JCHS Faculty & Staff Directory
Main Number: 1-888-985-8483
In Case of Emergency: (540) 981-7911 (77911)

President’s Office
Nathaniel L. Bishop, D.Min.	President
A.A.S., New River Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8484
B.G.S., Radford University	E-mail: NLBishop@jchs.edu
M.S. Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
D.Min., Wesley Theological Seminary
Dorothy Hall, A.S.	Administrative Secretary to the
A.S., Northhampton County Area Community College	President
	Phone: (540) 985-8491
	E-mail: DJHall@jchs.edu
Susan L. Booth, A.A.S.	Physical Plant & Safety
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Officer
	Phone: (540) 224-4640
	E-mail: SLBooth1@jchs.edu
Catherine Turner, B.S.	Resource Development Officer
B.S., Washington & Lee University	Phone: (540) 224-4644
	E-mail: CPTurner@jchs.edu

Academic Affairs
Lisa Allison-Jones, Ph.D.	Dean for Academic Affairs
B.S.N., Lenoir-Rhyne College	Professor
M.S.N., University of Virginia	Phone: (540) 224-6970
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: LAllisonJones@jchs.edu
Glen R. Mayhew, D.H.Sc.	Associate Dean for Institutional
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Effectiveness
B.A., Mary Baldwin College	Associate Professor
M.S.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 985-8539
D.H.Sc., NOVA Southeastern University	E-mail: GRMayhew@jchs.edu
Francis C. Dane, Ph.D.	Chair, Arts & Sciences
B.S., University of Wisconsin	Interim Program Director,
M.A., University of Kansas	Math and Science
Ph.D., University of Kansas	Professor
	Phone: (540) 224-4515
	E-mail: FCDane@jchs.edu
Sharon L. Hatfield, Ph.D.	Chair, Community Health
A.S., Ohlone Junior College	Sciences,
B.A., St. Mary’s College	Associate Professor
M.B.A., City University	Phone: (540) 985-8263
Ph.D., Old Dominion University	E-mail: SLHatfield@jchs.edu
Susan Polich, Ed.D.	Chair, Rehabilitation &
B.A., College of St. Scholastica	Wellness
Certificate in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of	Professor
Health Sciences	Phone: (540) 985-4478
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University	E-mail: SMPolich@jchs.edu
Ed.D., University of Cincinnati
Ava G. Porter, D.N.P.	Chair, Nursing
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Associate Professor
B.S.N., West Virginia University	Phone: (540) 985-8531
M.S.N., Radford University	E-mail: AGPorter@jchs.edu
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Administrative Services
Anna Millirons, M.B.A.	Dean for Administrative
B.S., Radford University	Services
M.B.A., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-8530
	E-mail: ASMillirons@jchs.edu
Connie Cook, M.B.A.	Director of Enrollment
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Management
B.S., Old Dominion University	Phone: (540) 985-8344
M.B.A., Averett University	E-mail: CSCook@jchs.edu
Kathy Cochenour	Administrative Services
	Coordinator
	Phone: (540) 985-8356
	E-mail: KECochenour@jchs.edu
Carol S. Farley, A.S.	Administrative Secretary to the
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Deans
	Phone: (540) 985-9084
	E-mail: CSFarley@jchs.edu

Admissions
Judith McKeon, M.A.	Director of Admissions
B.S., The College of William and Mary	Phone: (540) 985-9083
M.A., Hollins University	E-mail: JOMcKeon@jchs.edu
Sarah Ross, M.S.	Assistant Director of
B.S., Radford University	Admissions
M.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-8309
	E-mail: SERoss@jchs.edu
Ashton M. Downs, B.S.	Admissions Counselor
B.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-9766
	E-mail: AMDowns@jchs.edu
Tristin Kaase, B.S.	Admissions Counselor
B.S., Lynchburg College	Phone: (540) 985-9941
	E-mail: TJKaase@jchs.edu
Lauren L. Miley, B.S.	Admissions Counselor
B.S. Radford University	Phone: (540) 224-6911
	E-mail: LLMiley@jchs.edu
Barrett “Barrie” Sims	College Recruitment, Lead
	Phone: (540) 985-8483
	E-mail: BLSims@jchs.edu
Kristin L. Brookshire, B.S.N.	College Recruitment
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Representative
	Phone: (540) 985-8483
	E-mail: KLBrookshire@jchs.edu
Terry Crowder	College Recruitment
	Representative
	Phone: (540) 985-8483
	E-mail: TCCrowder@jchs.edu
Emily Kavanaugh	College Recruitment
	Representative
	Phone: (540) 985-8483
	E-mail: EMKavanaugh@jchs.edu
Carolyn Finney	College Receptionist
	Phone: (540) 985-8483
	E-mail: CCFinney@jchs.edu
Janet Smith	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 224-6733
	E-mail: JHSmith@jchs.edu
Denise Monroe, B.A.	Department Secretary
B.A., Mary Baldwin College	Phone: (540) 985-8563
	E-mail: PTMonroe@jchs.edu
Ruth Taylor, A.A.S.	Department Secretary
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-4027
	E-mail: RETaylor@jchs.edu

Bookstore
Stephanie Coles, B.S.	Retail Lead
B.S., National Business College	Phone: (540) 985-8296
	E-mail:
	SDColes@carilionclinic.org
Lynn M. Freeman, B.S.	Business Office Assistant
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8272
B.S., Liberty University	E-mail: LMFreeman@jchs.edu

Bursar’s Office
Glenn Hensley, B.S.	Director of Business Services
B.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 224-6752
M.B.A., Averett University	E-mail: GSHensley@jchs.edu
Vickie Brown, B.A.	Bursar
A.A., National Business College	Phone: (540) 985-9784
B.S., Liberty University	E-mail: VRBrown@jchs.edu
Tonia Andrews, B.S.	Associate Bursar
A.A.S., Dominion College	Phone: (540) 224-4508
B.S., Liberty University	E-mail: TYAndrews@jchs.edu
Lynn M. Freeman, B.S.	Business Office Assistant
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8272
B.S., Liberty University	E-mail: LMFreeman@jchs.edu

Communications & College Relations
Mark A. Lambert, M.S.	Coordinator of
B.A., Emory & Henry College	Communications &
M.S., Radford University	College Relations
	Phone: (540) 985-9031
	Cell: (540) 400-3100
	E-mail: MALambert@jchs.edu

Financial Aid
Debra Johnson, M.B.A.	Director of Financial Aid
A.A.S., Dominion College	Phone: (540) 985-8492
B.S., Bluefield College	E-mail: DJJohnson@jchs.edu
M.B.A., Averett University
Wesley Vorberger, B.S.	Assistant Director of
B.S., Liberty University	Financial Aid
	Phone: (540) 985-9048
	E-mail:
	wavorberger@carilionclinic.org
Randall Thornton, B.A.	Financial Aid Representative
B.A., Averett University	Student Work Study Specialist
	Phone: (540) 985-8426
	E-mail:
	rathornton@carilionclinic.org
Katherine Wilson, B.S.	Financial Aid Assistant
B.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-9824
	E-mail: KMWilson@jchs.edu
Victoria Rodriguez	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-8267
	E-mail: VLRodriguez@jchs.edu

Institutional Advancement
Amanda Ellinger, B.A.	Sponsored Projects
B.A. Lynchburg College	Coordinator
	Phone: (540) 985-8206
	E-mail: AMEllinger@jchs.edu

Institutional Research
Timothy Millard, Ed.D.	Institutional Research Director
B. S., Liberty University	Phone: (540) 985-9781
M.A., Liberty University	E-mail: TRMillard@jchs.edu
Ed.D., University of Virginia
Ashley Lucas, B.S.	Institutional Research Analyst
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 985-8498
(History)	E-mail: ASLucas@jchs.edu
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(Political Science)

Library
Mona H. Thiss, M.L.S.	Director, Carilion Clinic
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University	Health Sciences Libraries
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University	Assistant Professor
M.L.S., Catholic University of America	Phone: (540) 985-9828
	E-mail: RTHhiss@jchs.edu
Jane Burnette, B.A.	Library Technician, Carilion
B.A., Mary Baldwin College	Roanoke Memorial Hospital
	Phone: (540) 981-8039
	E-mail:
	LJBurnette@carilionclinc.org
Margarite (Rita) McCandless, M.L.S.	Clinical Research Librarian
M.L.S., University of North texas	VTC School of Medicine
	Phone: (540) 526-2570
	E-mail:
	MJMccandless@carilionclinc.org
Carole L. Porter, M.L.I.S	Web Services Librarian
B.S., Shenandoah University	Phone: (540) 985-8485
M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina-Greensboro	Email: CLPorter@jchs.edu
Jamie Price, M.S.I.S.	Clinical Research Librarian
B.A., East Tennessee State University	Assistant Professor
M.A., East Tennessee State University	Phone: (540) 224-4894
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee	E-mail: JBPrice1@jchs.edu
Certificate in Archival Studies, East Tennessee State University
Brad MacDonald, M.S.L.S.	Distance Learning Reference
B.A., University of Vermont	Librarian
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University	E-mail:
M.S.L.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania	BSMacdonald@jchs.edu
Jennifer Becker, M.S.	Library Assistant
B.S., Roanoke College	Phone: (540) 526-2504
M.S., Radford University	E-mail:
	JHBecker@carilionclinic.org
Crystal F. Dent, B.A.	Library Associate for
B.A., Roanoke College	Technical Services
	Phone: (540) 985-8528
	E-mail: CFDent@jchs.edu
Courtney Dunham, B.A.	Circulation Coordinator
B.A., University of South Florida	Phone: (540) 985-9767
	E-mail: CNDunham@jchs.edu

Registrar's Office
Linda Williams	Registrar
	Phone: (540) 985-8481
	E-mail: LCWilliams@jchs.edu
Marlene Perrott, M.S.Ed.	Assistant Registrar
B.S., University of Pittsburgh	Phone: (540) 224-4492
M.S.Ed., Shenandoah University	E-mail: MAPerrott@jchs.edu
Lanai Hartman, A.S.	Department Secretary
A.S., Bob Jones University	Phone: (540) 985-8108
	E-mail: LEHartman@jchs.edu

Student Affairs
Scott Hill, M.S.	Dean for Student Affairs
B.S., United States Military Academy	Assistant Professor
M.S., National Intelligence University	Phone: (540) 224-4693
	E-mail: BSHill@jchs.edu
Deborah M. Stinnett, A.S.	Department Secretary
A.S., National Business College	Phone: (540) 985-8395
	E-mail: DStinnett@jchs.edu
Student Life
Elizabeth Costa, M.S.	Coordinator of Student Affairs
B.A., King College	Phone: (540) 985-9701
M.S., Lee University	E-mail: EACosta@jchs.edu
Jennifer Martin, M.Ed.	Coordinator of Residence Life
B.A., University of Virginia	Phone: (540) 224-4686
M.Ed., University of Georgia	E-mail:
	jamartin4@jchs.edu
Academic Support Services
Al Overstreet, M.Ed.	Director of Academic Support
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Services, Assistant Professor
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Phone: (540) 985-8205
M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: AWOverstreet@jchs.edu
Emily Moore, M.A.	Coordinator of the Learning &
B.A.I.S., George Mason University	Writing Center
M.A., Old Dominion University	Assistant Professor
	Phone: (540) 985-8449
	E-mail: EHMoore@jchs.edu
Gayle Clary, B.A.	Educational Testing Center
B.A., University of Mary Washington	Coordinator
	Phone: (540) 224-4895
	E-mail: GHClary@jchs.edu
Elliott Freeman, M.F.A.	Writing Specialist
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi	Phone: (540) 224-4732
M.F.A., Adelphi University	E-mail: EMFreeman@jchs.edu
Counseling and Wellness
Jennifer Slusher, Ph.D.	Director of Counseling &
B.S., Longwood University	Wellness
M.S., Radford University	Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 985-8502
	E-mail: JJSlusher@jchs.edu
Sarah E. Higginbotham, M.S.	Coordinator, Violence Against
A.S., New River Community College	Women Program
B.S., Meredith College	Phone: (540) 985-9711
M.S., East Carolina University	E-mail: SEHigginbotham
	@jchs.edu
Judith “Judy” Caffee	Health Records Clerk
	Phone: (540) 985-8501
	E-mail: JSCaffee@jchs.edu

Emergency Services
John C. Cook, M.B.A.	Program Director
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Assistant Professor
B.S., George Washington University	Phone: (540) 985-8317
M.B.A., Averett University	E-mail: JCCook@jchs.edu
Graduate Certificate, George Washington University
Stephen C. Ausband, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.	Operational Medical Director
B.S., Averett College	Associate Professor
M.D., East Carolina University
Elliot D. Carhart, Ed.D.	Assistant Professor
A.S., St. Petersburg College (Emergency Medical Services)	Phone: (540) 985-8109
A.S., St. Petersburg College (Respiratory Therapy)	E-mail: EdCarhart@jchs.edu
B.S., St. Petersburg College
M.H.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Mark Cromer, M.S.	Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Clinical Director
M.B.A., Averett University	Phone: (540) 985-8527
M.S., Jacksonville State University	E-mail: MACromer@jchs.edu
Graduate Certificate, Jacksonville State University
Thomas “Tommy” L. Harper, M.S.	Assistant Professor
G.C.D.S., University of Richmond	Phone: (540) 985-9028
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: TLHarper@jchs.edu
M.S., University of Richmond
Roxanne S. Wilson, B.S.N.	Instructor
Diploma, Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley School of	Clinical Preceptor
Professional Nursing	Phone: (540) 985-8367
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	E-mail: RSWilson@jchs.edu
Linda S. Davis, B.S.	Clinical Resource Associate
Diploma, ECPI	Phone: (540) 985-8398
A.S., University of Phoenix	E-mail: LSDavis@jchs.edu
B.S., University of Phoenix
Pam L. Wells, C.P.S.	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-4030
	E-mail: plwells@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Cathy Cockrell, B.S., C.I.C.P., N.R.E.M.T.-P.	E-mail:
B.S., Western Carolina University	cgcockrell@carilionclinic.org
Lisa Deal, Pharm.D.	E-mail: LLDeal@carilionclinic.org
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S.N., John Hopkins University
Pharm.D., University of Maryland
Donald Hansen, Ph.D.	E-mail: DEHansen@jchs.edu
B.S., National College
M.S., University of Alabama
Ph.D., Walden University
Steven Simon, M.S., N.R.E.M.T.-P.	E-mail: SGSimon@jchs.edu
B.S., University of Maryland University College
M.S., Grand Canyon University

Health and Exercise Science
Allison “Ally” Bowersock, Ph.D.	Program Director
B.S., Bridgewater College	Assistant Professor
M.S., James Madison University	Phone: (540) 985-9943
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: AHBowersock@jchs.edu
Johanna T. Ferguson, M.S.	Clinical Coordinator
B.S., The Colelge of William and Mary	Assistant Professor
M.S., The University of Tennessee	Phone: (540) 985-9946
	E-mail: JTFerguson@jchs.edu
Anita C. Ella	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-8594
	E-mail: ACElla@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Tyler Bowersock, D.P.T.	E-mail:
B.S., University of Dayton	TABowersock@carilionclinic.org
D.P.T., Ohio University
Brandon Briggs, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S., East Carolina University	BCBriggs@carilionclinic.org
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Kelly A. Creasy, M.S., A.T.C.	E-mail:
B.S., Bridgewater College	KACreasy@carilionclinic.org
M.S., James Madison University
Pamela Y. Frasier, Ph.D.	E-mail:
B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill	PYFrasier@carilionclinic.org
M.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Lisa Krackow, A.A.S.	E-mail: LAKrackow@jchs.edu
A.A.S., Suffolk County Community College
Michael S. Krackow, Ph.D.	E-mail: MSKrackow@jchs.edu
A.A.S., Orange County Community College
B.S., Hofstra University
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Julie J. Morris, M.S.	E-mail: JCMorris@jchs.edu
B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.S., Austin Peay State University
Nancy Robbins, M.S., R.D.	E-mail: NMRobbins@jchs.edu
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Winthrop College
Lisa Wade, M.S.W.	E-mail: LSWade@jchs.edu
B.S.W., Radford University
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Certificate Massage Therapy, Virginia Western Community College
Certificate of Yoga, Yoga Alliance
Sarah S. Wall, M.Ed.	E-mail:
B.A., University of Richmond	SSWall@carilionclinic.org
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Healthcare Management
Janet Phillips, D.H.Sc.	Program Director
B.S.N., The University of the State of New York at Albany	Assistant Professor
M.B.A., Old Dominion University	Phone: (540) 985-4036
D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University	E-mail: JEPhillips@jchs.edu
Sharon L. Hatfield, Ph.D.	Chair, Community Health
A.S., Ohlone Junior College	Sciences,
B.A., St. Mary’s College	Associate Professor
M.B.A., City University	Phone:(540) 985-8263
Ph.D., Old Dominion University	E-mail: SLHatfield@jchs.edu
Kathy Kleppin, M.S.	Assistant Professor
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 985-4030
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: KFKleppin@jchs.edu
Jay E. Wright, M.B.A., M.A.	Assistant Professor
B.A., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-4037
M.B.A., Old Dominion University	E-mail: JEWright1@jchs.edu
M.A., Liberty University
Pamela L. Wells, CPS	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-4030
	E-mail: PLWells@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Becker, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S., Roanoke College	JHBecker@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Radford University
Roger E. Glick, M.S., M.B.A.	E-mail: REGlick@carilionclinic.org
B.S., Bridgewater College
M.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
M.B.A., James Madison University
Scott Malbon, Ph.D.	E-mail:
B.A., Florida State University	SHMalbon@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Deborah McCraw, M.B.A.	E-mail: DBMccraw@jchs.edu
B.S., Radford University
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bonnie Wall-Lievsay, Ph.D.	E-mail:
M.S. San Jose State University	BLWalllievsay@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Fielding Graduate University
Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University

Health Psychology
Robert C. "Bob" Reese, Ph.D.	Program Director
B.S., Purdue University	Associate Professor
M.A., Regis University	Phone: (540) 985-8374
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: RCReese@jchs.edu
Francis C. Dane, Ph.D.	Chair, Arts & Sciences
B.S., University of Wisconsin	Interim Program Director,
M.A., University of Kansas	Math and Science
Ph.D., University of Kansas	Professor
	Phone:  (540) 224-4515
	E-mail:  FCDane@jchs.edu
Glenn P. Kent, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Louisville	Phone: (540) 985-4042
M.A., University of Cincinnati	E-mail:GPKent@jchs.edu
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Sarah E. Higginbotham, M.S.	Clinical Coordinator,
A.S. New River Community College	Instructor
B.S., Meredith College	Phone: (540) 985-9711
M.S., East Carolina University	E-mail:
	SEHigginbotham@jchs.edu
Stuart Tousman, Ph.D.	Professor
B.S., The Ohio State University	Phone: (540) 985-8371
M.S., Binghamton University	E-mail: SATousman@jchs.edu
Ph.D., Binghamton University
Pamela S. Patton, A.S.	Department Secretary
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8364
	E-mail: PSPatton@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Stacy H. Belkonon-Hibben, Ph.D.	E-mail:
B.S., Colorado State University	SMBelkonenHibbe@
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of	carilionclinic.org
Psychology
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of
Psychology
Trent Davis, Ph.D.	E-mail: TADavis@jchs.edu
A.S., John Tyler Community College
B.S., Virginia State University
M.A., James Madison University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Nicole Hoffman, Ph.D.	E-mail: NMHoffman@jchs.edu
B.S., University of California Irvine
M.A., Alliant International University (California School of
Professional Psychology)
Ph.D., Alliant International University (California School of
Professional Psychology)
Mildred C. Huffman, M.S.	E-mail: MCHuffman@jchs.edu
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
B.S., Ferrum College
M.S., Hollins University
Melanie Nix, M.S.	E-mail: MFNix@jchs.edu
B.A., Texas State University
M.S., University of Arkansas
Joan Reese, Ph.D., J.D.	E-mail:
B.S., Shippensburg University	JCReese@carilionclinic.org
J.D., Southwestern University School of Law
Ph.D., Saybrook University

Humanities and Social Sciences
Darrell Shomaker, M.A.	Program Director
A.A.S., New River Community College	Assistant Professor
B.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-8362
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail:
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Virginia Polytechnic	DKShomaker@jchs.edu
Institute and State University
Catherine D. Davis, Ph. D.	Assistant Professor
B.A., Sewanee University of the South	Phone: (540) 985-4565
M.A., University of South Carolina	Email: CDDavis@jchs.edu
M.A., Hollins University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Paul M. Lemons, M.S.	Professor
A.A.S., Forsyth Technical Institute	Phone: (540) 985-8381
B.A., Oklahoma City University	E-mail: PMLemons@jchs.edu
M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Paula Prince, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.A., College of St. Rose	Phone: (540) 985-8380
M.A., University of Pittsburgh	E-mail: PLPrince@jchs.edu
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Eric Vogelstein, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.S., Brandeis University	Phone: (540) 985-8383
M.A., University of Colorado	E-mail:
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin	ESVogelstein@jchs.edu
Courtney D. Watson, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Miami	Phone: (540) 985-9935
M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University	E-mail: CDWatson@jchs.edu
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Pamela Patton	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-8364
	E-mail: PSPatton@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Vena Duncan, M.S.W.	E-mail: VODuncan@jchs.edu
B.S., Radford University
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dena Hurst, Ph.D.	E-mail: DLHurst@jchs.edu
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Eugene (Gene) Kelly, M.A.	E-mail: EPKelly@jchs.edu
B.A., Stony Brook University
M.A., Fordham University
Elizabeth Kennedy, M.P.H.	E-mail: EIKennedy@jchs.edu
M.P.H., University of North Carolina
B.A., University of North Carolina
Dan F. Kepner, M.A.	E-mail: DFKepner@jchs.edu
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Al Overstreet, M.Ed.	E-mail:
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	AWOverstreet@jchs.edu
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jamie Price, M.S.	E-mail: JBPrice1@jchs.edu
B.A.., East Tennessee State University
M.A.., East Tennessee State University
M.S., University of Tennessee
Alec J. Rooney, M.A.	E-mail: AJRooney@jchs.edu
B.A., University of the South
M.A., University of Kentucky
Kathy Wolford, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S., Eastern Tennessee State University	Wolford@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Annie Woodford, M.A.	E-mail: AJWoodford@jchs.edu
B.A., Hollins University
M.A., Hollins University

Mathematics and Sciences  (including Biomedical Sciences)
Francis C. Dane, Ph.D.	Chair, Arts & Sciences
B.S., University of Wisconsin	Interim Program Director,
M.A., University of Kansas	Math and Science
Ph.D., University of Kansas	Professor
	Phone: (540) 224-4515
	E-mail: FCDane@jchs.edu
Kurt Neidigh, Ph.D.	Associate Program Director
B.S., University of Utah	Assistant Professor
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 985-9827
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: KANeidigh@jchs.edu
Rick Carliss, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.A., University of New Mexico	Phone: (540) 985-9961
M.S., University of Miami	E-mail: RDCarliss@jchs.edu
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Ashleigh Prince Dunn, D.O., M.S.	Assistant Professor
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Biology
M.S. Yale University	Phone:  (540) 985-9937
D.O. Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine	E-mail: apdunn@jchs.edu
Sara Reed Houser, M.S.	Assistant Professor
B.S., Radford University	Phone: (540) 224-4677
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail: SRHouser@jchs.edu
Charles Houston, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee	Phone: (540) 985-9937
M.S., University of Tennessee	E-mail: CAHouston@jchs.edu
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
John P. McNamara, D.C.	Associate Professor
B.S., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania	Phone: (540) 224-4443
M.S., M.P.A., Shippensburg University	E-mail:
D.C., Life University	JPMcnamara@jchs.edu
Charles A. Moore, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor
B.S., Mississippi State University	Phone: (540) 224-4528
M.S., Mississippi State University	E-mail: CAMoore@jchs.edu
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Michael Slaughter, M.S.	Assistant Professor
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8287
B.S., Eastern Illinois University	E-mail:
M.S., Eastern Illinois University	MLSlaughter@jchs.edu
George Steer, Ph.D.	Associate Professor
A.A., Prince George's Community College	Phone: (540) 224-4705
B.S., University of Maryland	E-mail: GASteer@jchs.edu
M.S., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Uniformed Services Universityof Health Sciences
Diana Willeman-Buckelew, Ph.D.	Associate Professor
B.S., Manchester College	Phone: (540) 224-4491
M.S., University of New Haven	E-mail:
M.S.P.H., Walden University	DLWilleman@jchs.edu
Ph.D., Walden University
Susan A. Tolliver, M.B.A.	Science Lab Coordinator
B.S., Longwood University	Phone: (540) 224-4645
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	E-mail:
	SATolliver@carilionclinic.org
Pamela Patton, A.S.	Department Secretary
A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8364
	E-mail: PSPatton@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Justin J. Allen, M.S.	E-mail: JJAllen@jchs.edu
B.A., State University of New York
M.S., Syracuse University
Lisa Deal, Pharm.D.	E-mail:
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	LLDeal@carilionclinic.org
B.S.N., John Hopkins University
Pharm.D., University of Maryland
Stephan Hoprich	E-mail:
M.S., University of New Haven	SEHoprich@carilionclinic.org
Ernest Johnson, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	EEJohnson@jchs.edu
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Stephen F. Mason, Ph.D.	E-mail: SFMason@jchs.edu
B.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Mark McAllister, M.D.	E-mail:
B.S., University of Missouri – Kansas City	MSMcallister@jchs.edu
M.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
James McDonel, Ph.D.	E-mail:
B.S., Millersville University	JLMcDonel@carilionclinic.org
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Jayasimha Rao, Ph.D.	E-mail:
B.S., Osmania University	JRao@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Gulbarga University
Ph.D., Osmania University
Katherine H. Shaver, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S., College of William and Mary	KHShaver@carilionclinic.org
M.S., Penn State University
Nithya Thyagarajen, M.Sc.	E-mail:
B.Sc., University of Calicut	nthyagarajen@jchs.edu
M.Sc., PSG College of Technology

Medical Laboratory Science
Laura Link, M.S., MLS (ASCP)CM, CHES	Associate Program Director
B.S., University of Mary Washington	Assistant Professor,
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Phone: (540) 224-4668
	E-mail: LRLink@jcsh.edu
Kimberly Whiter, B.S., M.S. Ed., MLS (ASCP)CM	Instructor
B.S., McNeese State University	Phone: (540) 985-8106
M.S. Ed., McNeese State University	E-mail: KAWhiter@jchs.edu

Nursing
Ava G. Porter, D.N.P.	Department Chair
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Associate Professor
B.S.N., West Virginia University	Phone: (540) 985-8531
M.S.N., Radford University	E-mail: AGPorter@jchs.edu
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Patty M. Vari, Ph.D.	Program Director
B.S.N., University of Kentucky	MSN Program
M.S., University of North Dakota	Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of North Dakota	Phone: (540) 985-8532
	E-mail: PMVari@jchs.edu
Rebecca Greer, D.N.P.	Program Director
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Pre-licensure Traditional
B.B.A., Roanoke College	BSN Program
M.S.N., University of Phoenix	Assistant Professor
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University	Phone: (540) 224-4696
	E-mail: RMGreer@jchs.edu
Melody Sharp, D.N.P.	Program Director
A.A.S., Morrisville College	Post-licensure &
A.A.S., Beth Israel School of Nursing	Accelerated  BSN Programs
B.S.N., Old Dominion University	Associate Professor
M.S.N., West Haven University	Phone: (540) 224-4694
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University	E-mail: MFMeier@jchs.edu
Denise “De-dee” Foti, D.N.P.	Associate Program Director
B.S.N., Radford University	BSN
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Assistant Professor
M.S., University of Illinois	Phone: (540) 985-4031
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University	E-mail: DFoti@jchs.edu
Dorey Anderson, B.S.N.	Instructor
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Phone: (540) 224-4695
	E-mail: DEBlevins@jchs.edu
Martha S. Anderson, D.N.P., C.N.S.	Associate Professor
B.S.N., University of Virginia	Phone: (540) 985-8298
M.S., University of Illinois	E-mail:
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University	MSAnderson@jchs.edu
Carol Bailey, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
Diploma, Community Hospital of	Phone: (540) 224-4683
Roanoke Valley School of Nursing	E-mail:
B.S.N, Radford University	CMBailey@jchs.edu
M.S.N., University of Virginia
Sara S. Brown, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi	Phone: (540) 224-4625
M.S.W., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	E-mail:
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	SSBrown@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Warren G. Clark, Ph.D.	Professor
B.S.N., Medical College of Virginia	Phone: (540) 224-4697
M.S., Rutgers University	E-mail:
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	WGClark@jchs.edu
Diane O. Elmore, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
Diploma., Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing	Phone: (540) 985-9782
M.S.N., Walden University	E-mail: DOElmore@jchs.edu
Jeannie Garber, D.N.P.	Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8152
B.S.N., Radford University	E-mail:
M.S.N., University of Virginia	JSGarber@jchs.edu
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Tracy A. Hudgins, D.N.P.	Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Rappahannock Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8245
B.S.N., University of Delaware	E-mail:
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	TAHudgins@jchs.edu
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Christine Huson, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
A.S., St. Elizabeth’s College	Phone: (540) 985-4028
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	E-mail:
M.S.N., University of Phoenix	CDHuson@jchs.edu
Glenda “Susan” Jones, M.S.N., C.N.S.	Assistant Professor
A.S., East Tennessee State University	Phone: (540) 985-8265
B.S.N., West Virginia University	E-mail:
M.S.N., University of Virginia	GKJones@jchs.edu
Larry Lilley, M.S.N., N.P.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Phone: (540) 985-8007
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	E-mail: LLLarry@jchs.edu
M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary
M.S.N./N.P., University of Missouri
Carolyn Lyon, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Radford University	Phone: (540) 985-8009
M.S.N., University of Virginia	E-mail: CWLyon@jchs.edu
Cynthia Marcum, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C.	Assistant Professor
Diploma, Roanoke Memorial School of	Phone: (540) 224-4347
Professional Nursing	E-mail:
B.S.N., University of Virginia	CRMarcum@jchs.edu
M.S.N./F.N.P., Radford University
Rhoda R. Murray, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., O-C Technical College	Phone: (540) 985-8488
B.S.N., South Carolina State College	E-mail:
M.S.N., Georgia State University	RRMurray@jchs.edu
Deidra Pennington, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., Bluefield State College	Phone: (540) 985-4032
B.S.N., Bluefield State College	E-mail:
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	DSPennington@jchs.edu
Fancy C. Rop, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Liberty University	Phone: (540) 985-8297
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	E-mail:
	FCRop@jchs.edu
Robyn R. Roth, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., San Bernardino Valley College	Phone: (540) 985-8247
B.S.N., University of Phoenix	E-mail:
M.S.N., University of Phoenix	RRRoth@jchs.edu
Milena P. Staykova, Ed.D., F.N.P.-B.C.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Hunter College	Phone: (540) 985-8261
M.S., Pace University	E-mail:
Ed. D., University of Phoenix	MPStaykova@jchs.edu
Deidira “Dee” Stewart, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Radford University	Phone: (540) 224-4550
M.S.N., Radford University	E-mail: DXStewart@jchs.edu
Annette C. Strickland, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., University of Virginia	Phone: (540) 224-4690
M.S.N., University of Virginia	E-mail:
	ACStrickland@jchs.edu
Gelene T. Thompson, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
Diploma, Community Hospital of Roanoke	Phone: (540) 985-9769
Valley School of Professional Nursing	E-mail:
B.S., Radford University	GTThompson@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Liberty University
Sonia M. Vishneski, D.N.P., WHNP	Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Troy State University	Phone: (540) 985-9032
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University	E-mail:
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University	SMVishneski@jchs.edu
Laura Lee Whitten, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., Holyoke Community College	Phone: (540) 985-8122
B.S.N. College of Our lady of the Elms	E-mail:
M..Ed., Cambridge College	LLWhitten@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Kathleen O. Williams, Ph.D., F.N.P.-B.C.	Associate Professor
A.S., Indiana University	Phone: (540) 224-6913
B.A., Indiana University	E-mail:
M.S., Indiana University	KOWilliams@jchs.edu
F.N.P., James Madison University
Ph.D., George Mason University
Kimberly M. Wilson, M.S.N.	Assistant Professor
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	Phone: (540) 224-4313
B.A., Mary Baldwin College	E-mail: KXWilson@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Elizabeth “Beth” Biggio	Clinical Resource Associate
	Phone: (540) 224-6013
	E-mail: EMBiggio@jchs.edu
Carol J. Robinson, B.S.	Department Secretary
B.S., Utah Valley University	Phone: (540) 985-8260
	E-mail:
	CJRobinson@jchs.edu
Janice Taylor, CAP-OM	Department Secretary
	Phone: (540) 985-8208
	E-mail: JRTaylor@jchs.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Penny Akers, D.N.P.	E-mail:
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	PCAkers@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., West Haven University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Terri L. Allen, M.S.N.	E-mail: TLAllen@jchs.edu
A.A.S., Dabney Lancaster Community College
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Jennifer R. Barger, M.S.	E-mail:
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences	JREveridge@jchs.edu
M.S., Old Dominion University
Jill Bass, D.N.P., C.N.S.	E-mail:
Diploma, Roanoke Memorial School	JFBass@carilionclinic.org
of Professional Nursing
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., Radford University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Jennifer Bath, M.S.N.	E-mail:
B.S.N., University of Pennsylvania	JLBath@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Lauren H. Bullen, M.S.N.	E-mail: LHBullen@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., Walden University
Tara Chitwood, M.S.N.	E-mail: TMBritten@jchs.edu
A.A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Carl Cline, M.S.N	E-mail:
A.S.N., Dabney Lancaster Community College	CTCline@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Regina Cooper, M.S.N.	E-mail:
A.A./A.S., Virginia Western Community College	RHCooper@jchs.edu
B.S., Radford University
B.S.N., Old Dominion University
M.S.N., Walden University
Jack H. Hooten, M.S.N.	E-mail:
B.S., University of Florida	JHHooten@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S., California Coast University
M.S.N., Old Dominion University
Melanie B. Johnson, M.S.N.	E-mail: MBJohnson@jchs.edu
A.D.N.., Virginia Western Community College
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
Sharon A. Jones, M.S.N.	E-mail:
B.S.N., University of Alabama	SAJones@jchs.edu
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
Kevin A. Kissner, B.S.	E-mail:
A.A.S.., Jefferson College of Health Science	kakissner@carilionclinic.org
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Science
Stephen W. Lovern, M.S.N.	E-mail: SWLovern@jchs.edu
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
Arneda "Faye" Lyons, D.N.P.	E-mail: AFLyons@jchs.edu
A.S.N., Wytheville Community College
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., Radford University
D.N.P., Radford University
Renee L. Poff, M.S.N.	E-mail: RMPoff@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
Linda R. Rickabaugh, M.S.N.	E-mail:
B.S.N., Columbia University	LRRickabaugh@jchs.edu
M.S.N., University of Virginia
Tonya L. Robertson, M.S.N.	E-mail:
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College	TLRobertson@jchs.edu
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Radford University
Lisa Sprinkel, M.S.N.	E-mail:
Diploma, Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing	LTSprinkel@jchs.edu
B.S., Mary Baldwin College
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences