Faculty & Staff Directory

Lindsay Mayer

Athletics
Head Softball Coach, Athletics Administrator

Email: lmayer@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3569
Office Location: Newman Center

Lindsay Mayer was named head coach for Caldwell University softball in July 2023. Mayer comes to Caldwell following stints as head coach at Arcadia (Pa.) University and assistant at Division I College of the Holy Cross, Hofstra University and Wagner College.

A 2017 graduate of Fordham University, Mayer was a two-time NFCA Third Team All-Region selection, Atlantic-10 Player of the Year, Two-Time All-A-10, and a CoSIDA Academic All-American for the Rams after a year at the University of Virginia.

A native of Lincoln, Rhode Island, Mayer was a two-time Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013 at Lincoln H.S. In addition to a communications and marketing degree from Fordham, she earned her Master’s in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies from Hofstra in 2019.

Maria Mazzarone

Nursing and Public Health
Adjunct Faculty

Montclair State University, Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing, Chamberlain University

Maria Mazzarone has 36 years of Emergency Nursing experience, working with both adult and pediatric populations. She is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse and certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Lorraine McEvoy

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: lmcEvoy@caldwell.edu

B.S. Seton Hall University
M.S.N. Kean University
D.N.P. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

Professional Activities: (Peer Reviewed Article Published. Capezuti E., Davis ME, Wahlberg L, Lundy T, McEvoy LK. (2020) Perceptions of Older Adult Care Among Ambulatory Oncology Nurses. Cancer Nursing July 30. Doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000867
Courses Taught: Operations Management in Healthcare; Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Change

Maureen McNish

Registrar
Assistant Registrar

Email: registrar@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3374
Office Location: Aquinas Hall, Room 104

Office:
Mon: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tues: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thurs: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Bio

BA degree in Sociology and Psychology from Fordham University.
MA in Higher Education from Caldwell University

Stephen Meawad

Theology and Philosophy
Associate Professor

Email: smeawad@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3250
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 145

Education

Ph.D. Duquesne,
M.T.S. Holy Cross School of Theology,
B.A. New York University

Stephen Meawad is associate professor of Theology at Caldwell University in New Jersey. His book, Beyond Virtue Ethics: A Contemporary Ethic of Ancient Spiritual Struggle (Georgetown University Press, 2023), offers a critique of modern moral philosophy and suggests a way forward by looking backward at ancient Christian spiritual practices, many of which are embodied in contemporary Orthodox Christianity. His continued research focuses on spirituality, ethics, and theology, with the hopes of recovering the lost art of transformative Christian praxis for the modern world.

Kencia Mele

Psychology
Adjunct Instructor

Email: kemele@caldwell.edu
Office Location: Werner Hall, Virtual Space (By Appointments Only)

Kencia Mele, PhD better known as Dr. Kence is originally from Sunny South Florida. She prides herself in being an old soul and a great story teller which she uses in all of her relationships to inspire and teach others from the lessons she’s learned in life- mostly with humor. She graduated in 2012 from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL with a bachelors in psychology. She intended to study Spanish, psychology and education with the aim to travel as an industrial psychologist teaching employees & employers professional and people skills. She completed her degree in Psychology & education. In her true adventurous spirit, Dr. Kence set out for a change of scenery and a fresh dose of life lessons, she moved to New Jersey the day after graduation. Soon after arriving to NJ, she accepted her first job as a part-time advisor at Union County College which is where she learned she was passionate about helping college students excel not only in the classroom but also after graduation. After that experience, she began her work in higher education. Dr. Kence has a diverse professional background serving in departments such as advising, financial aid, housing and also supporting the deans office in the education department with a student engagement initiative. In 2017 she completed a masters in higher education specializing in student affairs at Seton Hall University, then enrolled in a doctoral program at Montclair State University. In 2022, she completed her dissertation on how family expectations influence marital practices and decisions for Haitian-American couples. During her doctoral program, Dr. Kence taught several courses that helped her channel her love for storytelling into the classroom. She co-taught Poverty & Families at Montclair and taught two asynchronous online courses at Texas State University (Family Diversity & Life Span). She is currently an adjunct professor in the Psychology department at Caldwell University teaching cross-cultural psychology. In her free time, Dr. Kence absolutely loves karaoke, going on annual cruises with her family, and traveling abroad for missions. She also loves to read audiobooks and serves as a worship leader at her local church. Dr. Kence is a busy bee who is always working on something. She keeps herself busy by driving Uber and meeting some of the greatest people in her backseat who continuously teach her and inspire her with their own life stories. In the future, Dr. Kence aspires to open a community center where she can use grant funding to continue to help Creole-speaking families be successful in both in their family and in basic skills like speaking English, learning to use computers, career development, etc.

Juliann Meletta

Education
Assistant Professor

Email: jmeletta@caldwell.edu
Phone : 973-618-3416
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 235

Office:
Mon: 12 noon- 2 pm
Tues: Available online by appointment
Wed: Available online by appointment
Thurs: 10 am – 12 noon
Fri: Available online by appointment

Bio

B.A., Caldwell University
M.A.T., The College of New Jersey
Ph.D., Caldwell University

Cassio Menezes

Psychology and Counseling
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: Cmenezes@caldwell.edu

Cassio Campello Menezes, MD, LAC Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology & Counseling M.D. Foundation of ABC Medical School M.A. Boston Grad School of Psychoanalysis

Maria Miceli

Student Life
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life

Email: mmiceli@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3248
FAX: 973-618-3444
Office Location: Alumni Theatre, 220

M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education – Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
B.A. Literature/Psychology minor – Ramapo College of New Jersey

Caldwell University Student Life 2008 – present

Erica Mickens

Psychology and Counseling
Adjunct

Email: emickens@caldwell.edu

Bio

B.A., William Paterson University
M.A., New Jersey City University

Robert Middleton

Music
Assistant Professor and Director of Jazz Studies

Email: rmiddleton@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3299

Rob Middleton is a saxophonist/clarinetist, a prize-winning composer, and an active performer and teacher in the New York area.  He works in a broad range of styles, from jazz and classical to commercial and ethnic music. He has performed around the U.S and abroad with many jazz greats, including Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Phil Woods, Harry Connick Jr., Lionel Hampton, The New York Voices, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Lovano, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Woody Shaw, Oliver Lake, David Liebman, Randy Brecker, Jane Ira Bloom, Billy Hart, and Jim McNeely.  Rob’s recent recordings, both jazz and classical, include “Portraits and Places” with the Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra, “Open Crossings”, music of Andy Teirstein, “Eleven” with the Birdland Big Band, “Composers in Collaboration”, new music by New Jersey women composers with Dr. Nan Childress, and “Urban Soundscapes” with NewYorkestra, which he co-leads and writes for.   He is the former music director of the Birdland Big Band and is a long-time member of the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble dedicated to performing works created by the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop.  Rob is a former participant in that workshop and a winner of its composition prize.  His compositions and arrangements are performed regularly in the New York area and have appeared in a major motion picture, “The Thomas Crown Affair”.

George Mikula III

Enrollment Management and Communications
Manager of Digital Communications & Content

Email: gmikula@caldwell.edu
Office: 973-618-3788
Office Location: Rosary Hall, Room 202

Office:
Mon: 8:30am-4:30pm
Tues: 8:30am-4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am-4:30pm
Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm

Caldwell University Alumni Class of 2024, BFA Specializing in Graphic Design. Current MBA student. 10 years of invaluable experience in the design and creative field. Passionate about sports and technology.

Jerry Milani

Athletics
Director of Athletic Communications

Email: gmilani@caldwell.edu
Office: 973-618-3567
Office Location: Newman Center, Enrichment Center

Office:
Mon: 7:30am-6:30pm
Tues: 7:30am-6:30pm
Wed: 7:30am-6:30pm
Thurs: 7:30am-6:30pm
Fri: 7:30am-6:30pm

Jerry Milani, who has more than 30 years experience in sports and entertainment media relations, writing and broadcasting, was named Caldwell University Director of Athletic Communications in June 2023 by Mark A. Corino, Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics. Milani had served as Interim Director since March 2023.

Milani has served in athletic communications at the collegiate level at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the East Coast Conference. Outside of the college realm, he has worked for two public relations agencies and for the International Fight League, a team-based mixed martial arts league, and as a freelance professional. His PR clients have included Wizard World and FAN EXPO, which produce pop culture and celebrity conventions across North America, USA Wrestling, the National Lacrosse League, Strat-O-Matic Media, the Pacific Life Open and Pilot Pen Tennis tournaments and dozens of others.

“We are so fortunate to have added Jerry to our staff on a full-time basis,” said Mark A. Corino, Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics. “He has done an outstanding job working with us in the broadcasting areas for us for many years and now it’s a pleasure to have him handling all areas of our Athletic Media relations department. Jerry is a true professional and has experience in all Athletic Media fields. His vast knowledge and understanding of all areas will bring increased visibility and exposure to our institution and athletic department.”

Milani has also been the play-by-play announcer for Caldwell football and basketball broadcasts since 2008. The Rockland County, N.Y., native is a proud graduate of North Rockland High School and Fordham University and now lives in Bloomfield, N.J.

James Miller

Theology and Philosophy
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: jpmiller@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3251
Office Location: Albertus Magnus Hall

I’ve been teaching philosophy at Caldwell since 2014. Before that, I spent many years working as an executive in the publishing industry. I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and am the author of Numbers in Presence and Absence: A Study of Husserl’s Philosophy of Mathematics (Martinus Nijhoff, 1982).

Camille Miller

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: clmiller@caldwell.edu
Extension: 3255

Ph.D. (ABD), University of Natural Medicine
M.B.A.. William Patterson University
B.A., SUNY New Paltz

Camille Miller

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Instructor

Email: clmiller@caldwell.edu

Camille L. Miller, M.B.A. Adjunct Professor of Business B.A. Psychology, SUNY College at New Paltz M.B.A. Marketing, William Paterson University Ph.D. (ABD) University of Natural Medicine

Carolyn Mitchell

Business and Computer Science
Administrative Assistant

Email: CMitchell@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3255
FAX: 973-618-3443
Office Location: Werner Hall, 219

Office:
Mon: 8am-4pm
Tues: 8am-4pm
Wed: 8am-4pm
Thurs: 8am-4pm
Fri: 8am-4pm

Work history: Caldwell University 2001-present
Secretary/Administrative Assistant, Psychology & Counseling (4/2001-6/30/2024)
Administrative Assistant, School of Business & Computer Science (current)
Education: Lebanon Valley College, PA; BS in Education, Psychology minor
Additional: 2013-present, member of NJ Community Emergency Response Team (West Essex)

Catherine Monetti

Nursing and Public Health
Assistant Professor

Email: cmonetti@caldwell.edu
Office: 973-618-3676
Office Location: Student Center, Room 209

Office:
Mon: 1:30pm – 5:30pm

Catherine Jirak Monetti, PhD, RN has been a Registered Professional Nurse for 40 years and a Nurse Educator for 33. Her Masters Degree in Education was received from New York University. A named Robert Wood Johnson Scholar, Professor Monetti earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Rutgers, School of Education. She has taught at major universities at the undergraduate baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. She has a Post Masters certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy, training in EMDR trauma therapy, and is also a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. Her primary research interest is trauma therapy in the context of energy healing.

Max Morden

Music
Brass Ensemble, Trumpet

Email: MMorden@caldwell.edu
FAX: 973-618-3467

MAX MORDEN

Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal
Max has been heard in a variety of groups from New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and
broadway, to performances with artists such as Dave Brubeck, Wycliffe Gordon, Joe
Locke, Glen Burtnik, Rob Paparozzi, Max Weinberg, Pat Guadagno, John Tropea, The
Weeklings, and Cherish the Ladies.
He can also be found as principal soloist for numerous churches and serves as principal
solo cornet and arranger for Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York. His work with
GBO of NY can be found on five recordings – American Anthems, Christmas Time Is
Here, Brubeck: Bold & Brassy, and two new Christmas albums to be released in 2022.
In a series of concerts performing the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Max
has had the great fortune of conducting an all-star big band comprised of members of
the Lincoln Center, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie jazz orchestras.
He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Eastern Michigan University, a Masters in
Jazz/Commercial Music Performance from Manhattan School of Music, and Doctoral
studies in classical performance from Rutgers University.

Joan Moriarty

Education
Professor, Department Chair

Email: JMoriarty@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3394
FAX: 973-618-3580
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 209

Office:
Mon: Please email so we can coordinate a mutual time to meet.
Tues: Please email so we can coordinate a mutual time to meet.
Wed: Please email so we can coordinate a mutual time to meet.
Thurs: Please email so we can coordinate a mutual time to meet.
Fri: Please email so we can coordinate a mutual time to meet.

Education

B.A. Immaculata College
M.A. Caldwell University
Ed.S. Seton Hall University
Ed.D. Seton Hall University

Dr. Joan Moriarty is a retired Principal, District Math/Science Supervisor, and teacher certified in New Jersey. At Caldwell, Dr. Moriarty Co- coordinates the doctoral program in Education Leadership with Dr. Joanne Jasmine. She also coordinates the Educational Administration degree and certification programs for NJ Principals, Supervisors, and Superintendents. Area principals and superintendents are members of the Principals’ Roundtable, coordinated through the Educational Administration programs. Professional development activities are presented on current topics in education. The 23-24 school year focused on AI. The upcoming school year hopes to focus on STEM and the teaching of science and the teaching of Math. The Department of Education works closely with the NJ Department of Education to increase the diversity and the teacher population in New Jersey.

Eden Moro

EOF
EOF Counselor/Recruiter

Email: emoro@caldwell.edu

B.A. Psychology, B.A. Criminal Justice, Caldwell University

Marie Mullaney

History and Political Science
Professor of History

Email: mmullaney@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3391
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 225

Dr. Marie Marmo Mullaney has been teaching history at Caldwell University since 1980, and served as chair of the department from 1982 to 2003.  She teaches a wide range of courses in European history, American history, African-American history, the history of New Jersey, and women’s history.  Her main research interests are in the history of women, and she has published widely on the lives of a large number of activist women. Her book on women socialist revolutionaries, Revolutionary Women: Gender and the Socialist Revolutionary Role, is a collective biography of five European socialists active in European revolutionary movements in the period 1870-1920.  Her articles on the lives of other pioneering female activists have appeared in Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society; New Jersey History; Notable American Women;  and numerous other publications including Past and Promise: Lives of Women in New Jersey History and The New Jersey Encyclopedia.  Her latest publication appears in the History of Education Quarterly and is a study of American educator Katharine Gibbs and the chain of secretarial schools she created in the early 20^th century. She has also authored hundreds of book reviews in the areas of European history, American history, and women’s history. In recent years, Dr. Mullaney has developed an expertise in the history of American Catholics, and she teaches courses in the enriched core on the History of Catholics in America and the History of the Catholic Church.  For three years, she has worked with Caldwell students as campus coordinator for the Sister Story oral history project, a national project which aims to create an online archive of the experiences of American Catholic religious sisters. Dr. Mullaney has been a National Merit Scholar, holder of a Danforth Foundation Fellowship, and winner of a Sears-Roebuck Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award. She has also been a recipient of the Caldwell Cup for service to Caldwell University.

Stacey Murphy

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: smurphy@caldwell.edu

Stacey Murphy has been an adjunct lecturer at the Caldwell University School of Business and Computer Science since 2007, having taught courses in management, economics, creativity and leadership. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Caldwell University and earned her Bachelors of Science from the Rutgers University School of Business. At Caldwell University, she is co-advisor to the Women’s Leadership Initiative, is a member of the Business Advisory Council, a member of the Social Justice Initiatives Planning Committee, and a member of the Faculty Commission on Global Concerns.

After beginning her professional career holding various roles in project management, strategic planning and investor relations in the financial services industry, she built an established career as a global executive coach and leadership development consultant specializing in executive assessment and development. Her clients have included the Johnson and Johnson family of companies, Corning, Inc., PSE&G, The Prudential, and AIG among others. Outside of work, Stacey volunteers with various organizations and initiatives that focus on advancing social justice, and enjoys reading, traveling, following creative pursuits, and spending time with her family, friends and dogs.

Matt Mustachio

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: MMustachio@caldwell.edu

B.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University

M.B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Experienced at building and reorganizing world-class marketing teams for consumer products companies. Strong business acumen, with extensive experience in developing and implementing a wide range of consumer and business-to-business sales and marketing strategies focused on expanded market presence, increased revenues, and profitability for domestic and international companies ranging from $10 million to $140 billion. Accomplished adjunct professor of marketing at three 3 universities. Key strengths include: Marketing, Sales Promotions, Public Relations, New Product Development, Sales, P&L Responsibility, Advertising, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Technical Support & Training, Pricing, and Internet Communications

Ranjit Nair

Business and Computer Science
Associate Professor of Management; Alvin R. Calman Endowed Chair

Email: rnair@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3437
FAX: 973-618-3355
Office Location: Werner Hall, 208

Education

Ph.D in Organization and Leadership; Capella University
M.B.A (Information Systems); Golden Gate University
B.S. Accounting; California State University, Sacramento

Dr. Ranjit Nair is Assistant Professor of Management at Caldwell University. He teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level courses including Strategic Human Resource Management, Leadership Skill Development, Ethical Business Strategy and Leading & Managing Holistically. Dr. Nair is an innovator, people-champion, human resource management specialist, and trend-setter for emerging leaders to help brand themselves and be their best versions to positively influence their worlds. He spent 25 years evangelizing a seismic shift in how the human resources function can better position an organization’s highest priority assets – its people— in order to enable immovable supreme leadership in the markets they serve. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the management consulting firm, Potluck Culture Solutions. Dr. Nair grew up in Hong Kong and has lived or worked in every continent in the world. He holds a doctorate in Organization and Management from Capella University, MBA from Golden Gate University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Sacramento State University. He also has a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management from Harvard University.

Donna Naturale

Nursing and Public Health
Associate Professor, Chair of Nursing & Public Health Department

Email: dnaturale@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3158
FAX: (973) 618 – 3802
Office Location: Werner Hall, 332

With over 30 years of nursing practice, I am delighted to share my enthusiasm for nursing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Over the years, I have focused on direct-patient care, and nursing education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, I have served in several administrative roles. Presently, I am the Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing and Public Health.

My clinical areas of expertise include chronic disease management with a focus on diabetes. My own Doctor of Nursing Practice project focused on transitional care nursing and my current practice involves ensuring the highest level of quality care is being provided to one of the most vulnerable populations.Throughout my professional practice, I aim to provide high-quality care and education to those with chronicd disease by communicating, collaborating, and applying evidence-based practice to promote the best outcomes.

As a nursing faculty member and administrator working in higher education, I am dedicated to promoting student success and positive program outcomes. I believe a student’s success is built through being an active, engaged learner, receiving positive mentoring, and being exposed to varied experiential learning opportunities. I enjoy problem-solving and collaborating with colleagues to build programs to meet needs and improve outcomes.

I am an active member of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau- Psi Mu Chapter, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). I maintain certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC),and through ADCES as Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).

Bio

BSN, Bloomfield College
MSN, DNP, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Yousef Nejatbakhsh

Mathematics
Adjunct Instructor

Email: ynejatbakhsh@caldwell.edu
Phone: 9736183482
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 234

Office:
Tues: 7:00AM- 11:30 AM, 1:00PM- 5:30 PM
Fri: 7:00AM- 5:30 PM

About

Dr. Yousef Nejatbakhsh is a distinguished mathematician and educator, widely recognized for his expertise in applied mathematics, particularly in fuzzy systems and their numerical solutions. He currently serves as a full-time Assistant Professor at Caldwell University, New Jersey, in the Mathematics Department, a position he has held since 2022. In addition to his role at Caldwell University, Dr. Nejatbakhsh has contributed as a part-time Professor at Rutgers University and has held various adjunct positions at prestigious institutions such as the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Kean University, and Union County College.

Dr. Nejatbakhsh’s academic journey began in Iran, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Pure Mathematics from Payam Noor University, Khoy. He further pursued his passion for mathematics at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, obtaining a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, focusing on the numerical solution of fuzzy differential equations and inclusions under the guidance of esteemed professors Tofigh Allahviranloo and Saeid Abbasbandy.

His research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, spanning statistics, artificial intelligence, green energy, and robotics. This diverse interest has led him to contribute significantly to various fields, including the design and analysis of renewable energy systems, such as portable wind turbines, and advancements in robotics and AI applications in environmental and health sciences.

Dr. Nejatbakhsh has an impressive publication record, including articles in peer-reviewed journals and numerous conference papers. His works reflect his deep commitment to applying mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems, such as sustainable energy solutions and financial performance optimization.

An active member of the academic community, Dr. Nejatbakhsh has been involved in mentoring students, developing online mathematics courses, and participating in educational administration. His service extends beyond teaching; he has been instrumental in curriculum development and has served as an editor for several academic journals in industrial engineering and applied mathematics.

Not only is Dr. Nejatbakhsh proficient in English, Persian, and Turkish, but he also brings a rich cultural perspective to his work, enhancing his teaching and research. His commitment to education and research excellence makes him a valuable asset to the academic community and an inspiring mentor to his students. Dr. Nejatbakhsh continues to push the boundaries of applied mathematics and its applications, making significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and beyond.

Bio

B.Sc. Payam Noor University, Iran M.Sc. Islamic Azad University, Iran Ph.D. Islamic Azad University, Iran

Victoria Nelson

Communication Sciences Disorders
Adjunct Instructor

MA in Speech-Language Pathology, Kean University

Jennifer Noonan

Visual Art and Design
Professor of Art History

Email: JNoonan@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3914

B.A. Stony Brook University

M.A. City University of New York

PhD. Penn. State University

Sheila O’Rourke

Operations
Vice President for Administration and Operations

Email: SOrourke@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3405
FAX: 973-618-3345
Office Location: Rosary Hall

Sheila O’Rourke joined Caldwell College in 1991 as an assistant director in financial aid and student employment. She was subsequently named director and then executive director, human resources. In 2009, Ms. O’Rourke was appointed to the cabinet and charged with leading the strategic planning process. She has shepherded that process through several strategic plans to the present. As vice president for institutional effectiveness and then vice president for administration and operations for Caldwell University, her role grew to also include responsibility for information technology (IT), campus safety and security, legal, risk management and compliance, and facilities management while continuing to oversee human resources and payroll functions. Ms. O’Rourke chaired the COVID response team for the university. Ms. O’Rourke currently oversees legal, risk management and compliance, human resources, payroll, facilities management and strategic planning.

Ms. O’Rourke earned her bachelor’s degree in American studies minoring in music performance at Manhattanville College and spent her senior year abroad at Oxford University, England. She earned her Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development, also from Manhattanville College. Ms. O’Rourke is a recent member of the Board of Directors for the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ) and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Bernard O’Rourke

Business and Computer Science
Associate Professor

Email: borourke@caldwell.edu
Phone: 973-618-3409
FAX: 973-618-3355
Office Location: Werner Hall, 223

Office:
Mon: 11am-12n
Tues: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Wed: 11am-12n
Thurs: 11am-12n

Extensive experience in International Business and Economic Development. Graduate of University College, Dublin, Kings Inns Law School (also Dublin) and Fordham University, New York. Full time professor at Caldwell for 25+ years, former Chair and Associate Director of Business Department/School at Caldwell. In addition to teaching International Business and Strategy at the graduate and undergraduate levels, Prof. O’Rourke has led many international business short study trips to overseas destinations and supports students in other experiential activities such as internships and honors societies

Felicidad Obregon

Modern Languages
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: fobregon@caldwell.edu

M.A. in Spanish, Montclair State University

Professor Obregón is an adjunct professor of Spanish. She holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from Montclair State University where she taught from 1988 to 1992. She also teaches as an adjunct at Drew University and Farleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey.

Professor Obregón is a native of Spain who loves her language and the cultural diversity of the Spanish speaking world. She feels very fortunate to bring her knowledge, energy and passion to her classes. She has taught various levels of Spanish, Elementary and Intermediate, Phonetics, Advanced Grammar and Composition, Film and Literature, as well as Spanish for Business. She is a co-advisor for the Spanish Club.

Her interests include research on second/foreign languages teaching methodology, cross-cultural studies, film, literature, and theater. She loves acting and writing. She participates in theater and creative writing workshops. She also loves traveling to different countries, to experience and learn about other cultures and ways of being.

Grace Odediran

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: godediran@caldwell.edu

B.S. New Jersey City University
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
M.A. Rutgers University

Miriam Ogalo-Lebron

Nursing and Public Health
Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Email: mogalo@caldwell.edu

Miriam Ogalo-Lebron, MSN, RN, Adjunct Clinical Faculty