CHHS Advisory Board

The College of Health and Human Sciences Advisory Board (CHHS-AB) is key to the success of the college. Formed in October 2023, our esteemed board is comprised of practitioners, community members and professionals within the fields of health and human sciences and is instrumental in advancing the College and its mission.

Members of the board provide guidance on activities and events to support the CHHS strategic plan and the development of our Health Technology Center building while offering insight to assist our faculty and staff with preparing students for internships and professional careers. Also of great importance, the advisory board will promote philanthropic efforts for the college and its programs.

Members meet formally three times a year and create a partnership with the college, allowing us to assist each other in many ways.

Board members are highly respected by the College of Health and Human Sciences and volunteer their time and talents to advise the college.

Meet the 2023-2024 Board Members

  • Rena Appleby, Au.D., CCC-A
  • Francie Astrom, M.S., R.D.N., CDE
  • Patricia Crowl, B.S.N., RN
  • Ellen Davel, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
  • Linda Deering Dean
  • Janet L. DePalma, Aud.D.
  • Cathie Dolan Bourke
  • Ann M. Engelmann, RN, M.B.A.
  • Lela Fausze, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.
  • Rosemary Gullikson
  • Floy Haschke, M.S., A.P.N., CANP
  • Linda Haswell, RN, B.S.N.
  • Hanna Hinkle-Peterson, Ph.D.
  • Christopher Hoff, M.P.H.
  • Carolyn Hudetz, RN, B.S.N.
  • Deepak Khanal, Ph.D.
  • Marcia Kolvitz, Ph.D.
  • Warren Komis, M.B.A.
  • Rachel McBride, M.S., R.D.N., CDCES
  • Sue McCoy, RNC, D.N.P.
  • Debbie McGuire, LCSW
  • Sheila Dublin Mina, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
  • Peggy Norton-Rosko, board chair
  • Ginny Omerod, School Counselor
  • Daniel J. Pesut Ph.D., RN, FAAN
  • Megan Reasor
  • Emily Reilly, M.S.
  • Joy Robackouski, P.T., D.P.T.
  • Monique Ryan, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.
  • David Schreiner, Ph.D.
  • Christopher Shields, B.S., EMT-P
  • Sandi Splansky, Ed.S.
  • Marilyn Frank-Stromborg, RN, NP, Ed.D., J.D.
  • Paris Thomas, Ph.D.
  • Lauren Wallenius, M.A., CCC-SLP
  • Susan Wood, M.S., R.D.N.-AP, L.D.N.

Contact Us

College of Health and Human Sciences
Wirtz Hall 227
815-753-1891
chhs@niu.edu

The Dean's Office is open for face-to-face meetings by appointment only.

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