College Faculty

Department of Allied Health and Biological Sciences

Department Chair:

Elizabeth Justin (2005), Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Holy Cross College, India

Teresa Burke (2014), Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., UMass Amherst
M.S. SUNY Albany
M.Ed., M.S., UMass Lowell

Mark Condon (1996), Professor, Biology
B.S., Montclair State College
M.S., Ph.D., New York University

Dinor Dhanabala (2017), Associate Professor, Biology
M.D., Kauno Medicinos Universitas

Katherine Espinosa (2013), Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.A., SUNY New Paltz

Sandra Fraley (2003), Professor, Biology
B.A., Hunter College
M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Karen Ingham (1990), Assistant Professor, Clinical Lab Technician and Phlebotomy
Certificate in Medical Technology, Berkshire Medical Center School of Medical Technology
B.S., State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
M.A., SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Richard Kirker (1991), Assistant Professor, Biology
A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College
B.A., M.S., College of Saint Rose
Ph.D., Fordham University

Gordon Lake (2014), Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL, Canada

Mariana de Araujo Melo (2019), Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Federal University of Vicosa Sc.D., Federal University of Vicosa

Nancy Perretta (2018), Instructor, Exercise Science & Wellness
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., Mercy College
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Carolyn Rounds (2011), Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., SUNY New Paltz
M.S., UMass Amherst
M.P.S. SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Deborah Van Buren (1998), Associate Professor, Wellness and Fitness
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., M.P.S., SUNY New Paltz
M.S., Independence University

Department of Behavioral Sciences

Department Chair:

Michael Hall (2007), Professor, Psychology
B.A., Creighton University
M.A., University of Nebraska

Jason Bishop (2011), Associate Professor, Behavioral Science
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University

David M. Gavner (2002), Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science
A.A., Ulster Community College
B.A., M.A., Marist University

Cathleen Greenan (2006), Professor, Behavioral Science
B.A., Hunter College
M.A., Columbia University

Matthew Greenstein (2022), Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., M.P.A., Marist University

DeNean Hardman, Instructor, Human Services
B.A., Marist University
M.S., M.B.A., Capella University
Ph.D., Saybrook University

Mehmet Kucukozer (2011), Professor, Behavioral Science
B.A., University of Michigan
Master’s in Translation and Interpretation, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
M.A., Queens College
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center

Peter Marino, Instructor, Human Services
A.A., Ulster Community College
B.A., Nyack College
M.A., The City College of New York CUNY

Steven Minard (2025), Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S. and M.P.A., Marist University (formerly Marist College)
Ph.D., Walden University

Michele Murasso (1991), Instructor, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
M.A., Marist University

Tomasine Oliphant (2022), Instructor, Human Services
B.S., M.S.W., SUNY Stony Brook University

Peter Phipps (2003), Professor, Behavioral Science
B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., Marymount University
M.S., Lehigh University
Ph.D., Saybrook Graduate School
Recipient of 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Suzanne Phipps (2024), Instructor of Human Services
B.S., Drexel University
M.A., Marymount University

Lacie Reilly (2017), Assistant Professor, Human Services
B.A., The New School University M.P.S., SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Kim Rybacki (2016), Associate Professor, Psychology
B.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Graduate Center, CUNY

Jennifer Santosuosso (2017), Assistant Professor, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh
M.S., SUNY New Paltz

Marguerite Woodcock (2015), Assistant Professor, Early Childhood & Elementary Education
B.A., Empire State College
M.S., Concordia University

Alyssa Zinzi (2021), Instructor of Human Services
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S.W, Florida Gulf Coast University
M.S.W., Adelphi University

Department of Business, Aviation and Construction Professions

Department Chair:

Joan McFadden (2008), Professor, Chair, Paralegal Program
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.A., Marist University
J.D., Pace University School of Law

Kenneth Andreu (2021), Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance Technician B.A., State University of New York at Oneonta
M.S., College of New Rochelle
FAA Certificate, Mohawk Valley Community College

Michael Araujo-Moreno (2012), Associate Professor, Business B.A., Curry College
M.B.A., Providence College
M.Ed., Suffolk University

Stephen Henriquez (2024), Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance Technician
B.S., New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York

Irene Hughes (2014), Associate Professor, Business Management
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Saint Mary College

Gurpinder Kanwal (2022), Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance Technician
A.S., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
B.S., Farmingdale State College

Meghan McCarthy (2019), Associate Professor, Business Law/Paralegal
B.A., University of Tampa
J.D., Hofstra University School of Law

Catherine McGuire (2004), Associate Professor, Architecture
B.A., Lehigh University
M.Arch., Catholic University of America

Daniel Meyerson (2025), Instructor, Business
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.A., Marist University (formerly Marist College)
M.S., Iona College

Amy Montanez (2025), Instructor, Accounting
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.S. and M.S., State University of New York at Old Westbury

Maureen Peters Gittelman (2017), Assistant Professor, Business Management
B.B.A., Hofstra University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Paul Pilon (2007), Instructor, Architecture
A.A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.Arch., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Benjamin Saunders (2025), Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance Technician
B.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University
A.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University

Kenneth Skeen (2025), Instructor, Business
B.S. and M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Susan Sullivan-Busceglia (2025), Assistant Professor, Aviation Science
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., Marist University (formerly Marist College)
J.D., New York Law School

John Trosie (2005), Assistant Professor, Aviation Science
B.S., M.S., Mercy College

Kevin Walsh (2025), Instructor, HVACA.
A.S., Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

Thomas Winship (2016), Assistant Professor, Business Management
B.S., SUNY Empire State College
M.B.A., St. Thomas Aquinas College

Department of English and Humanities

Department Chair:

Joseph J. Allen (1998), Professor, English
B.A., M.Ed., St. Lawrence University
Ph.D., Ball State University

Kevin Cavanaugh (2003), Professor, English
B.A., James Madison University
M.A., SUNY New Paltz
Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Recipient of 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Lucia Cherciu (2001), Professor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Christopher Gabryszewski (2025), Instructor, English
M.A., University of Limerick
B.S., The College of Saint Rose
A.A., Dutchess Community College

Taylor Genovese, Assistant Professor, Philosophy
A.A., Pima Community College
B.A., University of Arizona
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Navina Hooker (2000), Professor, English
B.A., McGill University
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews

Tina Iraca (2011), Professor, English
B.A., M.A., SUNY New Paltz
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Melanie Klein (2005), Professor, English
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., California State University
M.F.A., Stanford University

Kevin Lang (2009), Associate Professor, English
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., New York University
M.A., SUNY New Paltz

Ornella L. Mazzuca (2000), Professor, Spanish
B.A., Ph.D., University of Urbino, Italy
M.A., University at Albany, SUNY

Willie Morris (2017), Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University

Keith O’Neill (2002), Professor, English
B.A., M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Patricia Phillips (2012), Associate Professor, English
B.A., Marist University
M.F.A., The New School University

Brenda Squires (2009), Professor, English
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri

Craig Stokes (2002), Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.B.A., Long Island University
Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY

Hannah Webster (2024), Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Vassar College
M.F.A., University of Michigan

Jennifer Yanoti (2012), Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A.T., M.A., Binghamton University

Department of History, Government and Economics

Department Chair:

Todd Wilmot (2008), Assistant Professor, History
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.A., George Washington University
M.A., Fordham University
M.L.I.S., Rutgers University

Michael Boden (2011), Associate Professor, History
B.S., United States Military Academy
M.M.A.S., United States Army Command and General Staff College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Shalon Hallager (2017), Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Temple University
M.A., Villanova University

Mikko Manner (2009), Professor, Economics
B.S., Lehigh University
M.B.A., Cornell University
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Laura Murphy (2004), Professor, History
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A., Ph.D. State University of New York at Binghamton

Matthew Murray (2013), Associate Professor, Government
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.A., SUNY New Paltz
M.A., Ph.D., City University of New York Graduate Center

Karin Riedl (2015), Professor, Government
B.A., Queen Mary & Westfield College, London University
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies
Ph.D., Graduate Center, CUNY

Andrew Rieser (2003), Professor, History
B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Recipient of 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

Werner Steger (2000), Professor, History
B.A., Ludwig-Maximilians University
M.Phil., Ph.D., George Washington University

Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Department Chair:

Philip Darcy (2007), Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Sandra DeGuzman (2005), Professor, Mathematics
B.A., LeMoyne College
M.S., Rutgers University

Carla DelTreste-Jutt (2005), Professor, Mathematics
A.A., A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., M.S., SUNY New Paltz

Barbara Dolansky (2000), Professor, Mathematics
A.A., Dutchess Community College
B.A., M.A., University at Albany, SUNY

Mohammed Hossain (2025), Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
LL.B., Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology
B.Soc.Sc. and MSocSc, University of Dhaka
M.S., New Jersey City University

Carson Lee McCullers (2010), Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut at Storrs

Henry Mendoza Rivera (2022), Instructor of Mathematics & Statistics
B.S., Industrial University of Santander
M.S., National University of Colombia
M.S., University of California, Riverside

Taylor Moreau (2025), Instructor, Mathematics
B.A. and M.S., Mount Saint Mary College

Tammy Powell-Kopilak (2000), Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Concordia University
Graduate Diploma in Education, Bishop’s University
M.A., Western Connecticut State University

Sara Taylor (2004), Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Francis Whittle (1980), Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.A., Marist University
M.S., Syracuse University
Ph.D., University at Albany

Beth Zehnbauer (2023), Instructor, Mathematics
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.A., M.B.A, Marist University
M.A.T., Western Governors University

Department of Nursing

Department Chair:

Carmel Dorner (2022), Instructor, Nursing
M.S.N., B.S.N., Chamberlain University College of Nursing
A.A.S., Orange County Community College

Andrea Johnson-Ramsay (2025), Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Caribbean University
M.S.N, University of Phoenix
D.N.P., American Sentinel University

Peace Olubummo (2025), Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Caribbean University
M.S.N., Pace University

Shiji Pothen (2023), Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., College of Nursing, Bhilai, India
M.S.N.Ed., Grand Canyon University

Valerie Saha (2025), Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Lehman College
M.S.N., College of Staten Island

Jennifer Seidel (2023), Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., Reading Area Community College
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Capella University
D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Allison Tebolt (2023), Assistant Professor, Nursing
Diploma in Nursing Science, Albany Medical Center School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Mount Saint Mary College
D.N.P., Quinnipiac University

Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications

Department Chair:

Thomas B. Costello (2013), Professor, Speech and Theatre
B.A., State University of New York College at Geneseo
M.Phil., Trinity College, Dublin
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Recipient of 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Michael Adams (2012), Associate Professor, Speech and Communications
A.A., Cypress College
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.P.S., SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Margaret Craig (2007), Associate Professor, Art History
B.S., Franklin Pierce College
M.P.S., SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Lindsey Guile (2014), Associate Professor, Visual Arts
A.A., Jefferson Community College
B.F.A., M.A., State University of New York College at Oswego
M.F.A., SUNY New Paltz
Recipient of 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

John C. Howell (2021), Assistant Professor, Music
B.A., Berry College
M.M., D.M., Indiana University

Margeaux Lippman (2015), Associate Professor, Speech
B.A., Marist University
M.A., Pepperdine University
Recipient of 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Gary Ljungquist (2022), Instructor, Communication & Media Arts
B.S., College of Saint Rose
M.S., Middlesex University

Holly McCabe (2013), Professor, Visual Arts
B.A., Gettysburg College
B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
M.A., SUNY New Paltz
M.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Recipient of 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

AnnChris Warren (2025), Instructor, Theatre & Dance
B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Dana Weidman (2003), Professor, Communications, Media Arts and Film
B.A., Grinnell College
M.F.A., American Film Institute

Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Department Chair:

Samantha Langton (2017), Assistant Professor, Physical Science
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Leah M. Akins (1997), Professor, Engineering
B.S., Lafayette College
M.S., Lehigh University
Ph.D., Drexel University
Recipient of 2011 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Daniel Barbuto (2002), Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., M.S., Manhattan College
Jean-Michel Campagne (2012), Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Jean-Michel Campagne (2012), Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S. and Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Jefferson Cavalieri (1992), Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Tufts University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Susan Conrad (2000), Professor, Physical Science and Geology
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Recipient of 2012 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Jessica Geer (2015), Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Temple University
Ph.D., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Manish Jadhav (2014), Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy
B.S., Ruia College and Institute of Science
M.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Ph.D., Alabama A&M University

Renee Lathrop (2003), Professor, Physics
B.S., Susquehanna University
M.S., University of Nebraska
Recipient of 2013 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Timothy Welling (1999), Professor, Physical Sciences
B.S.A., University of Georgia
M.S., University of Connecticut
C.A.S., Oglethorpe University
Recipient of 2018 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

DCC Recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Ross L. Pattison (1974)
Donald H. Puretz (1975
Toni M. Emery (2002)
Patricia DeLessio (2003)
Holly Molella (2004)
Wesley Ostertag (2005)S
tephanie Roberg-Lopez (2006)
Richard Reitano (2007)
Jacqueline Goffe-McNish (2008)
Camilo Rojas (2009)
Andrew M. Scala (2010)
Leah M. Akins (2011)
Susan Howes Conrad (2012)
Renee Lathrop (2013)
Kathleen O’Connell (2014)
Wendy Joyce (2014)*
Margaret Craig (2015)
Tara Sweet-Flagler (2015)
Elizabeth Albertson (2015)*
Mareve VanVoorhis (2016)
Anne Marie Zanchetti (2016)*
Gail Upchurch-Mills (2017)
Trudy Cirrincione (2017)*
Timothy Welling (2018)
Deborah C. Mautone (2018)*
Roberta L. Mulder (2018)*
Thomas Costello (2019)
Karen Ingham (2019)
Kristy Bruse (2019)*
Kelly Kohler (2020)*
Barbara McArdle (2020)
Carolyn Rounds (2021)
Mary Jane McFarland (2021)*
Jordan Bell (2022)
Margeaux Lippman (2022)
Donna Logan (2022)*
Lindsey Guile (2023)
Lacie Reilly (2023)
Danielle Ely (2023)*
Kevin Cavanaugh (2024)
Holly McCabe (2024)
Gary Nagelhout (2024)*
Michael Adams (2025)
Peter Phipps (2025)
Leann Haubrich (2025)*
Jessica Murphy (2025)*

*Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

DCC Recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

Dennis Dempster (1979)
Deborah Weibman (1980)
George McClellan (1985)
Roberta Keppel (1988)
Jeffrey I. Levinson (1989)
Howard C. Himelstein (1990)
Ronald Kupin (1991)
Mary B. Mucci (1992)
Lois Stewart (1993)
Gary C. Pfeifer (1994)
Susan L. Moore (1995)
Connie Bard Fowle (1996)
Jay Simpson (1997)
Madison K. Finley (1998)
Rita Banner (1999)
Barbara J. Liesenbein (2000)
John Mazzetti (2001)
Gail Hermosilla (2003)
Timothy Decker (2005)
Carol Stevens (2006)
Rita D. Weber-McKee (2007)
Ansamma Varkey (2009)
Wendy Bohlinger (2010)
Bridgette Anderson (2011)
Marta Newkirk (2012)
Ellen Gambino (2013)
Sally Weglinski (2014)
Chrisie Mitchell (2015)
Patrick Griffin (2016)
Susan Mead (2016)
Linda Bertolozzi (2018)
Michael Roe (2018)
Susan McGlynn (2019)
Jennifer Wrage (2019)
Angela Romano (2021)
Robert Zasso (2022)
Melissa Carlo (2023)
Martin Schneider (2023)
Marcia Butland (2024)
Suzanne Riela Turturro (2024)
Danielle Williams-Bell (2025)

DCC Recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service

Carol Helion (2015)
Yvonne Flowers (2016)
Barbara Mosher (2017)
Jenni R. Oyler (2018)
Greg Starzyk (2019)
Cheryl Croft (2020)
Stephen Doland (2021)
Terriann Texiera (2022)
Maureen Byrum (2023)
Andrea Townsend (2024)
Jeffrey Baker (2025)