Faculty & Staff














Donna Z. Bliss, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
Professor, Director of PhD Program and Graduate Studies, and Department Chair
Professor, Director of PhD Program and Graduate Studies, and Department Chair
612-624-1425
bliss@umn.edu
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Mary L. Chesney, PhD, APRN, CNP, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Professor Distinguished University Teaching Professor
Clinical Professor Distinguished University Teaching Professor
612-625-1601
chesn009@umn.edu




Shannon R. Dahl, MA
Assistant Director of Student and Career Advancement Services/Pre- Licensure
Assistant Director of Student and Career Advancement Services/Pre- Licensure
612-626-3687
srdahl@umn.edu






Joanne Donnelly, DNP, APRN, CRNA
Clinical Assistant ProfessorProgram Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Clinical Assistant ProfessorProgram Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
612-625-7148
donne320@umn.edu





Heidi Eschenbacher, PhD
Project Manager, Health Education, Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan's Development, a USAID supported project with FHI360 and collaborating universities
Project Manager, Health Education, Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan's Development, a USAID supported project with FHI360 and collaborating universities








Alicia A. George
Assistant Director of Student and Career Advancement Services / Doctoral Programs Coordinator
Assistant Director of Student and Career Advancement Services / Doctoral Programs Coordinator
612-624-3108
albe0138@umn.edu

Nasra H. Giama, DNP, RN, PHN
Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Inclusivity, Diversity, & Equity Committee
Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Inclusivity, Diversity, & Equity Committee
507-258-8041
giama003@umn.edu





























Zoe Marquis-Kelly
DNP Placement Coordinator, Office of Academic Programs
DNP Placement Coordinator, Office of Academic Programs
612-624-4472
zmarquis@umn.edu












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Christine A. Mueller, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Professor and Sr. Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Professor and Sr. Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs
612-626-4922
cmueller@umn.edu





Judith M. Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
612-625-0944
pech0004@umn.edu

























Greta O. Simons, MSEd
Pre-Licensure Programs Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
Pre-Licensure Programs Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
612-626-4465
simon487@umn.edu


Marc Skjervem, MSEd
Director, Office of Student & Career Advancement Services
Director, Office of Student & Career Advancement Services
612-625-5001
mskjerve@umn.edu

















Diane J. Treat-Jacobson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
612-624-7613
treat001@umn.edu




