College of Health Leadership

Gabriel Anne Bargen, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP

Interim Dean of the College of Health
Executive Director ISU Meridian Sam & Aline Skaggs Health Science Center

Office: MHSC, Room 819G

(208) 373-1722

gabebargen@isu.edu

Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Dean of Engagement and Opportunity
Professor, Speech-Language Pathology

Office: Meridian Health Science Center, Room 808C

208-373-1814

kristinablaiser@isu.edu

Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS, Ed.D (c)

Graduate Program Director and Department Chair-Dental Hygiene Associate Professor

(208) 282-3076

bonoleci@isu.edu

Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD

Associate Dean of Curriculum & Assessment
Department Chair & Program Director
Clinical Associate Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics

Office: Garrison Hall 620

(208) 282-3091

charbyington@isu.edu

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Catie Canavan MS, OTR/L

Department Chair-Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor

Office: Garrison Hall 309

(208) 282-4631

catherinecanavan@isu.edu

Sue Anderson, PHD, RN, FNP-BC

Associate Dean and Director School of Nursing

Office: Pocatello

208-282-3829

sueanderson@isu.edu

Alycia Cummings, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Professor
CSD Department Chair

Office: Meridian Health Science Center, Room 808A

208-373-1772

alyciacummings@isu.edu

Kristin Van De Griend, PhD, MPH

Department Chair-Community and Public Health
Health Education Program Director
Associate Professor

Office: Reed Gym 243B

208-282-1074

kristinvandegriend@isu.edu

Rachel Hulse, EdD, MLS(ASCP)cm

Program Director- Medical Laboratory Science
Associate Professor, Medical Lab Sciences

Office: Leonard Hall 218

(208) 282-4456

(208) 282-4546

hulsrach@isu.edu

David M. Kleist, Ph.D.

Department Chair-Counseling
Professor, Counseling

Office: Garrison Hall Room 716

(208) 282-4315

kleidavi@isu.edu

Ryan Lindsay, PhD, MPH

Director for Research
Associate Professor, Community & Public Health

Office: 1311 E. Central Dr., Meridian, ID 83642

208-373-1779

ryanlindsay@isu.edu

Dave Hanneman

Department Chair- Emergency Services Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency Services

Office: Emergency Services Department, ISU-Meridian, Idaho

208-373-1961

hanndavi@isu.edu

Jared Papa, MPAS, PA-C

Program Director & Chair- Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Associate Professor

Office: Meridian

(208) 373-1754

papajare@isu.edu

Lisa Russell

Management Assistant to the Dean

Office: Beckley Nursing Bldg 66 | Room 204A

208-282-4665

lisarussell@isu.edu

Chris Sanford, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Dean for Faculty Success Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Office: 650 Memorial Drive Bldg 68, Rm 204

(208) 282-2196

chrissanford@isu.edu

Victoria (Tori) Scharp, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Program Director, PhD in Rehabilitation & Health Sciences
Assistant Professor

Office: SPA Building 68, Room 314B

(208) 282-4576

torischarp@isu.edu

Christopher Wertz, EdD, R.T. (R) (ARTT)

Radiographic Science Program- Program Director
Associate Professor

Office: 600 Memorial Drive Bldg 66, Rm 225

(208) 282-2871

christopherwertz@isu.edu