Full-Time Faculty and Instructional Specialists
College of Arts and Sciences
Africana Studies (Minor)
Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Bioinformatics (Minor)
Dr. Kaitlin Wellens, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Biology
Biology (B.S.)
Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry (program chair)
Dr. Cynthia DeBoy, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Mia Ray, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Kaitlin Wellens, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Patrice Nielson, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Business Administration (B.A.)
Dr. Diana Watts, Associate Professor of Business Administration (program chair)
Dr. Lynda Jackson, Associate Professor of Business Administration (co-program chair)
Chemistry/Biochemistry (B.S.)
Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry (program chair)
Dr. Anette Casiano-Negroni, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Communication (B.A.)
Dr. Jamey Piland, Associate Professor of Communication (program chair)
Ms. Sherron Washington, Visiting Instructor of Communication
Community Education (B.A.)
Dr. Jennifer Lee, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (program chair)
Faculty in the School of Education also support Trinity’s undergraduate education program.
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Mr. Vernon Scott, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (program chair)
Dr. Hans Momplaisir, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Dr. E. Wairimu Mwangi, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Mr. Thomas Mostowy, Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Data Analytics (Minor)
Dr. Hani Aladmaai, Director of Information Technology
Dr. Kaitlin Wellens, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Steven Gable, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Early Childhood/ Elementary Education (B.A.)
Dr. Jennifer Lee, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (program chair)
Faculty in the School of Education also support Trinity’s undergraduate education program.
Economics (Minor)
Dr. Dennis Farley, Visiting Professor of Economics (program chair)
English (B.A.)
Dr. Elizabeth Child, Professor of English (program chair)
Dr. Bill Beverly, Associate Professor of English
Dr. Rewa Burnham, Associate Professor of English (program co-chair)
Ms. Jill Weiler, Visiting Professor of English
The English program is also supported by a dedicated team of Instructional Specialists.
Environmental Justice (Minor)
Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Patrice Nielson, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Fine Arts (Minor)
Dr. Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, Associate Professor of Art History (program chair)
Forensic Science (B.S.)
Dr. Cynthia DeBoy, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biology (program chair)
Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Mr. Thomas Mostowy, Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Mr. Vernon Scott, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Global Affairs (B.A.)
Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs (program chair)
Dr. James Stocker, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Mercedez Callenes, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Erin Carriere-Kretschmer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Health Services (B.A.)
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Program; Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Health Services program.
History (B.A.)
Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs (program chair)
Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Mercedez Callenes, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Erin Carriere-Kretschmer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. James Stocker, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
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Human Relations (B.A.)
Dr. Hans Momplaisir, Assistant Professor of Sociology (program chair)
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Christopher Bishop, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Deborah Harris O’Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. E. Wairimu Mwangi, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Dr. Carlota Ocampo, Associate Professor of Psychology; Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Debbie Van Camp, Associate Professor of Psychology; Vice President of Assessment and Academic Success
Instructional Specialists- CAS
Mr. Carlos Cardenas, Instructional Math Specialist
Ms. Kia Joppy, Reading and Writing Specialist
Dr. Kendra Pleasant, Math Specialist
Ms. Lauren Zwicharowski, Reading and Writing Specialist
Journalism and Media Studies (B.A.)
Dr. Jamal Watson, Associate Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies; Professor of Strategic Communication and Public Relations
The Journalism and Media Studies program is offered in conjunction with the School of Professional Studies.
Mathematics (B.S.)
Dr. Kerry Luse, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Mathematics (program chair)
Dr. Lee Chiang, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Sita Ramamurti, Professor of Mathematics, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
The Mathematics program is also supported by a dedicated team of Instructional Specialists.
Medical Sociology (Minor)
Dr. E. Wairimu Mwangi, Assistant Professor of Sociology (program chair)
Dr. Hans Momplaisir, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Carrie O’Reilly, RN, MSN, Ph.D, Nursing Program Director; Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Denyse Barkley, RN, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Debra Massaro, RN, DNP, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Khafi Muhammad, RN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nephtalie Perrin, RN, MNS, CNM, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Simulation Laboratory
Keisha Rollins-Monroe, RN, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Nursing; Conway Scholar Mentor
Sheila Spurlock-White, RN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing
Fiona Swaby-Hall, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Wallace, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
*The Nursing program is offered in conjunction with the School of Nursing and Health Professions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA-B)
Dr. Rashida Daye-Campbell, Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA-B)
Angela Karpieniak, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Richard Osborne, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
The Occupational Therapy program is offered in conjunction with the School of Nursing and Health Professions
Philosophy (Minor)
Dr. Steven Gable, Associate Professor of Philosophy (program chair)
Political Science (B.A.)
Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs (program chair)
Dr. Erin Carriere-Kretschmer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Mercedez Callenes, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. James Stocker, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Psychology (B.A.)
Dr. Deborah Harris O’Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology (program chair)
Dr. Christopher Bishop, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Carlota Ocampo, Associate Professor of Psychology; Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Debbie Van Camp, Associate Professor of Psychology; Vice President of Assessment and Academic Success
Religious Studies and Theology (Minor)
Sr. Camilla Burns, SND, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies (program chair)
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Sociology (B.A.)
Dr. E. Wairimu Mwangi, Assistant Professor of Sociology (program chair)
Dr. Hans Momplaisir, Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Women’s Studies (Minor)
Dr. Jamey Piland, Associate Professor of Communication (program chair)
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences collaborate with and contribute to the Women’s Studies program.
School of Professional Studies
Certificate Programs
Child Development
Mr. Michael Rowe, Director of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Community Health Worker
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Programs: Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Data Analytics
Dr. Hani Aladmaai, Director of Information Technology
Kaitlin Wellens, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Biology
Steven Gable, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Associate Programs at THEARC
General Studies (A.A.)
Cristina Lynch, M.A, Assistant Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies, Director of THEARC
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the General Studies Program program.
Early Childhood Education (A.A.)
Mr. Michael Rowe, Director of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Health Services (A.A.)
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Programs: Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Health Services program.
Baccalaureate Programs
Accounting (B.S.)
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Accounting program.
Business Administration (B.S.)
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Business Administration program.
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Business Administration with Human Resource Management (B.S.)
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Business Administration with HR Management program.
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Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Mr. Thomas Mostowy, Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (program chair)
Early Childhood Community Education (B.A.)
Mr. Michael Rowe, Director of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
Mr. Michael Rowe, Director of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Health Services (B.A.)
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Programs: Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Health Services program.
Human Relations (B.A.)
Dr. Daryl Thorne, Assistant Professor of Human Relations (program chair)
Instructional Specialists- SPS
Mr. Khabeer Salaam, Math Specialist
Journalism and Media Studies (B.A.)
Dr. Jamal Watson, Associate Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies; Professor of Strategic Communication and Public Relations
The Journalism and Media Studies program is offered in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences.
Psychology (B.A.)
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Psychology program.
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Undergraduate Programs
Health Services (B.A.)
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Programs; Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Professional Studies collaborate with and contribute to the Health Services program.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA-B)
Dr. Rashida Daye-Campbell, Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA-B)
Angela Karpieniak, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Richard Osborne, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Pre-Licensure Nursing (B.S.N.)/ (R.N. to B.S.N.)
Second Degree B.S.N.
Carrie O’Reilly, RN, MSN, Ph.D, Nursing Program Director; Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Denyse Barkley, RN, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Debra Massaro, RN, DNP, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Khafi Muhammad, RN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nephtalie Perrin, RN, MNS, CNM, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Simulation Laboratory
Keisha Rollins-Monroe, RN, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Nursing; Conway Scholar Mentor
Sheila Spurlock-White, RN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing
Fiona Swaby-Hall, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Wallace, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Graduate Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling/School Counseling (M.A.)
Dr. Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson, Program Director, Counseling Program
Dr. Cynthia Greer, Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Luane Oprea, Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Deneen Robin, Director of Clinical Training
Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Dr. Lisa Simmons, Director of Master of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Olivia White, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Richard Osborne, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Public Health (MPH)
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Program Director for the Public Health and Health Services Programs; Assistant Professor of Health Services
Christopher Howard, Assistant Professor of Public Health
School of Business & Graduate Studies
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Leadership and Organizational Management (M.S.A.)
Strategic Communication and Public Relations (M.A.)
Dr. Jamal Watson, Associate Dean of School of Professional and Graduate Studies; Professor of Strategic Communication and Public Relations (program chair)
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School of Education
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Monique Green, Assistant Professor of Education
Education (M.A.T.)
Dr. Marie Celeste, Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Monique Green, Assistant Professor of Education
Educational Administration (M.S.A.)
Dr. Gladys Williams, Educational Administration Program Director
Faculty Emeriti
Dr. Roberta Dorr, Professor Emerita of Education
Dr. Susan Farnsworth, Professor of History
Dr. Roberta Goldberg, Professor Emerita of Sociology
Dr. Deborah Haskins, Professor Emerita of Counseling
Dr. Mary Hayes, SND, Professor Emerita of History
Dr. Konia Kollehlon, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
Dr. Deborah Litt, Professor Emerita of Education
Dr. Kathleen McGinnis, Professor Emerita of Political Science
Dr. Roxana Moayedi, Professor of Sociology
Mr. V.R. Nemani, Associate Professor of Business Administration
Dr. Saundra Oyewole, Professor Emerita of Biology
Dr. Cristina Parsons, Professor of Economics
Dr. Mary Lynn Rampolla, Associate Professor of History
Dr. Minerva San Juan, Professor Emerita of Philosophy
Dr. Sharon Shafer, Professor Emerita of Music
Dr. Loretta Shpunt, Professor Emerita of English
Dr. Shelley Tomkin, Professor Emerita of Political Science