Faculty Experts at St. Bonaventure University
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At St. Bonaventure, our faculty are more than educators — they are thought leaders, researchers, and trusted voices in their fields.
This page highlights experts from several of our five academic schools who are available to share insight, commentary, and analysis on today’s most relevant issues.
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty in our School of Arts & Sciences explore the big questions that shape our world — from social issues and human behavior to the natural sciences and the arts. Their expertise spans disciplines such as Christian-Muslim relations, data science, psychology, history, chemistry, social welfare, and theology, offering insights that inform and inspire public understanding.
Dr. Chris Bopp | Nonprofit data for impact measurement/social good, designing data systems that prioritize human needs, and the social impact of technology |
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Fr. Michael D. Calabria, O.F.M. | Islam and Islamic culture including the Qur’an, Islamic spirituality, art and architecture history, and Christian-Muslim relations |
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Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap. | The psychology of mission and organizational development, theology, Franciscan studies, and strategic planning |
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Dr. Chuan Luo | Precrastination in contrast to procrastination, how people perceive task difficulty and how these perceptions influence their task planning |
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Dr. Taylor Ott | Catholic social thought, feminist theology and ethics, conflict |
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Dr. Phil Payne | Presidential legacy and scandals, history wars (culture wars), financial crisis |
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Dr. Gregory Privitera | Health care policy and the social determinants of health, health care policy, and health equity |
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Dr. Doyle Pruitt, LCSW-R | Sexual grooming, sexual abuse, trauma |
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Dr. Scott Simpson | Dangers of PFAS, hydrogen storage and alternative energy storage
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Dr. Alexis Speck Glennon | Digital literacy in social work, technology and AI ethics, the future of social work practice |
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School of Business
Scholars in our School of Business bring real-world experience and academic excellence to topics such as sport facility construction, development, and financing. Their expertise helps organizations and communities navigate today’s economic challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Tiffany Demiris | Sport facility and event management, sport and event security, and sport facility construction, development, and financing |
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Jandoli School of Communication
Experts from SBU's Jandoli School of Communication are thought leaders in journalism, visual and digital storytelling, broadcast media, gender equity, media representation, conspiracy theories, and the American Civil War. They offer commentary and analysis on how information shapes society — from newsroom practices to emerging media trends.
Dean Aaron Chimbel | Broadcast and digital journalism, journalism and communication education |
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Dr. Kimberly DeSimone | Gender equity scholar and creator, leadership expert, and host of the
Advancing Women Podcast |
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Associate Professor Heather Harris | Visual storytelling, child-centric media, design thinking and creative communication |
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Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann | Disinformation/misinformation/malinformation, conspiracy theories, health communication, crisis communication, conflict resolution.
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Associate Dean Chris Mackowski | The American Civil War, battlefield preservation, John Adams, and a contributor at
Emerging Civil War |
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Dr. Tara Walker | Media and mental health, critical and cultural approaches to media studies, advertising and health communication, media representation |
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DePerro School of Health Professions
Experts in the DePerro School of Health Professions bring clinical experience and research expertise to pressing issues in public health, mental health, occupational therapy and health sciences. They are committed to improving lives through innovation, compassion and evidence-based practice.
Dr. Swagata Banik | Community & population health, HIV & sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) prevention, substance use prevention, evidence-based intervention design & implementation science, rural health innovation | Faculty profile page (
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Dr. Darla Kent | Rural health promotion for youth and families to improve cognitive, physical and social-emotional development, supporting education with universal design, inclusion and using a trauma-informed care approach. Interprofessional education and training for health professions |
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Dr. Aime Rizzuto | Certified Aging in Place Specialist (assess, design and modify home environments so older adults or people with disabilities can live independently and safely in their own homes for as long as possible), mental health first aid instructor |
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Clinical Assistant Professor Molly Vaughn, MS, OTR/L | Occupational therapist specializing in assistive technology and mental health first aid instructor committed to global practice and culturally responsive care |
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