DNP Project Coordinator for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BS, University of Connecticut
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University

Carolyn Altuna
Nurse Anesthesia Instructor of the Practice
BS, Xavier University
BSN, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
MSN, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

Pamela Barnwell-Sanders
Associate Professor of the Practice, 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 Program
Associate Professor of the Practice
Fairfield, CT Location
Austin, Texas Location
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University
MSN, Fairfield University

Karen Burrows
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, Quinnipiac University
DNP, MAHSM, Sacred Heart University

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

Danielle Conklin
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, MSN, DNP, New York University

Laura Conklin
VA Nursing Faculty
BSN, University of Connecticut
MSN, St. Joseph's College

Robin Cook
Director Second Degree Nursing Austin, TX
Associate Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BS, Queen's University
MSN, Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas Women's University

Carrie Cromwell
Assistant Director for Nurse Anesthesia
Assistant Professor of the Practice
BSN, The University of Southern Florida
MS, Northeastern University
DNP, The University of Alabama

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 Program
Assistant Professor of Public Health
BS, University of New Haven
MPH, Southern Connecticut State University
PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tanika Eaves
Associate 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, Nursing
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 
Professor of Nursing
BS, Pace University
MSN, College of New Rochelle
DNP, Case Western University

Janina Gilo-Tomkins
Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, University of Pennsylvania
MSN, Yale University
DNP, University of Pennsylvania

Mackenzie Gordon
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Clinical Nutrition
BS, University of New Haven
MS, University of Rhode Island
DCN, Fairfield University

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

Janice Holmes
Director of Undergraduate Nursing Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
MSN, Fairfield University
BSN, Fairfield University
DNP, Fairfield University

Althea Huckins
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, Dickinson College
BSN, MSN, Columbia University
DNP, Stony Brook University

Bridget Hussain
Assistant Professor of Public Health 
BS, MS, PhD., New York University

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

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

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

Christopher Lacerenza
Director Second Degree Nursing
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University

Jenna LoGiudice
Director of Nurse Midwifery Program 
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
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
BS, University of Michigan
MSN, Yale University

Megan Monsivais
Nurse Anesthesia Faculty Specialist
BSN, University of Arkansas
DNP, Baylor College of Medicine 

Samantha Mraz
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BA, Kings College
BSN, DNP, Fairfield University

Megan Nava
Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
Clinical Coordinator
BS, University of Northern Colorado
ADN, Excelsior University
MSN, Concordia University Texas

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

Director of Kanarek Center for Palliative Care
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

Caitlin Rowlette
​Instructor of the Practice, Nursing
BSN, Concordia University Texas
MSN in Informatics, Concordia University Texas

Meghan Ryan
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
Coordinator of Didactic Education for Nurse Anesthesia 
BSN, Southern Connecticut State University
DNP, Fairfield University

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

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

Katherine Saracino
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
BS, Fairfield University
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Fairfield University

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

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

Patricia Simino Boyce
Dean
BSN, Hunter College
MA, Brooklyn College
MA, New York University
PhD, M. Phil, City University of New York

Janet Stuhrcke
Director of Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Clinical Nutrition
BS, University of Connecticut
MOE, University of New Hampshire

Lisa Sundean
Director, Masters in Healthcare Administration Program
Associate Professor
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' Doctor of Nursing Practice 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, Nursing
BS, Syracuse University
MSN, Yale University
DNP, University of Connecticut

Erin Wilson
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
BS, Fairfield University
DNP, Sacred Heart University

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

Kathleen Wheeler
Professor of Nursing, Emerita

Advisory Board

Gail T. Berardino
Greenwich, CT

Michael Brown, MBA
CEO and Chairman
​Fellow Health Partners
West Islip, NY

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

Marybeth Gillespie, '81, BS, RN
​South Shore Hospital
Bristol, RI

Sabrina Opiola McCauley '92, DNP, NNP-BC, CPNP
​Program Director Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Columbia University
New York, NY

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

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

Meghan Mooney '05, BSN
Ascension Seton
Austin, TX

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

David Pereira '87, MD
NYU-Langone Medical Center
New York, NY

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

Claudia Schechter
Vice President, The Schechter Foundation
New York, NY