Directory

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Victoria Vaughan Dickson

PhD, RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN
Dean and Professor

She/Her/Hers

victoria.dickson@uconn.edu

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Jonathan Aguilar

Simulations Operations Specialist

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

joa11005@uconn.edu

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Amber Albee

Administrative Services Assistant II

Office of the Dean

amber.m.albee@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical professor Ivy Alexander.

Ivy Alexander

Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Professor
Director of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track

She/Her/Hers

ivy.alexander@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Valarie Artigas.

Valarie Artigas

DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

She/Her/Hers

valarie.artigas@uconn.edu

A portrait of distinguished professor Cheryl Beck.

Cheryl Beck

DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
Joint Appointment in School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

She/Her/Hers

cheryl.beck@uconn.edu

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Constance Bedan

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Office of Financial Services

constance.bedan@uconn.edu

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Sandra Bellini

DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE
Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

sandra.bellini@uconn.edu

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Kristin Berghoff

DNP, RN, CNL, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director, Nurse Educator Track, interim Director Nurse Administrative Leader

She/Her/Hers

kristin.summers@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Katherine Bernier Carney.

Katherine Bernier Carney

Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

katherine.bernier@uconn.edu

Vanessa Bolling on Aug. 19, 2025. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Vanessa Bolling

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Kristin Bott.

Kristin Bott

DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

She/Her/Hers

kristin.bott@uconn.edu

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Lauren Boulé

MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Coordinator of Clinical Placements & Clinical Instructor

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

Lauren.Boule@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Denise Bourassa.

Denise Bourassa

DNP, RN, CNL, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Nursing Leader Program

She/Her/Hers

denise.bourassa@uconn.edu

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Kristie Bowdy

MSN, RN, Clinical Instructor

kristie.bowdy@uconn.edu

Portrait of Serina Bowman

Serina Bowman

Administrative Program Support III, Office of the Associate Deans

Office of the Associate Deans

serina.bowman@uconn.edu

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D’Ana Brooks

DNP, RN, CNL, Assistant Director of the Prelicensure Program at UConn Waterbury

d’ana.brooks@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Eileen Carter.

Eileen Carter

Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

eileen.carter@uconn.edu

A portrait of staff member Pamela Cartledge.

Pamela Cartledge

Enrollment Services Coordinator

Admission and Enrollment

pamela.cartledge@uconn.edu

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Lisa Caruso

Educational Program Coordinator

Master’s Degree Programs

lisa.caruso@uconn.edu

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Sharon Casavant

Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

sharon.casavant@uconn.edu

Jaime Chase headshot

Jaime Chase

Financial Assistant II

Office of Financial Services

jaime.chase@uconn.edu

Kendra Chmura, MSN, RN, CPEN, EMT-B

Kendra Chmura

Clinical Instructor

kendra.chmura@uconn.edu

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Deborah Chyun

Ph.D., RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor

Former Dean

She/Her/Hers

deborah.chyun@uconn.edu

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Abby Clark

Academic Advisor II

Admissions and Enrollment

abby.clark@uconn.edu

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Caitlin Clyburn

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/her/hers

caitlin.clyburn@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate clinical professor Michelle Cole.

Michelle Cole

DNP, MSN, RN, CPN
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Global Initiatives

She/Her/Hers

michelle.cole@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Eileen Condon.

Eileen Condon

Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

eileen.condon@uconn.edu

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Catherine Coviello

Administrative Program Support to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Office of the Associate Deans

catherine.coviello@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical instructor Dolores Coyle-Feliciano.

Dolores Coyle-Feliciano

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

dolores.coyle-feliciano@uconn.edu

Portrait of Lindsay Darcy

Lindsay Darcy

Academic Advisor II

Admissions and Enrollment

lindsay.darcy@uconn.edu

Colleen Delaney

Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC
Emeritus Associate Research Professor
Director, Holistic Nursing Certificate Program

She/Her/Hers

Colleen.Delaney@uconn.edu

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Susan DeSanto-Madeya

PhD, APRN, FPCN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

She/Her/Hers

susan.desanto-madeya@uconn.edu

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Christine DiLeone

Ph.D., RN, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Program Coordinator, Dementia Care Certificate

She/Her/Hers

christine.dileone@uconn.edu

Caitlin Dorrington

Caitlin Dorrington

Educational Program Coordinator

Research & Scholarship

caitlin.dorrington@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Carrie Eaton.

Carrie Eaton

Ph.D., RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE
Associate Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

carrie.eaton@uconn.edu

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Joy Elwell

DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, FAANP
Clinical Professor
Director, DNP Program
Dual Appointment with UConn’s School of Medicine

She/Her/Hers

joy.elwell@uconn.edu

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Sherene Fagon

Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

sherene.fagon@uconn.edu

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Kathleen Faherty

MSN, RN, Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

kathleen.faherty@uconn.edu

Jessie Fisher DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, headshot.

Jessie Fisher

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Didactic Instructor

she/her/hers

Mollie Fleming photo

Mollie Fleming

Research Assistant & Data Manager

mollie.fleming@uconn.edu

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Dayna Gambino

MSN, RN, CMSRN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

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Christine Glasz

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

Clinical Faculty

Evelyn Gonzalez, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Director of Clinical Workforce Development, Memorial Healthcare System, Miramar, FL

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Jamie Gooch.

Jamie Gooch

DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

jamie.gooch@uconn.edu

A portrait of faculty member Maurade Gormley.

Maurade Gormley

Ph.D., C-PNP
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

maurade.gormley@uconn.edu

A portrait of Catie Grosso.

Catie Grosso

Academic Advisor II

Admissions and Enrollment

catie.grosso@uconn.edu

A portrait of Tiffany Gwartney

Tiffany Gwartney

DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

tiffany.gwartney@uconn.edu

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Nichole Hauser

Academic Advisor I

Admissions and Enrollment

hjn24003@uconn.edu

A portrait of staff member Kim Hearn.

Kim Hearn

Educational Program Coordinator

Pre-Licensure Programs

kim.hearn@uconn.edu

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Sherri Hopkins

Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

sherri.hopkins@uconn.edu

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Dean Husky

Dean

Dean’s Office

dean.husky@uconn.edu

Jessica Hutchinson, RN, MSN, CMSRN, headshot.

Jessica Hutchinson

RN, MSN, CMSRN
Clinical Didactic Instructor

She/Her/Hers

A portrait of clinical professor Annette Jakubisin-Konicki.

Annette Jakubisin Konicki

Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Professor
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program

She/Her/Hers

annette.jakubisin_konicki@uconn.edu

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Ulysses Jones

Simulations Operations Specialist

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

stanley.jones@uconn.edu

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Michelle Judge

Ph.D., RD, CD-N
Associate Professor

She/Her/Hers

michelle.judge@uconn.edu

Portrait of Shea Bridenbeck

Shea Kapinos

Recruitment Coordinator

Admissions and Enrollment

shea.kapinos@uconn.edu

Tiffany Kelley

Tiffany Kelley

PhD, MBA, RN, NI-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Professor in Residence
Co-Director, Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center
Director, Healthcare Innovation Online Graduate Certificate Program
Affiliate Faculty, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

She/Her/Hers

tiffany.kelley@uconn.edu

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Steven Kinsey

Ph.D.
Professor
Director, Center for Advancement in Managing Pain

He/Him/His

steven.kinsey@uconn.edu

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Roston Kirk

Simulation Operations Manager, CHSOS

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

roston.kirk@uconn.edu

Kimberly Kobelski

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

Kimberly.kobelski@uconn.edu

A portrait of Meredith Kuzel

Meredith Kuzel

Laboratory Technician

Biobehavioral Laboratory

meredith.kuzel@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical instructor Leslie LaPointe

Leslie Lapointe

MSN, APRN, CPNP, CHSE
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

leslie.lapointe@uconn.edu

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Aime Liggett

Pre-licensure Clinical Placement Assistant

Pre-Licensure Programs

aime.liggett@uconn.edu

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Cathi Lippman

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

cathi.lippman@uconn.edu

Lori Anne Lowry

MSN, RN-CVBC, CNL
Clinical Instructor

She/her/hers

lori-anne.lowry@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Ruth Lucas.

Ruth Lucas

Ph.D., RNC, CLS, FAAN
Associate Professor

She/Her/Hers

ruth.lucas@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Valorie MacKenna.

Valorie MacKenna

Ph.D., RN, CNE, CHSE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Simulation-Based Education

She/Her/Hers

valorie.mackenna@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate clinical professor Millicent Malcolm.

Millicent Malcolm

DNP, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, APRN, FAANP
Associate Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

millicent.malcolm@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical professor Annette Maruca.

Annette Maruca

Ph.D., RN-BC, CNE, CCHP
Clinical Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

She/Her/Hers

annette.maruca@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Elizabeth Mayerson.

Elizabeth Mayerson

DNP, FNP-BC, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor

Director of Prelicensure Programs

She/Her/Hers

elizabeth.mayerson@uconn.edu

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Margaret McCarthy

PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Professor
PhD Director

she/her/hers

Portrait of Christina McElroy

Christina McElroy

MSN, RN, CHPN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

christina.mcelroy@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Brenda McNeil.

Brenda McNeil

DNP, FNP-BC, APRN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program

She/Her/Hers

brenda.mcneil@uconn.edu

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Megan McNerney

Verification Specialist

Office of the Associate Deans

megan.mcnerney@uconn.edu

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Chelsea McTigue

Director of Student Success

Admissions and Enrollment

chelsea.cichocki@uconn.edu

Haley Meier on Aug. 20, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Haley Meier

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

A portrait of clinical instructor Amanda Moreau.

Amanda Moreau

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor – Simulation

She/Her/Hers

amanda.moreau@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical instructor Denise Morris.

Denise Morris

MSN, CMSRN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

denise.morris@uconn.edu

Portrait of David Neill

David Neill

Simulation Operations Specialist

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

david.neill@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate professor Kelley Newlin Lew

Kelley Newlin Lew

DNSc, RN, CDE, FAAN
Associate Professor

She/Her/Hers

kelley.newlin_lew@uconn.edu

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Ashley O’Connell

Director of Marketing

Office of the Dean, Marketing

ashley.o’connell@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate clinical professor Barbara O'Neill.

Barbara O’Neill

Ph.D., RN
Adjunct Professor
Urban Service Track Coordinator
Public Health Nursing Track Coordinator

She/Her/Hers

barbara.oneill@uconn.edu

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Jessica Palozie

DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

jessica.palozie@uconn.edu

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Patricia Papacoda

Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

patricia.papacoda@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Amisha Parekh de Campos.

Amisha Parekh de Campos

Ph.D., MPH, RN, CHPN
Assistant Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

amisha.parekh_de_campos@uconn.edu

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MaryAnn Perez-Brescia

Ph.D., RN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

She/Her/Hers

maryann.brescia@uconn.edu

A portrait of faculty member Mallory Perry-Eaddy.

Mallory Perry

Ph.D., RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

mallory.perry@uconn.edu

Tony Polcaro

Functional Specialist

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

anthony.polcaro@uconn.edu

A portrait of professor E. Carol Polifroni.

E. Carol Polifroni

EdD, CNE, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF
Retired Faculty

She/Her/Hers

carol.polifroni@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Louise Reagan.

Louise Reagan

PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Professor & Director, PhD Program

She/Her/Hers

louise.reagan@uconn.edu

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Nancy Redeker

Ph.D., RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor
Senior Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship

She/Her/Hers

nancy.redeker@uconn.edu

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Jill Reinhard

Business Operations Specialist 3

Office of Financial Services

jill.reinhard@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Melissa Rembish.

Melissa Rembish

MSN, RN-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor, CEIN/BS Program

She/Her/Hers

melissa.rembish@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Christina Ross.

Christina Ross

Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

christina.ross@uconn.edu

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Catherine Salai

Executive Assistant

Office of the Dean

catherine.salai@uconn.edu

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Nicole Santoro

Academic Advisor 1

Admissions and Enrollment

nicole.santoro@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical instructor Dawn Sarage.

Dawn Sarage

MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, CHSE
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

dawn.sarage@uconn.edu

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Yashika Sharma

PhD, RN
Assistant Professor

yashika.sharma@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical professor Jean Coffey.

Jean Sheerin Coffey

Ph.D., APRN, CPNP, FAAN
Clinical Professor

Joint Appointment in School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

She/Her/Hers

jean.coffey@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate professor Juliette Shellman.

Juliette Shellman

Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor
Director, International Center for Life Story Innovations and Practice
Director, Online Graduate Certificate in Life Story Practice and Research
Director, Long-Term Healthcare Management Certificate Program

She/Her/Hers

juliette.shellman@uconn.edu

Deborah Shelton

Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Correctional Nurse Consultant

She/Her/Hers

A portrait of professor Natalie Shook.

Natalie Shook

Ph.D.
Professor
Director, Biobehavioral Research Lab

She/Her/Hers

natalie.shook@uconn.edu

Becky Sievers on July 23, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Becky Sievers

MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Clinical Instructor

Clinical Simulation Learning Center

rjb03011@uconn.edu

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Kayla Silva

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor, Coordinator of Clinical Placements

She/Her/Hers

kayla.silva@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant clinical professor Marianne Snyder.

Marianne Snyder

Ph.D., RN
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Clinical Partnerships

She/Her/Hers

marianne.snyder@uconn.edu

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Rebecca Solsky

Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

rebecca.solsky@uconn.edu

Portrait of Heather Spottiswoode

Heather Spottiswoode

Admissions Coordinator, Graduate Programs and the Accelerated CEIN/BS program

Admission and Enrollment

heatherspo@uconn.edu

A portrait of staff member Karen Stevens.

Karen Stevens

Pre-licensure Clinical Placement Assistant

Pre-Licensure Programs

karen.b.stevens@uconn.edu

Kaila Toce on March 4, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Kaila Toce

MSN, RN, CPN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

kaila.toce@uconn.edu

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Alexis Tomarelli

MSN, RN
Clinical Didactic Instructor

She/Her/Hers

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Hsinfen Tu

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

hsinfen.tu@uconn.edu

Allison Underwood

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Director, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track

She/Her/Hers

A portrait of associate professor Thomas Van Hoof.

Thomas Van Hoof

MD, EdD, FACMQ
Professor
Director of Teaching and Learning
Joint Appointment in the School of Medicine

He/Him/His

tom.vanhoof@uconn.edu

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Sherry Van Lange

MBBS, MPH
Program Manager

Research & Scholarship

sherry.van_lange@uconn.edu

Portrait of Sarah Virkler

Sarah Virkler

Business Operations Specialist

Office of Financial Services

sarah.virkler@uconn.edu

A portrait of clinical instructor Susan Virkler.

Susan Virkler

EdD, RN, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Prelicensure Clinical Education

She/Her/Hers

susan.virkler@uconn.edu

A portrait of associate professor Stephen Walsh.

Stephen Walsh

ScD, MTS, SCM
Associate Professor
Dual Appointment, School of Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine and Health Care

He/Him/His

stephen.walsh@uconn.edu

Z. Wang

Zequan Wang

Postdoctoral Research Associate
PhD, RN

zequan.wang@uconn.edu

Zequan Wang, PhD, RN, headshot.

Zequan Wang

Assistant Professor
PhD, RN

She/Her/Hers

zequan.wang@uconn.edu

Aimee Watts

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

Portrait of Beth Weldon

Beth Weldon

MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor

She/Her/Hers

beth.weldon@uconn.edu

Mary Whalen

DNP, NNP-BC, APRN
Associate Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

mary.whalen@uconn.edu

Nichole Williams

MSN, RN
Clinical Nursing Instructor

She/Her/Hers

Ena Williams, MBA, RN, CNEP

Chief Nursing Officer at Yale New Haven Health

A portrait of assistant professor Wanli Xu.

Wanli Xu

Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor
Assistant Director, Biobehavioral Research Lab

She/Her/Hers

wanli.xu@uconn.edu

A portrait of assistant professor Gee Su Yang.

Gee Su Yang

Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor

She/Her/Hers

gee_su.yang@uconn.edu

List of People
ImageNameTitleDepartmentEmail
Dean Dickson HeadshotVictoria Vaughan DicksonPhD, RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN
Dean and Professor
She/Her/Hers
victoria.dickson@uconn.edu
Jonathan Aguilar headshotJonathan AguilarSimulations Operations Specialist
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
joa11005@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconAmber AlbeeAdministrative Services Assistant II
Office of the Dean
amber.m.albee@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical professor Ivy Alexander.Ivy AlexanderPh.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Professor
Director of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track
She/Her/Hers
ivy.alexander@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Valarie Artigas.Valarie ArtigasDNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
She/Her/Hers
valarie.artigas@uconn.edu
A portrait of distinguished professor Cheryl Beck.Cheryl BeckDNSc, CNM, FAAN
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
Joint Appointment in School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
She/Her/Hers
cheryl.beck@uconn.edu
icon of avatarConstance BedanAssistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Office of Financial Services
constance.bedan@uconn.edu
blank pic, holderSandra BelliniDNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE
Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
sandra.bellini@uconn.edu
Kristin Berghoff headshotKristin BerghoffDNP, RN, CNL, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director, Nurse Educator Track, interim Director Nurse Administrative Leader
She/Her/Hers
kristin.summers@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Katherine Bernier Carney.Katherine Bernier CarneyPh.D., RN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
katherine.bernier@uconn.edu
Vanessa Bolling on Aug. 19, 2025. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)Vanessa BollingDNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Kristin Bott.Kristin BottDNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
She/Her/Hers
kristin.bott@uconn.edu
icon of avatarLauren BouléMSN, RN, NPD-BC
Coordinator of Clinical Placements & Clinical Instructor
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
Lauren.Boule@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Denise Bourassa.Denise BourassaDNP, RN, CNL, CNE
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Nursing Leader Program
She/Her/Hers
denise.bourassa@uconn.edu
Kristie Bowdy headshotKristie BowdyMSN, RN, Clinical Instructor
kristie.bowdy@uconn.edu
Portrait of Serina BowmanSerina BowmanAdministrative Program Support III, Office of the Associate Deans
Office of the Associate Deans
serina.bowman@uconn.edu
D'Ana Brooks HeadshotD’Ana BrooksDNP, RN, CNL, Assistant Director of the Prelicensure Program at UConn Waterbury
d’ana.brooks@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Eileen Carter.Eileen CarterPh.D., RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
eileen.carter@uconn.edu
A portrait of staff member Pamela Cartledge.Pamela CartledgeEnrollment Services Coordinator
Admission and Enrollment
pamela.cartledge@uconn.edu
Lisa Caruso headshotLisa CarusoEducational Program Coordinator
Master’s Degree Programs
lisa.caruso@uconn.edu
Sharon Casavant headshotSharon CasavantPh.D., RN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
sharon.casavant@uconn.edu
Jaime Chase headshotJaime ChaseFinancial Assistant II
Office of Financial Services
jaime.chase@uconn.edu
Kendra Chmura, MSN, RN, CPEN, EMT-BKendra ChmuraClinical Instructor
kendra.chmura@uconn.edu
Dean Chyun headshotDeborah ChyunPh.D., RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor

Former Dean

She/Her/Hers
deborah.chyun@uconn.edu
Abby Clark headshotAbby ClarkAcademic Advisor II
Admissions and Enrollment
abby.clark@uconn.edu
Caitlyn Clyburn headshotCaitlin ClyburnMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
She/her/hers
caitlin.clyburn@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate clinical professor Michelle Cole.Michelle ColeDNP, MSN, RN, CPN
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Global Initiatives
She/Her/Hers
michelle.cole@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Eileen Condon.Eileen CondonPh.D., APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
eileen.condon@uconn.edu
Catherine Coviello headshotCatherine CovielloAdministrative Program Support to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Office of the Associate Deans
catherine.coviello@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical instructor Dolores Coyle-Feliciano.Dolores Coyle-FelicianoMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
dolores.coyle-feliciano@uconn.edu
Portrait of Lindsay DarcyLindsay DarcyAcademic Advisor II
Admissions and Enrollment
lindsay.darcy@uconn.edu
Colleen DelaneyPh.D., RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC
Emeritus Associate Research Professor
Director, Holistic Nursing Certificate Program
She/Her/Hers
Colleen.Delaney@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconSusan DeSanto-MadeyaPhD, APRN, FPCN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
She/Her/Hers
susan.desanto-madeya@uconn.edu
Headshot of Christine DiLeoneChristine DiLeonePh.D., RN, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Program Coordinator, Dementia Care Certificate
She/Her/Hers
christine.dileone@uconn.edu
Caitlin DorringtonCaitlin DorringtonEducational Program Coordinator
Research & Scholarship
caitlin.dorrington@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Carrie Eaton.Carrie EatonPh.D., RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE
Associate Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
carrie.eaton@uconn.edu
Joy Elwell headshotJoy ElwellDNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, FAANP
Clinical Professor
Director, DNP Program
Dual Appointment with UConn’s School of Medicine
She/Her/Hers
joy.elwell@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconSherene FagonClinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
sherene.fagon@uconn.edu
icon of avatarKathleen FahertyMSN, RN, Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
kathleen.faherty@uconn.edu
Jessie Fisher DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, headshot.Jessie FisherDNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Didactic Instructor
she/her/hers
Mollie Fleming photoMollie FlemingResearch Assistant & Data Manager
mollie.fleming@uconn.edu
Dayna Gambino headshotDayna GambinoMSN, RN, CMSRN
Clinical Instructor
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Christine Glasz headshotChristine GlaszMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Faculty
Evelyn Gonzalez, MSN, RN, NE-BCDirector of Clinical Workforce Development, Memorial Healthcare System, Miramar, FL
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Jamie Gooch.Jamie GoochDNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
jamie.gooch@uconn.edu
A portrait of faculty member Maurade Gormley.Maurade GormleyPh.D., C-PNP
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
maurade.gormley@uconn.edu
A portrait of Catie Grosso.Catie GrossoAcademic Advisor II
Admissions and Enrollment
catie.grosso@uconn.edu
A portrait of Tiffany GwartneyTiffany GwartneyDNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Associate Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
tiffany.gwartney@uconn.edu
Nichole Hauser headshotNichole HauserAcademic Advisor I
Admissions and Enrollment
hjn24003@uconn.edu
A portrait of staff member Kim Hearn.Kim HearnEducational Program Coordinator
Pre-Licensure Programs
kim.hearn@uconn.edu
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She/Her/Hers
sherri.hopkins@uconn.edu
placeholder image with the UConn wordmarkDean HuskyDean
Dean’s Office
dean.husky@uconn.edu
Jessica Hutchinson, RN, MSN, CMSRN, headshot.Jessica HutchinsonRN, MSN, CMSRN
Clinical Didactic Instructor
She/Her/Hers
A portrait of clinical professor Annette Jakubisin-Konicki.Annette Jakubisin KonickiPh.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Professor
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
She/Her/Hers
annette.jakubisin_konicki@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconUlysses JonesSimulations Operations Specialist
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
stanley.jones@uconn.edu
Woman portraitMichelle JudgePh.D., RD, CD-N
Associate Professor
She/Her/Hers
michelle.judge@uconn.edu
Portrait of Shea BridenbeckShea KapinosRecruitment Coordinator
Admissions and Enrollment
shea.kapinos@uconn.edu
Tiffany KelleyTiffany KelleyPhD, MBA, RN, NI-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Professor in Residence
Co-Director, Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center
Director, Healthcare Innovation Online Graduate Certificate Program
Affiliate Faculty, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
She/Her/Hers
tiffany.kelley@uconn.edu
Steven Kinsey headshotSteven KinseyPh.D.
Professor
Director, Center for Advancement in Managing Pain
He/Him/His
steven.kinsey@uconn.edu
Roston Kirk headshotRoston KirkSimulation Operations Manager, CHSOS
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
roston.kirk@uconn.edu
Kimberly KobelskiMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
Kimberly.kobelski@uconn.edu
A portrait of Meredith KuzelMeredith KuzelLaboratory Technician
Biobehavioral Laboratory
meredith.kuzel@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical instructor Leslie LaPointeLeslie LapointeMSN, APRN, CPNP, CHSE
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
leslie.lapointe@uconn.edu
Aime Liggett headshotAime LiggettPre-licensure Clinical Placement Assistant
Pre-Licensure Programs
aime.liggett@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconCathi LippmanMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
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cathi.lippman@uconn.edu
Lori Anne LowryMSN, RN-CVBC, CNL
Clinical Instructor
She/her/hers
lori-anne.lowry@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Ruth Lucas.Ruth LucasPh.D., RNC, CLS, FAAN
Associate Professor
She/Her/Hers
ruth.lucas@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Valorie MacKenna.Valorie MacKennaPh.D., RN, CNE, CHSE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Simulation-Based Education
She/Her/Hers
valorie.mackenna@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate clinical professor Millicent Malcolm.Millicent MalcolmDNP, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, APRN, FAANP
Associate Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
millicent.malcolm@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical professor Annette Maruca.Annette MarucaPh.D., RN-BC, CNE, CCHP
Clinical Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
She/Her/Hers
annette.maruca@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Elizabeth Mayerson.Elizabeth MayersonDNP, FNP-BC, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor

Director of Prelicensure Programs

She/Her/Hers
elizabeth.mayerson@uconn.edu
Margaret McCarthy HeadshotMargaret McCarthyPhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Professor
PhD Director
she/her/hers
Portrait of Christina McElroyChristina McElroyMSN, RN, CHPN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
christina.mcelroy@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Brenda McNeil.Brenda McNeilDNP, FNP-BC, APRN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program
She/Her/Hers
brenda.mcneil@uconn.edu
Megan McNerney headshotMegan McNerneyVerification Specialist
Office of the Associate Deans
megan.mcnerney@uconn.edu
Chelsea Cichocki headshotChelsea McTigueDirector of Student Success
Admissions and Enrollment
chelsea.cichocki@uconn.edu
Haley Meier on Aug. 20, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)Haley MeierDNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
A portrait of clinical instructor Amanda Moreau.Amanda MoreauMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor – Simulation
She/Her/Hers
amanda.moreau@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical instructor Denise Morris.Denise MorrisMSN, CMSRN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
denise.morris@uconn.edu
Portrait of David NeillDavid NeillSimulation Operations Specialist
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
david.neill@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate professor Kelley Newlin LewKelley Newlin LewDNSc, RN, CDE, FAAN
Associate Professor
She/Her/Hers
kelley.newlin_lew@uconn.edu
Ashley O'Connell HeadshotAshley O’ConnellDirector of Marketing
Office of the Dean, Marketing
ashley.o’connell@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate clinical professor Barbara O'Neill.Barbara O’NeillPh.D., RN
Adjunct Professor
Urban Service Track Coordinator
Public Health Nursing Track Coordinator
She/Her/Hers
barbara.oneill@uconn.edu
icon of avatarJessica PalozieDNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
jessica.palozie@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconPatricia PapacodaClinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
patricia.papacoda@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Amisha Parekh de Campos.Amisha Parekh de CamposPh.D., MPH, RN, CHPN
Assistant Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
amisha.parekh_de_campos@uconn.edu
MaryAnn Perez-Brescia headshotMaryAnn Perez-BresciaPh.D., RN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
She/Her/Hers
maryann.brescia@uconn.edu
A portrait of faculty member Mallory Perry-Eaddy.Mallory PerryPh.D., RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
mallory.perry@uconn.edu
Tony PolcaroFunctional Specialist
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
anthony.polcaro@uconn.edu
A portrait of professor E. Carol Polifroni.E. Carol PolifroniEdD, CNE, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF
Retired Faculty
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carol.polifroni@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Louise Reagan.Louise ReaganPhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Professor & Director, PhD Program
She/Her/Hers
louise.reagan@uconn.edu
Nancy Redeker headshotNancy RedekerPh.D., RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor
Senior Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship
She/Her/Hers
nancy.redeker@uconn.edu
Jill Reinhard headshotJill ReinhardBusiness Operations Specialist 3
Office of Financial Services
jill.reinhard@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Melissa Rembish.Melissa RembishMSN, RN-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor, CEIN/BS Program
She/Her/Hers
melissa.rembish@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Christina Ross.Christina RossPh.D., RN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
christina.ross@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconCatherine SalaiExecutive Assistant
Office of the Dean
catherine.salai@uconn.edu
Nicole Santoro HeadshotNicole SantoroAcademic Advisor 1
Admissions and Enrollment
nicole.santoro@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical instructor Dawn Sarage.Dawn SarageMSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, CHSE
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
dawn.sarage@uconn.edu
Yashika Sharma headshotYashika SharmaPhD, RN
Assistant Professor
yashika.sharma@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical professor Jean Coffey.Jean Sheerin CoffeyPh.D., APRN, CPNP, FAAN
Clinical Professor

Joint Appointment in School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

She/Her/Hers
jean.coffey@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate professor Juliette Shellman.Juliette ShellmanPh.D., RN
Associate Professor
Director, International Center for Life Story Innovations and Practice
Director, Online Graduate Certificate in Life Story Practice and Research
Director, Long-Term Healthcare Management Certificate Program
She/Her/Hers
juliette.shellman@uconn.edu
Deborah SheltonPh.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Correctional Nurse Consultant
She/Her/Hers
A portrait of professor Natalie Shook.Natalie ShookPh.D.
Professor
Director, Biobehavioral Research Lab
She/Her/Hers
natalie.shook@uconn.edu
Becky Sievers on July 23, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)Becky SieversMSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Simulation Learning Center
rjb03011@uconn.edu
Kayla Silva headshotKayla SilvaMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor, Coordinator of Clinical Placements
She/Her/Hers
kayla.silva@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant clinical professor Marianne Snyder.Marianne SnyderPh.D., RN
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Clinical Partnerships
She/Her/Hers
marianne.snyder@uconn.edu
blank avatar iconRebecca SolskyClinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
rebecca.solsky@uconn.edu
Portrait of Heather SpottiswoodeHeather SpottiswoodeAdmissions Coordinator, Graduate Programs and the Accelerated CEIN/BS program
Admission and Enrollment
heatherspo@uconn.edu
A portrait of staff member Karen Stevens.Karen StevensPre-licensure Clinical Placement Assistant
Pre-Licensure Programs
karen.b.stevens@uconn.edu
Kaila Toce on March 4, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)Kaila ToceMSN, RN, CPN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
kaila.toce@uconn.edu
blank pic, holderAlexis TomarelliMSN, RN
Clinical Didactic Instructor
She/Her/Hers
Hsinfen Tu headshotHsinfen TuMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
hsinfen.tu@uconn.edu
Allison UnderwoodDNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Director, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
She/Her/Hers
A portrait of associate professor Thomas Van Hoof.Thomas Van HoofMD, EdD, FACMQ
Professor
Director of Teaching and Learning
Joint Appointment in the School of Medicine
He/Him/His
tom.vanhoof@uconn.edu
icon of avatarSherry Van LangeMBBS, MPH
Program Manager
Research & Scholarship
sherry.van_lange@uconn.edu
Portrait of Sarah VirklerSarah VirklerBusiness Operations Specialist
Office of Financial Services
sarah.virkler@uconn.edu
A portrait of clinical instructor Susan Virkler.Susan VirklerEdD, RN, CNE
Assistant Clinical Professor
Director of Prelicensure Clinical Education
She/Her/Hers
susan.virkler@uconn.edu
A portrait of associate professor Stephen Walsh.Stephen WalshScD, MTS, SCM
Associate Professor
Dual Appointment, School of Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine and Health Care
He/Him/His
stephen.walsh@uconn.edu
Z. WangZequan WangPostdoctoral Research Associate
PhD, RN
zequan.wang@uconn.edu
Zequan Wang, PhD, RN, headshot.Zequan WangAssistant Professor
PhD, RN
She/Her/Hers
zequan.wang@uconn.edu
Aimee WattsMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
Portrait of Beth WeldonBeth WeldonMSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
She/Her/Hers
beth.weldon@uconn.edu
Mary WhalenDNP, NNP-BC, APRN
Associate Clinical Professor
She/Her/Hers
mary.whalen@uconn.edu
Nichole WilliamsMSN, RN
Clinical Nursing Instructor
She/Her/Hers
Ena Williams, MBA, RN, CNEPChief Nursing Officer at Yale New Haven Health
A portrait of assistant professor Wanli Xu.Wanli XuPh.D., RN
Assistant Professor
Assistant Director, Biobehavioral Research Lab
She/Her/Hers
wanli.xu@uconn.edu
A portrait of assistant professor Gee Su Yang.Gee Su YangPh.D., RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor
She/Her/Hers
gee_su.yang@uconn.edu