Instructors
Mike primarily supports the array of degrees offered through the School of Education, as well as MFA programs in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Legal Studies. His enthusiasm for institutional service has led him into the directorship of Hamline’s Collaborative Research program, co-directorship of the Race, Gender, and Beyond faculty development program, and membership […]
As Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dr. Kostihova establishes the College’s academic priorities, oversees resource allocation, and coordinates strategic and long-range planning, as well as the day to day work with recruitment and development of faculty and staff. She’s co-directed Hamline’s Collaborative Research Program, and served as Associate Dean prior to her appointment […]
Prior to joining ACE, Stephanie spent 14 years in multiple roles at other institutes of higher education. Specifically, she worked at Orbis Education, Medtech College, and Harrison College in various roles in leadership, admissions, academics, and operations. As a servant leader, Hinshaw loves working with team members and students to grow their leadership capacities. Stephanie […]
Elizabeth Peterson has been a speech-language pathologist for 24 years specializing in voice, business communication styles and how it influences one’s personal leadership brand, particularly for professional women. She has a full-time practice in Denver, Colorado where she works with executives, teams and business professionals as a speech, voice and presentation coach, foreign accent reduction […]
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed is an organizational strategist who helps institutions and leaders address diversity, inclusion, equity, and intercultural development through consulting, coaching, group facilitation, and keynote speeches. A frequently requested speaker nationwide, Dr. Ahmed’s approach is grounded in a commitment to Inclusive Excellence in organizations and communities. His pivotal understanding of the depth of […]
Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco joined Saint Rose in 2014 as its 11th president, after serving as vice president for academic affairs at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta and after twenty years in the California State University as a tenured full professor, department chair, and dean. She holds leadership roles in numerous higher education organizations, and […]
As an academic leader, teacher, musician, and arts focused institutional effectiveness consultant, Abra Bush is a thought leader in 21st century performing arts education. Her expertise encompasses change management, policy development, faculty and staff leadership, student retention initiatives, and accreditation compliance. Bush earned a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Master of Music in Opera […]
Joy brings over 25 years of administrative experience in business and educational settings, including her current role in higher education administration. Her research interests focus on leadership and professional development of mid-level leaders in higher education. She is an experienced conference presenter on the topics of Leading from the Middle, The Impact and Influence of […]
Julie Marlatt is an educator and national speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education. She has served in enrollment management leadership roles at a state higher education system, as well as at community college and private, 4-year college campuses ranging from small to mid-size to large student populations. Most recently, she was […]
An innovative, passionate educator, Dr. Kelly Chaney holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Higher Education and a M.S. Ed. in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She has spent nearly two decades serving teaching intensive institutions as a member of faculty, department chair, dean, interim provost, and associate vice president of […]
