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 Board Members
Rena Appleby, Au.D., CCC-A
Francie Astrom, M.S., R.D.N., CDE
Nikki Carlos
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.
Joyce Escalante B.S., RN
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.
Corinne Haviley, RN, B.S.N.
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
Lora McGuire, M.S., B.S.N.
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.
Christopher Shields, B.S., EMT-P
Sandi Splansky, Ed.S.
Marilyn Frank-Stromborg, RN, NP, Ed.D., J.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 SciencesWirtz Hall 227
815-753-1891
chhs@niu.edu
The Dean's Office is open for face-to-face meetings by appointment only.