Leadership

The College derives its legal control through its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as executed by its governing Board of Trustees. Board members are:

Trevor V. Ireland, D.C., FPAC, FICA, FPCW, FICC
Chairperson of the Board
Private Chiropractic Practitioner
Anchorage, Alaska

Paul VanDuyne, D.C., P.E., FPAC
Vice Chairperson
President/CEO, IMEG Corp.
Rock Island, Illinois

Vickie A. Palmer, H.C.D. (Hon.), FPAC
Secretary General
Davenport, Iowa

Don Betz, Ph.D.
President Emeritus, University of Central Oklahoma
Pflugerville, Texas

Michael D. Chance, D.C., FPAC
Private Chiropractic Practitioner
Gainesville, Florida

Donna Craft, D.C., FPAC, FICC
Retired Private Chiropractic Practitioner
Brooklyn, Michigan

Donald S. Doucette, Ph.D.
Retired Chancellor, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Eugene, Oregon

Susan Hatfield, Ph.D.
Retired Professor, Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Nathan Hinkeldey, D.C., DACRB
Chiropractor, Veterans Administration Healthcare System
Pain Management Department
Des Moines, Iowa

Charles J. Keller, D.C., M.A., (Hon) FPAC, FICA, FPCW, FICC
Private Chiropractic Practitioner
Yonkers, New York

Kenneth Koupal
Retired Bank President
Bettendorf, Iowa

Kent M. Pilcher
President, Estes Construction
Davenport, Iowa

Dennis M. Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.
Chancellor and CEO
Associate Professor State University of New York, B.S., 1989; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1990; M.S., 1992; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1995; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2005.

Barbara J. Melbourne, J.D.
Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1988; Creighton University, B.A., 1985.

Michael C. Norris, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor of Admissions
Simpson College, B.A., 2002; Drake University, M.B.A., 2007; Iowa State University, Ph.D., 2014.

James E. O’Connor, APR
Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communication
University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 1989.

Robert E. Percuoco, D.C.
Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness; Professor
Stonehill College, B.S., 1978; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1983.

Jennifer L. Randazzo, M.A.S., C.P.A.
Vice Chancellor of Finance
St. Ambrose University, B.A., 2005; Northern Illinois University, M.A.S., 2006.

William Sherrier, D.C., M.A.
President, Palmer Florida
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, B.A., 1985; Life College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1989; University of Central Florida, M.A., 2015.

Daniel J. Weinert, D.C., Ph.D.
College Provost; Professor
Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1989; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.S., 1992; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1996; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 1999; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2013.

Earlye Adams Julien, M.S.C., M.S.Ed.
Senior Director of Compliance; Chief Compliance Officer
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), 1994; Teikyo Marycrest University, B.A., 1995; Western Illinois University, M.S.C., M.S.Ed., 2000.

Beth A. Barclay, M.A.
Senior Director of Accreditation & Licensure
Central Michigan University, B.A., 2008; Iowa State University, M.A., 2014.

Dustin C. Derby, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Illinois State University, M.S.Ed., 1997; Northern Illinois University, M.S., 2005, Ed.D., 2006.

Christine D. Deines, M.L.I.S.
Senior Director of Libraries
University of Colorado at Denver, B.A., 1998; University of Denver, M.L.I.S., 2006.

Nathaniel A. Finkey, D.C., DACBR
Senior Director of Clinic Analysis
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2015.

Mary E. Frost, D.C., M.B.A.
Senior Director of Continuing Education
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1996; St. Ambrose University, M.B.A. 2015.

Marie J. Kelly, B.A.
Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni
Loras College, B.A., 2011.

Katheen R. Graves, B.A.
Senior Director of Financial Affairs
St. Ambrose University, B.A., 1989.

Mindy S. Leahy, M.B.A.
Senior Director for Registrar
Wartburg College, B.A., 1992; St. Ambrose University, M.B.A., 1995.

Cynthia R. Long, Ph.D.
Dean of Research
Winona State University, B.A., B.S., 1984; Iowa State University, M.S., 1989; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 1995.

Jillian B. McCleary, B.A.
Senior Director of Marketing & Communication
University of Iowa, B.A., 2002.

Abbey L. Nagle-Kuch, M.P.A.
Dean of Student Affairs
University of Iowa, B.A., 2008, Drake University, M.P.A., 2017.

Megan Nelson, B.S.
Senior Director of Financial Affairs
Western Illinois University, B.S., 2012.

Lisa M. Schneider, B.S., SHRM-CP
Senior Director of Human Resources
Western Illinois University, B.S., 2010.

Brian L. Sharkey, B.S.
Senior Director of Safety and Security
University of Illinois, B.S., 1989.

Tara J. Schulz, M.B.A.
Executive Director of Clinic Operations
Illinois State University, B.S., 1996; Tippie College of Business, M.B.A., 2005

Troy D. Stark, B.A., M.S., D.C.
Senior Director of Assessment
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2010; Monmouth College, B.A., 2010; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences, M.S., 2023.

Amber L. Wells, J.D.
Executive Director for Legal Affairs
University of Iowa, B.A., 2006; J.D., 2009.

Mark E. Wiseley, B.A.
Senior Director of Information Technology
Blackhawk College, A.A., 1998; St. Ambrose University, B.A., 2002.

Lisa M. Bauer, B.B.A.
Director of Auxiliary Services
University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1985.

Crystal R. Bowen, M.B.A
Director of Development
Bemidji State University, B.S., 2013; M.B.A., 2022.

Kaitlin R. Clevenger, B.S.
Director of Student Experience
Iowa State University, B.S., 2016.

Holly C. Fischer, B.A.
Director of Academic Support Services
San Diego State University, B.A., 2004.

Elizabeth A. Fisher, M.A., B.A.
Director of Donor Relations
St. Ambrose University, B.A., 2004; University of Iowa, M.A., 2019.

Kristin K. Frymoyer, Ph.D., M.A.
Director of Continuing Education
Kaplan University, B.A., 2013; Northcentral University, M.A., 2016; Grand Canyon University, Ph.D., 2022.

Karie A. Gilson, B.A.
Director of Alumni Programs and Annual Giving
Baruch College, B.A., 2004.

Jody L. Graham, M.B.A.
Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning
Mount St. Clare College, B.A., 1994; Ashford University, M.B.A., 2006.

Ward M. Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Life Sciences
Ball State University, B.S., 1986; M.S., 1989; Montana State University, PhD., 1997

David D. Juehring, D.C., N.S.C.A.
Director of Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury; Associate Professor
Iowa State University, B.A., 1987; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1994; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, N.S.C.A., 1995; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1997; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 1998.

Siri C. Leech, D.C., DACBR
Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences
University of Montana, B.A., 2015; Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2011, Diplomate, American Board of Radiology, 2016.

Ian D. McLean, D.C.
Director of Clinical Radiology; Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1979; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1984.

Shannon M. Milton, B.B.A., B.S.
Director of Advancement Services
University of Iowa, B.B.A., 2000, B.S., 2000.

James M. Mountain, M.S.
Director of Information Security
Black Hawk College, A.A.S., 1998; Western Governors University, M.S., 2023.

Daniel Murzyn, B.A.
Director of Procurement
Western Illinois University, B.A., 2005.

Ranier Pavlicek, D.C., ATC, DACRB
Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
Brigham Young University, B.S., 1991; Athletic Trailer Certified, 1991; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2001; Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 2004.

Craig A. Schmidt, M.A.
Director of Development
Iowa State University, B.S., 1980; University of Iowa, M.A., 1992.

Erik E. Sellas, M.B.A.
Director of Campus Enrollment
Florida State University, B.S. and B.A., 2004; University of Phoenix, M.B.A., 2009.

Kara N. Shannon, D.C.
Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., B.S., 2014.

Michael J. Tunning, D.C., M.S.
Dean of Programs
St. Ambrose University, B.A., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2006; University of New England, M.S., 2015.

Robert D. Vining, D.C., D.H.Sc.
Associate Dean of Clinical Research
Logan College of Chiropractic, B.S., 1987; D.C., 1989; Jefferson College of Health Sciences, D.H.Sc., 2018.

Jessica Blumenfeld, B.S.
Campus Enrollment Director
Jacksonville University, B.S., 2003

Heather Bowyer, D.C., CSCS
Dean of Clinics
The College of West Virginia, A.S., B.S., 1998; Palmer College of Chiropractic, San Jose, CA, D.C., 2006.

Jason Brewer, M.S.
Dean of Students
Cumberland University, B.A., 2002; M.S., 2004.

Angela Carter, SHRM-CP
Manager of Human Resources

Michelle Gingras, D.C.
Associate Dean of Clinics
University of North Florida, B.S., 1998; Life University, D.C., 2002.

Je’Ne Jordahl, D.C.
Associate Dean of Clinics
University of Illinois, B.S., 2005; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2009.

Rocky Justice, D.C.
Associate Dean of Life Sciences and Practice Foundations
Concord University, B.S., 2011; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2016.

Joy Lewis, Ed.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs
University of Central Florida, B.S., 2001, M.S., 2004; Nova Southeastern University, Ed.D., 2010.

Jason Qualls, D.C.
Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences
University of Kentucky, B.S., 2001; Cleveland Chiropractic College, D.C., 2007.

Matthew Richardson, D.C., DACBR
Director of Clinical Radiology
Murray State University, B.S., 2001; Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, D.C., 2006. Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Radiology, 2010.

Jennifer Sherman, B.A.S.
Registrar
Daytona State University, B.A.S., 2018.

Nicole Worthington, MANPM, Ph.D.
Director of Development
University of Central Florida, B.A., 2002; MANPM, 2010; Georgia State University, Ph.D., 2017.

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Brian Anderson, D.C., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Northern Illinois University, B.A., 1999; National University of Health Sciences, D.C., 2004; Benedictine University, M.P.H., 2008; National University of Health Sciences, M.S., 2014; Norther Illinois University, Ph.D., 2019.

Maria R. Anderson-Dooley, D.C.
Associate Professor
Luther College, B.A., 1988; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1996.

Karen L. Anthony, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Southern Illinois University, B.S., 1982; Southern Illinois University, B.S., 1983; Palmer College of Chiropractic, M.S., 2000.

Brittney Asby, B.S., D.C.
Instructor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Bryan Asby, B.S., D.C.
Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, B.S., 2008; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2012.

Kira J. Baca, D.C., M.S.
Instructor
State University of New York at New Paltz, B.S. Ed., 2010; The University of Toledo, M.S., 2013; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2019.

Virginia A. Barber, D.C., M.S.
Professor
State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A., 1985; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1990; Creighton University, M.S. 2018.

Jody Bell, A.A.S., R.T.
Instructional Radiologic Technologist
Scott Community College, A.A.S., 1999.

Megan Beveridge, M.S.
Instructor
Grand View University, B.A., 2020, Des Moines University, Master of Science, M.S., 2022.

Judy L. Bhatti, D.C., M.S.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1994; M.S., 2000. A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, DHED, 2017.

Casey A. Buns, D.C., CCSP, CSCS
Assistant Professor
Wartburg College, B.A., 2008; Northwestern Health Sciences University, D.C., 2011; American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 2016; National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Katherine L. Clark, D.C.
Associate Professor
University of Iowa, B.A., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2010.

John J. Crouse, D.C.
Assistant Professor
University of Iowa, B.A., 2009; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Kevin A. Cunningham, D.C., Ph.D.
Professor
George Williams College, B.S., 1982; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C.; 1988, University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2003.

Callyn R. Dittmar, D.C., CCSP
Assistant Professor
Augustana College, B.A., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2008; American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 2021.

Stephen M. Duray, Ph.D.
Professor
Cleveland State University, B.A., 1983; Kent State University, M.A., 1987; Ph.D., 1992.

Amberly Ferguson, D.C.
Assistant Professor
University of Northern Iowa, B.S., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2007.

Emma Forlow, D.C., CCSP
Faculty Clinician
Hope College, B.A., 2016; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2019; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 2021.

Mary E. Frost, D.C., M.B.A.
Associate Professor; Senior Director of Continuing Education
Palmer College Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1996; St. Ambrose University, M.B.A., 2015.

Pamela Gindl, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1990; Diplomate, ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, 2003.

Chad Hagen, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2005.

Joseph Heston, D.C., DACBR, M.S., RMSK
Instructor
Loras College, B.S., 2013; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2017; National University M.S., 2020; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology 2021; Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement 2021.

Aaron Hildreth, B.S., D.C.
Instructor
University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 2013; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2016.

Monisa Holton-Brown, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Saint Ambrose University, B.S., 1995; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2001.

Karmen J. Hopkins, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2010.

Rachelle A. Hynes, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1997; Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers, 2004.

Roger J.R. Hynes, D.C., DPhCS, FICA
Professor
Memorial University of Newfoundland, B.S., 1994; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1998; Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers, L.C.P., 2002; International Chiropractors Association, D.Ph.C.S., 2005.

Robert A. Illingworth, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1992. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, 2011.

Julie L. Johnson, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Western Illinois University, B.S., 1995; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C. 2000.

Ward M. Jones, Ph.D.
Professor, Associate Dean for Life Sciences and Foundations
Ball State University, B.S., 1986; M.S., 1989; Montana State University, PhD., 1997.

David D. Juehring, D.C., DACRB
Professor, Director of Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury
Iowa State University, B.B.A., 1987; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1994; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1997; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 1998.

Lisa Klaus, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., B.S., 1999.

Tanner Kleppe, B.S., D.C.
Instructor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2022.

Thomas Klopcic, D.C.
Instructor
National University of Health Sciences, D.C., 2019.

Kenneth R. Krayenhagen, D.C., DIANM
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1998; Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, 2011.

Tracey A. Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DIANM
Professor
Purdue University, B.A., 1990; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1997; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 2006, Diplomate International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, 2011.

Cynthia R. Long, Ph.D.
Professor, Director of Research
Winona State University, B.A.,B.S., 1984; Iowa State University, M.S., 1989; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 1995.

Cheryl Lyon, N.D., B.S., A.A.
Associate Professor
University of New Haven, B.S., 2003; University of Bridgeport, N.D., 2007.

Dennis P. Malik, D.C., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1983; Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., 1998; Western Illinois University, M.S., 2006.

Katherine Manley-Buser, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Arizona, B.A.,1976; California State University, M.A., 1981; University of California, Davis, Ph.D., 1991.

Barbara A. Mansholt, D.C., M.S.
Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1995; Palmer College of Chiropractic, M.S. Clinical Research, 2012.

Dennis M. Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Chancellor and CEO
University of the State of New York, B.S., 1989; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1990; M.S., 1992; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1995; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2005.

Alexander D. G. Margrave, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Juaniata College, B.S., 2001; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2007.

Cherie L. Marriott, D.C, DICCP
Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1986; University of the State of New York, B.S., 1990; Diplomate, International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, 1996.

Stacie S. Martel, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Augustana College, B.A., 1994; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1998; M.S., 2003.

Elizabeth B. McConnell, D.C.
Associate Professor
Adelphi University, B.A., 1975; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1982.

Ian D. McLean, D.C.
Professor, Director of Clinical Radiology
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1979; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Roentgenology, 1984.

Craig L. Mekow, M.S.
Associate Professor
Blackburn College, B.A., 1970; Illinois State University, M.S., 1972.

Lia M. Nightingale, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Illinois, B.S., 2002; Ph.D., 2006.

Michael J. Oppelt, D.C., M.S.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S.; D.C., 1994; M.S., 2003.

Ranier Pavlicek, D.C., ATC, DACRB
Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
Brigham Young University, B.S., 1991; Athletic Trailer Certified, 1991; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2001; Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 2004.

Teri L. Payton Dexter, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Marycrest College, B.A., 1983; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1986.

Kevin T. Percuoco, D.C.
Assistant Professor
University of Northern Iowa, B.S., 2012; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2016.

Robert E. Percuoco, D.C.
Professor; Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness
Stonehill College, B.S., 1978; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1983.

David M. Quist, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, EMT-B, B.S., D.C., DIBCN, 1988.

Thomas S. Ring, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1975.

Robert M. Rowell, D.C., M.S.
Professor
Concordia College, B.A., 1988; Northwestern College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1992; Palmer College of Chiropractic, M.S., 2007.

Stacie A. Salsbury, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Iowa, B.S.N., 1996, M.S.N., 1999, Ph.D., 2007.

Patrik R. Schneider, D.C.
Assistant Professor
University of Washington, B.S., 2002; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2014.

Kara N. Shannon, D.C.
Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., B.S., 2014.

Zacariah K. Shannon, D.C., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Illinois State University, B.S., 2010; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2014; M.S., 2017; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2023.

Glenn K. Sorgenfrey, D.C., M.S.Ed.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1986; University of New York, Regents College, B.S., 1995; Western Illinois University, M.S.Ed., 2003.

Emily K. Speer, D.C.
Instructor
Metropolitan State University of Denver, B.S., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2018.

Carla A. Sullivan, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Blackhawk Community College, A.S., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2011.

Robert C. Tatum, D.C., DACBR
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1982; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1993.

Steve Torgerud, D.C., M.S.
Associate Professor
Augsburg College, B.A., 1989; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1993; Diplomate, International Board of Chiropractic Neurology, 1999; Purdue University, M.S., 2004.

Michael Tunning, D.C., ATC, M.S.
Associate Professor, Dean of Academic Affairs
St. Ambrose University, B.A., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2006; University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, M.S., 2015.

Michael J. Van Natta, D.C., DAAPM
Associate Professor
Southern Illinois University, B.S., 1979; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1985; Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Medicine

Robert Vining, D.C., D.H.Sc.
Professor
Logan College of Chiropractic, B.S., 1987; D.C., 1989; Jefferson College of Health Sciences, DHSc., 2018.

Harry L. Wallace, D.C.
Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1969.

Dan Weinert D.C., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor; College Provost
Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1989; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.S., 1992; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1996; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, 2000; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2013.

Breanne M. Wells, D.C., M.S.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2015; M.S. 2017.

Steven D. Wild, D.C.
Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1970.

Anthony Yarbrough, B.S., D.C.
Instructor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2021.

Professor Emeritus

Joel Pickar, D.C., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Brown University, B.A., 1973; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C.,1977, D.C; University of California, 1990, Ph.D.

Willard M. Smith, D.C.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1960

Victor G. Strang, D.C., FPAC
Professor
Augustana College, B.A., 1974; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1977, F.P.A.C., 2005.

Larry L. Swank, D.C., M.S.
Professor; Clinic Systems Administrator
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1976; Fellow Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics, 1985; Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics, 1985; University of St. Francis, M.S., 1999; Fellow, Palmer Academy of Chiropractic, 2005; Fellow, International College of Chiropractic, 2012.

Glenda Wiese, M.A., Ph.D.
Marycrest College, B.A., 1972; University of Iowa, M.A.,1973; University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2003.

FULL TIME FACULTY

Philip Afghani, D.C.
Assistant Professor
University of North Florida, B.S., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2008.

Medhat Alattar, M.B.B.Ch., M.S., D.C.
Professor
Ain Shams University, M.B.B.Ch., 1980; Life University, D.C., 1987, M.S., 1995.

Whitney Amos McNary, D.C.
Associate Professor
The Ohio State University, B.S., 2009; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Alejandro Aponte, D.C., CCSP
Associate Professor
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, B.S., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, Florida, D.C., 2010.

Bethany Aponte, D.C., DACBN
Associate Professor
Ohio University, B.S., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2010.

Nicholas Belcher, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Marshall University, B.S., Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, Florida, D.C., 2013.

Rishi Bodalia, D.C., DACBR
Assistant Professor
McMaster University, B.S., 2010; Northeast College of Health Sciences, D.C., 2017; National University of Health Sciences, DACBR, 2021.

Martin Booth Jr., D.C.
Assistant Professor
Flagler College, B.A., 2012; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2016.

Beth Carleo, D.C.
Associate Professor
Cleveland University, B.S., 2010; Cleveland University, D.C., 2010.

Tyler Chapin, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Wesleyan University, B.A., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Tara Cheuvront, D.C.
Associate Professor
Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2010.

Munyeong Choi, D.C., M.S., DACBR
Associate Professor
Sahmyook University, B.S., 2001; National University of Health Sciences, D.C., 2008; American Board of Chiropractic Radiologists and National University of Health Sciences, M.S., 2012.

Diane Clark-Randazzo, D.C.
Associate Professor
Montclair University, B.S., 1983; Life Chiropractic College, D.C., 1987.

Steven Cuono, D.C.
Associate Professor
Stockton State College, B.S., 1994; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2000.

Joy Dunwoodie, D.C., CCSP
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1989; Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 2009.

Joanne Eash, D.C.
Associate Professor
California University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2007.

Melissa Ferranti, D.C.
Professor
University of North Florida, B.S., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2007.

Michelle Gingras, D.C.
Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
University of North Florida, B.S., 1998; Life University, D.C., 2002.

Abigail Gonsalves, D.C., D.V.M.
Associate Professor
Michigan State University, B.S. and D.V.M, 2002; Life University, D.C., 2012.

Kristin Gulliver, D.C.
Faculty Clinician
University of South Florida, B.S., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2008.

Jacob Harden, D.C.
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas, B.S., YEAR; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2014.

Shawn He, M.D., M.S.
Professor
Shanghai Second Medical University, M.D., 1983; National University of Singapore, M.S., 1999.

Jesse Hodges, M.S., D.C.
Associate Professor
University of Louisiana-Lafayette, B.S., 2008; Northwestern State University, M.S., 2011; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2013.

Deric Jacobs, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 1997.

Je’Ne Jordahl, D.C.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Clinics
University of Illinois, B.S., 2005; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2009.

Rocky Justice, D.C.
Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Concord University, B.S., 2011; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2016.

Amber Kingsley, D.C., DIBCN
Instructor
Wayne State University, B.S., 2014; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2018.

Jeffrey Krabbe, D.C., DACBN
Professor
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1996; University of Bridgeport, M.S., 2018; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2001; Diplomate, Nutrition, 2018.

Shawn LaCourt, D.C.
Associate Professor
Northern Michigan University, B.S., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2009.

Misty Lagasse, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2010.

Paula Lakeman, D.C,
Assistant Professor
Long Island University, B.A., 2003; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2007.

Nikolai Lee, D.C.
Associate Professor
Daytona State College, B.S., 2017; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2020.

Michelle Chambers Lewis, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2011; University of Tennessee Knoxville, B.A., 2007.

Donald Lorentz, D.C.
Assistant Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, B.S., D.C., 2010.

Marc Lucente, D.C.
Associate Professor
Wake Forest University, B.S., 2001; University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2010.

Scott Meisel, D.C., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Winona State University, B.S., 1980; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1984; New York Chiropractic College, M.S., 2014.

Meredith Meyers, D.C., M.D.
Professor
University at Buffalo, B.A., 1999; Niagara University, M.S., 2002; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2007; University of Arts & Sciences Montserrat, M.D., 2010.

Mark Murdock, D.C., R.N.
Professor
Florida Southern College, B.S., 1993; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1996; Polk Community College, R.N., 2005.

Sean Norkus, D.C.
Associate Professor
Flagler College, B.A., 2004; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2011.

Cristina Padilla Bravo, D.C.
Faculty Clinician
University of Puerto Rico, B.S., 2008; New York Chiropractic College, D.C., 2014.,

E.A. Pappagallo, D.C.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1985; Excelsior University, B.A., 2004.

Carol Prevost, D.C.
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts, B.S., 1985; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1992; Palmer College of Chiropractic, Diplomate, Chiropractic Pediatrics, 2000.

Jason Qualls, D.C., CCSP
Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences
University of Kentucky, B.S., 2001; Cleveland Chiropractic College, D.C., 2007.

Ali Rabatsky, M.S., Ph.D.
Professor
Stetson University, B.S., 1996; University of Central Florida, M.S., 2002; University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Ph.D., 2007.

James Randazzo, D.C.
Associate Professor
University of the State of New York, B.S., 1991; Life University, D.C., 1994.

Yahaira Roman, D.C., CCSP
Assistant Professor
University of Florida, B.S. 2010; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Adam Sergent, D.C., DACBSCP, DACRB
Professor
Madonna University, B.S., 2002; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2006.

Kathy Shaw, Ph.D., D.C.
Professor
University of Prince Edward Island, B.S., 1989; University of New Brunswick, M.Sc.E., 1993; University of Florida, Ph.D., 2000; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2006.

Trevor Shaw, D.C., DACRB, CSCS
Associate Professor
Springfield College, B.S. 2005; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2010; American Board of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Diplomate, 2018.

Michael Shreeve, D.C.
Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1974; University of the State of New York, B.S., 1997; Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, LCP., Chiropractic Philosophy, 2002.

Luis Vera, D.C.
Associate Professor
Rutgers University, B.A., 1999; New York Chiropractic College, D.C., 2003; Diplomate, Electrodiagnosis, 2005; Diplomate, Neurology, 2010.

Amanda Vozar, D.C.
Associate Professor
Penn State University, B.S., 2009; Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2013.

Niu Zhang, M.D., M.S.
Professor
Shanghai Second Medical University, M.D., 1983; National University of Singapore, M.S., 2001.

PART TIME FACULTY

Dennis Acquaro, D.C.
Part-Time Faculty
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1965.

Jennifer Allen, D.C.
Part-Time Faculty
Logan College of Chiropractic, D.C., 2006.

Beatrice Borges, D.C., DACNB
Part-Time Faculty
Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1987; Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.

John Humbert, D.C.
Part-Time Faculty
Florida State University, B.S., 2006; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2010.

Paige Lynch, D.C.
Part-Time Faculty
University of Rhode Island, B.S., 2016; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2020.

Angela Moore, D.C., DACBSP
Part-Time Faculty
University of Arkansas, B.S., 2005; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2008; Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, 2018.

Manuel Soto-Garcia, D.C., DIBCN, BCN
Part-Time Faculty
Midwestern State University, B.S.E.P, 2016; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, 2020; Diplomate of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology, 2021; Board Certified in Neurofeedback, 2022.

Christopher Ristuccia, D.C., DIBCN, CSCS
Part-Time Faculty
Florida State University, B.S., 2013; Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, D.C., 2018; Diplomate of the International Board of Clinical Neurology, 2018.