Carol Bartlo, DBA, MBA
Assistant Professor and Chair of the Alfiero School of Business
- President, Middle States Regional Assembly of The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), 2024–26
Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Appointed Council Member-at-Large, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS), Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty, 2024Գ
- Reviewer, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 2021–present
Rebecca Romano Besch, MS, ATC, CSCS, PES
Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Promotion
- Peer reviewer for the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education, 2022–25
Diane Bessel, PhD, LMSW, CNM
Associate Professor and Chair of Social Work & Sociology
- Board of Accreditation Member, Council on Social Work Education, 2024–27
- Facilitative Committee Member, Council on Social Work Education, Specialized Practice in Macro Social Work Curriculum Guide, 2023–25
- Reviewer for the 2025 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education
- Board Member, Child and Family Services (Buffalo, NY), 2024–25
- Board Member, Special Commission to Advance Macro Practice in Social Work, 2023–present
Kurt Blankschaen, PhD
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Languages, & Religious Studies
- Western NY Chapter of the American Red Cross
- Member, Board of Directors, 2024–27
- Member, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee, 2021–present
- Fellow, Romanell Center for Clinical Ethics and the Philosophy of Medicine, University at Buffalo, 2022–present
- Referee for Bioethics, The Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal, Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy, Journal of Applied Philosophy, Journal of Medical Ethics, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Canadian Journal of Bioethics
Josette Brodhead, PhD, MSHS, RNC-MNN, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing
- Elected president of the New York League for Nursing, 2023–25
- Active volunteer, Erie County Medical Reserve Corps, 2021–present
Mark Brown, PhD
Associate Professor of Education
- Reviewer for the journal Action in Teacher Education
Steve Chasey, JD, MS
Assistant Professor for Sport Management and Business Administration
- Vice President, Middle States Regional Assembly of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), 2024–26
Christina Coyle-Lenz, MBA, MS
Assistant Professor and Program Director for Leadership & Innovation
- “Inclusive Leadership: Embedding Belongingness Into Culture”
- Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, co-presented with J. Davis & S. Janczyk, Jul 10, 2024
- The Junior League of Buffalo, Jan 28, 2025 (group facilitators: S. Aldinger, B. Jackson, L. Reed, M. Van Lew, K. Lindsay, M. Ferraraccio, L. Brittain, E. Kassay, C. Beach, A. Spero, M. Coyne, M. Coyne, J. Davis, & J. Corda)
- “Foursight: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Super-Powers,” presentation at Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) Symposium, on Mar 14, 2025, at Ƶ (group facilitators: E. Wagner, K. Lindsay, J. Stillwell, S. Janczyk, M. Dormer, S. Vescio, A. Henry, & J. Davis)
Hamish Dalley, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair of English
- Advisory Board Member, Overtones Ege Journal of English Studies, since 2025
- Peer Reviewer for NOVEL: A Forum on Fiction, The Journal of the African Literature Association, Postcolonial Text, The Journal of Commonwealth Literature, The Journal of Postcolonial Writing, Feminist Theory, Comparative Literature, MELUS (Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States), The Cambridge Journal of Postcolonial Literary Inquiry, and Research in African Literatures
Maggie Dreyer, MSW, LCSW-R
Director of Field Education for Social Work & Sociology
- Clinical Advisory Board Member, Western New York Compassion Connection, since January 2025
- "Understanding Childhood Trauma," training at Family Help Center in Buffalo, January 2025
- "Understanding Characteristics of Developmental Disabilities (IDD/DD)," three-day training at Suffolk County Department of Social Services, co-presented with E. Robinson, May 2025
- "Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parenting the Hurt Child," training at Family Help Center in Buffalo, co-presented with M. Stamm, June 2025
Laura Edsberg, PhD
Professor of Natural Sciences
- Co-Chair, Research Committee, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, 2024Գ
- Section Editor, Pressure Injuries, Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing,2024Գ
Kira Eimiller, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS Cert., MDT
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Member, Greenprint Committee for the Town of Clarence, NY, 2024Գ
Gerald Erion, PhD
Instructor of Philosophy and Ethics
- Editorial Board, Explorations in Media Ecology, 2007–present
- Reviewer, Philosophy of the City Journal, 2024–2025
Greg Ford, PT, DPT, PhD
Dean, Scott Bieler College of Health Professions
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- PT Panel, Commissioner 2022–25, Elected Vice-Chair, 2025–2027
- Finance Committee Member, 2023–25
Michelle Hickman, PhD, BCBA-D, NYS-LBA
Clinical Professor of Behavioral Science
- Consulting editor, Intervention in School and Clinic, since 2024
- Grant Peer Reviewer for Organization for Autism Research, 2019–present
Janice Hobba-Glose, DNS, MSN-CNS, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
- Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE)
- Member, Research Committee, 2023–present; elected co-chair 2025–27
- Chair, 2025–26 Small Research Grant Awards
- Reviewer, 2025 Annual Institute Abstract Submissions
- Member, Special Interest Group – Identifying Research Priorities for Community and Public Health Nurse Educators, in partnership with the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations, 2023–present
- Member, WNY Community Veteran Engagement Board (2025–present)
Adrienne Jennings, PhD, BCBA-D
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science
- Member of the Science Board, Association for Behavior Analysis International, 2024–27
- Board of Editors, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior (Springer, 2024–27) and Single Case in the Social Sciences (2023–26)&Բ;
Tara Kaczorowski, PhD, Education
Associate Professor and Chair of Education
- “Differentiated Instruction,” all-day professional development workshop, presented with B. Macey in August 2024 at Westminster Charter School in Buffalo, NY
Vicki Madaus Knapp, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (NY)
Associate Professor and Chair of Behavioral Science
- Board Member, NYS Education Department Office of the Professions, State Board for Applied Behavior Analysis, since Dec 2024
- Secretary, New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) Executive Committee, Jan 2019–Dec 2024
- “Easy-to-Use Behavioral Strategies for the Workplace,” presentation at Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) Symposium, on Mar 14, 2025, at Ƶ
Theresa Kolodziej, PT, DPT, PhD
Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- “Facilitating Physical Therapy Student Self-Reflection and Self-Assessment in the Clinical Environment,” presentation with C. Corcoran at Ƶ, Clinical Instructors Continuing Education Event, Oct 22, 2024
Nancy Marck Cantwell, PhD
Professor of English
- Reviewer, Rowman & Littlefield Press, 2024Գ; Mosaic: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2024Գ
- Reviewer, Rowman and Littlefield Press (since March 2024), Mosaic (since June 2024), Irish Studies Review (2021–present), and Nineteenth-Century Contexts (2017Գ)
Lynn Matthews, MS, ATC, PT, DPT, COMT
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
- Taught practicing physiotherapists as part of an Advanced Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapy, through the Jackson Clinics Foundation’s Africa Project, AMREF International University, Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 14–18, 2024
Helen McCabe, PhD, BCBA
Associate Professor of Education
- Associate Editor, Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2022–present
- Board Member, Bridges from Borders, 2022–present
- Spotlight Chair, Council for Exceptional Children Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), since January 2025
Deborah Napolitano, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Professor of Behavioral Science
- Vice-President, Behavior Analysis Leadership Council, 2022–present
- Public Policy Committee Co-Chair, New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Board of Directors, 2019–present
- Community Advisory Board Member, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2021–present
- Member, Rochester Core Team Parent Committee, Developmental Disabilities Association of Western NY, 2020–present
- Community Liaison Board Member for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development℠ Study at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2018–present
- IRB member, Behavior Intervention Psychological Services, 2023–present
- Founding Member, Behavior Analysis for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth & Families Special Interest Group, Association for Behavior Analysis International
- Member, Behavior Analysis for Social Responsibility Special Interest Group, Association for Behavior Analysis International
- Outside dissertation committee member, University of Nebraska and University of South Florida
- Editorial Board, Behavior and Social Issues (Springer, 2021–present), Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (2022–present), and Behavior Analysis in Practice (since 2024), Guest Associate Editor, Behavior Analysis in Practice (since 2023), and Guest Reviewer, Behavioral Interventions (2024Գ) and Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice (since 2025)
Amanda Park, EdD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Member, Board of Directors, New York League for Nursing, 2024–25
Lisa Parshall, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Political Science
- Society for History in the Federal Government
- Assistant Editor, Federal History, 2023–present
- Executive Council Member, 2025–present
- Rockefeller Institute of Government
- Public Policy Fellow, 2019–present
- Research Team & Listening Panel Member, Foundation Aid Study, 2024: New York City (Manhattan, July 16), Western New York (Buffalo, July 25), Long Island (Farmingdale, July 30), Central New York (Laurens, August 8), Capital Region (Guilderland, August 14)
- Consulting research collaborator for A Review of New York State's Foundation Aid Education Funding Formula with Recommendations for Improvement. Rockefeller Institute of Government, December 2024. rockinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-12-Foundation-Aid-Report.pdf
- Lead organizer and program chair for the conference “Local Government Lab: A Forum for New York State Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers” held May 1, 2025, Albany, NY
- Northeastern Political Science Association
- Elected Secretary, 2023–present
- Public Policy and Public Administration Section Chair, 2024Գ
- State and Local Politics Section Chair, NYS Political Science Association, 2020–present
- Board Member, American Society of Public Administration, Buffalo Niagara Chapter, 2022–present
- Project Vote Smart, Key Votes Advisor (New York State), 2013–present
Lisa Rafalson, PhD
Dean, College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business
- Member, Board of Trustees, Empire State Employment Resources for the Blind, 2024–26
- Advisory Council Member, Deaf Access Services, A Program of People Inc., Buffalo, NY, 2021–present
- Mentor, American Public Health Association, Disability Section, since 2024
- Ambassador, Institute for Nonprofit Practice, since April 2025
Caitlin Riegel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Education
- Board President, International Society for Educational Planning (ISEP), Oct 2023–Oct 2025
- Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education
- Communication and Media Chair, since 2022
- Guest Editor, AILACTE Journal, since 2024
- Vice President for Communication and Media Relations, Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter, since 2024
- Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Public Affairs Committee member, since 2025
Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy
- “Are We Lowering the Red Flags Too Soon? Screening for Sinister Medical Conditions in Physical Therapy with Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Laboratory Evaluations.” APTA Arizona, July 2024. Phoenix, AZ. Summer Seminar (8 CEUs)
- “Musculoskeletal Imaging for the Advanced Practitioner.” American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Aug 2024. Buffalo, NY. Workshop (6 CEUs)
- “Clinical Measurement and Evidence Synthesis in Physical Therapist Practice.” Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic, Sep 2024. Scranton, PA. Virtual workshop (2 CEUs)
- “Physical Therapy Practice and the Role of Diagnostic Imaging.” Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic, Sep 2024. Scranton, PA. Virtual workshop (2 CEUs)
- “Essentials of Medical Screening.” Evidence In Motion Institute of Health Professions, Jan 2025. Louisville, KY. Virtual workshops (24 CEUs)
- “Integrating Evidence-Based Medical Screening in Physical Therapist Practice.” Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Jan 2025. Vallejo, CA. Workshop (16 CEUs)
- “Evidence-Based Concepts of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Physical Therapy Practice.” Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Feb 2025. Virtual workshop (8 CEUs)
- “‘Screening for Yellow Flags in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: A Clinical Framework’ (Stearns et al, 2021),” March 2025. Sutter Valley Hospitals & Sutter Valley Medical Foundation Rehabilitation Services, San Francisco, CA. Journal Club webinar (1 CEU)
Meegan Stamm, LCSWR
Field Education Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work
- "Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parenting the Hurt Child," training at Family Help Center in Buffalo, co-presented with M. Dreyer, June 2025
Heather Stassen, PhD
Dean, College of Arts, Sciences, & Education
- Executive Secretary, New York State Communication Association, 2022–25
- President, Jan 2025–present; Vice President, 2024–25, Media Ecology Association
Meri Stiles, PhD, MSW, LMSW, LICSW
Associate Professor of Social Work
- Abstract Reviewer for the Society of Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference, 2023–present
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Abstract Reviewer for the CSWE Annual Meeting, 2024Գ
- Commission on Accreditation Site Visitor, 2024–26
- Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 2025
Aakriti Tandon, PhD
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Women's Caucus of International Studies, International Studies Association
- Immediate Past Caucus Chair, 2024–25
- Member, Carl Beck Award Committee, since 2024; Chair 2025–26
Veronica Valazza, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE, NE-BC
Associate Professor and Chair of Nursing
- Treasurer, Pi Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Dec 2024–Dec 27
- Board member, Northeast Multistate Division, 2023–25
- Peer reviewer for MedSurg Nursing Journal, 2021–25
Jay Wendland, PhD
Professor & Chair of History & Political Science
- Board of Readers, Amerikastudien/American Studies, 2023–30
- Reviewer for Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties (2024Գ), Journal of Political Science Education (2024Գ), and Presidential Studies Quarterly (2024Գ)
Sarah Whorley, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology
- Society for Freshwater Science, Member of the Constitution Review Committee, 2018–present
- Niagara River Remedial Advisory Committee, Standing committee member, 2024Գ
- Northeast Algal Society, Board Member, Science Communications Chair, 2025–28
- “Charismatic Microflora: Introducing the Hidden Freshwater Algae All Around You,” presentation for the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society, Nov 12, 2024, at Harlem Road Community Center, and virtually for the Paleontological Research Institution’s Science in the Pub series, May 8, 2025