Directory

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Box 19407
Pickard Hall
411 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas 76019-0407
Phone: 817-272-2776
Fax: 817-272-9248
Email: nursing@uta.edu

Elizabeth I. Merwin, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dean and Professor

CONHI Dean

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Phone #: 817-272-4793

Office: PKH 669A

Research Focus: My research is focused on improving care for underserved and rural populations, particularly minorities and those from rural communities. My research centers on improving access and outcomes of care, reducing shortages of health professionals in rural and underserved areas and identifying strategies to increase the diversity within the health field.

Tanya Sudia, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN

Chief Nursing Officer

Professor

Tanya Sudia

Email: tanya.sudia@uta.edu

Office: PKH 662A

Paul Fadel, PhD

Moritz Chair in Geriatrics

Professor; Associate Dean for Research; Director, Clinical Translational Research; Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: paul.fadel@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6734

Office: PKH 504

Research Focus: My research focus is on the investigation of neural control of circulation at rest and during exercise in human health and disease with a specific emphasis on the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

David Keller, PhD

Associate Dean, Chair and Professor

Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology.

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: kellerd@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0083

Office: MAC 231

Research Focus: My research focus is on cardiovascular physiology. Projects include: dynamic blood pressure control in African Americans, exercise-thermoregulation following prolonged exposure to simulated Lunar gravity and baroreflex function in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Additional Lab: Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory

Kimberly A. Siniscalchi, DNP, RN, FAAN

Professor of Practice

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Email: kimberly.siniscalchi@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7085

Office: PKH 669G

Beth Lucy-Speidel, Ed.D., MSNPM, MAHRM

Associate Dean, Administrative Affairs

Assistant Professor of Practice

CONHI Dean’s Office

Beth Lucy-Speidel

Email: beth.lucyspeidel@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2529

Office: PKH 669H

DEPARTMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING

Box 19407
Pickard Hall
411 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas 76019-0407
Phone: 817-272-2776
Fax: 817-272-5006
Email: nursing@uta.edu

Office of the Chair, Undergraduate Nursing

Jessica Smith, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE

Interim Chair and Associate Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Jessica Smith

Email: jessica.smith2@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4824

Office: PKH 611

Research Focus: My research focus is understanding the needs of the acute rural nurse workforce to deliver safer patient care and how work environments and processes influence nurse wellbeing.

Cynthia Koomey, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE

Associate Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Cynthia Koomey

Email: cynthia.koomey@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4039

Office: PKH 624

Undergraduate Nursing Faculty

Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Maxine Adegbola

Email: adegbola@exchange.uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3850

Office: PKH 612

Patricia Allard, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, LMFT

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Patricia Allard

Email: patricia.allard@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3394

Office: PKH 637

Research Focus: My research focus is on the investigation of Integration of Telehealth/Telemedicine training into a Family Nurse Practitioner program, does simulation debriefing increase self-perception of readiness to practice in Senior II BSN students, exploring the role of resilience, anxiety, depression, and stress on the mental health of newly graduated nurses transitioning to practice and the identification and assessment of entry-level nursing competencies.

Ashlee Bell, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: ashlee.bell2@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Rosemary Bell, MSN RN, CHEP

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: rosemary.bell@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1070

Office: PKH 609

Loren Blair, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: loren.blair@uta.edu

Office: PKH 625

Valoree Bowen, MSN, RNC-OB

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: valoree.murray@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6092

Office: PKH 545

Karen Bravo, PhD, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Karen Bravo

Email: karen.bravo@uta.edu

Office: PKH 625

Shayla Buckler, DNP, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Shayla Buckler

Email: shayla.buckler@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4704

Office: PKH 626

Donna Cleary, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Donna Cleary

Email: cleary@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5052

Office: PKH 635

Umber Darilek, PhD, RN, IBCLC

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Umber Darilek

Email: umber.darilek@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Bailey Davis, MSN, RN, PCCN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Bailey Davis

Email: bailey.davis@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4825

Office: PKH 624

Donna Davis, MSN, Ed, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: agnes.deleawe@uta.edu

Office: PKH 544D

Thomas Dombrowsky, PhD, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: adthomas@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6881

Office: PKH 654

Research Focus: My research focus is on the factors that affect the functional status of older adults, professional identity formation of student nurses and new nurses, and the evolution of social networks among nursing students and new nurses.

Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN

Clinical Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Joy Baker

Email: jdbaker@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 520B

Esther Dorsey, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, CEN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Esther Dorsey

Email: esther.dorsey@uta.edu

Office: PKH 625

Rael Eckenroed , RN, MSN, FNP-C

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: rael.eckenroed@uta.edu

Office: PKH 544B

Ceil Flores, PhD, RN, CNE

Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Student Support

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Cecilia Flores

Email: cflores@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0704

Office: PKH 659A

Lacy Foster, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CDE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: lacy.teems@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Kelle George, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Kelle George

Email: kelle.george@uta.edu

Office: PKH 532

Arantza Gil Recalde

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Shayla Green, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Shayla Green

Email: shayla.green@uta.edu

Office: PKH 537

Cindy Griffin , MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: cynthia.griffin@uta.edu

Office: PKH 639

Helah Hassan, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: helah.hassan@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Ahmad Hamdan, PhD, RN, CCRN

Clinical Instructor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: ahamdan@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6703

Office: PKH 553A

Rhonda Hampton Hudson, MSN, MEd, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: rhonda.hamptonbyars@uta.edu

Office: Pickard Hall 624

Deborah Hansford, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Nicole Hawkins, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: nicole.hawkins@uta.edu

Office: Pickard Hall 626

Janelle Hennes, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Jannelle Hennes

Email: janhennes@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4827

Office: PKH 616B

Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Laura Hixon

Email: laura.hixon@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1793

Office: PKH 642

Daryl Hogan, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: daryl.hogan@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Michael Holmes, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Michael Holmes

Email: michael.holmes@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4818

Office: PKH 617

Amara Holobaugh, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: amara.holobaugh2@uta.edu

Office: Pickard Hall 626

Dinah Houston, MSN, RN, PCCN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Dinah Houston

Email: dinah.houstongratch@uta.edu

Office: PKH 553A

Deborah Hughes, MS, RN, CCRN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Deborah Hughes

Email: dhughes@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6037

Office: PKH 653

Debra Hurd, PhD, RN, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Debra Hurd

Email: hurd@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6819

Office: PKH 545

Mahal Kita Hurst, RN, MSN, CPN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: mahal.hurst@uta.edu

Office: PKH 631

Fatoumata Jallow, PhD, RN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinical Assistant Professor

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Email: Fatoumata.jallow@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Terri Jenkins, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Terri Jenkins

Email: jenkinsta@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0163

Office: PKH 634

Leslie Jennings, PhD, RN, CNE

Clinical Instructor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Leslie Jennings

Email: lesliej@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6819

Office: PKH 613

Research Focus: My research focus is on factors related to the persistence and retention of nursing students, starting in their pre-clinical courses. I am currently investigating both stress and resilience as well as other predictors of success, including interventions that help pre-nursing students succeed.

Courtney Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Courtney Johnson

Email: courtney.johnson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0703

Office: PKH 538

Susan Justice, MSN, RN, CNS

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Susan Justice

Email: justsu@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4826

Office: PKH 633

Sohyun Kim, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Sohyun Kim

Research Focus:: My research focuses on improving psychosocial health among persons living with dementia and their family caregivers of underrepresented populations using technology. My current research includes improving socialization and relationship quality between family caregivers and persons living with dementia using virtual chat and development and psychometric testing of instruments assessing video-recorded observational data of family-patient-healthcare provider interactions.

Elizabeth Kreuze, PhD, RN, ATC

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Elizabeth Kreuze

Email: elizabeth.kreuze@uta.edu

Office: PKH 617

Thanayi (Ty) Lambert, MSN, RNC-OB

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Thanayi Lambert

Email: thanayi.lambert@uta.edu

Phone #: 777-454-5160

Office: PKH 626

Kirsti Landels, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: kirsti.landels@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Yunsik Lee, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Yunsik Lee

Email: yunsik.lee@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1847

Office: PKH 548

Karen Liddy, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: karen.liddy@uta.edu

Office: Pickard Hall 626

Zhaoli Liu, PHD, MSN, APRN

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: zhaoli.liu@uta.edu

Office: PKH 618

Research Focus: My research focus is on promoting health and quality of life in vulnerable population, especially older adults living with chronic conditions (e.g., cancer, type II diabetes, and other comorbidities), through preventive strategies including lifestyles modification, screening, and early detection interventions.

Amy Madsen, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Amy Madsen

Email: amadsen@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1035

Office: PKH 544B

Janet Makori, DNP, MSN, CNEd

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: jmakori@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0450

Office: PKH 538

Tara Martin , MSN, RN, CPN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Tara Martin

Email: tara.martin@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4704

Office: PKH 626

Rebecca Mathews, MSN, RN, CPHON

Senior Program Manager- AD Undergrad

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Rebecca Matthews

Email: rebecca.mathews@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0450

Office: PKH 538

Katie McLean, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Katie Mclean (Roth)

Email: katie.mclean@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4825

Office: PKH 624

Marcia Monghate, MSN, MPH, RN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: monghate@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6814

Office: PKH 539

Kelley Monroe, DNP, MSN, RN, WCC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Kelley Monroe

Email: kelley.monroe@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4857

Office: PKH 540

Kimberly Mortus, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Kimberly Mortus

Email: kimberly.mortus@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4704

Office: PKH 626

Juanita Nickols, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Juanita Nickols

Email: jnickols@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9342

Office: PKH 628B

Andrea Nutting, MSN, RN, CCRN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Email: andrea.nutting@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Felicia Ogidan, MSN, RN, CCRN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Adejoke (Felicia) Ogidan

Phone #: 817-272-6703

Office: PKH 553A

Research Focus: My research focus is the investigation of the best innovative educational approach that will prepare the pre-licensure nursing students in delivering quality end-of-life care to the elderly population, especially the aged population with multiple chronic health conditions such as dementia, diabetes, and chronic heart diseases.

Roselyne Otieno, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Roselyne Otieno

Email: otieno@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0703

Office: PKH 538

Phyllis Pastwa, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Phone #: 817-272-5247

Office: PKH 629

Alyssa Peterson, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Program Manager – Student Success

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Alyssa Peterson

Email: alyssa.peterson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1746

Office: PKH 220B

Jade Pierce, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: jade.pierce@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3201

Office: Pickard Hall 626

Lisa Prince, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: lisa.prince@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 626

Marie (Crystal) Rahman, DNP, FNP, APRN, MSN, CMSRN-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Crystal-Marie Rahman

Email: rahmancm@uta.edu

Office: PKH 638

Crystal Ramirez, MSN, RN,SCRN, CNEcl

Clinical Assistant Professor

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

Crystal Ramirez

Email: crystal.ramirez@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Mercy Riaro, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: mercy.riaro@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Christine Roberts, MSN, RN, PCCN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: christine.roberts@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3850

Office: PKH 544D

Meagan Rogers, PhD, RN, MSN, NPD-BC

Associate Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Meagan Rogers

Email: meaganr@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5772

Office: PKH 649

Research Focus: My research focus is nursing education pedagogy and persistence and attainment among undergraduate nursing students.

Gloria-Grace Rose, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: gloriagrace.rose@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Rebecca Rountree, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: rebecca.rountree@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Jennifer Roye, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNE

Assistant Dean for Simulation and Technology

CONHI Smart Hospital

Jenny Roye

Email: roye@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0022

Office: W Mitchel St. and S West St, Office #305F

Research Focus: My research focus is healthcare simulation. My primary areas of interest are evaluation, innovation, and learning theory related to simulation education.

Reyhan Rzayeva, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: reyhan.rzayeva@uta.edu

Office: PKH 532

David Smith, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Manager

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

David Smith

Email: david.smith4@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6703

Office: PKH 641

Rincy Soney, MSN, RN, RN-BC (ANCC Board Certified in Nursing Informatics)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Rincy Soney

Email: rincy.soney@uta.edu

Office: PKH 626

Christina Stacy, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: christy.stacy@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Elisa Stehling, PhD, MSN, RN CNE, CPT

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: elisa.stehling@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0703

Office: PKH 538

Kristin Sterling, MSN, RN, CPEN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Kristin Sterling

Email: kristin.sterling@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3472

Office: PKH 616A

Rena Suber, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Quainshonda Rena Suber

Phone #: 817-272-6869

Office: PKH 532

Christa Teller, MSN, RN, OCN, CPHON

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: christa.teller@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Shawn Tindell, MSN, RN

Program Manager

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Shawn Tindell

Email: tindell@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1037

Office: PKH 658

Kaseya Tshikunguila, DNP, RN, CCRN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Kaseya Tshikunguila

Email: kaseya.tshikunguila@uta.edu

Office: PKH 536

Chaminda (Charlie) Unantenne, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: chaminda.unantenne@uta.edu

Office: Pickard Hall 537

Regina Urban, PhD, CCRN, RN-BC, CNE

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Regina Urban

Email: rurban@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9403

Office: PKH 628A

Research Focus: My research focus is on nursing education topics, including persistence, student well-being, and incivility. I am also studying the transition to professional practice which occurs for students after graduation and during the first 12 – 18 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Shiny Varghese, MSN, RN, PCCN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Shiny Varghese

Phone #: 817-272-4875

Office: PKH 536

RaQuita Weeks-Lee, DNP, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

RaQuita Weeks-Lee

Email: raquita.weekslee@uta.edu

Office: PKH 625

Susan Wells, MSN, RN, CNL

Clinical Assistant Professor

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: susan.wells@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1847

Office: PKH 526

Nicke Wilson, MSN, RN, SANE-A

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Nicke Wilson

Email: nicke.wilson@uta.edu

Office: PKH 538

Rose Wimbish-Tompkins, PhD, MSN, RN

Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Rose Wimbish Tompkins

Glenn Wood, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Glenn Wood

Email: gwood@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6703

Office: PKH 553A

Paula Wyman, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN

Clinical Assistant Professor

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: paula.wyman@uta.edu

Office: PKH 553A

Yan Xiao, PhD

Professor

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: yan.xiao@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5781

Office: PKH 615

Research Focus: My research focus is on developing high impact innovations to improve the safety and reliability of healthcare through human factors methods and principles.

Undergraduate Nursing Staff

Ethelina Harris

Clinical Experience Coordinator III

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

Ethelina Harris

Email: ethelina.harris@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4797

Office: PKH 654

Suzanne Kyle

Testing Specialist

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Suzanne Kyle

Email: skyle@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0367

Office: PKH 645

Ashley McConnell

Clinical Experience Coordinator I

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Ashley McConnell

Email: ashley.mcconnell@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2482

Office: PKH

Nicole Mizell

Administrative Assistant II

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Pamela Smith

Coordinator III – Special Programs

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Pamela Smith

Email: pamsmith@exchange.uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4814

Office: PKH 650

Eunice Trigos

Administrative Assistant I

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Eunice Trigos

Email: eunice.trigos@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-3534

Office: PKH 659

Jasmin Warren

Administrative Assistant I

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: jasmin.warren@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH

Rhonda Wheaton

Testing Specialist

CONHI Undergraduate Nursing

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Email: rhonda.wheaton@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9227

Office: PKH 661

Holly Woods

Clinical Experience Coordinator III

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Holly Woods

Email: hwoods@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4811

Office: PKH 643

DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE NURSING

Box 19407
Pickard Hall
411 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas 76019-0407
Phone: 817-272-2776
Fax: 817-272-2795
Email: GRnurseadmin@uta.edu

Department Chairs and Program Directors

Dr. Ann Eckhardt, PhD, RN

Chair and Associate Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Ann Eckhardt

Email: ann.eckhardt@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7087

Office: PKH 657

Margarita Trevino, PhD, RN, CHN

Associate Chair for Advanced Nursing Education; Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Margarita Trevino

Email: trevinom@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3288

Office: PKH 520A

Keri Draganic, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: keri.draganic@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2775

Office: PKH 521

Tamara (Tammy) Eades, DNP, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of MSN Administration Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

Tamara Eades

Email: eades@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 547

Aaron Langford, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP

PMHNP Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Aaron Langford

Renee CB Manworren, PhD, APRN, PCNS, AP-PMN, FAAN

PhD Program Director

Elizabeth C. Poster Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Renee Manworren

Email: renee.manworren@uta.edu

Phone #: 817 272 4773

Office: PKH 606

Phyllis Miller

Manager

Department of Graduate Nursing

Phyllis Miller

Email: phyllis.miller@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7085

Office: PKH 627A

Daniel O'Neil, DNP, ACNPC-AG, FNP-C, CEN, CCRN, FACNP, FAANP

Program Director FNP

Daniel Oneil

Email: daniel.oneill@uta.edu

Office: PKH Room 610

Patti Parker, PhD, APRN, ACNS, ANP, GNP, BC, GS-C

Interim AGPCNP Leadership

Department of Graduate Nursing

Patti Parker

Email: paparker@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4874

Office: PKH 502N

Cindy Plonien, DNP, RN, CENP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of DNP Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

Cynthia Plonien

Email: plonien@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1038

Office: PKH 527

Kira Short, DNP, NNP-BC, APRN, C-ELBW, C-ONQS

Associate Chair of Graduate Clinical Education and Program Director

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

Kira Short

Email: kira.short@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5893

Office: PKH 612

Patricia Thomas, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Nursing Education Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

Patricia Thomas

Email: pthomas@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1139

Office: PKH 529

Mari Tietze, PhD, RN

Professor; Director of MSN in Health Informatics and Graduate Certificate Program

Myrna R. Pickard Professorship

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Research Focus: Grounded in the translational research approach, I have focused on research aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices in the community, for patients, as well as for providers. Primarily, this focus has been on patient safety and quality in urban and rural areas. Population-based research, also an interest of mine, is commonly a part of these translational research studies. My technology background and skills are aligned with studying the installation and use of electronic health record (EHR) systems and the associated impact on user experiences, specifically nurses. This research supports the understanding of user experiences and mitigation of potential issues such as moral distress. In 2013 via a grant-funded project, I became interested in the use of telehealth (telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and mobile health) for the delivery of patient care and have also studied in that area.

Graduate Nursing Faculty

Tosin Adebiyi, DNP, APRN, PMHNP

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Oluwatosin Adebiyi

Email: oluwatosin.adebiyi@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 120

Donna Bacchus, PhD, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Donna Bacchus

Email: bacchus@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3337

Office: PKH 544C

Marion Ball, EdD

Presidential Distinguished Professor and Executive Director/ Chair of MICHI

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: marion.ball@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1878

Office: SEIR 419

Research Focus: My research focuses are in health informatics, curriculum design, education and research towards bringing enabling technology to the point of use.

Deborah Behan, PhD, RN-BC

Associate Clinical Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: dgreen@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4860

Office: PKH 522

Research Focus: The work environment of nurses including robotics to assist nurses with tasks, Augmented Reality (AR) for learning high level personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID 19 and Ebola, improving noise and sleep for patients, improving staffing for nurses according to acuity of patients, taking care of sex trafficking patients, including patients in managed care, and improving nurse work environments during a pandemic such as COVID-19.

Sharon Blackerby, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NI-BC, CPHQ

Clinical Assistant Professor/Professional Development Director

Department of Graduate Nursing

Sharon Blackerby

Email: blackerby@uta.edu

Office: PKH 127C

Marco Brotto, PhD

Professor; George W. and Hazel M. Jay Professorship

Area of Specialization: Muscle Physiology; Muscle Health & Disease

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: marco.brotto@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7315

Office: SEIR 270

Research Focus: My research focus is on aging; bone-muscle crosstalk; sarcopenia and osteoporosis; biomarkers of musculoskeletal diseases; and muscle physiology.

Daisha Cipher, PhD

Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: cipher@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1139

Office: PKH 529

Research Focus: My research focuses are on: 1) quantitative quality indicators of nursing education, 2) outcomes research in clinical and medical settings, and 3) analyses of population-based survey health databases. My research in nursing education involves identifying factors associated with persistence in our undergraduate and graduate programs within the CONHI using regression modeling. My research in medical settings involves identifying factors associated with treatment success and extended survival using regression models and survival analysis. My research with survey health databases involves the generation of weighted estimates to report health statistics on the national level.

Maureen Courtney, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN

Associate Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Maureen Courtney

Email: maureen@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4861

Office: PKH 627A

Elizabeth Fuentes, MSN, APRN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Elizabeth Fuentes

Email: elizabeth.fuentes2@uta.edu

Office: PKH 518

Kristin Gigli, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC

Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: kristin.gigli@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4876

Office: PKH 534

Research Focus: My research focus is in pediatric critical care and examines a broad range of issues related to pediatric hospital care, including the utilization of nurse practitioners in hospital-based care and the influence of health policy on the outcomes of hospitalized children.

Florence Haseltine, M.D., PhD

Professor; Executive Director of Health Research and Presidential Distinguished Professor

Medical Director, North Texas Genome Center

Department of Graduate Nursing

Florence Haseltine

Email: fhaseltine@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9998

Office: SEIR Bldg

Research Focus: Our research focuses on differences related to innate immunity and genomic expression differences between males and females.

Aaron Langford, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP

PMHNP Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Aaron Langford

Zui Pan, PhD

Professor, Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors

Area of Specialization: Pathophysiology of esophageal cancer, muscle and cardiovascular diseases

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: zui.pan@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2596

Office: SEIR 246

Research Focus: My research focus is on calcium signaling in esophageal cancer and esophageal diseases, nutrient calcium and zinc in prevention and treatment of skeletal muscle and cardiovascular diseases

Patti Parker, PhD, APRN, ACNS, ANP, GNP, BC, GS-C

Interim AGPCNP Leadership

Department of Graduate Nursing

Patti Parker

Email: paparker@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4874

Office: PKH 502N

Jaquetta "Jada" Reeves, PhD, MS, BSN, RN, NP-C

Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Jaquetta "Jada" Reeves

Email: jaquetta.reeves@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0172

Office: PKH 535

Research Focus: My research focus is on addressing disparities and health inequities related to sexual health and consistent condom use among urban minority youth and young adults.

Barbara St. Pierre Schneider, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor, Endowed Chair in Gerontological Nursing Excellence

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: Barbara.schneider@uta.edu

Office: PKH 662

Research Focus: : My research focuses on the white blood cell response to skeletal muscle trauma. I have studied (a) factors influencing this response, and (b) the interaction between the spleen and muscle trauma. I am also interested in the relation between muscle trauma and the biology of aging. The long-term goal is to identify treatments that can expedite a timely recovery after muscle trauma.

Gigi Thomas, DNP, FNP, APRN, ATLS, RN, ACLS

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Gigi Thomas

Email: gigi.thomas@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4832

Office: PKH 553B

Venu Varanasi, PhD

Associate Professor

Area of Specialization: Biomaterials and Bone, Muscle, Tissue Recovery

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: venu.varanasi@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1743

Office: SEIR 238

Research Focus: My research focus is on the development of novel in situ methods of 3D printing to rebuild and reconstruct missing defects in bone and muscle. Our goal is to induce rapid bone healing such that these procedures can thought of as the same severity as dental fillings and make this current in-patient and long hospital stay procedure into an out-patient and heal at home procedure.

Courtney Werner, RN, MSN, PNP-PC 

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Nursing

Courtney Stewart

Email: stewartc@uta.edu

Office: PKH 518

Phyllis Wood, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor

Course Developer

Department of Graduate Nursing

Phyllis Wood

Email: plwood@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 626

Lijuan Zhang, PhD

Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Email: lijuan.zhang@uta.edu

Office: SEIR 429

Graduate Nursing Staff

Alicia Carter

Administrative Assistant I

Department of Graduate Nursing

Alicia Carter

Email: alicia.carter@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3985

Office: PKH Room 609

Felicia Chamberlain

Manager, Academic Online Programs

Department of Graduate Nursing

Felicia Chamberlain

Email: chamberl@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0659

Office: PKH 515

Cathleen Harris, MHA

Clinical Experience Coordinator III

Department of Graduate Nursing

Cathleen Harris

Email: cathleen.harris@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-3374

Office: PKH 121

Kia Kalumbi

Administrative Assistant I

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: kia.kalumbi@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4876

Office: PKH 517

Caitlin Wade

Coordinator II

CONHI Graduate Nursing

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Email: cwade@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5769

Office: PKH 520

Department Administrative Assistants

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Nursing State Authorization

Department of Graduate Nursing

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PhD in Nursing Program

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Texas Board of Nursing Paperwork

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Graduate Nursing Research Staff

Neelam Ahuja

Research Scientist I

Assistant Researcher at Dr. Venu Varanasi’s Lab

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Yan Chang, PhD

Research Scientist III

Assistant Researcher at Dr. Zui Pan's Lab

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Email: yan.chang@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2595

Office: SEIR 245

Zachary (Noah) Hendrix, MS in Clinical Research Management

Research Coordinator

PROMIS Lab & Healthcare Innovation (HI) Lab

Assistant Researcher at Dr. Yan Xiao's Laboratory

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Email: noah.hendrix@uta.edu

Phone #: 469-955-2198

Office: SEIR 136 (Office) & SEIR 108 (HI Lab)

Graduate Clinical Coordination Team

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: dnp@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3374

Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: FNP@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3374

MSN Education

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Email: NNP@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3374

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Coordination Team

Department of Graduate Nursing

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Department of Graduate Nursing

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Kinesiology

Box 19259
500 W. Nedderman Dr.
147 Maverick Activities Center
Arlington, TX 76019-0259
Phone: 817-272-3288 
Fax: 817-272-3233 
Email: kinesiology@uta.edu 

Office of the Chair, Kinesiology

David Keller, PhD

Associate Dean, Chair and Professor

Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology.

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: kellerd@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0083

Office: MAC 231

Research Focus: My research focus is on cardiovascular physiology. Projects include: dynamic blood pressure control in African Americans, exercise-thermoregulation following prolonged exposure to simulated Lunar gravity and baroreflex function in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Additional Lab: Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory

R. Matthew Brothers, PhD

Associate Professor; Associate Chair of Graduate Programs in Exercise Science

Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: matthew.brothers@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3156

Office: SEIR 161/Lab SEIR 124

Research Focus: My research focus is on the investigation of mechanisms of impaired peripheral and cerebral vascular function in selected at-risk/diseased populations. In addition, I examine the impact of various acute interventional approaches on these mechanisms. This research bears implications for various physiologic conditions including thermoregulatory capacity, orthostatic tolerance, and risk for cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic diseases.

Priscila Tamplain, PhD

Associate Professor; Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs

Area of Specialization: Motor development

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: priscila.tamplain@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6320

Office: MAC 228

Research Focus: My research focus is on assessment, mechanisms, and interventions for motor development in typical and atypical populations, with a particular interest in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and associated conditions (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders).

Kinesiology Faculty

Ann Amuta-Jimenez, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Ann Amuta-Jimenez

Email: ann.amutajimenez@uta.edu

Office: SIER 141

Research Focus: My research focus is on cancer-related risks, healthcare delivery and the Public Health implications of the growing Black Immigrant Population in the US. I apply mixed methods approaches including survey research, Community-based participatory Research (CBPR), in-depth interviews and focus group methods to my work. My goal is to develop culturally responsive interventions to generate evidence that can be used to inform policies and programs to improve health equity in cancer prevention and control.

Adam Annaccone, EdD, LAT, ATC, PES, CES

Assistant Clinical Professor

MS in Athletic Training program

Director, MSAT Simulation

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Email: adam.annaccone@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7910

Office: PEB 112 C

Kamal Awad, BSc, MSc, MEng, PhD

Assistant Professor of Research

Department of Kinesiology

Kamal Awad

Email: kamal.awad@uta.edu

Phone #: 682-712-9436

Office: SEIR 269

Research Focus:: My research focuses on next-generation biomaterials for Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration, especially muscle and bone, during traumatic injuries and aging. We focus on understanding bone-muscle interactions while identifying key molecular targets (cytokines, myokines, and lipid mediators) and their underlying mechanisms to improve bone-muscle regeneration in traumatic injuries and aging. The human body is a unique combination of multiple organs and tissues; therefore, understanding the crosstalk between them is the optimal approach for organ regeneration and function restoration.

Ziyad Ben Taleb, PhD, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: ziyad.bentaleb@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3288

Office: MAC 115

Research Focus: My research focus is on smoking cessation and the epidemiology of tobacco use with a focus on investigating the health effects associated with exposure to emerging tobacco products, such as hookah and electronic cigarettes. My research involves the use of clinical laboratory models, epidemiological surveys, behavioral science and social media to guide the development of tobacco control policies.

Kyrah K. Brown, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: kyrah.brown@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3288

Office: MAC 227

Research Focus: My research focus is on racial/ethnic disparities in maternal health (e.g., maternal mortality and morbidity) and birth outcomes (e.g., infant mortality, prematurity). I am interested in examining the social and systems-level factors that influence the health status (e.g., cardiovascular health, reproductive health, mental health) of women of color across the life course. I am also interested in women’s/maternal health care quality and safety.

Erin Carlson, PhD, MPH

Clinical Professor

Program Director - Master of Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: Erin.Carlson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1893

Office: MAC 116

Meredith Decker, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Clinical Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Clinical Education

MS in Athletic Training program

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: mdecker@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6307

Office: PEB 112F

Paul Fadel, PhD

Moritz Chair in Geriatrics

Professor; Associate Dean for Research; Director, Clinical Translational Research; Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: paul.fadel@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6734

Office: PKH 504

Research Focus: My research focus is on the investigation of neural control of circulation at rest and during exercise in human health and disease with a specific emphasis on the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Becky Garner, DrPH, CPH

Clinical Assistant Professor; Program Director - Bachelor of Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

Rebecca Garner

Email: beckyg@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1705

Office: MAC 114

Research Focus: My research focus is centered on development of strategies that further student engagement, provide opportunities for students to develop a sense of connection and belonging, and enable them to engage in practice-based activities designed to promote personal growth and professional development. The aim of these efforts is to implement evidence-based practices to support student success during the undergraduate career and beyond.

Tyler Garner, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Tyler Garner

Email: tgarner@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6809

Office: MAC 156

Brandie Green, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: bgreen@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3288

Office: MAC 226

Xiangli Gu, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Motor Behavior and Physical Activity/Education

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: xiangli.gu@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3288

Office: MAC 147

Research Focus: My research focus is on physical activity and motor behavior in minority and underserved children and emerging adults, with the aim to understand physical activity and health disparities through behavioral and neuropsychological levels of assessment. My research laboratory is conducting empirical research projects to investigate the effects of emerging technology-based (i.e., virtual reality) physical activity interventions on individual’s brain health (i.e., depression, cognition, health-related quality of life) and movement behaviors (i.e., sedentary behavior, sleep, and physical activity) in the home, school, and community settings.

Ogan Gurel, MD MPhil

Adjunct Assistant Professor

BioHealth Innovation Specialist

Department of Kinesiology

Ogan Gurel

Email: ogan.gurel@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5617

Office: SEIR 427

Research Focus:: Dr. Gurel’s Research Group is motivated by a single, driving principle: innovation arises from the combination of different ideas and different fields. In other words: interdisciplinary research, bringing together different fields within the sciences, but also generating novel and impactful combinations of the sciences and humanities as well. Five pillars, answering five fundamental questions, define the research interests of the group: • BioHealth Informatics: How can we use data to advance medicine and healthcare? • Innovation: What is Innovation? • Protein Electrodynamics: What are implications of the electromagnetic properties of biological macromolecules? • Medical Literacy: How can we improve healthcare outcomes through enhancing medical literacy? • Information Design: How can we leverage philosophy, cognitive science, linguistics, information theory, logic, statistics, marketing, ethics, graphic design, music and art to optimize the organization and sharing of information?

Brad Heddins, MS

Clinical Assistant Professor; Program Director - Bachelor of Exercise Science

Department of Kinesiology

Brad Heddins

Email: heddins@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1335

Office: MAC 149

Denise Hernandez, PhD, MPH, CHWI

Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Denise Hernandez

Email: denise.hernandez@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3153

Office: SEIR 424

Chueh-Lung "Laura" Hwang, PhD, PT

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Integrative and Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: chuehlung.hwang@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9722

Office: SEIR 160

Research Focus: : My research focus is on cardiovascular response to exercise, diet, and alcohol use in humans. I am currently studying the effect of binge drinking on cardiovascular health and its interaction with exercise and aging. My ultimate research goal is to identify/develop preventative and therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular disease related to unhealthy lifestyle.

Yungfei Kao, PhD, University of Nevada at Reno

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Yungfei Kao

Research Focus: Applied statistics, biostatistics and cognitive psychology. Her focus on human cognition investigates: (1) Using Stroop's paradigm with congruent and incongruent colored words to investigate the levels of processing model on semantic memory and process; (2) Impact of positive thinking and stress reduction using cognitive-behavior therapy-based techniques on health; (3) Functional and physiological assessments to multitasking and divided attention with test of divided attention. Her research interests in biostatistics and applied statistics relates to comparisons of traditional ANOVA general linear models to mixed-effects models utilizing maximum likelihood in repeated measures designs.

Yeonwoo Kim, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: yeonwoo.kim@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3186

Office: SEIR 142

Research Focus: My research focuses on social determinants of health to explain social disparity in health. Specific areas of her research include neighborhood impacts on (1) obesity and obesity-related behaviors and (2) cardiovascular disease. I have published my work in public health and medical journals, including Preventive Medicine, Journal of Urban Health, Obesity Reviews, and Social Science & Medicine.

Tiffany Kindratt, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: tiffany.kindratt@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-7917

Office: MAC 113

Research Focus: My research focus is on evaluating factors within and expanding Anderson’s model of health services utilization to include the patient experience (specifically patient-provider communication and patient/family centered care). My current studies focus on unmasking disparities in health services among underrepresented minority groups (e.g. Arab Americans) and evaluating what qualities and modes of patient-provider communication are associated with health outcomes across the lifespan using national health surveys (e.g. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey).

Laura Kunkel, EdD, LAT, ATC, PES

Clinical Associate Professor; Program Director

MS in Athletic Training program

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: laura.kunkel2@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6874

Office: PEB 112E

Ang Li

Assistant Professor of Research

Department of Kinesiology

Ang Li

Email: ang.li3@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6079

Office: SEIR 238

Yue Liao, MPH, PhD, CPH

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health and Behavioral Science

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: yue.liao@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-8529

Office: SEIR 137

Research Focus: My current research focuses on the development of personalized, adaptable, and timely interventions using real-time data from wearable biosensors to promote physical activity in overweight and obese individuals to reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers (e.g., breast cancer, colorectal cancer), as well as in sedentary cancer patients to improve their quality of life after cancer and cancer outcomes.

Larry Nelson, PhD

Associate Professor

Area of Specialization: Pedagogy

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: lnelson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1102

Office: PEB 304

Research Focus: My research focus is on the affective and physiological outcomes of a variety of physical education and youth development programs. My work has advanced service-learning models and active-learning strategies that cultivate adolescents’ ability to think critically, solve-problems and grow self-awareness/self-control.

Michael Nelson, PhD

Associate Professor

Area of Specialization: Physiology and Biomedical Imaging

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: michael.nelson3@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6780

Office: SEIR 144

Research Focus: My research focus is on three common themes: (1) cardiac mechanics and ventricular function; (2) the cardio-metabolic syndrome; and (3) vascular regulation and neurovascular coupling.

Laura Phipps, DrPH, MPH, CPH, RS

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: laura.phipps@uta.edu

Office: PEB 304

Shikha Prashad, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Shikha Prashad

Email: s.prashad@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-1609

Office: MAC 224

Research Focus: My research focuses on the brain networks and cognitive processes that underlie human movement and how these processes change throughout our lifespan, in health and disease.

Rhonda Prisby, PhD

Professor

Areas of Specialization: Microcirculation, Exercise Physiology, Bone Biology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: rhonda.prisby@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6786

Office: SEIR 200/Lab 203

Research Focus: My research focus is on microvascular physiology and pathophysiology and its impact on bone biology. My lab examines the integrative nature of the vascular and skeletal systems in health and disease (e.g., advancing age, intermittent parathyroid hormone administration, surgical and drug intervention, etc.).

Karthikraj Rajendiran

Assistant Professor of Research

Department of Kinesiology

Karthikraj Rajendiran

Email: karthikraj.rajendiran@uta.edu

Office: SEIR 268

Research Focus: To develop various analytical methodologies (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and HRMS) to assess the exposure risks of endocrine disruptors in population level. Apply metabolomics and lipidomics approaches to understand bone and muscle related health outcomes.

Mark Ricard, PhD

Professor

Area of Specialization: Biomechanics

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: ricard@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0764

Office: MAC 230

Research Focus: My research focus is on improving human health by investigating the effects of joint movements and forces acting on the human body and how joint moments and forces can be modified to minimize the likelihood of injury or induce positive health outcomes.

Feinuo Sun, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Public Health and Demography

Department of Kinesiology

Feinuo Sun

Email: feinuo.sun@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3295

Office: MAC 227

Research Focus: My studies are on how social determinants, especially demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and contextual environments, shape population health disparities. Her research addresses under-explored problems about contemporary and critical public health concerns such as the opioid crisis, chronic pain and disability, the COVID-19 epidemic, and cardiovascular health, using data at both the individual and ecological levels.

Daniel Trott, PhD

Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization: Integrative and Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: daniel.trott@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-8719

Office: SEIR 262

Research Focus: My research focus is on the integrative physiology of vascular function in health and disease and how the immune system, adipose tissue and blood vessels interact to mediate vascular dysfunction with hypertension, aging and metabolic abnormalities. Also, in how physical activity influences these systems to promote vascular health.

Cynthia Trowbridge, PhD, LAT, ATC

Associate Professor; MS in Athletic Training program

Area of Specialization: Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Youth Sport Concussion Education

Department of Kinesiology

Cindy Trowbridge

Phone #: 817-272-3134

Office: PEB 112D

Research Focus: My research focus is on the role of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to exercise, manual therapy, superficial and deep heating/cooling, electrical nerve stimulation, laser, and dry needling on the biopsychosocial improvement of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. I am also interested in sport concussion education and knowledge transfer among stakeholders.

Jon Weidanz, PhD

Professor; Associate Vice President for Research

Department of Kinesiology

Jon Weidanz

Email: weidanz@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6831

Office: SEIR 370

Research Focus: For more than 20 years my laboratory has been interested in identifying tumor-specific peptides presented by the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system for use as potential targets for immunotherapy. As part of this focus, my laboratory developed methods to discover antibodies that recognize specific peptide/HLA complexes that we dubbed as T-cell receptor mimicking (TCRm) antibodies. These molecules share the binding selectivity traits of T-cell receptors while retaining the positive attributes of antibodies. TCRms are highly valued as research tools and my group has used them extensively to study antigen presentation in tumor cells. Additionally, my laboratory has been active in research and development of immunotherapeutic agents including TCRm antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and multifunctional/multispecific protein-based molecules for targeting HLA loaded with cancer specific peptides. These earlier interests led to our most recent project, the discovery of a TCRm, EXX-1, to Qa-1b/Qdm peptide complex, the ligand for NKG2A/CD94 inhibitory receptor. The NKG2A/Qa-1b (HLA-E ortholog) axis is a recently discovered immune checkpoint that suppresses the cytolytic function of NK cells and CD8+ T-cells in the tumor microenvironment. We have shown that EXX-1 is specific for the Qa-1b/Qdm peptide complex and enhances the anti-tumor response against A20 and CT26 syngeneic tumors in mice. In the A20 tumor models, EXX-1 treatment has led to complete remission is ~40% of mice when used as a single agent. Next steps planned are to explore ways of enhancing the anti-tumor response of our immune checkpoint antibody. We plan to evaluate EXX-1 in combination with cancer vaccines, oncolytic viruses, other immune checkpoint blocking antibodies and with individual gene products derived from the host mouse microbiome. These studies are being performed using syngeneic tumor models.

Alison White, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor; Program Director - Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: alison.white@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6849

Office: MAC 227

Judy Wilson, PhD

Associate Professor

Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: jrwilson@exchange.uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3128

Office: MAC 229

Research Focus: The research in this laboratory focuses on the physiological responses of wheelchair athletes to exercise both maximal and submaximal intensities. Other research interests include the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a tool to improve clinical outcomes from strokes and other chronic conditions.

Abu Yilla, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

Abu Yilla

Email: abu@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3104

Office: MAC 117

Jingsong Zhou, PhD

Professor

Area of Specialization: Integrative and Exercise Physiology and Neuromuscular Diseases

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: jingsong.zhou@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-5854

Office: SEIR 240

Research Focus: My research focus is on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuromuscular dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progression and to develop potential therapeutic means to treat ALS.

Kinesiology Staff

Stacey Corley

Administrative Assistant I

Exercise Science Program

Department of Kinesiology

Stacey Corely

Email: stacey.corley@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3287

Office: MAC 147

Ruth Griffin

Administrative Assistant I

Public Health Program

Department of Kinesiology

Ruth Griffin

Email: Ruth.Griffin@UTA.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3186

Office: MAC 111

Cynthia Ontiveros

Administrative Assistant II

Athletic Training Program

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: cynthia.ontiveros@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6735

Office: PEB 112

Cindy Stringer

Kinesiology Administrator

Office of the Chair

Department of Kinesiology

Cindy Stringer

Phone #: 817-272-3109

Office: MAC 231

SMART HOSPITAL

Box 19400
501 W. Mitchell St.
Arlington, TX 76019-0400
Phone: 817-272-0235

Admin, SMART Hospital

Jennifer Roye, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNE

Assistant Dean for Simulation and Technology

CONHI Smart Hospital

Jenny Roye

Email: roye@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0022

Office: W Mitchel St. and S West St, Office #305F

Research Focus: My research focus is healthcare simulation. My primary areas of interest are evaluation, innovation, and learning theory related to simulation education.

Lucas Farris, MSN, RN, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing-Undergrad;

Simulation Operations and Education Manager

CONHI Smart Hospital

Lucas Farris

Email: lucas.farris@uta.edu

Phone #:

Office: W Mitchel St. and S West St, Office, SH: 305L

Erica Hinojosa, MSHS, CHSOS-A

Technology Manager

CONHI Smart Hospital

Erica Hinojosa

Email: ericayh@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0588

Office: W Mitchel St. and S West St

SMART Hospital Personnel

Rosalyn (Rosa) Bautista

Simulation Technician

CONHI Smart Hospital

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Email: rosalyn.donaldson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9430

Office: UH 536

Karen Caddell

Administrative Assistant

CONHI Smart Hospital

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Email: kcaddell@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9420

Office: UH 549

Lori Camperlengo, MSN, RN-BC, CHSE, CPHIMS

Clinical Assistant Professor, Simulation

CONHI Smart Hospital

Lori Camperlengo

Jacquelyn Donaldson

Simulation Inventory Spec.

CONHI Smart Hospital

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Email: jacquelyn.donaldson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9430

Office: UH 530C

Katherine Kreis, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor, Simulation

CONHI Smart Hospital

Katherine Kreis

Email: katherine.kreis@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6710

Office: UH 528

Kyle Martin, BS, Sec+, ITILv4

Simulation Technology Specialist

CONHI Smart Hospital

Kyle Martin

Email: john.martin2@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1070

Office: SH 305R

Crystal Roden

Simulation Technician

Smart Hospital

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Alix Rojas, BS, BME

Simulation Technician

CONHI Smart Hospital

Alix Rojas

Email: alixyanel.rojascruz@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-0235

Office: SH 305

Kamal Sandhu, MSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor, Simulation

CONHI Smart Hospital

Kamalpreet Sandhu

Email: ksandhu@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9421

Office: SMRT 115

Jocelyne Trejo

Simulation Technician

CONHI Smart Hospital

Jocelyne Trejo

Pamela White, MSN, RN

Simulation Educator

Smart Hospital

Pamela White

CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Room121
Pickard Hall
411 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas 76019-0407
Phone: 817-272-6734
Email: crs@uta.edu

Center for Research and Scholarship

Paul Fadel, PhD

Moritz Chair in Geriatrics

Professor; Associate Dean for Research; Director, Clinical Translational Research; Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Department of Kinesiology

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Email: paul.fadel@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6734

Office: PKH 504

Research Focus: My research focus is on the investigation of neural control of circulation at rest and during exercise in human health and disease with a specific emphasis on the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Twanda O. Briggs, MA

Director of Sponsored Programs

Center for Research and Scholarship

Twanda Briggs

Duties: Ms. Briggs provides administrative and management oversight for the Center and pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored research projects.

Madison Cardenas, BS

Grants And Contracts Spec II

Center for Research and Scholarship

Madison Cardenas

Email: madison.cardenas@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1841

Office: PKH 503

Pedro J. Cortes, BA

Grants and Contracts Specialist

Center for Research and Scholarship

Pedro Cortes

Duties: Proposal development and Submission, New Awards, Programmatic/Financial and Post Award Management

Kim Doubrava, AS

Office Administrator

Center for Research and Scholarship

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Duties: Serves as the administrative point for contact for processing all purchasing/travel requests for research faculty/staff related to sponsored projects.

Stacy Shelton

Administrative Assistant II

Center for Research and Scholarship

Stacy Shelton

Email: stacy.shelton@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6734

Office: PKH 506

Administrative Offices

Box 19407
Pickard Hall
411 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas 76019-0407
Phone: 817-272-2776
Fax: 817-272-5006
Email: nursing@uta.edu

Office of the Dean, Administrative

Aspen Drude

Manager, Rural Health Center

CONHI Dean’s Office

Aspen Drude

Rachel Fontenot

Business Intelligence Analyst

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Email: fontenot@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1011

Office: PKH 669E

Samuel Galindo

Interim Associate Director, Marketing and Communications

CONHI Dean’s Office

Sam Galindo

Email: samuel.galindo@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4686

Office: PKH 132E

Danny Grigg

Multimedia Producer, Marketing and Communications

CONHI Dean’s Office

Daniel Grigg

Email: daniel.grigg@uta.edu

Office: 530

Tatiana Hedrick

Executive Assistant

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Email: tatiana.hedrick@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-1212

Office: PKH 669B

Sheri Hemby

HR Coordinator & Generalist

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Midori Hrinda

Community Outreach Coordinator

CONHI Dean’s Office

Midori Hrinda

Email: midori.hrinda@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9187

Office: PKH 132C

Michael Jimenez

HR Assistant

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Alice Mitchell Brewer

Administrative Assistant II

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Email: alice.mitchell@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-4793

Office: PKH 669

Vicki Robinson

Web Software Specialist

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Email: vicki.robinson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2599

Office: PKH 132A

Denise Taylor

Administrative Assistant II

CONHI Dean’s Office

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Jill Whitfill, MSN-Ed, RN

Assistant Professor of Practice - Rural Health Simulation

CONHI Dean’s Office & CONHI Smart Hospital

Jill Whitfill

Development, Administrative Office

TBA

CONHI Development

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Business Services and Operations

Vera Sadler, MCM, MA

Business Operations Manager

CONHI Business Office

Vera Sadler

Email: vera.sadler@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-3028

Office: PKH 657A

Jeza Calhoun (Maria Kristina)

Accounting Specialist

CONHI Business Office

Maria Kristina Jeza Calhoun

Email: mariakristina.calhoun@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-9628

Office: PKH 655

Vickie Bartholomew

Accounting Specialist

CONHI Business Office

Email: vickie.bartholomew@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-3738

Office: PKH 655

Debbie Davenport

Coordinator II - Special Programs

CONHI Business Office

Email: deborah.davenport@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-0152

Office: PKH 655

Carol Yao

Financial Analyst

CONHI Business Office

Carol (Hsueh-Jing) Yao

Phone #: 817-272-1790

Office: PKH 656

Enrollment and Student Services

Box 19407
Pickard Hall, Room 119
411 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX  76019
Phone: 817-272-2776
Fax:  817-272-5006
Email: nursing@uta.edu

Leadership, Enrollment and Student Services

Charles Johnson, PhD

Director of Recruitment

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

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Email: charles.johnson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 119

Arturo Elizondo, MEd

Assistant Director of BSN, Kinesiology, and Public Health

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Arturo Elizondo

Email: arturo.elizondo@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 119

Jeffrey Taylor, EdD

Director of Academic Advising

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Jeffrey Taylor

Email: jeffrey.taylor@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 119

Erin Johnson

Assistant Director of Nursing and Health

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Erin Johnson

Email: erin.johnson2@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: PKH 518

Starlett Mitchell

Assistant Director of Graduate Nursing

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Starla Mitchel

Email: starlett.mitchell@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-3470

Office: PKH 533

Brittany Rose

Assistant Director, RN-BSN/MSN Programs

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Brittany Rose

Email: brose@uta.edu

Phone #: (817) 272-2776

Office: PKH 535

Enrollment and Student Services Staff

Craig Fike

Administrative Assistant II

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Craig Fike

Email: craig.fike@uta.edu

Office: PKH 119

Lisa Morin

Admin II

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

Lisa Morin

Email: lisa.morin@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2766

Office: PKH 119

Brett Teichmann

Administration Assistant

CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising

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Email: brett.teichamnn@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-2776

Office: 119

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Advising

Academic Advising Team

College of Nursing and Health Innovation

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Graduate Nursing Advising

Academic Advising Team

College of Nursing and Health Innovation

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Registered Nurse (RN-BSN; RN-MSN) Advising

Academic Advising Team

College of Nursing and Health Innovation

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