University Administration

2022–2023 University Administration

Herbert, James – President
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Beaulieu, Ellen, G. – Vice President for Strategy and Communications
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.P.H., University of Hawaii; B.A., University of Hawaii; A.S., Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists

DeBurro, Jennifer – Dean of Students and Assistant Provost for Student Affairs
M.Ed., Suffolk University; B.A., Assumption College

Feredy, Alicia - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
M.B.A., Walden University; B.A., The State University of New York at Oswego

Houseknecht, Karen L. – Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship
Ph.D., Cornell University; M.S., University of Georgia; B.S., Virginia Tech

Loftus, Craig – Chief Information Officer
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University

Majid, Anouar – Vice President for Global Affairs
Ph.D.,n Syracuse University; M.A., City University of New York; B.A., University of Fez, Morocco

Pardue, Karen – Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S., Russell Sage College

Sheldon, Michael – Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Ph.D.
Muskie School of Public Service USM; M.S., P.T., Duke University; M.S. University of Maine; B.S., University of Rhode Island

Silva, Edward - Interim Associate Provost for Community, Equity and Diversity
B.A., M.S., University of Connecticut

Steinberg, Scott – Vice President of University Admissions
M.B.A., Columbia University; B.A., Bates College

Thibeault, Alan - Vice President for Operations
B.S. University of Maine, Orono

Trufant, Nicole – Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO
M.S.M., New England College; B.A., B.S., University of Southern Maine

Tumiel, John – Vice President for Board Relations and Senior Advisor to the President, Interim Associate Provost for Student Success
M.A, University of Alabama in Birmingham; B.S., Empire State College, State University of New York; A.A.S., Erie Community College

2022–2023 College Deans

Carreiro, Jane E. – Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President of Health Affairs
D.O., University of New England: B.A., Clark University

Dyer, Elizabeth – Dean of Library Services
M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina; B.A. Cornell University

Kimmes, Nicole – Interm Dean, College of Dental Medicine
D.D.S., Creighton University School of Dentistry; B.S., Northern State University

Millen, Jonathan – Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A., University of New Hampshire-Communications

Morton, Jennifer – Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions
D.N.P., University of Massachusetts - Amherst; M.S. and M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; B.S.N., University of Southern Maine

Taylor-Nolan, Beth – Dean, College of Professional Studies
Ed.D., M.Ed., B.A., University of Vermont

2022–2023 College of Arts and Sciences Administration

Millen, Jonathan – Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A., University of New Hampshire - Communications

Brown, A. Christine – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology-Biology; B.A., Bowdoin College-Biology

Guay, David A. – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
M.S., University of California, San Diego - Marine Biology; B.S., Bates College - Biology

Keirstead, Amy – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science
Ph.D., Dalhousie University-Physical Organic Chemistry; B.S., Bishop's University-Chemistry

Austin, John R. – P.D. Merrill Chair of Business, School of Professional Programs
Ph.D., Boston College-Organizational Studies; B.A., Johns Hopkins University-Economics

Clarke, Lane W. – Chair, Department of Education, School of Professional Programs
Ed.D., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Rowan University; B.A., Dickinson College

Cripps, Michael J. – Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities; Director of Composition
Ph.D., M.A., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey - Political Sciences; B.S., University of Connecticut - Business Management; B.A., University of Connecticut - Philosophy

Dragon, Emily – Director, Global Education
A.B., Brown University – Economics, Psychology

Deveau, Amy M. – Academic Director, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Ph.D., University of Virginia – Chemistry; B.S. Stonehill College – Chemistry with Secondary Education

Burman, Michael – Academic Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Ph.D. The University of Minnesota – Cognitive and Biological Psychology; B.A. Carleton College – Psychology

Simon, Cynthia – Director, Internship Office
M.S., Lesley College - Environmental Education; B.S., Northeastern University - Business Administration - Marketing

Tilburg, Charles – Academic Director, School of Marine and Environmental Programs; Director, Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center
Ph.D., Florida State University - Oceanography; M.S., University of Texas at Austin - Environmental Engineering; B.S., University of Texas at Austin - Aerospace Engineering

Travis, Steven E. – Academic Director, School of Biological Sciences
Ph.D., M.S., Northern Arizona University - Biology; B.S., Southern Oregon University - Biology

2022–2023 Westbrook College of Health Professions Administration

Morton, Jennifer – Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Professor, School of Nursing & Population Health
D.N.P., University of Massachusetts - Amherst; M.S. and M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; B.S.N., University of Southern Maine

McCormack Tutt, Sally – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy
Ed.D., University of St. Augustine; M.P.H., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; DPT, BS, University of New England

Audette, Jennifer – Program Director, Physical Therapy, Professor, Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island/Rhode Island College; M.S., Boston University; B.S., Northeastern University

Brown, Dennis – Program Director, Physician Assistant; Associate Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant; Associate Clinical Professor
Physician Assistant DrPH, Capella University; M.P.H., Southern Connecticut State University; PA-C, Hahnemann University

Dunbar, Dawne-Marie – Director, Interprofessional Simulation & Innovation Center; Clinical Professor, School of Nursing and Population Health
MSN/Ed., University of Phoenix; B.S., A.D.N., University of New England

Harmer-Beem, Marji – Program Director, Dental Hygiene, Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., B.S., University of Southern Maine; A.S., Westbrook College

Husman, Caryn – Program Director, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies; Associate Clinical Professor, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies
M.S.O.T., B.S., University of New England.

Mason, Trisha – Director of Service Learning
M.A., Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine; B.A., Hamilton College

Mills, Bernice – Assistant Dean of Clinical & Student Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Associate Clinical Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., University of Southern Maine; B.S., Indiana University, A.S., Westbrook College

Nimmo, Cheryl – Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia; Associate Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia
D.N.P., Northeastern University; M.S.H.S.A., Salve Regina University; B.S., Evangel University

O’Neil, Jennifer – Program Director, School of Social Work; Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
Ph.D., Lesley University; M.S.W., Simmons University

Pierce, Heath – Assistant Dean, Westbrook College of Professions; Director, Applied Exercise Science; Clinical Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
M.Ed., University of Maine; B.S., University of Maine-Farmington

Rahman, Shireen – Interim Program Director, Nutrition; Clinical Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
Ed.D., University of New England; M.S, Frostburg State University; B.S., Canisius College

Visich, Paul – Program Director, Department of Exercise and Sport Performance; Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
Ph.D., M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., George Williams College; B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Winston, Kristin – Program Director, Occupational Therapy; Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.Ed., University of Vermont; B.S., University of New Hampshire

2022–2023 College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration

Carreiro, Jane E. – Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
D.O., University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

DeFeo, Guy – Associate Dean for Clinical Education
D.O., University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Pierce-Talsma, Stacey – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
D.O., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Brandt, Kathryn – Chair of Primary Care Medicine
D.O., University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Brenner, Carol – Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
Ph.D., Tufts University

Brittle, Lori – Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration
M.B.A., Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (University of Economics & Business Administration), Vienna, Austria; I.M.B.A., University of South Carolina

Buonocore, Vin – Associate Dean of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services
M.Ed., University of South Carolina

Hermann, Jodie – Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
D.O., University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.B.A., University of Connecticut School of Business

Cawley, Robert – Chair of Specialty Medicine
D.O., University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ferland, Russell – Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Ph.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

2022–2023 College of Professional Studies Administration

Taylor-Nolan, Beth – Dean, College of Professional Studies
Ed.D, M.Ed., B.A, University of Vermont

Wilkes, Heidi L. – Associate Dean, College of Professional Studies
D.L.P., Northeastern University; M.B.A. Bently University

Heatley, Scott – Assistant Dean, College of Professional Studies
M.S., New England College

2022–2023 Academic Administration

Benz, Elizabeth A. – Director, Student Support
M.A. Gonzaga University; B.G.S., Valdosta State University

Blickensdefer, Dan – Director of Learning Experience
B.A., University of Maine

Dodge, Elizabeth (Ellie) C. – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition
Ph.D., M.S., University of Maine

Ferrigno, Melissa – Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions
M.S., University of Southern Maine

Fraone, Stephanie – Director, Research and Strategy
Ph.D., Boston College

Kaszubinski, Matthew – Program Director, Health Administration and Informatics
M.M.E.L., University of New England

Lindsay, Nicole – Director, Online Admissions
M.S. University of New England; B.S., University of Maine

O’Neil, Jennifer – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Social Work Online
Ph.D., Lesley University; M.S.W., Simmons College

Pelletier, Jayne – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Education
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; M.A.T., University of New Hampshire

2022–2023 College of Dental Medicine Administration

Kimmes, Nicole – Interim Dean, Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Analytics
D.D.S., Creighton University School of Dentistry; B.S., Northern State University

Farrior, O. Fields – Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care
D.M.D., Tufts University College of Dental Medicine; M.S., University of New England; B.S., Auburn University

Abena, Albert G. – Assistant Dean for Community Partnerships
D.D.S., University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry; J.D., Marquette University Law School; B.S., University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry

Erickson, Travis – Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
M.Ed., University of Maine, B.S., University of Maine

Pillsbury, Matthew – Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
B.A., University of Maine