Faculty and Staff

The College of Idaho is known for its exceptional liberal arts education, where scholars, athletes, artists and critical thinkers engage in all kinds of humanistic inquiry. Whether attending our undergraduate or graduate programs, our curriculum challenges you not only to tackle problems but to question which problems to solve and why. With small class sizes that foster in-depth conversations and mentorship and guidance from notable professors, The College of Idaho affords you a nurturing environment that is committed to elevating students’ aspirations and propelling their careers to the next level.

For more information about the faculty and staff members who provide a supportive environment for our student’s graduate journey, see the “Graduate Programs” section of the College’s website.

Doctor of Medical Science

Kari S. Bernard, PhD, PA-C
Associate Professor and Program Director, School of Graduate Studies

Doug Long, DMSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director, School of Graduate Studies

Sara Swenson, PhD
Instructional Designer, School of Graduate Studies

Carol Hang Nguyen, MEd
Program Manager, School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Education

Matthew McDaniel, PhD
Assistant Professor and MEd Program Director, School of Graduate Studies

Terah Moore, PhD
Professor, Department of Education

Kevin Talbert, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Education

Michelle Stevens, BS
Administrative Assistant

Master of Applied Public Policy

McKay Cunningham, JD
Professor and Program Director, School of Graduate Studies, and PDSO

Jodi Nafzger, JD
Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies, and Title IX Coordinator

Stelios Panageotou, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Economy

Brandi Armbruster, BA
Executive Administrative Assistant

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Andrew Ellestad
Assistant Professor, Department of Business and Accounting
Program Director

Marilyn Melchiorre, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Business and Accounting

Yan-Cesar Gioseffi, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Business and Accounting

Melanie Schroeder, BA
Administrative Assistant