Tenure-Track Faculty
Montgomery, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, CPHON, Kitty
Dr. Montgomery’s research research focuses on the symptom experience among children and adolescents with cancer.
Oakley, PhD, RN, Linda D.
Areas of Interest: social determinants of morbidity & mortality in Black communities, health self-management strategies, depression
Pecanac, PhD, RN, Kristen
Dr. Pecanac’s research explores interactions among health care practitioners, patients and family members when making decisions related to treatment in the hospital setting.
Roberts, PhD, RN, Tonya
Areas of Interest: Care of frail, older adults; quality of life and person-centered care; patient activation; long-term care services and supports; health services research
Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Linda D.
Areas of Interest: impact of fatigue and sleep deprivation on nurses and their patients
Steege, PhD, Linsey
Areas of interest: nurse fatigue; improving health, safety & performance of health professionals; human factors engineering; systems approach for organizational redesign
Tebbe, PhD, LP, Elliot
Dr. Tebbe’s research centers on investigating the factors driving mental health inequities among queer and trans/nonbinary people and communities, with an aim towards developing and implementing community-centered prevention and intervention strategies to alleviate distress and promote health and well-being.
Zahner, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Susan J.
Areas of Interest: public health services & systems, inter-organizational collaboration in local public health
Zuelsdorff, PhD, Megan
Dr. Zuelsdorff is an epidemiologist studying social-biological mechanisms that underlie cognitive health and health disparities in older populations.