Faculty

You'll find that University of the Rockies faculty are well-educated, highly credentialed and committed to involvement in the professional community. Included in the many forms of professional involvement is contributing to the professional literature through professional writing, publications, and presentations. Click on each instructor's name to learn more about them and their qualifications.

Core Faculty

The CORE Faculty forms the academic foundation of University of the Rockies. Its members design and recommend course curriculum, provide instruction in the classroom and advise, mentor, and clinically supervise students in the doctoral program. Members of the CORE Faculty are practicing professionals in the fields of mental health, organizational leadership, consulting, business, education or research. All CORE Faculty members have earned doctorate degrees. Most have taught at the graduate level for many years, and all hold professional certifications and memberships in professional organizations appropriate to their disciplines. The experience and expertise of this team are represented in the following descriptions.

Heatherlynn Cleare-Hoffman, PsyD

AA – College of the Bahamas; BA – Acadia University; MA – Saint Michael’s College, PsyD – Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist, Member, American Psychological Association (APA), Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region (PSPPR), Member, Association for University Professors (AUP), Private Practice

Diversity, International Psychology

Hoffman, L., Hoffman, J. L., Hoffman, J. L. A., & Cleare-Hoffman, H. P. (in press). Culture, religion, and spirituality: How spirituality saved religion. In J. H. Ellens (Ed.), The healing power of religion (Vol. 1). Westport, CT: Praeger.

Hoffman, H. P. (2008). Junkanoo: A Bahamian cultural myth. In L. Hoffman, M. Yang, F. Kaklauskas, & A. Chan (Eds.), Existential psychology East-West (pp. 363-372. Colorado Springs, CO: University of the Rockies Press.

Allen Cornelius, PhD

BA, Franklin and Marshall College; MA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M-Forensic Sciences, George Washington University; PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Statistics, Counseling, Sports Psychology, Youth Development through Sport

Headley, S. A., Germain, M. J., Milch, C. M., Pescatello, L. S., Coughlin, M. A., Cornelius, A. E., Sullivan, S., & Wood, R. J. (2009, October). Lifestyle Modifications and the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. Presentation accepted at Renal Week 2009 of the American Society of Nephrology, San Diego, CA.

Buman, M. P., Brewer, B. W., & Cornelius, A. E. (2009). A discrete-time hazard model of hitting the wall in recreational marathon runners. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10, 662-666.

Petitpas, A. J., Cornelius, A., & Van Raalte, J. L. (2008). Youth development through sport: It's all about relationships. In N. L. Holt (Ed.), Positive Youth Development Through Sport (pp. 61-70). New York: Routledge.

Cornelius, A. E., Brewer, B. W., & Van Raalte, J. L. (2007). Applications of Multilevel Modeling in Sport Injury Rehabilitation Research. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5, 387-405.

Marian R. Campbell Edelbrock, PhD

BS, Kingston Polytechnic; MA, U.S. International University; PhD, U.S. International University

California and Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Addiction Therapy, Adolescent Treatment, Cognitive Therapy, Couples/Family Treatment, Eating Disorders, Employee Assistance, Geropsychology, Inpatient/Outpatient Programs, PTSD, Supervision/Consultation and Women’s Issues including Infertility.

Deborah Elliott-DeSorbo, PhD

PhD Clinical Psychology, George Washington University

Psychology Society of the Pikes Peak Region, president; American Psychological Association, member; former military clinical psychologist

Clinical & Counseling with a focus on Health, Health Psychology, Trauma, Alternative Medicine

Elliott-DeSorbo, D., Martin, S., & Wolters, P. L. (2009). Stressful life events and their relationship to psychological and medical functioning in children and adolescents with HIV infection. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, 52(3): 364-370.
Ciccone, D., Elliott, D., Chandler, H., Nayak, S., & Raphael, K. (2005). Sexual and physical abuse in women with fibromyalgia syndrome: A test of the trauma hypothesis. The Journal of Clinical Pain, 21(5): 378-386.
Chen, K., Shiflett, S., Ponzio, N., He, B., Elliott, D., & Keller, S. (2002). A preliminary study of the effect of external qigong on lymphoma growth in mice. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 8(5): 615-21.

Dick W. Gee, EdD

BA, University of Wisconsin; MS, University of Wisconsin; MSEd, University of Wisconsin; MS, University of Wisconsin; EdS University of Wisconsin; EdD, University of Northern Colorado

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Past President, Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice

Family Systems, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Supervision

Paige Graham, PhD

BA, University of Tennessee; MA and PhD, George Mason University.

Leadership, Adaptability, E-Teams and E-Leadership, Generations, Developmental Work Experiences, Team Mental Models, Job Performance and the Service Industry.

Steven Gray, PhD

BA, Baylor University; MS and MA, Texas A&M University, PhD, University of North Texas

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Licensed Psychologist (Colorado and Texas), Co-author of 2 Neuropsychologic Test Batteries: Cognitive Test for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation System, Author of 2 books, 32 articles/research studies Co-author of 2 book chapters, Author of 2 book chapters

Biopsychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Family Systems/Family Therapy

Gina Hernez-Broome, PhD

BA, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Colorado State University

Member, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP); Member, American Evaluation Association (AEA); Member, American Psychological Association (APA), Member, Society for Human Resource Professionals (SHRM); Member, American Society for Training and Development (ASDT); Member, International Coaching Federation (IDF).

Organizational Consulting, Leadership Development, Coaching

Hernez-Broome, G. , Mclaughlin, C. , Trovas , S. (2010). The Truth About Sucking Up: How Authentic Self-promotion Benefits You and Your Organization, Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership ISBN: 1604910674 DDC: 658 Edition: Paperback; 2009-09-15

Boyce, L. A. & Hernez-Broome, G. (in press). E-Coaching: Consideration of Leadership Coaching in a Virtual Environment. In D. Clutterbuck & A. Hussain (Eds). Virtual Coach/Virtual Mentor.

Ely, K., Boyce, L. A., Nelson, J. K., Zaccaro, S. J., Hernez-Broome, G., & Whyman, W. (in press).Evaluating Leadership Coaching: A Review and Integrated Framework. The Leadership Quarterly.

Hernez-Broome, G, McLaughlin, C., & Trovas, S. (2007, March). Take credit where it's due. The South China Morning Post.

Hernez-Broome, G., McLaughlin, C., & Trovas, S. (2007). Spreading the word: How to self-promote with integrity. Leadership in Action, 26 (6), 12-16.

J. Stephen Kirkpatrick, PhD

BA with honors, The University of Delaware; MA The University of Arizona; Med The University of Arizona; PhD the University of Arizona

Certified Administrator of the EQ-in-Action Profile; Master Trainer, Situational Leadership; Certification Trainer, Social Style; Past President ASTD Rocky Mountain Chapter; ISPI

Leadership; organizational systems and cultures; research design and statistics; management; planning and organizational strategies; coaching; teams; leadership assessment; business acumen.

Gary Mears, PhD, PsyD

BS, Texas A & M University; MS, Texas Christian University; PhD, University of Northern Colorado; PsyD, Forest Institute; MS (Psychopharmacology), California School of Professional Psychology

Texas Licensed Psychologist; Missouri Licensed Psychologist; Texas Psychological Association; Missouri Psychological Association; Board Certified Neuropsychologist, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, Diplomat (ABPN); Member, American College of Professional Neuropsychology; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Private Practice, forensic evaluations.

Forensic neuropsychology; Assessment of Competency of criminal defendants; Psychopharmacology.

Jim R. Oraker, PhD

BA, Seattle Pacific University; MDiv, Fuller School of Theology; PhD, Fuller School of Psychology

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Past-President, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Member, American Psychological Association; President, Colorado Psychological Association; Private Practice

Professional Ethics, Human Sexuality, and Treatment

(2006, August). Student self-care: What are the needs, what's being done, and what can you do? Paper presented at the American Psychological Associations Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA

Nicole J. Peak, PhD

BS, Cornell University; MA, Case Western Reserve University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Member, Academy of Eating Disorders, Member, American Psychological Association

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eating Disorders, Depression and Suicide

Peak, N.J. & Overholser, J.C. (2010). Development of the Screener for Assessing Depression Scale: Why do we need another depression scale? International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 14(3), 174-181.

Overholser, J.C. & Peak, N.J. (2009). Treatment of clients who are struggling with depression. In W.O. Donohue & S. Graybar (Eds.), Handbook of contemporary psychotherapy: Toward an improved understanding of effective psychotherapy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Peak, N.J., Overholser, J.C., DeJong, T., & Zaccariello, M. J. (2007). A psychometric investigation of the Daily Emotion Report in a sample of depressed inpatients. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 63(9), 835-841.

Peter K. Pintus, PhD

BS, Iowa State University; MA, Texas A&M at Commerce; PhD, University of Colorado at Denver.

Professional Human Resources (PHR), qualified in Meyers Briggs Type Indicator, Emotional Intelligence (EQI) for individuals and team, Pro/Team PDP, and Denison Leadership and Organizational Survey.

Organizational Change, Innovation, Leadership Development, and Ethics

Charlita L. Shelton, PhD

BS, Western Michigan University; MS, National University; MS, PhD, Fielding Graduate University

Executive Editor, Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture; Member, Society for Human Resource Management; Member, Executive Women International; Member, Soroptomist International – La Mesa

Human Development, Issues in Human Diversity, Diversity in Organizational Leadership, and Structural Inequality and Diversity.

Ronald L. Smith, PhD

BLS, Bowling Green State University; MRC, Bowling Green State University; PhD, University of Toledo

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Ohio Licensed Psychologist; Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor; National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Domestic Violence, Health, Psychology Prerequisites

David C. Solly, EdD

B.A., West Virginia University; M.A. Radford University; EdD, Virginia Tech

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; National Certified School Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Phi Kappa Phi; founder and senior executive consultant-Peak Organomics; Colorado Career Consultants.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Career Consulting, Human Growth and Development

George Thomson, EdD

BA, Wheaton College; MS, Indiana University; EdD, Western Michigan University

State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist, State of N. Carolina Licensed Psychologist, Member, American Psychology Association (APA), Member, American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) , Member, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP); Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region (PSPPR).

Organizational Consulting, Organizational Leadership, International Leadership, Recruitment & Selection, Coaching

Lorraine A. White, PhD

BA, University of Northern Colorado; MA, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Treasurer, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Diploma, American College of Forensic Examiners; Psychologist with Colorado Department of Corrections, 1995-2001; Private Practice.

Forensics, Supervision, and Organizational Consulting

Associate Core Faculty

Associate Core Faculty members are appointed from among Adjunct Faculty who have taught with high degrees of success online, on campus, or both. In addition to their teaching duties, Associate Core Faculty serve as content area directors, peer reviewers, new faculty mentors, student mentors, doctoral dissertation and master’s thesis committee members, and voting members of School Faculty Councils. Associate Core Faculty members, like Core Faculty, play significant roles in course, curriculum, and program development and governance, supporting the achievement, assessment and improvement of student learning, and advancing the scholarship of the University.

Kristin Ballard, PhD

Master of Science in Distance Education; PhD Human Services from Capella University

Sigma Mu Psychology Honor Society; Alaska Counseling Association; Alaska Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; Society for Military Psychology; Society for Psychology of Women; Society for Child, Youth, and Family Services

Social Psychology. Development and Learning, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management

Eszter Barra-Johnson, PhD

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology; PhD Health Psychology from Capella University

NISOD Award recipient

Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology

James Castleberry, PhD

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin; Master of Science, Minnesota State University; PhD, Cappella University; JD, William Mitchell College of Law

American Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, member; Arizona Bar Association, member; Maricopa County Bar Association, member; Veterans Administration Community Advisory Board, member; Naval Academy Information Officer Program, reserve officer; US Department of Agriculture, mediator; Mental Health Commitment Hearings, hearing officer; consultant and pro bono counsel to the regional housing coalition; 20 years experience in labor law, regulatory law, and administrative law; served as a legal officer (JAG) for the Coast Guard

Criminal Law, Criminology, Ethics and Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution

A Children’s History of Los Angeles, with Sonia Weiss, Heritage Scholastic Media, 2001
Constitutional Law, with Karen Hess and Scott Harr, West Publishing, 1994
Social Service and Criminal Justice Agency Perspectives on Sexual Abuse of Children, University Press, 1985.
Traditional beliefs and healing practices in treatment of substance abuse among South Dakota Native Americans. Capella University, 2007.
The use of restorative justice principles as it applies to juvenile offenders, including an analysis of the potential for integrating community, family and the criminal justice system. (in progress)
Editorial review of Cinematic Sociology by Jean-Anne Sutherland and Kathryn Feltey, Pine Fore Press (2009) and Global Problems, The Search for Equity, Peace and Sustainability, Scott Sernau, Pearson Publishing, 2007.

Ron Curtis, EdD

BS, International College (Hodges University); MPA, Florida Gulf Coast University; EdD, Nova Southeastern University

Lee County Florida Sheriff's Deputy (Captain); Commander of Professional Standards Division; Florida Internal Affairs Investigators Association, member; National Internal Affairs Investigators Association, member.

Organizational Leadership and Management, Criminology and Justice Studies, Conflict Resolution, Business, Human Resources and Public Safety.

Andrea Goldstein, PsyD

BA, Florida Atlantic University; MS, Nova Southeastern University; MS, Miami Institute of Psychology; PsyD, Miami Institute of Psychology

American Psychological Association, member

Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice, Conflict Resolution, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology

Amy Hakim, PhD

Bachelor of Arts, Florida International University; Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Florida International University; PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Florida International University

Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, member; American Psychological Association, member

Business Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Consulting

Melanie Maggard, PhD

Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University

Quality Matters certified; participates in yearly CollegeBoard and Educational Testing Services’ AP Psychology Exam Reading; Society for the Teaching of Psychology, member; Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychogists, member; Psi Chi, member

Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Research, & Psychometrics

Eric Muenks, PhD

BA, Stetson University; MS, Troy State University; PhD, Capella University

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida

Counseling, Human Development, Mental Health Administration, Family Systems, Social Psychology, Business Psychology, Grant Writing, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development.

Irene F. Stein, PhD

Master's degree in Computer Science, Virginia Tech; Master's degree in Communication Development, Colorado State University; PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate University

International Coach Federation (ICF), host of Coaching Research Special Interest Group; Graduate School Alliance of Executive Coaching (GSAEC), board member; 20 years experience in high tech industry as firmware programmer and manager

Executive Coaching, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Diversity (Qualitative Research Methods)

Stein, I. F., & Page, L. J. (in press). Graduate study in executive and organizational coaching: Considerations for program development. Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture.
Stein, I. F., & Stetler, R. (in press). Coaching and communication. In D. Brennan & L. Wildflower (Eds.). The theory and practice of evidence based coaching: A comprehensive handbook. Jossey-Bass.
Stein, I. F. (2009). Which hat am I wearing now?: An evidence-based tool for coaching self-reflection. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice 2(2), 182-194.
Page, L. J., & Stein, I. F. (2006). Framing the dialogue: Unlocking issues surrounding coaching research. In F. Campone & J. L. Bennett (Eds.), Proceedings of the third ICF coaching research symposium (pp. 141-151). Lexington, KY: International Coach Federation.
Stein, I. F., Campone, F., & Page, L. J. (Eds.). (2005). Proceedings of the second ICF coaching research symposium. Washington, DC: International Coach Federation.
Stein, I. F. (2004). The "coach-approach" as dialogic discourse. In I. F. Stein & L. A. Belsten (Eds.), Proceedings of the first ICF coaching research symposium (pp. 130-139). Mooresville, NC: Paw Print Press.
Stein, I. F., & Belsten, L. A. (Eds.). (2004). Proceedings of the first ICF coaching research symposium. Mooresville, NC: Paw Print Press.

Core Affiliate Faculty

CORE Affiliate Faculty members provide important supplemental support to the University’s programs and to the core faculty. While Core Affiliate Faculty members typically devote less than 50% of their professional time to the school, they support and augment the academic foundation of University of the Rockies. Members design and recommend courses and curriculum, serve on committees, provide instruction in the classroom, provide clinical supervision of students in practicum courses and internships, and supervise theses and dissertations. CORE Affiliate faculty members are practicing clinicians, professionals, or researchers and have earned doctorate degrees. They have considerable teaching experience at the graduate level, hold professional certifications and memberships in psychotherapeutic and/or psychological organizations, and are selected for the role based upon their contributions in the classroom and the professional community.

Birgit Fisher, PhD: Human Sexuality & Assessment
Peggy Hicks, EdD: Forensics, Group Therapy, & Supervision
Justin Lincoln, PsyD: Qualitative Research Design; Constructivist Psychology
Lisa Meek, PsyD: Psychopathology, Child & Adolescent
Alison Walls, PsyD: Personality Theory & Trauma

Professors Emeriti

Although the following instructors have retired from full-time teaching, the University has honored them for their outstanding service by awarding them the status of “Professor Emeritus.” Therefore, they may continue to share their experience and knowledge with students in the classroom and in supervision of practicum experiences, theses, and dissertations.

Susan M. Cooper, PhD

BA, Dickinson College; MA, Chapman College; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Past-President, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice.

Eating Disorders, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, and Organizational Consulting

Eric D. Curton, PhD

BS, Baylor University; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Florida State University

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Board Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Associate Fellow and Supervisor, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; Certified Recovery Specialist, Rational Recovery Systems; Private Practice

Psychopathology

Sandra K. Knight, PhD

BS, Colorado State University; MA, University of Colorado; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, The Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; President, Mental Health Association, Past Board Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice.

Human Development, Psychopathology, Treatment, and Trauma

E. Roger Williams, PhD

BS, United States Air Force Academy; PhD, Texas Tech University

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Mississippi Licensed Psychologist; Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist; Colorado School Psychologist; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Private Practice

Cognitive & Affective Behavior, Neuropsychology and Neuropsychology Assessment

Adjunct Faculty of the School of Professional Psychology

Adjunct faculty members provide specific expertise and round out the University of the Rockies CORE faculty. Adjunct faculty members are added as necessary to support the Master’s and Doctoral programs. Current Adjunct Faculty teaching in University of the Rockies School of Professional Psychology:

Gigi Bastos-Turner, PsyD: Diversity, Clinical Pschology
Kim Boyd, PsyD: Psychological Assessment, Behavior & Learning Problems in Children
Gary Boyles, EdD: Research
Brian DeSantis, PsyD: Psychopathology & Treatment
John Drozd, PhD: Neuropsychology
Gary G. Forrest, EdD, PhD: Addiction
Nancy Galvin, PsyD: Clinical Supervision, Ethics
Rosemarie Hall-Heyduk, PsyD: Substance Abuse
John Hartung, PsyD: EMDR, Trauma, Sport Psychology
Jeanne Hinkelman, PhD: Statistics and Research
Louis Hoffman, PhD: Existential/Humanistic Psychology
Dennis Kleinsasser, PhD: Forensics
Roberta Kraus, PhD: Sport & Performance Psychology
Jessica Lambert, PhD: Statistics, Diversity
Chandra Nagireddy, PhD: Sport & Performance Psychology, Energy Therapy
Judith Schaeffer, PhD: Family Psychotherapy, Assessment & Supervision

Adjunct Faculty of the School of Organizational Leadership

Gigi Bastos-Turner, PsyD: Workplace Diversity
Gary Boyles, EdD: Research and Statistics
Michael Galvin, PhD: Organizational Leadership, Executive Coaching
Amy Kahn, PhD: Diversity, Business
Tina Parscal, PhD: Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Applied Research
Peter Pintus, PhD: Organizational Change, Innovation, Leadership Dvelopment, Ethics
Daniel Price, DM: Organizational Theory and Development
Lani Robbins, PhD: Leadership Development, Executive Coaching
Charlita Shelton, PhD: Diversity, Human and Organizational Systems
Paul Stames, DMin: Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Spirit-Centered
Peggy Sundstrom, PhD: Organizational Consulting, Strategic Planning, Change Management

Distinguished Visiting Faculty

A variety of distinguished academicians from the fields of psychology, medicine, and human sciences participate in the academic life of University of the Rockies. These persons teach courses, provide lectures, and offer supervision of psychotherapy.

The following are Distinguished Visiting Faculty of University of the Rockies:

David Campbell, PhD, PsyD
William Glasser, MD
Robert Hare, MD
Stanley Krippner, PhD
Ed Mendelowitz, PhD
Paul Nelson, PhD, PsyD
Jerome Sattler, PhD
Kirk Schneider, PhD
Bruce Wampold, PhD, ABPP
Danny Wedding, PhD