CHHS Advisory Board

The College of Health and Human Sciences Advisory Board (CHHS-AB) is key to the success of the college. Formed in October 2023, our esteemed board is comprised of practitioners, community members and professionals within the fields of health and human sciences and is instrumental in advancing the College and its mission.

Members of the board provide guidance on activities and events to support the CHHS strategic plan and the development of our Health Technology Center building while offering insight to assist our faculty and staff with preparing students for internships and professional careers. Also of great importance, the advisory board will promote philanthropic efforts for the college and its programs.

Members meet formally three times a year and create a partnership with the college, allowing us to assist each other in many ways.

Board members are highly respected by the College of Health and Human Sciences and volunteer their time and talents to advise the college.

Meet the 2026-2027 Board Members

  • Marilyn Balch, RN, M.S.
  • Shelby Bernard, M.S., L.A.T., ATC, CSCS, CHES
  • Deanna L. Cada, M.S.
  • Stan Ciezczak, L.E.H.P., REHS, CP-FS
  • Patricia Crowl, B.S.N., RN
  • Ellen Davel, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
  • Ann M. Engelmann, RN, M.B.A.
  • Rosemary Gullikson
  • Rodney Hart
  • Floy Haschke, M.S., A.P.N., CANP
  • Linda Haswell, RN, B.S.N.
  • Hanna Hinkle-Peterson, Ph.D.
  • Christopher Hoff, M.P.H., board chair
  • Abby Jeppson, SLP
  • Deepak Khanal, Ph.D.
  • Melissa Maguire, M.S., MSSA
  • Rajnish J. Mandrelle, M.B.B.S. (M.D.), M.P.H., M.B.A., FACHE
  • Rachel McBride, M.S., R.D.N., CDCES
  • Sue McCoy, RNC, D.N.P.
  • Debbie McGuire, LCSW
  • Cody McSellers-McCray, M.P.H.
  • Jane Miller
  • Sheila Dublin Mina, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
  • Peggy Norton-Rosko
  • Ginny Omerod, school counselor
  • Michael Palm, Ph.D.
  • Daniel J. Pesut Ph.D., RN, FAAN
  • Megan Reasor
  • Leonetta Rizzi, B.S.N., M.S., M.B.A.
  •  Joy Robackouski, P.T., D.P.T.
  • Monique Ryan, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.
  • Christopher Shields, B.S., EMT-P
  • David Strickland, M.P.H.
  • Marilyn Frank-Stromborg, RN, NP, Ed.D., J.D.
  • Nicole Struthers, M.S., P.A. (A.S.C.P.), M.L.S. (A.S.C.P.)
  • Lauren Wallenius, M.A., CCC-SLP
  • Domaz Wellington
  • Susan Wood, M.S., R.D.N.-AP, L.D.N.

Contact Us

College of Health and Human Sciences
Wirtz Hall 323
815-753-1891
chhs@niu.edu

The Dean's Office is open for face-to-face meetings by appointment only.