Welcome new HHS staff and faculty!

Posted on August 22, 2024

new faculty and staff members

We want to welcome the following new staff and faculty to the School of Health and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 year. 

Dr. Bree Alexander, Department of Social Work, assistant professor 

Ellen Ashley, Department of Kinesiology, business services coordinator 

Amanda Blewitt, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, AP assistant professor 

Melissa Brinkley, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, AP assistant professor 

Dr. Julia Burlaka, Department of Public Health Education, AP assistant professor 

Dr. Viktor Burlaka, Department of Social Work, professor 

Dr. Xiang Gao, Department of Public Health Education, assistant professor 

Dr. Jonathan Hendrzak, Human Health Sciences program, AP assistant professor 

Angel Hovey, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, AP assistant professor 

Dr. Hermeet Kohli, Department of Social Work professor/department chair 

Dr. Michele Lemonius, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, AP assistant professor 

Erin Leventhal, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, AP assistant professor 

Sheridan McClurg, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, AP assistant professor 

Jasani Smallwood, Dean’s Office, assistant webmaster 

Dr. Ana (Nikka) Sucaldito, Department of Public Health Education, assistant professor 

Dr. Michelle Vance, Department of Social Work, assistant professor 

In addition, Dr. Ramonda Horton was named the new Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders chair.