2021 - Decades of Service

John K. Kearney, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

Professor John Kearney is the rare colleague who has served SJU for 50 years – and who continues to teach and publish. He spent the first four decades on Hawk Hill, and the fifth in the HawkEye state, also known as Iowa. (Needless to say, he has extensive experience with Blackboard, Canvas, and Zoom.) 

Dr. Kearney’s research interests include philosophy of religion and metaphysics. He is perhaps best known for his work on the 18th century American scholar Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards appropriately represents John’s two areas of greatest scholarly interest: debates over freedom and determinism; debates about the nature of God. Professor Kearney recently published an article comparing concepts found in Edwards’ “Freedom of the Will,” and the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. 

“Dr. K,” as he is affectionately known by his students, has long been recognized for his profound attention and concern for the craft of teaching. Indeed he was among the first group of SJU faculty members recognized with the Lindback Award for excellence in teaching. John has always displayed an affinity for our adult or non-traditional students. 

Despite the distance between Philadelphia and Waterloo, Iowa, John remains in close contact with his friends and colleagues on Hawk Hill. We are grateful that our friendships with John continue, and that we are able to honor him at this point in his career.

David Hecker, Ph.D., Professor of Math

David earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Rutgers University. At Saint Joseph's University he has consistently been a devoted, talented and caring teacher, respected and appreciated by his students and colleagues. He wrote the textbook for two his most popular courses; one is a core math major course and the other is a math beauty course. David has served in several leadership roles including six years as the Chair of the Mathematics Department. He is always ready with a joke to lighten the mood, and he is always willing to contribute his talents and time to to improving the math department and the University.

Grace Amen, Admission Coordinator

Many of you know Grace as a coordinator in Enrollment Operations. You might not know that Grace began her career 30 years ago as the welcoming voice of the University operator before moving to Facilities and eventually her current position as a coordinator and she has built lifelong friendships along the way. As a coordinator, Grace handles many tasks and situations on a daily basis, including but not limited to, providing excellent customer service to prospective, incoming and current students, parents and colleagues, processing budget and documents. She is dedicated, dependable, kind and quietly determined. If you want to know a fact about Saint Joseph’s, ask Grace. If you want to know who to call, ask Grace. If you want to learn patience, watch Grace. You might not know that GRACE is also an acronym representing five attributes Grace possesses: Generosity, Respect, Action, Compassion, Energy. These attributes make Grace a woman for others. Putting others before herself is second nature to her, both professionally and personally. You can count on Grace to always get the job done and to constantly help others whether they be students, parents, colleagues, family, friends and even strangers.

While many things have changed, Grace has been a constant and she loves Saint Joseph’s! We are all fortunate to know her and to work with her. Today, we congratulate her and we thank her for her daily contributions to Enrollment Operations, Office of Admission and to Saint Joseph’s University.

Maryanne Benetatos, Administrative Assistant for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

For the past twenty years, Maryanne has been the first person a distressed student meets when they come to counseling and psychological services. Maryanne is warm, friendly and caring as she listens to a student, schedules them to meet with a psychologist and chats with them while they wait. Contact with Maryanne is therapeutic in itself! Many past students, practicum students, post-doctoral interns and staff remember her fondly and stay in touch. She is organized, has a strong work ethic and always puts the students first. 

Maryanne began her days on Hawk Hill in 1990 as the administrative assistant to the dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and two years later moved to become the administrative assistant in the Department of Psychology. Of those 11 years in the Science Center, Maryanne says “I met so many wonderful staff and students that it was unforgettable. I was working with the first group of students to enter into the psychology graduate program. I can still remember most of those students by name.”

Maryanne had ties to Saint Joseph’s long before she came to work here. She met her husband Jerry (class of 1969) at a Saint Patrick’s Day mixer in the Fieldhouse in 1967. It was when her son Chris was accepted as a freshman in 1990 that she decided to apply for a job listed in the Delaware Valley Times. And we are so glad she did!

James Brown, Public Safety Officer

James has been a dedicated and well respected member of the Office of Public Safety and Security for over thirty years. James, known as "JB", by his co-workers, has always put the safety and security of the University and students first. Those that have had the privilege to work with James will tell you of the unmistakable pride he has in representing the Office of Public Safety and Security. James is always the first officer to report to his shift that starts at 11pm and ends at 7am by the way which has been the only shift James has ever worked at SJU for over three decades. Officer James Brown truly represents what it means to be an outstanding Public Safety Officer here at Hawk Hill.

William (Bill) Endrizzi, Maintenance Mechanic

Bill started his tenure at the University in March of 1990 as a general mechanic. He quickly earned the respect and camaraderie of his fellow mechanics because of his knowledge, work ethic and sense of humor. Bill was later promoted to a maintenance mechanic in 2009. His assigned buildings are Post Hall, Bellarmine Hall, ELS, Barry Hall, Hagan Arena and Mandeville Hall. Bill is also quick to fill in other areas of campus as needed or when other mechanics are out. Bill knows and understands his stakeholders and manages to keep up with maintenance for a large footprint of real estate on campus.

Some of Bill’s time outside of Saint Joseph’s is spent as an active volunteer firefighter for Prospect Park Fire Company. Bill also volunteered his time in 2011 to assist with fire department efforts in New York after 9/11. Bill loves softball. He also played on the facilities football team for the University. Who remembers that? We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you Bill and thankful for your dedicated service to the university.

WaQar Ghani, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting

If you are a graduate student at Saint Joseph’s University taking accounting courses, you are quite familiar with the work of Dr. WaQar Ghani. Over his thirty years, WaQar has worked passionately to transform the graduate curriculum of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business. From developing courses within our Vanguard and Executive MBA Program to teaching and counseling graduate students, WaQar has become the lead engineer for many innovations. WaQar’s has taught students at all levels that accounting is not just the language of business but the cornerstone on how businesses make effective decisions.

As a graduate of the doctoral program at Drexel University, WaQar’s commitment to research is equally impressive. His colleagues always count on him to provide insight into eclectic and complicated methodologies on research projects. WaQar’s commitment to research in the area of developing markets is particularly impressive. WaQar is truly a person for others, he shows this in his remarkable dedication to his students and his research

Thomas Heron,MBA, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies and Education

Tom Heron is Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Studies. Tom served with the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division and the 173rd Airborne Brigade in South Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for service. He is a graduate of SJU with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He earned his Master’s Degree from LaSalle University. Prior to serving at SJU, Tom served as a consultant to Resources Global, Lehigh Valley Health System, and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Maxis Health System in Northeast Pennsylvania. Tom is a Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association and a Past President of the Philadelphia Chapter of HFMA (91-92). He has been an active member of HFMA and has been awarded The Founders series awards, Benjamin Franklin Award, The Annual Achievement Award and The Soon W. Lee Education Award.

Ginette McManus, Ph.D., Professor of Finance

In addition to her academic experience in the finance department at Saint Joseph’s University since 1990, Professor McManus has taught at Cleveland State University, Concordia University in Montreal, L’University du Quebec a Trois Rivieres, and Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, where she was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in the College of Business and Administration Sciences. She also pursued post-Ph.D. education at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania during the 2002-2003 academic year.

Professor McManus teaches corporate finance and investments to undergraduate and graduate students in the MBA, EMBA and M.S. in Financial Services programs. She was the recipient of the first EMBA Teaching Excellence Award in 2000. She has designed and taught innovative finance curriculums and/or courses in the executive MBA (EMBA) and the executive Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing MBA (PHARMA) programs, the Graduate Business Certificate program at Vanguard, the Master in Science in Financial Services (MSFS) and the Professional MBA programs, the Cooperative Education (Co-op) undergraduate program, and the Insurance and Risk Management track. Professor McManus’ research is extensive with nearly 50 academic and practitioner publications in highly regarded national and international journals. In recognition of her scholarly works, she was the recipient of a Research Merit Award from Saint Joseph’s University in 1999. Professor McManus is also frequently selected as an ad-hoc reviewer for several well-known journal editors and book publishers. She has served on the editorial board of several publications as well as track and session chairs for numerous national and international conferences and professional organizations.

Mary (Katie) Shields, Associate Vice President, University Advancement

The University’s advancement office has grown and evolved over the years, but one constant for the past 30 years has been the dedication, hard work and passion of Katie Shields. A 1987 graduate of SJU, Katie’s impact on both the department and the University has been profound. Her loyalty to SJU is unmatched and there is no question that she bleeds crimson and grey. Katie joined the team in 1991 as director of the annual fund and has served in various roles over the years, including two stints as interim vice president. Her second time in that role coincided with the successful completion of the “With Faith and Strength to Dare: The Campaign for Saint Joseph’s University.” One of Katie’s greatest legacies has been the growth of the athletic giving program. For many years, she oversaw this area and worked with coaches and other administrators to increase awareness, engagement and support for our Division 1 athletic teams.

Never satisfied with the status quo, one of Katie’s greatest contributions is to always challenge herself and others to ask how we can do better and be better. As a “senior statesperson” of the office, Katie has served as a mentor, guide and role model to many young professionals and others in the field. She is a familiar figure at many University events and has forged relationships over the years with countless alumni and friends of SJU.

In addition to her Advancement duties, Katie has been married to Brian for 30 years and is the proud mother of Hawk, Emily ’18, and a soon-to-be Hawk, Brian ’21.

Paul Angiolillo, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Physics

Dr. Paul J. Angiolillo, professor emeritus of physics, graduated from Saint Joseph’s with a B.S. in physics. He then attended The University of Pennsylvania and obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in molecular biophysics at the prestigious Eldridge Reeves Johnson Research Foundation. After some years in the private sector, he returned to academia, first at the University of the Sciences. He joined the Department of Physics at SJU in 2000, where he has been ever since, serving as chair of the department from 2007 to 2015. Dr. Angiolillo’s research has been in the area of experimental condensed matter physics and he studies materials that have potential uses in harvesting the sun’s energy (photovoltaics), and as platforms for the new area of spintronics. He also studied the physics of friction using a Velcro model system and looked at the lifetime of soap films. Dr. Angiolillo served as the McNulty Scholars Program director from 2016-20. He had close ties with the McNulty Scholars Program since the program’s inception as a member of the program’s selection committee and as a faculty mentor to several scholars, majoring in physics and other disciplines. His leadership was critical in strengthening all aspects of the program, from recruitment strategies to funding initiatives. He also secured a multi-year grant award from the NSF to start a new scholarship program to support underrepresented populations in their pursuit of STEM careers. Dr. Angiolillo served as associate dean for research, facilities, and professional development in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office from 2018-20, and continues to serve as emeritus McNulty liaison. We are grateful for Dr. Angiolillo’s tremendous contributions to the department, college and University.

Kristin Burr, Ph.D., Professor of Modern and Classical Languages 

Kristin has been the backbone of the French program for many years. She goes above and beyond to design engaging, relevant courses in which students can demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. She has high expectations for her students, but also for herself. She is a trusted colleague who provides support, constructive feedback, and an uplifting smile when we need it. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate across language programs. She has taken on many important and time intensive service opportunities: VP of Faculty Senate, co-chair of Governance Review Committee, among others.

Stephen Cope, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Art 

Steve Cope received his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and his MFA from Boston University. He joined what was then SJU's Fine and Performing Arts Department in 2000. Steve has seen many changes over the past 20 years, particularly immense growth within his own department. Steve has been an instrument of this growth, building the painting and drawing sector of the department and hiring, overseeing and retaining many dedicated and talented adjunct professors. Steve brings a cheerful and lighthearted spirit to his classes, making them very popular. He never turns away a student who has an interest in art, often teaching several additional tutorials each semester. He shows students how to recognize their full potential and inspires them to continue to develop and improve their skills. Many students choose to become art minors and majors after taking a class with Steve. Steve knows the interdisciplinary benefits of studio art and was a pioneer in creating a pilot anatomy drawing program with PCOM. Undergraduate drawing students paired with PCOM students to study anatomy in PCOM's cadaver labs and then PCOM students joined in SJU's art studios to transcribe DaVinci's dissection drawings. Steve has built a tight-knit community of alumni whom he has taught and regularly stays in touch with. He follows their achievements and encourages further artistic development. In addition to teaching, Steve is a prolific painter and very active in the NYC art scene. He has participated in dozens of group exhibitions and has had solo exhibitions in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia.

Joseph DiAngelo, Ed.D., Haub School of Business Dean

The longest-serving business school dean in the United States, Joe has transformed two business schools including the Haub School over two decades. He has designed business school accreditation standards as the head of AACSB, and has consulted with hundreds of business school deans across the globe in achieving these standards. Joe adores Saint Joseph’s spirit and tradition. He is an alumnus, a former baseball coach and faculty member. He is a devoted dean who mentors his staff, supports his faculty and motivates his students.

Joe is not one to stand idle. (His staff may wish that he take a break from time to time)….. And this creative restlessness has served the Haub School well in Joe’s founding many academic programs, centers and institutes and programs of national prominence—including The Arrupe Center for Business Ethics, the Maguire Academy for Risk Management and Insurance, the Academy of Food Marketing, the Office of Veterans Services, and more. There are no boundaries to Joe’s commitment to St. Joe’s. Whether at his shore house, or in his leather chair in the wee hours of the night, Joe can be found tapping on his keyboard, totally devoted to the next big idea.

Joe is ambitious and is a force. And this tenacity comes with a huge heart. Joe never forgets a name, a face, what parish you come from and the stories of your life. The meaningful relationships with alumni and donors, staff and faculty, and students and alumni are a testament to Joe’s humanity as well as his professional impulses. We thank you Joe for making us better, for dreaming what’s possible for the Haub School and for seeing it come to life.

Benjamin Ellis, Manager of Media and Event Services

Ben Ellis joined Saint Joseph’s in 2000 as a classroom technician on the media services team and was responsible for supporting classroom technology across campus.

Over the years, Ben’s career has evolved and he has taken on more of a video production role where he and his colleagues have produced many high quality videos for admissions recruitment, academic and student experiential programs including the Bolivia Immersion Program and APEX, university advancement initiatives, athletics, and others. Ben also supports and leads many public events, sporting events and the University’s Commencement ceremonies.

In his current role as manager of video production services, Ben is still largely responsible for overseeing the majority of the video production projects on campus. In addition, he also provides first tier technical support for all University endpoint devices including computers, mobile devices, classroom AV and presentation space equipment. 

Ben’s calm demeanor, soft spoken nature and willingness to always help others makes him a true Hawk who embraces the University’s mission on a daily basis. Ben is a pleasure to work with and he always greets others with a big smile and a genuine laugh. Ben has a wonderful family with his wife, Barbara and two sons, Brayden and Pearce.Ben played college basketball at West Chester University for the Golden Rams and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Patricia Esnouf, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Mission

Patricia Esnouf has been at Saint Joseph’s University for twenty years serving in four different departments with distinction. Patty began in The Student Service Center where her love for interacting with students was shown as one of her great contributions to the SJU community. After two years she then worked in The Learning Institute with the many training programs they offered. Patty has always had a passion for social justice and she jumped at the opportunity to serve in the Faith Justice Institute when an opening as the administrative assistant was created there. She was with the FJI for 11 years until she was invited to move into the Office of Mission Programs where for six years she has been a crucial part of animating the Jesuit educational mission of Saint Joseph’s. Patty’s involvement at Saint Joseph’s led her to do the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and then serve occasionally as a director for students doing the five week version of them. She has also been a crucial supporter of recovery programs across our campus community serving as a speaker at events that promote recovery and a great support to members of our community. A mentor to many, many students over the years and a caring colleague to everyone with whom she works, SJU celebrates Patricia Esnouf and her twenty years of exceptional service.

Jennifer Falcon, Executive Assistant to the President 

From 2001 - 2017, Jennifer shared her attention to detail, integrity and sense of teamwork in the operations division of university advancement, starting as a research analyst and later leading the program as director of research and prospect management. In 2017, she spread her wings to Regis Hall where she serves as executive assistant to Dr. Reed. Managing the daily operations of the President's Office, Jenn employs her meticulous work ethic, razor-sharp wit and boundless patience. Regardless of the role or task at hand, Jenn is truly a woman for others, living the SJU mission everyday.

Michael Ford, Adjunct, Professional MBA

Michael Ford is a career professional in international transportation, specializing in import/export documentation and regulatory compliance. Michael's knowledge in communication and system logic on governmental rules and regulations is a valuable tool to Saint Joseph’s University MBA students studying international logistics. His ability to understand and resolve complex regulatory issues quickly, decisively and with minimal impact upon customers are essential tools that he teaches his students. Michael’s ability to teach real life practical business situations makes him a favorite among students.

Jeffrey Hyson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History

Jeffrey Hyson’s career has been quintessentially Saint Joseph’s: tied to the city of Philadelphia and our students.

He has been recognized as a leading expert on American zoos, and teaches a popular seminar on animals in American history that included many field trips to the Philadelphia Zoo. His expertise brought him the enviable position of being interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to talk about the ethics of zoos and the challenges and opportunities they face, as well as their place in American culture.

After earning degrees at Yale University and Cornell University, Dr Hyson joined the history faculty and immediately established himself as a dynamic and popular teacher. Generations of students have been shaped by Dr Hyson’s innovative pedagogy. He has for decades been one of the nation’s leading practitioners of “Reacting to the Past,” a role-playing teaching method that puts students into roles as historically figures. After researching and preparing their positions, the game goes into motion and students see, firsthand, how human agency, luck, and structural challenges have shaped the past. It’s not uncommon to see a line of students—pre-covid of course!—outside his office door waiting for guidance on how to interpret their roles.

Ann Marie Jursca Keffer, Director of The Faith Justice Institute

Over the past 20 years, Ann Marie has been the heart and soul of the Faith Justice Institute rising to the position of Executive Director in 2016. Through her passion, patience, humor and hard work, the Institute has expanded exponentially so that now more than 600 students are involved annually. Ann Marie is the single most organized person at SJU as evidenced by her work with our students and faculty on community engagement and her global collaboration with Fe y Alegria Bolivia. This transformative partnership, steeped in the Jesuit mission, would not be possible without her dedication.

Ailing Kong, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Education

Dr. Kong taught English as a foreign language in China for 12 years, before turning her focus toward research and enrolling in the doctoral program in educational psychology at Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, Dr. Kong honed her experience in the educational research community by focusing her studies on examining the literacy-learning experiences of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and exploring whether their participation in literacy activities would help cultivate a classroom learning community.

Dr. Kong joined Saint Joseph’s in the year 2000, now a part of SJU’s College of Health Studies & Education in the Teacher Education Department. In 2003, Dr. Kong started the Graduate ESL Program Certificate, developed all the courses in the program, and continues to lead instruction in Theories & Models in Language, Pedagogy for ESL Learners, Topics in Language Acquisition and Method each English Second Language.

Anne Marziani, Administrative Assistant for the Leahy Advising Center and HSB Co-op Program 

Anne Marziani has been a valued member of the Haub School of Business team during her tenure at SJU. For the past sixteen years, Anne has been the administrative assistant for the Leahy Advising Center. In recent years she has added the responsibility of working with the HSB Co-op Program.

Anne has always been a welcoming presence for the students and faculty who visit the Advising Center. She is always graceful and professional when interacting with parents and co-op employers over the phone and a team player when it comes to working with academic departments and other campus offices. Anne has served as a great mentor to many graduate assistants and student workers during her time on campus. We have been fortunate to have Anne Marziani as part of the Saint Joseph's University community for the past 20 years.

Marian McGee, Assistant Director of Financial Aid 

Marian has dedicated twenty years to the students and staff in the financial aid office. She began her career as a financial aid coordinator and has worked her way up to assistant director of financial aid. She always recognizes the good in people and her commitment to perform at her best is consistent. She embodies the magis spirit in her everyday tasks. She recognized the challenges during this past year with the pandemic yet handled it well. She is devoted to her profession and family. She loves her grandchildren and they give her much pleasure during her family time.

Mary Ann McMenamin, Academic Compliance Officer

Mary Ann has a rich history on Hawk Hill. She attended SJU and earned a B.S. in psychology and criminal justice. Later, she obtained her J.D. from Widener University. She is a licensed Pennsylvania specializing in intellectual property, copyright, educational and disability law. Mary Ann also loves to read and bake. In addition to being an avid reader, Mary Ann is also a runner. For many years she won the Go Move Challenge at SJU. While she is known for being a lawyer, runner, and baker, her most treasured title is a devoted mother to teenage twins Connor and Rylie.

Usha Rao, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning

India - Ghana - Rochester - Evanston - Philadelphia. Each place led to Usha Rao's journey in science education to SJU. Then, as its first director, Usha Rao took the idea of an Office of Teaching and Learning and made it into a living institution that serves all of our faculty. Usha Rao possesses great inner strength, determination and courage.Observing Usha Rao teach a section of general Chemistry became a master class in command of the subject, interaction, creativity and just plain fun. She is a role model and an exemplary colleague.

Maria Recio, Visiting Professor of Modern and Classical Languages

Maria Esther began studying at the University of Salamanca, in Spain. Her desire to learn English, and to experience the American way of life, brought her to the Philadelphia area. She began taking ESL classes, then went on to attain a B.A. in English literature and finally an M.A. in education from Saint Joseph's University. This allowed her to follow her passion of teaching Spanish at both Saint Joseph's and at the University of Pennsylvania. She constantly strives to improve her teaching by attending workshops and seminars on multimedia for educational purposes. Her commitment to the Spanish speaking population in Philadelphia has led her to teach English to Hispanic adults through the Comey Institute of Labor.

Encarnacion (Encarna) Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor of Education

Encarna Rodríguez, Ph.D., is the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and the Program Director of the Educational Leadership and Administration Program. Originally from Spain, Dr. Rodríguez worked as a school psychologist for the Ministry of Education there for eight years. During that time, she participated in the comprehensive Education Reform Law, which she later documented in her doctoral work at Pennsylvania State University and in her book Neolibealismo, Educación y Género: Análisis Crítico de la Reforma Educativa Española (La Piqueta, 2001).

Dr. Rodríguez’s research has focused on the intersection of neoliberalism and curriculum. Her recent scholarly work has looked more specifically at the need to reclaim the public grounds of public education at the local, national and international level. This work has reached both English and Spanish speaking audiences through two edited collections: Pedagogies and Curriculums to (Re)imagine Public Education: Transnational Tales of Hope and Resistance (Springer, 2015) and Re Imaginar la Educación Pública: Un Reto Democrático, Curricular y Pedagógico (Ediciones Universidad Alberto Hurtado, 2017). As an international scholar, Dr. Rodríguez has also been involved in international partnerships with Alberto Hurtado University in Chile and Fe y Alegría in Bolivia. Furthermore, she has presented her research at multiple national and international forums. Locally, Dr. Rodríguez has collaborated with grassroots efforts to make urban education more equitable and community grounded. Additionally, she has been an active advocate for quality education at the PK12 level and serves as a board member for the Philadelphia Public School Notebook.

A dedicated servant leader, Dr. Rodríguez has served in numerous committees at the university level, including the Planning and Budget Committee, the Educator Preparation Committee, the Faculty Policy and Procedures committee, and the University Council Governance Review Committee. 

Dr. Rodríguez is a caring and thoughtful educator, advisor, and leader. She is attentive to the needs of her students and department colleagues. She patiently attends to the complex needs of aspiring educational leaders from diverse backgrounds. Her commitment to the Jesuit ideals of cura personalis and social justice are evident in her actions everyday

Carolin Schellhorn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance

Dr. Carolin Schellhorn holds a B.A. from Rice University, and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. She has developed and taught a distinctive, if not unique, course on Sustainable Finance. Her syllabus has been widely shared in the Impact and Sustainability Finance Faculty Consortium. Dr. Schellhorn’s research has focused on banking, financial services, and sustainability, and has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Recently, her research on sustainability issues brought a lot of visibility to SJU. Dr. Schellhorn's unyielding commitment to the issues of climate risk and its threat to financial system stability and her propensity to help others is inspirational.

Jose Torres, Maintenance Mechanic

A trusted senior staff member of the facilities management team, Jose is a maintenance mechanic, who, for two decades, has helped the University manage and maintain its 125 acres and 83 buildings. Known as Joe, by his co-workers, he has served as the shop steward for members of the SEIU Local BJ 32, the union that represents facilities employees on campus. He is also a professional and trusted role model for new mechanics. You'll know Joe by his energy, his calm demeanor and the pride he takes in his work.

C. Ken Weidner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management

Ken Weidner joined the Department of Management in the Haub School of Business in 2000 after previously being on the faculty of Loyola University Chicago. Prior to earning his doctorate from University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Weidner worked in health care, as an organizational consultant, and in the Burger King Corporation. He has taught numerous different courses at SJU, with a keen focus on business ethics and social justice. These teaching interests follow from his research interests in the areas of social justice in organizations; ethics in higher education, business, and the professions; change and change agents; learning and teaching. He is currently leading a large study of living wage policies and practices in higher ed, mentoring many students throughout the research process. Dr. Weidner is a fierce champion of shared governance on campus and he has been a key ally for our adjunct colleagues and contingent workers throughout his time at the University. With his broad and deep contributions to important committees at the department, school, and university levels, he has improved our university for students and colleagues alike.

Kelly Welsh, Executive Director of Communications

Kelly Welsh is a selfless mother and partner, a caring friend, a supportive colleague and a dedicated professional who has gifted the University with her expertise for two decades. Kelly has cultivated such a strong community in both work and in life because she always gives her very best to those around her. She is a talented communicator with the organizational skills to steward some of the University’s most strategic projects. Over the years, nearly every major project has seen her influence and been better for it. Her peers have felt her kindness and warmth and become better for it. That is her way — an improver of anything she comes into contact with. Beyond her many professional accomplishments, Kelly is a spirited joke teller, a willing reviewer of regional lunch cuisine and a noted fan of breakfast meetings. Many within the Office of Marketing and Communications believe her to be a secret employee of Pica’s Restaurant in Upper Darby, PA. We are all blessed to get to work with Kelly every day and wish her nothing but continued success in the future.

Theresa Zmurkewycz, Modern and Classical Languages Spanish Language Coordinator

As Spanish language coordinator, Theresa has been an invaluable colleague in the Spanish program. She has served the program in multiple capacities, teaching everything from first semester Spanish through courses for the majors and minors, as well as the study tour to Spain. She advocates for students and cares deeply about them as individuals. She looks at individual cases carefully when placing students and often stops to think about the students’ point of view on given issues. She truly delights in seeing students succeed and makes every effort to treat colleagues and students fairly.

• Michael Alleruzzo, M.M.H, Visiting Professor of Management
• Catalina Arango, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the McNulty Scholars Program
• Clarice Bailey, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Organization Development and Leadership 
• Divya Balasubramaniam, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Economics
• Clifford Baumbach, Adjunct Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice 
• John Fr. Braverman, S.J. Ph.D Associate Professor, Biology
• Melissa Chakars, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
• Kathleen M. Clark, Administrative Assistant for the Departments of History, Economics and Philosophy 
• Eileen Conroy, Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admission
• Andrea Constantino, Academic Portfolio Coordinator
• Jennifer Cotler, Adjunct, Modern & Classical Languages
• Salvatore Cucinotta, Drexel Library Clerk
• Donald D'Ambra, Head Coach of Men's Soccer 
• Keith Donnell, Adjunct, Professional MBA
• Mary Dougherty, Director of Advancement Information and Analytics
• Rosario Drago, Adjunct, Professional MBA
• Deanna Flanagan, Interim Registrar, Office of the Registrar
• Elizabeth Gallagher, Associate Director of Academics for the Alliance for Catholic Education
• Clint Green, Public Safety Officer, Office of Public Safety and Security
• Lauren Hanos, Head Coach, Cheerleading, Office of Athletics
• Mary E. Hendeson, Visiting Instructor of Management
• William Holt, Adjunct, Online Criminal Justice 
• Robert K. Johnson Adjunct, Philadelphia Health Administration
• Edwin Li, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biology
• Delores Mason, M.A., Visiting Instructor, Organization Development & Leadership
• Thomas McCrossin,Senior Analyst Business Systems 
• Kelly McElrath,Ph.D., Adjunct - Special Education, Graduate Special Education
• John McNally, M.S., Adjunct Professor of Health Studies
• Ann McNally, Adjunct Professor of Management
• Gabrielle Miller, Adjunct Professor of Music, Theatre and Film 
• Elizabeth Morgan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, Theatre and Film 
• Konstantinos Nikoloutsos, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern & Classical Languages 
• Kersti Powell, D. Phil, Assistant Professor English
• Joseph Powers, Adjunct Professor of Political Science 
• Katarsha Saunders, Public Safety Officer
• Elizabeth Serpentine, Adjunct Professor of Special Education 
• Lucy Stracione, Adjunct Professor of Special Education 
• Sarah Taylor, Senior Analyst for Enrollment Management 
• Regina Wall, Adjunct Professor, Graduate Special Education 
• Thomas Waller, Public Safety Officer
• Juan Yu, Director of China Programs