Carol Bartlo, DBA, MBA

Assistant Professor and Chair of the Alfiero School of Business 

  • Helped plan and facilitate the International Accreditation Council for Business Education IACBE Region 2 (Middle States) Assembly on Oct 13, 2023, at Daemen University, and during the event, moderated a discussion on how to support faculty 

Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

  • Vice President, Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, 2018–2024
  • Reviewer, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 2021–present

Rebecca Romano Besch, MS, ATC, CSCS, PES

Clinical Assistant Professor 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
  • Commission on Accreditation Site Visitor, Council on Social Work Education (third term)
  • Facilitative Committee Member, Council on Social Work Education, Specialized Practice in Macro Social Work Curriculum Guide, 2023–25
  • Reviewer for the 2024 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education 
  • Co-Chair, Teaching Institute Planning Committee, Macro United Conference 2023
  • Board Member, Special Commission to Advance Macro Practice in Social Work, 2023–present (newly incorporated)
  • Participant, Global Exploration for Educators Organization, Morocco, March 2024

Kurt Blankschaen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Languages, and Religious Studies

  • Member, Board of Directors of the Western NY Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2024–27
  • Member, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee, Western NY Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2021–present
  • Fellow, Romanell Center for Clinical Ethics and the Philosophy of Medicine, University at Buffalo, 2022–present 
  • Referee for The Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal, Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy, Journal of Applied Philosophy, Journal of Medical Ethics, and Bioethics

Ryan Boggs, PT, DPT, DSc

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

  • Work Group Member contributing to the report "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States" published by the American Physical Therapy Association in September 2023. https://www.valueofpt.com/

Ashley Brehm, MEd, BCBA, LBA(NY)

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science 

  • "Teaching Students with Autism to Read: Using Behavioral Science to Overcome 3 Common Barriers," co-presented with M. Hickman as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, October 2023

Josette Brodhead, PhD, MSHS, RNC-MNN, CNE

Associate Professor of Nursing

  • Elected president of the New York League for Nursing, 2023–25
  • Organizer, New York League for Nursing Annual Fall Conference: Artificial Intelligence and Other Technologies in Nursing Education and Practice, held November 2023 at Daemen University
  • “Policy & Advocacy in Nursing,” virtual guest lecture, California State University Nursing Department, Feb 2, 2024
  • Active volunteer, Erie County Medical Reserve Corps (2021–present); supported several events as a medical interpreter (August 2023)

Maggie Dreyer, MSW, LCSW-R

Director of Field Education for Social Work & Sociology

  • “Foster Care: Attachment, Development, and Mental Health,” panelist with J. Russell, Jacobs School of Medicine (UB), at the Parent Network of WNY, Oct 3, 2023 
  • "Why Courts Must Consider Domestic Violence When Ruling on Custody Cases,” co-presented with M. Stamm before the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts: 8th Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Committee of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter on Oct 17, 2023
  • “Compassion Fatigue when Working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD/DD),”two-day training at the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, co-presented with E. Robinson, Behavioral Science adjunct faculty, Nov 2023

Gregory Ford, PT, DPT, PhD

Dean, Scott Bieler College of Health Professions

  • National Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Finance Committee Member, 2023–25
  • National Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commissioner PT Panel 2022–25

Intisar Hibschweiler, PhD

Professor of Mathematics

  • Contribution to American Association of Colleges & Universities, Quantitative Literacy Value Rubric

Michelle Hickman, PhD, BCBA-D, NYS-LBA

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

  • Peer reviewer for Intervention in School and Clinic, Jan–Jun 2024; since July 2024, member of the editorial board
  • Grant Peer Reviewer for Organization for Autism Research, 2019–present
  • "Teaching Students with Autism to Read: Using Behavioral Science to Overcome 3 Common Barriers," co-presented with A. Brehm as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, October 2023

Janice Hobba-Glose, DNS, MSN-CNS, RN

Associate Professor of Nursing

  • Reviewer, 2024 Annual Institute Abstract Submissions, Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE)
  • Member, Research Committee, ACHNE, 2023–24
  • Member, Special Interest Group – Identifying Research Priorities for Community and Public Health Nurse Educators, ACHNE in partnership with the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations, 2023–24
  • Adaptive ski instructor, National Disabled American Veterans 2024 Winter Ski Clinic, April 2024 in Colorado
  • With C. Innus, coordinated the participation of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in the Buffalo Fruitbelt Neighborhood Health Fair, September 2023

Cara Innus, MPAS, PA-C

Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

  • With J. Hobba-Glose, coordinated the participation of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in the Buffalo Fruitbelt Neighborhood Health Fair, September 2023

Adrienne Jennings, PhD, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science 

  • “Ethics for Artificial Intelligence in ABA,” Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, Jul 12, 2023
  • “What No One Tells You: Pursuing a Career in Academia,” panelist with N. Pantano and V. Marya at the Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference, May 2024 in Philadelphia
  • 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) 

Aaron Joyal, PhD, MBA

Assistant Professor in the Alfiero School of Business

  • “Exploit Your Personality Traits in Leadership Roles,” presentation at Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Leaders Symposium, Mar 8, 2024, at Daemen University

Tara Kaczorowski, PhD, Education

Associate Professor and Chair of Education

  • selected by the New York State Department of Education for the Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning educator program 

Martha Kershaw, EdD, RN, CNE

Associate Professor and Chair of Nursing

  • Elected Secretary, Western New York Organization for Nursing Leadership, 2024–25
  • Elected Secretary, New York League for Nursing, 2024–25
  • Team Chair, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 2023–present

Vicki Madaus Knapp, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (NY)

Associate Professor and Chair of Behavioral Science

  • Secretary, New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) Executive Committee, Jan 2019–Dec 2024
  • Peer reviewer for Behavior Analysis in Practice, Education Sciences, and Routledge Books
  • “Improving Self Care in the Workplace with Behavioral Science,” presented virtually with K. Kotwicki as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, Nov 8, 2023

Kellie Kotwicki, MS, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

  • “Improving Self Care in the Workplace with Behavioral Science,” presented virtually with V. Knapp as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, Nov 8, 2023
  • “Interprofessional Collaboration and Outpatient Clinical Services,” presented with V. Patrone as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, Feb 7, 2024

Kristen Luppino-Gholston, LMSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work

  • Commission on Accreditation Site Visitor, Council on Social Work Education

Nancy Marck Cantwell, PhD

Professor of English

  • Reviewer, Rowman and Littlefield Press (since March 2024), Mosaic (since June 2024), Irish Studies Review (2021–present), and Nineteenth-Century Contexts (2017–present)

Helen McCabe, PhD, BCBA

Associate Professor of Education

  • Associate Editor, Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2022–present
  • "The Important Connections between ABA and AAC: Don’t Leave Anyone Out" (translated from Chinese), virtual presentation with TobiiDynavox: 6th Professional Series Open Class Academic Sharing on Oct 14, 2023 

Deborah Napolitano, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

Associate 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
  • 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), and Guest Associate Editor, Behavior Analysis in Practice (since 2023), and Guest Reviewer, Behavioral Interventions (2024).
  • Outside dissertation committee member, University of Nebraska, University of South Florida, Rush University, and University at Buffalo
  • Worked on New York Assembly Bill A08846A/Senate Bill S8679A, to study the number of children in foster care who have a developmental disability (awaiting Governor’s signature, 2023–24 legislative session)
  • “Autism Spectrum Disorder/IDD: An Introduction,” training session at the 2023 Hillside Employee Conference, Sep 6–7, 2023, Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Heather Pane, PhD, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

  • “Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism,” Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, April 2024

Amanda Park, EdD, MSN, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

  • Director, New York League for Nursing, 2024–25

Lisa Parshall, PhD

Distinguished Professor of Political Science

  • Assistant Editor, Federal History, Society for History in the Federal Government, 2023–present
  • Public Policy Fellow, Rockefeller Institute of Government, 2019–2025
  • Lead organizer and program chair for the conference “Local Government Lab: A Forum for New York State Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers” held Apr 26, 2024, at the Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany 
  • Elected Secretary, Northeastern Political Science Association, 2023–25
  • State and Local Politics Section Chair, NYS Political Science Association, 2023–present
  • Board Member, American Society of Public Administration, Buffalo Niagara Chapter, 2022–25
  • Project Vote Smart, Key Votes Advisor (New York State), 2013–present

Vanessa Patrone, PhD, BCBA, LBA(NY)

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science

  • “Interprofessional Collaboration and Outpatient Clinical Services,” presented with K. Kotwicki as part of the Behavioral Science Speaker Series at Daemen University, Feb 7, 2024

Margaret Phillips, JD

Associate Professor and Paralegal Studies Program Director

  • “Building an Argument for Change,” presentation at Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Leaders Symposium, Mar 8, 2024, at Daemen University

Jennifer Priore, PT, DPT, PCS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

  • Item Review Coordinator, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, National Pediatric Specialty Council, 2022–26 

Lisa Rafalson, PhD

Dean, College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business

  • 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, since 2024

Tito Rodriguez

Assistant Professor in the Alfiero School of Business

  • “Improving Performance by Strengthening the Weakest Link,” presentation at Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Leaders Symposium, Mar 8, 2024, at Daemen University

Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Associate Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy

  • “Musculoskeletal Imaging for the Advanced Practitioner.” American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Aug 2023. Buffalo, NY. Workshop (6 CEUs)
  • “Research Paradigms for Physical Therapists.” Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic, Aug 2023. Scranton, PA. Virtual workshop (2 CEUs)
  • “Essentials of Medical Screening.” Evidence In Motion Institute of Health Professions, Aug 2023 & Jan 2024. Louisville, KY. Virtual workshops (24 CEUs)
  • “Physical Therapy Practice and the Role of Diagnostic Imaging.” Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic, Sep 2023. Scranton, PA. Virtual workshop (2 CEUs)
  • “Essentials of Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy Practice.” Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Nov 2023. Virtual workshop (8 CEUs)
  • “Most Common Risk Factors Associated with Hospitalization Among 2,867 HCR Patients.” HCR Home Care, Mar 2024. Rochester, NY. Virtual workshop(1 CEU)
  • “Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine.” Orthopedic Surgical Update, Mar 9, 2024. Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY. Workshop (1.15 CEU) 
  • “Abdominal Pain in Physical Therapy Practice.” Redefine Health Education, The Primary Care & Imaging Showcase, Apr 24, 2024. Virtual workshop (2 CEUs)
  • “‘International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for Potential of Vascular Pathologies of the Neck Prior to Musculoskeletal Intervention: International IFOMPT Cervical Framework’ (Rushton et al, 2023),” May 2024. Sutter Valley Hospitals & Sutter Valley Medical Foundation Rehabilitation Services, San Francisco, CA. Virtual review & discussion (1 CEU)

Joseph Sahr Sankoh, PhD

History & Political Science

  • Wirth, E., Dillman, K., Georgen, M., Sankoh, J., Selk, C., & Sriram, S. Partnership Panel, Western New York Service Learning Coalition, Nov 16, 2023. Canisius University, Buffalo. NY. Panelist.

Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS, CSRS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

  • Appointed board member, Rochester Accessible Adventures, Jan 2023–Dec 2024

Gregg Shutts, EdD, PA-C, DFAAPA

Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

  • NYS Department of Education Board of Medicine: physician assistant member, reappointed by the Board of Regents, 2023–28
  • Commissioner for postgraduate physician assistant programs, appointed by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, 2021–24

Dominic Sirianni, PhD

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

  • Executive Board member, MERCURY (Molecular Education and Research Consortium in Undergraduate Computational ChemistRY) Consortium, 2023–present
  • Reviewer, Scientific Reports, 2024–present 
  • Reviewer, American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, 2024–present 

Meegan Stamm, LCSWR

Field Education Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work

  • "Why Courts Must Consider Domestic Violence When Ruling on Custody Cases,” co-presented with M. Dryer before the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts: 8th Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Committee of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter on Oct 17, 2023

Heather Stassen, PhD

Dean, College of Arts, Sciences, & Education

  • Executive Secretary, New York State Communication Association, 2022–25
  • Vice President, Media Ecology Association, since 2024

Meri Stiles, PhD, MSW, LMSW, LICSW

Associate Professor of Social Work 

  • Conference Abstract Reviewer for Society of Social Work Research (SSWR), 2024 Annual Conference 
  • Conference Abstract Reviewer (related to her area of research in environmental justice) for Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 2024 Annual Program Meeting
  • Commission on Accreditation Site Visitor, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 2024–26

Aakriti Tandon, PhD

Associate Professor of Political Science

  • Women's Caucus of International Studies, International Studies Association, Caucus Chair April 2023–March 2024, Past Chair April 2024–March 2025

Veronica Valazza, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE, NE-BC

Associate Professor of Nursing

  • President, Pi Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2021–25
  • Board member, Northeast Multistate Division, 2023–25
  • Peer reviewer for MedSurg Nursing Journal, 2021–25
  • Abstract reviewer for the ANCC National Magnet Conference and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference, 2024

Jay Wendland, PhD

Associate Professor & Chair of History & Political Science

  • Board of Readers, Amerikastudien/American Studies, 2023–30

Sarah Whorley, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology

  • Member of the Constitution Review Committee in the Society for Freshwater Science, 2018–present
  • Hosted the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Young Environmental Leadership Program for their Career Day and presented to them a seminar titled "Cyanobacteria 101," July 27, 2023

Brenda Young, PhD, LEED AP (BD+C)

Professor of Biology and Chair of Global and Local Sustainability

  • Board member and treasurer, WNY Environmental Alliance, 2021–present
  • Reserve Manager for Allenberg Bog, Buffalo Audubon Society, 2007–present
  • Secretary, WNY Earth Day, starting 2023
  • Vice Chair, Erie County Environmental Management Council