Dr. Helen Ewing received her doctor of health science degree from Nova Southeastern University specializing in international healthcare; proposing a model for the delivery of primary healthcare in rural India. She also holds diplomas in nursing and business management and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from University of Calgary, specializing in management and quality improvement.

Dr. Ewing has over 35 years’ experience in healthcare and has spent the past 30 years in health profession education, academic administration, and healthcare leadership. Her experiences range from various leadership, academic, and clinical roles in Canada and the United States to working in resource-poor countries (Liberia, Rwanda, Cambodia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and India).

Dr. Ewing’s research interests include issues affecting global health, quality of life of nurses, healthcare leadership, promoting evidence-based healthcare, online education, and academic integrity. Dr. Ewing has a passion for quality, student-centered education and advancing healthcare professions locally and internationally.

Dr. Clair Lunt received her doctor of health sciences degree from ATSU’s College of Graduate Health Studies. She also holds a master of education (in higher education) and a master of nursing (in critical care) from Queensland University of Technology.

Dr. Lunt has more than 25 years in nursing practice and is currently working as the director of nursing informatics at a major hospital system in New York. She is involved in professional organizations serving on various committees, is a published author, and a journal reviewer for an international informatics journal.

Dr. Jan Olson is a seasoned population health nurse, subject matter expert, and academician with 20 years of clinical experience. She obtained a Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing Education in 2017 and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2020 from Grand Canyon University. She is also nationally board certified in school nursing.

Dr. Olson has practice expertise in communicable disease epidemiology, behavioral health, pediatric chronic disease, and leadership. She is regarded as a local and national expert in School Health. Dr. Olson has an academic background as an Associate Professor of Practice, Content Developer, Nursing Strategic Programming Coordinator, and a Curriculum Director serving in nursing programs, nursing professional organizations, and academic organizations including Linfield College, Concordia St. Paul University, Oregon School Nurses Association, and EBSCO Industries.

Dr. Olson's areas of special interest include health disparities, vulnerable populations, adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes. Dr. Olson is the president of the Oregon School Nurses Association, a member of the National Association of School Nurses and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor society for Nurses, respectively.

Dr. St. Pierre completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2010 from Chatham University, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Nova Southeastern University in 2008.

Dr. St. Pierre brings years of experience in nursing education and specializes in teaching methods for online, blended, and face-to-face classes. She also has extensive experience in curriculum and course development, leadership, learning outcomes, program evaluation, faculty development, and accreditation.

Dr. St. Pierre states, “My top priority is to ensure the best outcomes for students by upholding academic rigor while demonstrating compassion and kindness.” With more than 25 years in the field, she has made significant contributions through research, leadership, and curriculum creation. She enjoys reading, cooking, spending time on the water, and spending time with friends and family.

Marisa Hastie, EdD, MS, ACSM-EP, PN-1, FACSM is the Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies at AT Still University. Dr. Hastie received her doctor of education from George Fox University (2013), her master of science in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in biomechanics from the University of Oregon (2003), and her bachelor of science in exercise science from Gonzaga University (2001). She is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is a certified Exercise Physiologist.

Prior to joining ATSU, she was a Professor of Exercise Science and Program Chair for the Exercise Science Program at Lasell University (Newton, MA). Dr. Hastie also served as the Faculty Fellow for the Fuss Center for Research on Intergenerational Education and Aging and received the deWitt Excellence in Educational Leadership Award from Lasell University. Dr. Hastie served as Faculty Chair of the University’s governance system.

Dr. Hastie has served in several leadership roles at the regional and national level of the ACSM, which include her current roles on the Professional Education Committee at the national level and as the President-Elect for the New England chapter. Her research interests have included exploring the connection between lifelong physical activity and long-term health outcomes, the relationship between exercise training and cognition, and the effects of discrimination experiences on health-related coping behaviors.

Dr. Hastie has extensive experience in online program development, teaching, and assessment. She developed an online Master of Science in Nutrition for Human Performance program and has 18 years of experience in both synchronous and asynchronous teaching formats. She became an educator because she strongly believes in the development of the whole student as a crucial responsibility of higher education institutions.

A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) has welcomed Nicole “Nic” Webb, DNP, FNP-BC, as the new chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Dr. Webb began her role on July 17. Prior to coming to ATSU, Dr. Webb most recently served as program chair of the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) School of Nursing and associate dean of UCM’s College of Health Science and Technology. She received a master’s of nursing with a concentration in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track in 2006 from the University of South Alabama, and later received her DNP degree in 2010 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Throughout her career, Dr. Webb has developed a wealth of experience in teaching, leadership, and accreditation. She is a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Missouri Nurses Organization (MONA), and also serves as a Board Member and Public representative for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). “As nursing continues to evolve, I remain current in my practice so that I may join in the educational journey of our students. I am grateful to serve in the role as educator and mentor to our present and future nurse leaders,” Dr. Webb said.