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September 15, 2017 – Eight new full-time faculty members join King’s for the 2017-18 academic year.

Dr. Jessica Anderson is an assistant professor of psychology. She previously was a post doctoral research fellow in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Buffalo-SUNY and a Research/Teaching Assistant in the Department of Psychology at SUNGY-Binghamton. She earned her doctorate at Binghamton University and bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Connecticut. 

Dr. Christopher Aults is an assistant professor of psychology. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University-Altoona and master’s degree and doctorate from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to coming to King’s, he served as a visiting assistant professor at Presbyterian College and adjunct instructor at Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology. 

Dr. Cynthia Mailloux has been appointed chair of the Dual 1-2-1 Bachelor of Nursing Program and a professor of nursing.  A licensed Registered Nurse, Mailloux earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilkes, her master’s degree in nursing from Misericordia University, and a doctorate in nursing, with a concentration in education from Penn State University.  She also earned a certification in Nursing Education from the National League of Nursing.

Y. Bora Senyigit, assistant professor of accounting, previously was an assistant professor of accounting at Woosong University Sol International School in Korea and an assistant professor of accounting at Zirve University, School of Economics and Administrative Sciences in Turkey. He earned a master’s of business administration from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate from Istanbul University in Turkey. 

Dr. Tabitha Sprau Coulter is an assistant professor of civil engineering. She previously served as an assistant professor in civil engineering technology at Alfred State SUNY College of Technology. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Lafayette College and a master’s degree and doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. 

Dr. Alex Szatmary, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was a visiting assistant professor of engineering at Bucknell University and an Instructor and Summer Research Mentor at the National Institute of Health. He earned an associate’s degree from Harford Community College and a bachelor’s degree and doctorate from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 

Matthew Toniatti, assistant clinical professor in Physician Assistant Studies, previously served as an Physician Assistant for Pinnacle Health in Mechanicsburg and MedExpress in State College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and master’s degree from Lock Haven University. 

Dr. Jordan Rodgers will serve a one-year appointment as a Moreau Postdoctoral Fellow. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame, where he previously served as an instructor of philosophy.  He also has taught at Holy Cross College. 

Dr. Jessica Anderson

Dr. Christopher Aults

Dr. Cynthia Mailloux

Dr. Jordan Rodgers

Dr. Alex Szatmary

Y. Bora Senyigit

Dr. Tabitha Sprau Coulter

Matthew Toniatti