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Joel Baehler, PhD

Joel Baehler, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor of History & Political Science

B.A., Oklahoma State University; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Kent State University

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Baehler’s research focuses on the history of sexuality, citizenship, and culture in the United States after World War II. His current project examines the relationship between homelessness, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the rollback of the liberal welfare state in the 1980s and 1990s.

Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS

Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

B.S., Daemen University; D.P.T., D’Youville University

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 A board-certified specialist, Bartlo is VP of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. She has an outpatient clinical practice within her specialty, and her research focuses on entry-level competencies and clinical practice guidelines.

Kristy Blask, MEd, BCBA, LBA(NY)

Kristy Blask, MEd, BCBA, LBA(NY)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

B.Ed., SUNY College at Oneonta; M.Ed., D’Youville University; advanced certification in applied behavior analysis, Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D. candidate, Capella University

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Blask's research focuses on awareness training to increase positive reinforcement of functional communication. She has expertise working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Steve Chasey, JD

Steve Chasey, JD

Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Sports Management

B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Columbia University; J.D., Albany Law School of Union University

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Chasey teaches both law and management courses within the college of business. His professional and research interests include sports law and college athletics,

Nicole DeRosa, PsyD, BCBA-D, LBA(NY)

Nicole DeRosa, PsyD, BCBA-D, LBA(NY)

Associate Professor of Behavioral Science

B.A., Western New England College; M.S., Psy.D., University of Southern Maine

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As a dually licensed psychologist and behavior analyst, DeRosa’s clinical and research interests include the treatment of challenging behaviors, acquisition of functional skills, and variables that affect treatment generalization and relapse among individuals with disabilities,

Kira Eimiller, PT, OCS, CertMDT

Kira Eimiller, PT, OCS, CertMDT

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; D.P.T., SUNY Upstate Medical University

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Eimiller’s clinical practice and past research focus on orthopedic physical therapy. She is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), with a special interest in treating spinal-driven pain/dysfunction,

Jill Ervin, CPA

Jill Ervin, CPA

Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting

B.S. Accounting, SUNY Geneseo; MBA, University at Buffalo

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In her 20-year tenure at a large local CPA firm, Ervin specialized in accounting and auditing for healthcare and not-for-profit organizations. Ervin also held the role of CFO at a health plan management company. She serves on the finance committee at Explore & More Children’s Museum and the board of a local education foundation.

Shannon Hockwater, MS

Shannon Hockwater, MS

Anatomy & Physiology Lab Coordinator

B.A., Mercyhurst University, M.S., University at Buffalo & Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Hockwater has over 13 years of experience teaching in higher education. Her research interests include the effect of fitness and dance intervention on the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) for the adaptive youth population and the impact of myofascial release on heart rate variability.

Adrienne Jennings, BCBA-D

Adrienne Jennings, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

B.S., Texas Christian University; M.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., Caldwell University

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Jennings’ research interests include the role of verbal behavior in learning, emergent behavior, and strategies to increase teaching efficiency. She is also interested in incorporating data science with behavior analysis.

Kanza Khan, PhD

Kanza Khan, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences

B.S., University of Minnesota at Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

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Khan is a behavioral neuroscientist with a specialization in neuropsychopharmacology. Her research interests lie in studying the genetic and environmental variables that either predispose individuals to or protect them from affective disorders.

Nicole Menting-Wilson, PhD, MSW

Nicole Menting-Wilson, PhD, MSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work

B.A., Empire State College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University at Albany

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Menting-Wilson has fifteen years of practice experience in child welfare and juvenile justice. Her doctoral work centered on the use of restorative justice practices in public schools—one of her areas of continued research interest.

Kankana Mullick, PhD

Kankana Mullick, PhD

Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences

M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

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Mullick’s research interests in Inorganic Chemistry, Catalysis, and Material Science include research projects to develop sustainable catalytic protocols for synthesis of valuable chemicals by nanoscale materials. Her teaching focus is in General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.

Heather M. Pane, PhD, BCBA-D

Heather M. Pane, PhD, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

B.A., Rider University; M.Ed., William Paterson University; M.A., Ph.D., Caldwell University

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Pane consults with staff and parents regarding the use of applied behavior analysis in public schools, community settings, and the home. Her research interests include teaching play and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder.

Heather T. Putney, MSEd

Heather T. Putney, MSEd

Assistant Professor of Visual Arts and Education

B.S., Daemen University; M.S.Ed., SUNY Buffalo State College

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Putney's research and interests include interdisciplinary curriculum development, literacy in the arts, and teaching multiculturalism. As the Field Experience Coordinator, Putney oversees data collection and secures field-based, practicum and student teaching assignments.

Dominic (Dom) Sirianni, PhD

Dominic (Dom) Sirianni, PhD

Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences

B.S. Mathematics & B.S. Chemistry, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. Theoretical Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Sirianni teaches physical and computational chemistry. His research in theoretical and quantum chemistry focuses on understanding how chemical interactions direct metabolism for drug discovery.

Kerry Zelazny, MA

Kerry Zelazny, MA

Instructor for Psychological Sciences

B.S. in Computer Science, University at Central Florida; B.A., M.A. in Psychology, University at Buffalo

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Zelazny’s past research focused on personality psychopathology, PTSD, and psychometrics. His teaching primarily focuses on different types of mental illnesses and lifespan development.

Scholarship & Excellence

  • Daemen Recognized as a University in Milestone 75th Anniversary Year
  • Transition to Colleges Positions Daemen for the Future
  • Commitment to Quality in Online Learning
  • Career Accomplishments & Sabbaticals
  • New Faculty
  • Recent Awards & Honors
  • Faculty Publications & Presentations (A-L)
  • Faculty Publications & Presentations (M-Z)
  • Student-Faculty Research & Scholarship
  • Professional Service & High Recognitions
  • Recent Works By Visual & Performing Arts Faculty
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