This year, McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS) welcomed 36 new faculty and staff members.  

“We’re thrilled they’ve chosen to share their talent, expertise and passion for teaching, research and service with our community,” said Dr. Letitia White Minnis, associate dean of MCHHS.

“At MCHHS, your success is our focus. Welcome aboard! We can’t wait to see the positive impact you all will make in the months and years ahead.”  

Who they are 

The new faculty and staff are joining various schools and departments in MCHHS:  

School of Anesthesia  

• Mary Cherry (assistant to the program director) 
• Savannah Clark (clinical assistant professor)  
• Tashiana Conklin (admissions coordinator-academic advisor) 

School of Health Care Professions  

• Dr. Emily Millard (clinical assistant professor)  
• Miranda Myrick (clinical assistant professor) 
• Tarah Trokey (assistant professor)  
• Michael Rider (practitioner-in-residence) 

School of Health Sciences  

• Funmilayo Adeshakin (instructor)  
• Chang Hoon Lee (assistant professor)  
• Shannon Crosby (clinical instructor)  
• Taylor Dinyer-McNeely (assistant professor)  
• Karla Riley (academic administrative assistant) 
• Mackinsey Shahan (assistant professor)  

School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences  

• Dr. J. Camille Hall (school director)  
• Takudzwa Chawota (assistant professor)  
• Wesley Church (associate professor)  
• Michelle Durham (assistant professor)  
• Aysegul Ercevik (assistant professor)  
• Lauren Hembree (center city counseling director) 
• Chelsea Krueger (assistant professor)  
• Precious Mseba (assistant professor) 

School of Nursing  

• Amy Anderson (clinical assistant professor)  
• Mallory Covington (clinical assistant professor)  
• Kalene Jochems (clinical assistant professor)  
• Sheila Luttrull (clinical assistant professor)  
• Melissa Moore (clinical assistant professor)  
• Sarah Rinaldi (clinical assistant professor)  
• Shauna Romine (clinical assistant professor)  
• Vanessa Taylor (clinical assistant professor)  
• Hailey Wecker (clinical assistant professor)    
• Dedee Culley (clinical instructor)  

Ozarks Public Health Institute 

• Siva Linga Prasad Cherukuri (data manager) 
• Traci Nash (Community Focus facilitator) 

Student Success and Advisement Center 

• Sara Bajalan (academic advisor) 
• Sharon Harter (academic advisor) 
• Tia Schneider (administrative specialist) 

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