Faculty

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 123

Dr. Angela Hahn, chair, teaches health science and bioterrorism.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 120

Dr. Tera Ali, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice and MHS Program Coordinator, teaches online courses including Health Ethics and Professionalism, Principles of Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Finance, and Decision Making in Healthcare.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 317, Room 114

Cas Breaux, Assistant Professor, has created over 20 hours of content centered on neurodiversity-informed ABA, assent, dignity, and inclusion and over 200 hours of content on the BCBA Task List.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 114

Dr. Jerry Crouch is an esteemed academic leader and educator with a robust background in health sciences and respiratory therapy. In his role, he is responsible for leading and overseeing clinical rotations, ensuring students meet competency requirements, and maintaining accreditation standards.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 121

Amanda Dexter, Director of Respiratory Therapy, is responsible for designing and teaching a respiratory-related curriculum, presenting at state/national conferences, and contributing to community, university, and department-led committees.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 234, Room 212

Dr. Diana is the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and a Professor in Health Sciences and Administration. Dr. Diana's focus is on establishing the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health, enhancing research, and strengthening the College’s graduate programs.

• Department: Health Sciences & Administration
• Office Location: Building 234, Office 215

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• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 118

Dr. Andi Nelson, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice and UKCOH Director of Educational Innovation and High Impact Practices, teaches online courses in the Health Sciences and Administration department including Medical Terminology, Gerontology, and Current Issues in the Health Sciences.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 115

Dr. Jerry Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, teaches Health Informatics, Personnel Administration in Healthcare and Legal Fundamentals of Healthcare.

• Department: Health Sciences and Administration
• Office Location: Building 38, Room 121

Dr. Karen Valaitis, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, teaches Understanding U.S. Health Care, Health Care Administration, Medical Terminology, Strategic Planning in Healthcare, Quality Improvement in Healthcare, MHA Capstone and Healthcare Delivery Systems.