Administration & Faculty

Leadership

Kristy Loewenstein, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Interim Dean
Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
South Oaks Hospital, Northwell Health
516-463-7479
kristy.loewenstein@hofstra.edu

Carina Loscalzo, EdD, MS, PA-C
Interim Vice Dean
Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
Associate Professor, Academic Faculty
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
516-463-4412
carina.loscalzo@hofstra.edu

Treesa Scaria, Phd, CPNP, APRN
Chair of Nursing Programs
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
516-463-7613
Treesa.Scaria@hofstra.edu

Maureen T. White, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Vice Dean for Health System Nursing Services
Executive Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, Northwell Health
MBA, Fordham University
516-463-7475
MWhite@northwell.edu

Jennifer Saleta, EdD, MBA, FACHE
Associate Dean for Administration
Vice President of Center for Learning and Innovation, Northwell Health
EdD, St. John's University
516-463-7489
Jennifer.M.Saleta@hofstra.edu

Barbara Callahan DNP, MS, ANP-BC, GCNS-BC
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
AVP, Advanced Clinical Provider Education, Northwell Health
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
516-463-7493
Barbara.A.Callahan@hofstra.edu

Anthony Porcelli, EdD
Senior Assistant Dean for Operations and Strategy
EdD, Hofstra University
516-463-7487
Anthony.J.Porcelli@hofstra.edu

Michael Cassara, DO, MSEd, FACEP, CHSE
Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Science Education, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell
Vice President, Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice
Center for Learning and Innovation
Medical Director, Patient Safety Institute
Medical Director, Emergency Medical Institute
Co-Director, Emergency Medicine Service Line Simulation Fellowship
Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
516-463-7448
Michael.Cassara@hofstra.edu

John Perrone
Director of Simulation
516-463-7672
John.P.Perrone@hofstra.edu

Program Directors

Amy J. Smith, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner
Project Director, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
DNP, Hofstra University
516-463-7658
Amy.J.Smith@hofstra.edu

Patricia Janson, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Program Director, Psychiatric-Mental Health
MS, The Catholic University of America
516-463-7607
Patricia.R.Janson@hofstra.edu

Stefanie Keating, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Program Director, AGACNP
Advanced Clinical Provider
Educator, Northwell Health
DNP, New York University
516-463-7470
Stefanie.M.Keating@hofstra.edu

James Earl, DNP, MS, MBA, APRN, FNP-C, CEN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Program Director, DNP
Nurse Practitioner, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health
DNP, Chamberlain College of Nursing
516-463-7475
James.Earl@hofstra.edu

James Earl Sabrina Petrillo, DNP, CRNA, AGACNP- BC
Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing
516-463-7655
Sabrina.Petrillo@hofstra.edu

Administration

Massiel Bisono
Course Coordinator, Graduate Nursing Programs
516-463-7491
Massiel.Bisono@hofstra.edu

Dena Coduri, MA
Data Analyst
516-463-7247
Dena.N.Coduri@hofstra.edu

Denise Deputy
CSPM Program
516-463-7673
Denise.N.Deputy@hofstra.edu

Yesika Fernandez, MS
Assistant Director of Student Success
516-463-7637
Yesika.I.Fernandez@hofstra.edu

Jackie Flores
IDEALS Project Coordinator
516-463-7640
Jackie.E.Flores@hofstra.edu

Gabriella Golden, RN, CPEN, CEN
Director of Clinical Academic Success
516-463-7248
Gabriella.H.Salzman@hofstra.edu

Jill Levine
Admissions Coordinator
516-463-7246
Jill.L.Levine@hofstra.edu

Danielle Lutz
Course Coordinator, CRNA Program
516-463-7245
Danielle.Lutz@hofstra.edu

Theresa Ostroff
Program Manager
516-463-7638
Theresa.H.Ostroff@hofstra.edu

Alexandra Rizzo, MBA
Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs
516-463-7734
Alexandra.G.Rizzo@hofstra.edu

Hauwa Sada
Dean’s Suite
516-463-7429
Hauwa.L.Sada@hofstra.edu

Ryan S. Shivcharran
Data Analyst
516-463-4477
Ryan.S.Shivcharran@hofstra.edu

Nicole Turney
Executive Assistant to Dr. Jennifer Saleta and Dr. Michael Cassara
Nicole.Turney@hofstra.edu

Paloma Velez
Course Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Program
516-463-7494
Paloma.S.Velez@hofstra.edu

Destiny Vera
Data Analyst for SANE Grant
516-463-7805
Destiny.S.Vera@hofstra.edu

Simulation Team

Racine Holness, Simulation Educator
516-463-7371
Racine.M.Holness@hofstra.edu
sonpasimulation@hofstra.edu

Jon Colato, Simulation Educator
516-463-7371
Jon.C.Colato@hofstra.edu
sonpasimulation@hofstra.edu

Lesly Duran, Simulation Educator
516-463-7371
Lesly.E.Duran@hofstra.edu
sonpasimulation@hofstra.edu

Jahmarli Cohen, Simulation Educator
516-463-7371
Jahmarli.K.Cohen@hofstra.edu
sonpasimulation@hofstra.edu

Faculty

Patti Adelman, EdD, MSW
Instructor of Nursing
Vice President, Learning and Development, Center for Learning and Innovation, Northwell Health
EdD, University of Pennsylvania
516-463-7475
PAdelman@northwell.edu

Teresa Amato, MD
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine
Vice President, Resource Management Director, Geriatric Emergency Medicine
President, LIJ Forest Hills Medical Staff Society, Northwell Health
MD, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
516-463-7475
Tamato@Northwell.edu

Kelly Anne Ambrosio, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
KellyAnne.Ambrosio@hofstra.edu

Dina Barbarino, MS, RN, ANP-C
Instructor of Nursing
Director, Advanced Clinical Providers, Northwell Health
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Dina.M.Barbarino@hofstra.edu

Kamila Barnes, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Associate Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Adolescent Medicine, Northwell Health
DNP, University of Rochester
516-463-7475
kamila.barnes@hofstra.edu

Jane Ellen Barr, DNP, ANP, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Ombudsperson
Director of Patient Care Services, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
516-463-7475
JBarr1@northwell.edu

Ruby Benjamin, DNP, RN, ANP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Valley Stream Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, Wilkes University
516-463-7475
Ruby.Benjamin@hofstra.edu

Destiny Bernard, MS, PMHNP-BC, RN-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Destinylatoya.l.Bernard@hofstra.edu

Catherine M Besthoff, DrPH, MHA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DrPH, City University of New York
516-463-7666
catherine.m.besthoff@hofstra.edu

Kyle B Beuttenmuller, DNP, RN, CRNA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Rutgers University
516-463-7475
Kyle.B.Beuttenmuller@hofstra.edu

Hallie Bleau, MS, ACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Vice President, Care Management, Northwell Health
MS, New York University
516-463-7475
Hallie.Bleau@hofstra.edu

Calandra Y Campbell-Branch, MBA
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MBA, Adelphi University
516-463-7475
Calandra.Y.Campbell-Branch@hofstra.edu

Peter A Caruso, DNP, RN, FNP
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Peter.A.Caruso@hofstra.edu

Jessica Castillo, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, South Oaks Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, Chamberlain College of Nursing
516-463-7475
Jessica.A.Castillo@hofstra.edu

Gloria Chan, DNP, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, Rutgers University
516-463-7475
Gloria.Chan@hofstra.edu

Annamma Chiramannil, DNP, RN, ANP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner,
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Annamma.M.Chiramannil@hofstra.edu

Cynthia S Cichanowicz, DNP, MS, RN, ANP-BC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Catholic University of America
516-463-7475
Cynthia.S.Cichanowicz@hofstra.edu

Jefferson Cesar, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Supervisor, Advanced Clinical Providers
Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
MS, SUNY Stony Brook University
631-608-5101
JCesar1@northwell.edu

Randi Clarke, DNP, RN, ANP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Physician Partners Cardiology, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Randi.Clarke@hofstra.edu

Amanda Colandro, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Amanda.Colandro@hofstra.edu

Ana C Costa-Frease, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Molloy College
516-463-7475
Ana.C.Costa-Frease@hofstra.edu

Courtney B Cronin, MS, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Courtney.B.Cronin@hofstra.edu

Rose Cummings, MSN, RN, CPAN
Instructor of Nursing
Registered Nurse, Mather Hospital, Northwell Health
MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
516-463-7475
rose.a.cummings@hofstra.edu

Stacie Dee, MSN, FPMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
MS, Boston College
516-463-747
Stacie.A.Dee@hofstra.edu

Sara Devany-Tawney, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
SaraElizabeth.e.devany-tawney@hofstra.edu

Ariel Dominguez, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Ariel.F.Dominguez@hofstra.edu

Susan M Draper, MS, RN, CRNA
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, St. Joseph College- Nursing Education
516-463-7475
Susan.M.Draper@hofstra.edu

Margaret Duffy, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate Executive Director, Patient Care Services, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health
PhD, Molloy College
516-463-7475
Margaret.Duffy@hofstra.edu

Lisa A English, MS, RN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Stony Brook University- Masters of Education in Nursing
516-463-7475
Lisa.A.English@hofstra.edu

Laura Ernst, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, St. Francis Hospital
MS, New York University
516-463-7475

Melissa Fackler, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Melissa.Fackler@hofstra.edu

Tammy L Favaro, MSN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MSN, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
tammy.l.favaro@hofstra.edu

Adrienne Feller Novick, LMSW, MS, HEC-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Medical Ethicist, Northwell Health
Master of Social Work, Adelphi University
516-463-7475
Adrienne.F.Novick@hofstra.edu

Amy Ferrara, MS, APRN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Health Solutions, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Amy.Ferrara@hofstra.edu

Andrew Fingerhut, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MSN, Excelsior College- Nursing Informatics
516-463-7475
Andrew.Fingerhut@hofstra.edu

Maya Frankfurt, PhD
Assistant Professor of Nursing
PhD, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
516-463-7475
Maya.Frankfurt@hofstra.edu

G. Jolie Gaglio, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, RN-BC, CCRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Senior Director, Advanced Clinical Providers, Cancer Institute, Northwell Health
DNP, Chatham University
516-463-7475
Jolie.Gaglio@hofstra.edu

Gina A. Galante, MS, RN, CPNP
Instructor of Nursing
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Freeport School-Based Health Center
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
GinaAnn.Galante@hofstra.edu

Micole Galapo-Goldstein, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, PMH-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner and Lead Clinician, Health Solutions, Northwell Health
MSN, Molloy University
516-463-7475
Micole.Galapo-Goldstein@hofstra.edu

Amber Garrick, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
DNP, Columbia University
516-463-7475
Amber.N.Garrick@hofstra.edu

Grace J Geevarghese, MS, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
PMC AGACNP, University of Pennsylvania
516-463-7475
Grace.J.Geevarghese@hofstra.edu

Annmarie Gennattasio, DNP, MA, MS, NNP-BC, RNC, C-NNIC
Program Director Neonatal Nurse Practitioner DNP (elect)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
DNP, Duke University
718-470-3380
Annmarie.Gennattasio@hofstra.edu

Robert Gluck, MD
Associate Professor of Nursing
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
516-463-7475
Robert.I.Gluck@hofstra.edu

Chenelle Grant, DNP, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Chenelle.Grant@hofstra.edu

Kristina Grehan, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Manager, Advanced Clinical Providers
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
MSN, Molloy University
516-463-7475
Kristina.Grehan@hofstra.edu

Amrita Henneman, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology, Northwell Health
PharmD, St. John’s University
516-463-7475
Amrita.Henneman@hofstra.edu

Tara L Hertz, DNP, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Tara.L.Hertz@hofstra.edu

Eibhlis Hopkins, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, White Plains Cancer Center
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Eibhlis.Hopkins@hofstra.edu

Maureen B. Houck DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7466
Maureen.B.Houck@hofstra.edu

Mary Huang, DNP, RN, CPNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, Northwell Health
DNP, Columbia University
516-463-7475
Mary.Huang@hofstra.edu

Shamsul Islam, PharmD, MBA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
PharmD, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy
516-463-7475
Shamsul.Islam@hofstra.edu

Elyse Isopo, DNP, FNP, ANP-C, CCRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Supervisor, Advanced Clinical Providers
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, Walden University
516-463-7475
Elyse.D.Isopo@hofstra.edu

Fahimir Jean-Baptiste, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Mindful Care
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Fahimir.D.Jean-Baptiste@hofstra.edu

Jessica Jimenez, MS, RN, BCEN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Nursing Leadership & Administration- Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Jessica.Jimenez@hofstra.edu

Jamina John, MSN, RN, APRN-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Manager, Advanced Clinical Providers
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Forest Hills Hospital, Northwell
MS, University of Pennsylvania
516-463-7475
Jamina.John@hofstra.edu

Sandeep Kapoor, MD, MS-HPPL
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Vice President, Addiction Services ,Emergency Medicine Service Line
Director, SBIRT
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
General Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, & Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, Northwell Health
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, & Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine
516-463-7475
SKapoor@northwell.edu

Sarbjit Kaur, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
MS, New York University
516-463-7475
Sarbjit.Kaur@hofstra.edu

Alecia Kidd-Francis, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Director of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner, Stony Brook Medicine
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Alecia.M.Kidd-Francis@hofstra.edu

Renat Khasanov, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Renat.Khasanov@hofstra.edu

Danielle N Knuppel, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
PMC AGACNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
danielle.n.knuppel@hofstra.edu

Jeffrey Kraut, MBA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate Dean for Strategic Planning, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Analytics, Northwell Health
MBA, Baruch College
516-463-7475
Jeffrey.Kraut@hofstra.edu

Jennifer Laffey, DNP, RN, CCRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Vice President, Employee Health Services
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Jennifer.L.Laffey@hofstra.edu

Tiffany N LaSister, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-BC, ACNP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Tiffany.N.Lasister@hofstra.edu

Kim Lehnert, PhD
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Private Practice, DBT Psychological Services of Long Island
PhD, Case Western Reserve University
516-463-7475
Kim.L.Lehnert@hofstra.edu

Jennifer Lincks, DNP, RN, ANP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7675
Jennifer.Lincks@hofstra.edu

Marsha LoCastro, DNP, APRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
MLoCastro@northwell.edu

Kimberly Lombardo, DNP, RN, FNP-CS
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery, Northwell Health
DNP, Walden University
516-463-7475
Kimberly.M.Lombardo@hofstra.edu

Nichole Lopez, DNP, FNP-BCC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, SUNY Upstate Medical
516-463-7093
Nichole.M.Lopez@hofstra.edu

Sheri L Lubniewski, MSN, RN-BC, MEDSURG-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MSN, Loyal University New Orleans
516-463-7475
Sheri.L.Lubniewski@hofstra.edu

Laurie Lucas, DNP, RN, NP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Supervisor of Advanced Care Provider Education, Health Solutions, Northwell Health
DNP, Wilkes University
516-463-7475
Laurie.Lucas@hofstra.edu

Robert Lucito, PhD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Associate Professor of Science Education, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
PhD, New York University
516-463-7475
Robert.Lucito@hofstra.edu

Nadine Lugo-Bibbo, DNP, RN, ANP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director of Advanced Clinical Providers, Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Health
DNP, Quinnipiac University
516-463-7475
Nadine.Bibbo@hofstra.edu

Jibran Majeed, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
DNP, Duke University
516-463-7475
Jibran.Majeed@hofstra.edu

Christina Mallilo, MS, RN, NP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Health
MS, Molloy University
516-463-7475
Christina.A.Mallilo@hofstra.edu

Nicole L Mascellaro, EdD, MS, RN, NE-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
EdD, Doctor of Nursing Education and Leadership- Columbia University Teachers College
516-463-7475
Nicole.L.Mascellaro@hofstra.edu

James McCormick II, DNP, RN, CPNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Cardiology, Northwell Health
DNP, Quinnipiac University
516-463-7475
James.J.MccormickII@hofstra.edu

Elizabeth McCulloch, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Equity of Care, Northwell Health
PhD, Fordham University
516-419-0806
Elizabeth.C.Ciampa@hofstra.edu

Max McDonnell, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Forest Hills Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Max.F.McDonnell@hofstra.edu

Michele McGovern, MS, RNC, CBC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Michele.McGovern@hofstra.edu

Jennifer Meyer, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Jennifer.Meyer@hofstra.edu

Jennifer Mieres, MD, FACC, FASNC, FAHA
Professor of Nursing
Senior Vice President, Center for Equity of Care
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Northwell Health
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Professor of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine
MD, Boston University
516-463-7475
Jennifer.Mieres@hofstra.edu

Lauren Mirabile Robinson, MS, AGACNP-BC, CCRN-CSC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Lauren.A.Mirabile@hofstra.edu

Amalia Misir, DNP, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Capella University
516-463-7475
Amalia.Misir@hofstra.edu

Brittany Mockler, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, CEN, SANE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Brittany.E.Mockler@hofstra.edu

Arif Mohammed, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NE-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Northwell Health
DNP, Chatham University
516-463-7475
Arif.Mohammed@hofstra.edu

Patricia Nadraus, PhD, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Scientist, South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
PhD, Molloy University
516-463-7475
Patricia.Nadraus@hofstra.edu

Courtney Nicholas, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CDE
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Northwell Health
MSN, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Courtney.Nicholas@hofstra.edu

Kareem Nugdalla, DNP, AGACNP-BC, RN-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Kareem.Nugdalla@hofstra.edu

Arlette T Nunez, MSN, RN, RNAC-CT
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MSN, Molloy College
516-463-7475
Arlette.T.Nunez@hofstra.edu

Gary Plotkin, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Senior Nurse Practitioner, South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Columbia University
516-463-7475
Gary.Plotkin@hofstra.edu

Donna Powers, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CSSMBB
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Process Improvement Specialist, Catholic Health Services
DNP, Case Western Reserve University
516-463-7475
Donna.Powers@hofstra.edu

John Prato, PMHNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
John.D.Prato@hofstra.edu

Carole E Quiroz, DNP, MSN, RN, CRNA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Anesthesiology- Barry University
516-463-7475
Carole.E.Quiroz@hofstra.edu

Ramona Ramdeo, DNP, MBA, RN, FNP-C, RRT
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director, Clinical Research
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Ramona.S.Ramdeo@hofstra.edu

Michael Rawley, DNP, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nurse Anesthetist, New York University Langone Health
DNP, Duke University
516-463-7475
Michael.C.Rawley@hofstra.edu

Mary Lou Reidy, DNP, MS, RN, FNP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Hunter College
516-463-7475
MaryLou.Reidy@hofstra.edu

Lisa D Reilly, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
lisa.d.reilly@hofstra.edu

Danielle Riccardi, MSN, RN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MSN, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
danielle.riccardi@hofstra.edu

Debora Riccardi, DNP, RN, CPNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Outreach Services Educator, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Debora.A.Riccardi@hofstra.edu

Ross M Rieman, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
DNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Ross.M.Rieman@hofstra.edu

Jorge L Rivera Agosto, JD, MS
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
JD, Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law
516-463-7475
Jorge.L.RiveraAgosto@hofstra.edu

James C Roberson III, DNP, MS, CRNA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Vanderbilt University
516-463-7475
James.C.RobersonIII@hofstra.edu

Cristina R Romanczyk, MS, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Nursing Education- Stony Brook University
516-463-7475 Cristina.R.Romanczyki@hofstra.edu

Stacey E. Rosen, MD
Professor of Nursing
Professor of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine
Senior Vice President of Women's Health and Attending Physician, Cardiology, Northwell Health
MD, Boston University
516-463-7475
Stacey.Rosen@hofstra.edu

Andrew S. Rotjan, DNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, EMT-P, CHSE
Instructor of Nursing
Director, ACP Clinical Training and Education / ACP Fellowships, Advanced Clinical Providers Administration
Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine Service Line, Northwell Health
DNP, Rutgers University
516-463-7475
Andrew.S.Rotjan@hofstra.edu

Blerta Saipi, MS, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Senior Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Northwell Health
MS, Wagner College
516-463-7475
Blerta.Saipi@hofstra.edu

Chandini Sandhu, MS, MBA, FNP, NE-BC, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Senior Manager of Patient Care, Northwell Cancer Institute
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
MS, Pace University
516-463-7475
Chandini.Sandhu@hofstra.edu

Patricia Sarcona, DNP, MSN, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
516-463-7475
Patricia.H.Sarcona@hofstra.edu

Kerri Scanlon, MSN, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Executive Director, Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Columbia University
516-463-7475
KScanlon@northwell.edu

Elizabeth Seim, MSN, RN, CPNP, NNP-BC, IBCLC
Instructor of Nursing
Associate Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Hospitalist
Director of Continuing Medical Education, Department of Pediatrics, Northwell Health
MSN, Columbia University
516-463-7475
Elizabeth.G.Seim@hofstra.edu

Jooyeon (Joanne) Seo, MS, RN, FNP-BC, CCRN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
MS, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
soyeon.jo@hofstra.edu

Billie Jean Sheridan
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
MS, SUNY Downstate
516-463-7475
Billie.J.Sheridan@hofstra.edu

Sandi W Shroyer, DNP, RN, CRNA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Nurse Anesthesia- University of Maryland
516-463-7475
Sandi.W.Shroyer@hofstra.edu

Tanyka Smith, PhD, FNP-C
Assistant Professor at Hofstra School of Nursing
Addiction Medicine and Primary Care at CSEDNY, Brooklyn, NY
PhD, New York University
Office: 516-463-7671
Tanyka.Smith@hofstra.edu

Bernadette Sosnowski-Funk, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, New York University
516-463-6802
Bernadette.Sosnowski@hofstra.edu

Lauren Sparber, MD, MS, MPH, HEC-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Medical Ethicist, Northwell Health
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
516-463-7475
Lauren.S.Sparber@hofstra.edu

Christine Stamatos, DNP, RN, ANP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Senior Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology, Northwell Health
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Christine.Stamatos@hofstra.edu

Nicole Stamm, MS, AGACNP-BC, RNFA
Instructor of Nursing
Senior Nurse Practitioner, Plastic Surgery, Northwell Health
MS, New York University
516-463-7475
Nicole.G.Stamm@hofstra.edu

Katie Stevens, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, New York University
516-463-7475
KStevens2@northwell.edu

Lydia Szilva, DNP, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell Health
DNP, Quinnipiac University
516-463-7475
LydiaSzilva@gmail.com

Donna A Tanzi, PhD, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
PhD Nursing, CUNY Graduate Center
516-463-7475
donna.a.tanzi@hofstra.edu

Michelle Teitelbaum, MSN, AGACNP-BC, NY-SAFE
SANE Program Evaluator
MSN, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Michelle.Teitelbaum@hofstra.edu

Kara Theal, MA, RN-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Assistant Vice President, Clinical Informatics, Northwell Health
MA, New York University
516-463-7475
Kara.Theal@hofstra.edu

Benzy Thomas, PhD, MA, RN, AGACNP-BC, ANP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
PhD, Adelphi University
516-463-7475
Benzy.Thomas@hofstra.edu

Lily Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Vice President of System Nursing Research, Institute for Nursing, Northwell Health
PhD, Adelphi University
516-463-7475
Lily.Thomas@hofstra.edu

Mario Tomei, MD, MBA, MHA, CPH
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MD, Universidad de Guadalajara
516-463-7379
Mario.Tomei@hofstra.edu

Kristina Tzortzis, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Cohen Children's Medical Center, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Kristina.M.Tzortzis@hofstra.edu

Christina Tso, DNP, RN, FNP – BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director, Clinical Care
Nurse Practitioner, Northwell Health
DNP, SUNY Buffalo
516-463-7475
Christina.Tso@hofstra.edu

Carolyn Tudisco, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, LIJ Medical Center, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
carolyn.b.tudisco@hofstra.edu

Steven Ventura, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Critical Care-North Shore University Hospital
DNP-AGACNP, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Steven.M.Ventura@hofstra.edu

Diane Wahne, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Residences & Essential Enterprises
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Joshua Hendrickson LCSW PLLC
MS, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Diane.E.Wahne@hofstra.edu

Anne Walsh DNP, ANP-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Health Solutions, Northwell Health
MA, Stony Brook University
516-463-7475
Anne.Walsh@hofstra.edu

Keith Weiner, PhD, RN-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Manager, Medical Devices, Northwell Health
PhD, University of Liverpool
516-463-7475
Keith.R.Weiner@hofstra.edu

Donna Willenbrock, DNP, ANP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Stony Brook University
516-463-5774
Donna.Willenbrock@hofstra.edu

Mikaela A Wolf, DNP, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing
516-463-7475
Mikaela.A.Wolf@hofstra.edu

Andrew Wong, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CEN, CPEN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Manager, Advanced Clinical Providers
Nurse Practitioner, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health
MS, Hofstra University
516-463-7475
Awong6@northwell.edu

Gary Yam, DNP, RN, AGACNP, CRNA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Nurse Anesthesia- University of Buffalo
516-463-7475
Gary.Yam@hofstra.edu

Daniel Zaffuto, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Critical Care, Northwell at Valley Stream
516-463-7475
Daniel.Zaffuto@hofstra.edu

Kristina Zenon, DHA, MSN, ANP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Program Manager, Neurosurgery, Northwell Health
DHA, University of Phoenix
516-463-7475
Kristina.Zenon@hofstra.edu

Faculty Support

James Anglim, BS, EMT-B
Instructor of Nursing
Clinical Simulation Educator, Patient Safety Institute, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
JAnglim@northwell.edu

Andrew Drozd, BS, EMT-B, CHSE, CHSOS, CSSB
Instructor of Nursing
Clinical Simulation Educator, Patient Safety Institute, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
ADrozd@northwell.edu

David Elkowitz, DO
Associate Dean & Director of the Academy of Medical Educators and Associate Professor of Science Education and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine
516-463-7511
David.Elkowitz@hofstra.edu

Robert Kerner Jr, JD, EdD, RN, EMT-P, CHSE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine
Assistant Vice President, Patient Safety Institute, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
RKerner@northwell.edu

Joseph Lalor, BS, EMT-CC, CHSE, CHSOS
Instructor of Nursing
Clinical Simulation Educator, Patient Safety Institute, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
JLalor1@northwell.edu

Judy-Ann Schatzel, EMT-B
Instructor of Nursing
Senior Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medical Institute, Northwell Health
516-463-7475
JSchatzel@northwell.edu

Theresa Wanamaker, MSEd
Instructor of Nursing
Program Director, Clinical Skills Center, Northwell Health
516-396-6554
Twanamaker@northwell.edu