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 our 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 students' graduate journey, see the “Graduate Programs” section of the College’s website.

Doctor of Medical Science

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

Sara Swenson, PhD
Instructional Designer, School of Graduate Studies

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

Graduate Business Programs (MAcc and MAOL)

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

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

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

Lesya Stalling, PhD
Instructor, Department of Business and Accounting

David Tucker, PhD
Professor, Department of Business and Accounting

Melanie Schroeder, BA
Administrative Assistant

Graduate Education Programs (MEd and MAT)

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

Terah Moore, PhD
Professor, Department of Education

Kevin Talbert, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Education

Michelle Stevens, BS
Administrative Assistant

Master of Applied Public Policy

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

Jodi Nafzger, JD
Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies

Stelios Panageotou, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Political Economy

Brandi Armbruster, BA
Executive Administrative Assistant

Master of Science in Exercise Science

Anthony Campitelli, PhD
Program Director and Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance

Ling Li, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance

Kinga Britschgi, BA
Administrative Assistant