Moravian University Faculty Expert Database

Moravian University stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, blending its rich historical legacy with forward-thinking initiatives. With a faculty deeply engaged in cutting-edge research, social impact, and industry leadership, Moravian is not only educating the next generation but also shaping critical conversations about business, health, the arts, and beyond. 

This expert database highlights faculty members available for media inquiries, offering insights across a broad range of disciplines. 

Members of the media: To schedule interviews with Moravian University faculty, please coordinate initial communication with faculty members through the Office of Marketing and Communications.   

Contact information:
Michael Corr
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
corrm@moravian.edu
610-861-1365

Department/Faculty Member

Business and Economics

• Sonia Aziz—Dean of School of Business and Economics and Professor of Economics: Environmental and development economics
• Katie P. Desiderio—Professor of Management and Assistant Vice President for Academic and Community Integration: Leadership, culture, change management, Everything DiSC, trust building, emotional intelligence, mission-vision-values
• Mark Koscinski—Associate Professor of Accounting Practice: Corporate financial management, accounting, finance
• Richard Krohn—Professor of Practice in Economics: Poetry writing
• Jim Rommens—Adjunct Instructor: Project management

Education and Social Work

• Laurie G. Kahn—Associate Professor of Education: Special education, neurodiversity, transition to adulthood, disability rights, international education
• Kayti Protos—MSW Program Director and Assistant Professor: LGBTQ+ topics, gender-affirming care, eating disorders, trauma-informed practice, power-based personal violence

Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Klaire Brumbaugh—SLPD Program Director: Single-case research design, pediatric speech-language pathology
• Jen Elinich—Assistant Professor: Stroke rehabilitation
• Deb Halliday—Assistant Professor and Simulation Center Director: Nursing and evidence-based simulation
• Glynnis Jones—Assistant Professor: Pediatric occupational therapy, children with disabilities, menstrual health for individuals with disabilities
• Louise Keegan—Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Sciences: Communication after brain injury, problem-based learning in teaching
• Yvette McCoy—Assistant Clinical Professor: Swallowing disorders in aging populations
• John C. Mikovits—Assistant Professor of Nursing and Public Health: Nursing education, LGBTQ+ health, trans health
• Ellen Payne—Associate Professor: Prehospital emergency care, EMS education
• James Scifers—Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Health: Sports medicine
• Abbigail Walsh—Assistant Professor: Student-athlete wellness, upper-extremity injuries, advocacy for care, canine-assisted therapy
• Kim Wynarczuk—Associate Professor and Program Director: Pediatric physical therapy, school-based physical therapy, physical therapy education

History and Religion

• Sandra Aguilar-Rodriguez—Associate Professor of History: Food in Latin America, Mexico
• Greg Carey—Professor of New Testament: New Testament studies, American Christianity, Christian nationalism
• Kin Cheung—Chair of Global Religions and Philosophy: Buddhism, mindfulness, Asian religions, Confucianism, Daoism, secularism
• Rev. Dr. Marty Kuchma—Senior Adjunct Professor: Antiracism, historical bias in teaching, listening sessions for social change
• Darryl W. Stephens—Professor of Theology: Christian social ethics, trauma-informed community, clergy sexual abuse, Christian social teachings
• Catherine E. Williams—Associate Professor: Preaching and pastoral care, congregational singing as therapy

Music and Arts

• Noah Flaharty—Music Instructor: AI tools in music, music production, audio engineering, music business
• Wednesdae Reim Ifrach—Instructor: Art therapy, expressive arts, somatic therapy, eating disorders, gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ issues, complex trauma, political art
• Sean O’Boyle—Professor of Music: Composition, studio recording, conducting
• MaryJo Rosania-Harvie—Assistant Professor of Art: Art education, arts integration, community arts, arts leadership, project-based learning

Psychology and Sociology

• Dana S. Dunn—Professor of Psychology: Ableism, social psychology of disability, scholarship of teaching and learning in psychology
• Jenifer Norton—Assistant Professor of Practice: Online course development, supporting marginalized students, poverty and oppression, media stereotyping
• Virginia Adams O’Connell—Associate Professor: Medical sociology—health, illness, and culture
• Debra Wetcher-Hendricks—Professor of Sociology: Research methodology and data analysis

Public Health and Environmental Studies

• Tanu Altomare—Assistant Professor of Public Health: Environmental health, water quality, food security, food quality, sustainability, children’s public health