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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
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
 
   
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
 

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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
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
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
Kathy Cochenour
Administrative Services
 
Coordinator
 
Phone: (540) 985-8356
 
   
Carol S. Farley, A.S.
Administrative Secretary to the
A.S., Virginia Western Community College 
Deans
 
Phone: (540) 985-9084
 

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

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

Bursar’s Office
 
Glenn Hensley, B.S.
Director of Business Services
B.S., Radford University
Phone: (540) 224-6752
M.B.A., Averett University
 
 
Vickie Brown, B.A.
Bursar
A.A., National Business College
 Phone: (540) 985-9784
B.S., Liberty University
 
 
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

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
 

Financial Aid
 
Debra Johnson, M.B.A.
Director of Financial Aid
A.A.S., Dominion College
Phone: (540) 985-8492
B.S., Bluefield College
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
 
 
 
Victoria Rodriguez
Department Secretary
 
Phone: (540) 985-8267
 

Institutional Advancement
 
Amanda Ellinger, B.A.
Sponsored Projects
B.A. Lynchburg College
Coordinator
 
Phone: (540) 985-8206
 

Institutional Research
 
Timothy Millard, Ed.D.
Institutional Research Director
B. S., Liberty University
Phone: (540) 985-9781 
M.A., Liberty University
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) 
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
 
   
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
   
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
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
   
Jennifer Becker, M.S.
Library Assistant
B.S., Roanoke College
Phone: (540) 526-2504
M.S., Radford University
E-mail:
 
   
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
 

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

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
 
 
 
Student Life
 
Elizabeth Costa, M.S.
Coordinator of Student Affairs
B.A., King College
Phone: (540) 985-9701
M.S., Lee University
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
 
Gayle Clary, B.A.
Educational Testing Center 
B.A., University of Mary Washington Coordinator
 
Phone: (540) 224-4895
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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
  @jchs.edu
 
 
Judith “Judy” Caffee
Health Records Clerk
 
Phone: (540) 985-8501
 

Biomedical Sciences
 
 See Math and Science  

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
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
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
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
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Adjunct Faculty
 
Cathy Cockrell, B.S., C.I.C.P., N.R.E.M.T.-P.
E-mail:
B.S., Western Carolina University
 
 
Lisa Deal, Pharm.D.
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University                                       
 
B.S.N., John Hopkins University
 
Pharm.D., University of Maryland
 
 
 
Donald Hansen, Ph.D.
B.S., National College
 
M.S., University of Alabama
 
Ph.D., Walden University
 
 
 
Steven Simon, M.S., N.R.E.M.T.-P.
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
   
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
 
   
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
D.P.T., Ohio University
 
 
 
Brandon Briggs, M.S.
E-mail: 
B.S., East Carolina University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
 
   
Kelly A. Creasy, M.S., A.T.C.
E-mail: 
B.S., Bridgewater College
M.S., James Madison University
 
   
Pamela Y. Frasier, Ph.D.
E-mail: 
B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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.
A.A.S., Suffolk County Community College
 
   
Michael S. Krackow, Ph.D.
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.
B.S., Austin Peay State University
 
M.S., Austin Peay State University
 
 
 
Nancy Robbins, M.S., R.D.
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
M.S., Winthrop College
 
 
 
Lisa Wade, M.S.W.
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
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
Jay E. Wright, M.B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Radford University
Phone: (540) 985-4037
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
M.A., Liberty University
 
 
 
Pamela L. Wells, CPS
Department Secretary
 
Phone: (540) 985-4030 
 
 
 
Adjunct Faculty
 
Jennifer Becker, M.S.
E-mail: 
B.S., Roanoke College
M.S., Radford University
 
Roger E. Glick, M.S., M.B.A.
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
M.S., Florida State University
 
Ph.D., Florida State University
 
 
 
Deborah McCraw, M.B.A.
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
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
   
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
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:
 
 
 
Stuart Tousman, Ph.D.
Professor
B.S., The Ohio State University
Phone: (540) 985-8371
M.S., Binghamton University
Ph.D., Binghamton University
 
 
 
Pamela S. Patton, A.S.
Department Secretary
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
Phone: (540) 985-8364
 
 
 
Adjunct Faculty
 
Stacy H. Belkonon-Hibben, Ph.D.
E-mail: 
B.S., Colorado State University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of
Psychology
 
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of
 
Psychology
 
 
 
Trent Davis, Ph.D.
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.
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.
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
 
B.S., Ferrum College
 
M.S., Hollins University
 
 
 
Melanie Nix, M.S.
B.A., Texas State University
 
M.S., University of Arkansas
 
 
Joan Reese, Ph.D., J.D.
E-mail:
B.S., Shippensburg University
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
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
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
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
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
 
 
Courtney D. Watson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Miami
Phone: (540) 985-9935
M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
 
   
Pamela Patton
Department Secretary
 
Phone: (540) 985-8364
 
 
 
Adjunct Faculty
 
Vena Duncan, M.S.W.
B.S., Radford University
 
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
 
 
 
Dena Hurst, Ph.D.
M.A., Florida State University
 
Ph.D., Florida State University
 
 
 
Eugene (Gene) Kelly, M.A.
B.A., Stony Brook University
 
M.A., Fordham University
 
 
 
Elizabeth Kennedy, M.P.H.
M.P.H., University of North Carolina
 
B.A., University of North Carolina
 
 
 
Dan F. Kepner, M.A.
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
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
 
M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
   
Jamie Price, M.S.
B.A.., East Tennessee State University
 
M.A.., East Tennessee State University
 
M.S., University of Tennessee
 
 
 
Alec J. Rooney, M.A.
B.A., University of the South
 
M.A., University of Kentucky
 
 
 
Kathy Wolford, M.S.
E-mail:
B.S., Eastern Tennessee State University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
 
   
Annie Woodford, M.A.
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
Rick Carliss, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of New Mexico
Phone: (540) 985-9961
M.S., University of Miami
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
 
 
Sara Reed Houser, M.S.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Radford University
Phone: (540) 224-4677
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
 
Charles Houston, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee
Phone: (540) 985-9937
M.S., University of Tennessee
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
 
 
Charles A. Moore, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Mississippi State University
Phone: (540) 224-4528
M.S., Mississippi State University
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
 
 
George Steer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
A.A., Prince George's Community College
Phone: (540) 224-4705
B.S., University of Maryland
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 
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:
 
 
 
Pamela Patton, A.S.
Department Secretary
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
Phone: (540) 985-8364
 
 
 
Adjunct Faculty
 
Justin J. Allen, M.S.
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
B.S.N., John Hopkins University
 
Pharm.D., University of Maryland
 
 
 
Stephan Hoprich
E-mail: 
M.S., University of New Haven
 
 
Ernest Johnson, M.S.
E-mail: 
B.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
 
 
Stephen F. Mason, Ph.D.
B.A., University of Virginia
 
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
 
 
 
Mark McAllister, M.D.
E-mail: 
B.S., University of Missouri – Kansas City
M.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
 
 
 
James McDonel, Ph.D.
E-mail:
B.S., Millersville University
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
 
   
Jayasimha Rao, Ph.D.
E-mail: 
B.S., Osmania University
M.S., Gulbarga University
 
Ph.D., Osmania University
 
 
 
Katherine H. Shaver, M.S.
E-mail: 
B.S., College of William and Mary
M.S., Penn State University
 
   
Nithya Thyagarajen, M.Sc.
E-mail:
B.Sc., University of Calicut
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
 
 
 
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

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
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
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 
 
 
Dorey Anderson, B.S.N.
Instructor
B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Phone: (540) 224-4695
 
   
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
 
 
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
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
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
   
Diane O. Elmore, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor
Diploma., Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Phone: (540) 985-9782
M.S.N., Walden University
   
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
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
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
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
 
 
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:
 
   
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
   
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
 
 
Deidira “Dee” Stewart, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Radford University
Phone: (540) 224-4550
M.S.N., Radford University
 
 
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:
 
 
 
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
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
   
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
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
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
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
 
 
 
Elizabeth “Beth” Biggio
Clinical Resource Associate
 
Phone: (540) 224-6013
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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.
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
M.S., Old Dominion University
 
   
Jill Bass, D.N.P., C.N.S.
E-mail:
Diploma, Roanoke Memorial School
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
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
 
 
 
Lauren H. Bullen, M.S.N.
B.S.N., Clemson University
 
M.S.N., Walden University
 
 
 
Tara Chitwood, M.S.N.
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
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
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
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
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
M.S.N., University of Virginia
 
   
Tonya L. Robertson, M.S.N.
E-mail:
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College
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
B.S., Mary Baldwin College
 
M.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
 

Occupational Therapy
 
David A. Haynes, D.H.Sc.
Program Director
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
Associate Professor
B.S., Medical University of South Carolina
Phone: (540) 985-4020
M.B.A., Averett University
D.H.Sc., University of Indianapolis
 
 
 
Viki Neurauter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center
Phone: (540) 224-4453
M.O.T., Texas Woman's University
Ph. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
 
 
Gillian A. Rai, DOT, M.Ed., OTR/L
Assistant Professor
B.Occ. Th (Hons), University of Durban Westville,
Phone: (540) 224-4731
South Africa
E-mail: GARai@jchs.edu 
M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
DOT, Temple University
 
 
 
Anita C. Ella
Department Secretary
 
Phone: (540) 985-8594
 
E-mail: ACElla@jchs.edu 

Occupational Therapy Assistant
 
Ave M. Mitta, M.S.
 Program Director
B.S., East Carolina University
 Assistant Professor
M.S., San Jose State University
 Phone: (540) 985-4097
 
Gillian A. Rai, DOT, M.Ed., OTR/L
 
B.Occ. Th (Hons), University of Durban Westville,
Assistant Professor
South Africa
Phone: (540) 224-4731 
M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
E-mail: GARai@jchs.edu 
D.O.T., Temple University
 
 
 
Karen F. Layman, B.A.
 
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Academic Fieldwork
A.A., St. Mary's College
Fieldwork Coordinator
B.A., Ohio State University
Instructor
 
Phone: (540) 985-4096
 
 
 
Anita C. Ella
Department Secretary
 
Phone: (540) 985-8594
 

Physical Therapist Assistant
 
Rebecca J. Duff, M.S.
Program Director
A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Phone: (540) 985-8246
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
 
Carey Bumgarner Weatherspoon, D.P.T.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Roanoke College
Phone: (540) 985-8405
M.S.P.T., Arcadia University
E-mail: