Paul DeStefano, M.S. Instructor, Physics
"Paul DeStefano has studied a variety of topics in physics and astronomy, including eclipsing binary stars, time and frequency science, silicon-based image sensors like CCDs, and crystallography."
Ibette Valle, Ph.D. Instructor, Psychological Sciences
"I aim to foster learning spaces that embrace intersecting identities and home knowledges as valuable for engaging in social issues with compassion and agency."
Matthew Rueben, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Shiley School of Engineering
"I find it meaningful to journey towards self-awareness, maturity, and compassion with my students."
Daniel Bulek, B.S.N. Visiting Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"I care about supporting others in achieving their health, life, and career goals."
Abbey Darus, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"It is my hope to motivate nursing students to find that critical balance between the art and science of nursing."
Katie Eckman, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"Teaching gives me the chance to pursue my passions of nursing and teaching. I value teaching students the importance of advocating for their patients and themselves."
Esther Gravis, D.N.P. Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"I am thankful to be working with faculty and students who consistently want to pursue knowledge and improve their nursing and judgement skills."
Mariah Keane, B.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"Teaching and mentoring others to serve their community as future nurses is a true privilege and honor. I am excited to join a distinguished team of fellow educators, merging my love for teaching with my passion for high-quality and holistic patient-centered care."
Gary Laustsen, Ph.D. Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"It is a privilege to share my nursing stories and expertise to guide the development of competent, compassionate, and caring UP nurses."
Joy Moceri, D.N.P. Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"I’m deeply motivated by my own experience in primary and acute care to work with students to create not just a high-quality practice, but a sustainable, lifelong one. "
Amanda Orcutt, M.S.N. Visiting Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"In my new journey at the University of Portland, I hope to support and inspire the next generation of nurses by sharing my passion for the nursing profession and encouraging students to find their own calling in nursing."
Kaitlyn Piantoni, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"I am excited to return to UP as an educator to develop a spirit of learning in my students and to foster an atmosphere of curiosity."
Debbie Smith Lampson, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"Being part of the VANAP position allows me to introduce nursing students to the key messaging of the VA: ‘The Veteran is at the heart of everything we do.’ It is a holistic view of veterans which includes their families and caregivers."
David Mengel, Ph.D. Provost
"The values and purpose of this great institution are also the values and purpose that animate me. First among these are the University's Catholic, Holy Cross mission, which informs UP's commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, accompaniment, and inclusion."
Larlene Dunsmuir, D.N.P., Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
Audra Mattila, M.S.N., Visiting Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
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