Faculty & Staff
- Art Therapy & Counseling, MS
- Biomedical Sciences PhD
- Biomedical Sciences Program, MS
- Biotechnology, MS
- Clinical Embryology & Andrology Program, MS
- Clinical Psychology, PsyD
- Graduate Program in Public Health
- Medical Master's Program
- Ophthalmic Technology Certificate Program
- Physician Assistant Program, MPA
- Surgical Assistant Program, MSA
C. Donald Combs
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Title:
Vice President and Dean, School Health Profes
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- PhD
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Kimberly K. Dempsey
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPA, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Pediatric Dermatology
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.5672
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mrs. Dempsey is a graduate of Old Dominion University and EVMS’s Physician Assistant Program. She has been a faculty member since May 2007. Mrs. Dempsey has a dual appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and practices clinically at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Pediatric Dermatology. She has 2 adult children and lives in Virginia Beach with her husband.
Dan T. Thibodeau
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Title:
Associate Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MHP, PA-C, DFAAPA
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Focus Area:
Cardiology
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7057
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
Utilization of standardized patient in physician assistant education
Cardiovascular disease health outcomes from care given by physician assistants
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Bio:
Mr. Thibodeau has been a faculty member of the physician assistant program since 2005. His focus of education is the patient interview and physical exam skill development, as well as clinical skills procedures. He has been an active member of his local, state, and national organizations, and currently represents EVMS and his profession on national steering committees in cardiovascular disease. He lives here in Norfolk with his two sons.
Angela J. Cerezo
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPA, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Family Medicine
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7172
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mrs. Cerezo received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and Master of Physician Assistant from EVMS. After graduating from EVMS, she began clinical practice in Family Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada in a variety of outpatient settings including working with the underserved. She returned to the Hampton Roads area in 2010 and lives in Chesapeake with her husband and two children. She currently practices clinically with EVMS Portsmouth Family Medicine.
Angela M. Conrad
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPA, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Emergency Medicine
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7279
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Jason A. Grahame
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPA, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Orthopedic Surgery
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7328
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mr. Grahame graduated from Cedarville University (Ohio) in 1999 as an athletic trainer. After graduating from the EVMS MPA program in 2003, he worked clinically in a multi-physician orthopedic surgery office. In 2007 he returned to teach full time in the PA program, where his educational focus has been surgical patient care, musculoskeletal exam, and clinical skills and procedures. In addition, he serves as the Director of Admissions for the program. He lives in Chesapeake with his amazing wife and 5 children.
Catherine R. Pearman
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPAS, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Emergency Medicine
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7177
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mrs. Pearman graduated from the Wake Forest University PA Program in 1999 and obtained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2007. She has clinically practiced in primary care and orthopedics, but has focused in emergency medicine since 2004. Following a passion for teaching, she joined the EVMS faculty in 2006.
Jennifer M. Wohl
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- DHSc, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Internal Medicine
Geriatrics
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7094
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
W. Travis Kirby
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- MPAS, PA-C
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Focus Area:
Gastroenterology
Emergency Medicine
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7095
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
Colorectal cancer
Genetic gastrointestinal disorders
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Bio:
Mr. Kirby is a graduate of Clemson University and Hahnemann (Drexel) University PA program. He spent 8 years in Emergency medicine in the Hampton Roads area prior to practicing in Gastroenterology for the past 7 years.
Jeffrey A. Johnson
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Title:
Executive Director Operations & Compliance
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- DHSc
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6100
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Jeff Johnson has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, and specifically in academic health centers during that entire time. He was employed at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) from 1981-1991 in a variety of roles within the Eastern Virginia Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program, culminating in directing that program for several years. The AHEC Program is a health workforce initiative designed to create partnerships between academic institutions and communities to address defined needs. From 1991-2000 he was employed at Virginia Commonwealth University as part of the Virginia Statewide AHEC Program, and served as the director of that program for most of his tenure at VCU. In 2000 Dr. Johnson returned to EVMS and has been closely involved with the overall management of educational programs that are part of the School of Health Professions. In combination with prior AHEC activities, he has considerable experience with strategic planning, management, budgeting, operations, personnel, logistics, accreditation, and other aspects of higher education administration. Throughout the majority of his career Dr. Johnson has held faculty appointments at either EVMS or VCU.
Sheila F. Jones
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Title:
Coordinator Enrollment & Clinical Service
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7193
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Stephanie R. Powell
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Title:
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7158
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mary F. McBride
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Title:
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.5955
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Office Location:
- Hofheimer Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Michelle C. Knight
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Title:
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.5673
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Thomas G. Parish
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Title:
Associate Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
- DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
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Focus Area:
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.7126
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
PA Education
Smoking Cessation
Social Costs of Tobacco Products
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Bio:
Dr. Parish graduated from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Lake Erie College PA Program in 1981 earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He earned a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Michigan in 1989 with concentrations in Gerontology and Public Health Policy. He then completed a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2004, focusing on health education and cross cultural communication. He worked in several clinical areas during his career including, inpatient Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Dermatology and Dermatology clinical research. He has been in PA education since March 2001 when he was a faculty member at the Medical College of Ohio and became Director of the EVMS PA Program in 2004.
Taryn T. Cuper
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Title:
Senior Research Associate
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Keshia A. Brown
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Title:
Health Professions Scholar
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6100
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Office Location:
- Lewis Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Kathryn J. Connor
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Title:
Assistant Professor
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Role:
Faculty
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.0352
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Kathleen M. Razon
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Title:
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6100
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Office Location:
- Lewis Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Nancy D. Stromann
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Title:
Coordinator, Office
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6100
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Robert J. Alpino
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Title:
Professional Development & Research Administr
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Role:
Administrator
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Brenda J. Balschmiter
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Title:
Executive Assistant Suoport Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Linda L. Carreira
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Title:
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Margaret E. Coher
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Title:
Executive Assistant
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Joshua F. Edwards
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Title:
Research Assistant- Intern
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Rudean R. Harrell
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Title:
Outreach Coordinator-RN
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Kimberly D. Joe
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Title:
Outreach Worker
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Virginia F. Jones-Thorpe
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Title:
Outreach Worker
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Carol H. Malbone
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Title:
LPN
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Natasha D. Matthew
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Title:
Senior Outreach Worker
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Jeanine P. Murphy
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Title:
Project Manager - Healthcare
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Justin J. Odanga
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Title:
Research Assistant- Intern
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Education & Research Building
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Lawona S. Smith
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Title:
Clinical Coordinator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Lilly M. Smith
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Title:
Coordinator Outreach Programs
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Gladys W. Stokes
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Title:
Health Educator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Amy R. Swink
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Title:
Health Educator
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Josh W. Whibley
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Title:
Research Assistant- Intern
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Lewis Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Daphne E. Wilkins
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Title:
Registered Nurse
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Mary K. Wilt
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Title:
Program Coordinator
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Role:
Administrator
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6090
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Office Location:
- Smith Rogers Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio:
Rose A. Mwayungu
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Title:
Admissions & Enrollment Manager Health Profes
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Role:
Staff
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Additional Credentials:
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Focus Area:
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Contact Info:
- 757.446.6100
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Office Location:
- Lewis Hall
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Research Interests:
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Bio: