University of Indianapolis Health Science Faculty & Staff
Dr. Lisa Borrero
Professor
Director, Doctor of Health Science Program
Chair, Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: qualitative research methods, psychosocial experiences of older women, gerontology education, intergenerational learning
- PhD, FAGHE
Areas of Expertise
qualitative research methods, psychosocial experiences of older women, gerontology education, intergenerational learning
Background
Dr. Borrero has taught as a faculty member in higher education since 2012. She currently teaches in both the Doctor of Health Science and Master of Aging Studies programs at UIndy. She teaches courses Psychology of Aging, Development and Evaluation and Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis, and Research Skills Development, among others. She is activity involved in the Gerontological Society of America, including its education section, the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education.
Research Interests
qualitative exploration of self-concept among older women; the intersection of intergenerational learning and ageist attitudes; gerontology education
Education
- PhD, Health Behavior, Minor in Gerontology, Indiana University, Bloomington
- MS & EdS, Counseling, Indiana University, Bloomington
- BA, Psychology, Earlham College
Fun fact
My oldest daughter and I are (slowly) working our way through our numerous British Bakeoff baking books and enjoying every bite!
Favorite thing about UIndy
The value placed on service and the genuine effort to make a positive impact on the community. The university's motto, "Education for Service", makes me feel honored to teach and serve at this institution.
Dr. Frank Bates
Adjunct Faculty
Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: Interprofessional education and collaborative practice, health promotion and wellness, clinical leadership and management, orthopedic rehabilitation, gerontological rehabilitation
- PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, CEEAA
Areas of Expertise
interprofessional education, health promotion and wellness, clinical leadership, orthopedic rehabilitation (TMJ/TMD, headaches, neck, shoulder, hip, knee), gerontological rehabilitation
Background
Dr. Bates has two decades of experience as a physical therapist in hospital ambulatory and private practice (general orthopedics), including additional experiences in clinic management, acute care, skilled rehabilitation facilities, and home health. He is a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. Dr Bates also has more than a decade of teaching experience in physical therapy education (PTA and DPT), including experiences as program director and clinical education director, as well as additional teaching experiences in occupational therapy. He has published and presented at international, national, and state conferences on topics of interprofessional and interprofessional education, online pedagogy, and older adult community wellness programming. In 2019, he was awarded the FA Davis Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Educator Award by the APTA.
Research Interests
interprofessional education, online pedagogy, health coaching to promote wellness habits in older adults and for chronic disease management, treatment for TMJ/TMD and headaches
Education
- DPT, Physical Therapy, Chatham University
- MBA, Business Administration, Cleveland State University
- MPT, Physical Therapy, Marquette University
- BA, Psychology, Marquette University
Fun Fact
I started briskly walking after dinner for an hour each night shortly after the start of the pandemic . It started as an excuse to get out of the house and do something, and it's now something I look forward to every night.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
Seeing the impact of the motto "Education for Service."
Dr. Julie Gahimer
Professor
Krannert School of Physical Therapy
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: health promotion, instructional design, online teaching and learning, service learning, interprofessional education, neurological rehabilitation
- PT, HSD
Areas of Expertise
health promotion, instructional design, online teaching and learning, service learning, professional issues, interprofessional education, neurological rehabilitation
Background
Dr. Gahimer has received numerous recognitions for her role in community leadership and service learning. She has presented at many international, national and local professional meetings in the areas of service learning, health and wellness, and instructional design for online learning. In addition, she has authored multiple publications in the areas of patient education and community health education. She was named University of Indianapolis Teacher of the Year in 2012.
Research Interests
community health education, online teaching and learning, service learning
Education
- HSD, Indiana University
- MS, Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
- BS, Physical Therapy, St. Louis University
Fun Fact
I recently became a Certified Laughter Leader (CLL) and speak at community events on the topic of laughter and joy.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
I love the fact that I can work at a place where the people are so friendly, the environment is one of hospitality and the motto is "education for service."
Dr. Holly Gerzina
Assistant Professor
Doctor of Health Science Program
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: quantitative methods & methodology; statistics, interprofessional education, simulation
- PhD, MEd, CHSE
Areas of Expertise
quantitative research methods, statistics, interprofessional education, performance based evaluation, simulation methods & standards
Background
Dr. Gerzina has extensive expertise in teaching health professions students in a variety of areas including statistics, research design, interprofessional education related to mental health and the healthcare of older adults, simulation methodology including standards of best practice and human performance-based assessment, humanism in healthcare and professional development. She has published her work in journals and book chapters and presented regionally, nationally, and internationally in her areas of expertise.
Research Interests
interprofessional health professions' education, mental health promotion, simulation methodology & performance-based assessment, disabilities education
Education
- PhD, Health Education & Promotion, Kent State University
- MEd, Evaluation & Measurement, Kent State University
- BS, Biological Sciences, Ohio State University
Fun Fact
I love traveling, animals, and spending time with family & friends. I'm fortunate to have had many wonderful and funny adventures both near and far that involve all three!
Favorite Thing about UIndy
Besides having Grady the Greyhound as the mascot, I appreciate the sense of community and the promotion of lifelong experiential and service learning to positively transform and impact our future.
Dr. Amanda Hood-Abernethy
Adjunct Faculty
Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: polysomnography, population health, process improvement, qualitative research, and grant writing
- DHSc, MS, RPSGT, CCSH, CHES
Areas of Expertise
polysomnography, population health, process improvement
Background
Amanda Hood-Abernethy has over a decade of experience as a registered polysomnography technologist (sleep tech). She has led numerous quality improvement events to improve processes and population health metrics.
Research Interests
sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm changes following daylight savings time, obstructive sleep apnea, public health
Education
- DHSc, University of Indianapolis
- MS, Strategic Leadership, Mountain State University
- BS, Human Services, Gardner-Webb University
Fun Fact
I enjoy spending time with my family, and listening to music and audiobooks.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
My favorite thing about UIndy is the collaborative environment. Faculty and staff not only demonstrate the value of collaboration, but the students are also provided opportunities to engage with one another.
Norman Minnick
Adjunct Faculty
Doctor of Health Science Program
Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: Professional writing
- MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Expertise
Professional writing, editing
Background
Has twenty tears of experience teaching writing of various genres, including professional writing and creative writing. Has edited several books and anthologies including The Indianapolis Anthology and The Lost Etheridge: Uncollected Poems of Etheridge Knight. Has authored three collections of poetry.
Research Interests
Literature, poetry, and humanities
Education
- MFA, Creative Writing
- BA, English and Art
Fun Fact
I go by the nickname "Buzz."
Favorite Thing about UIndy
The genuine inquisitiveness of the students and the professionalism of the faculty and staff.
Dr. Elizabeth S. Moore
Adjunct Faculty
Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: quantitative methodology and methods, biostatistics, interprofessional education, and online teaching and learning, service-learning
- PhD, Medical Anthropology
Areas of Expertise
quantitative methodology and methods, biostatistics, interprofessional education, and online teaching and learning, service-learning
Background
Dr. Moore has over a decade of experience in teaching research methods and statistics both online and face-to-face. She has published in diverse research areas including interprofessional education, service-learning, congenital facial abnormalities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, pregnancy outcomes, gynecological oncology, and neonatal outcomes. Her passion and love in academia is teaching research methods, biostatistics, and mentoring individuals through the research process.
Research Interests
fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, women's health, research methods and statistics, obstetrics and neonatology
Education
- PhD, Medical Anthropology, Indiana University
- MS, Biological Anthropology, Purdue University
- BA, Anthropology, Indiana University
- BA, Organizational Communication, Indiana University
Fun Fact
I have worked on several archaeological digs in Indiana and bioarchaeology digs in Georgia.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
The positive attitude of both students, staff and faculty and collegiality among the faculty.
Dr. Marwa Noureldin
Associate Professor
Director, Aging Studies & Healthcare Administration Programs
Faculty, Doctor of Health Science Program
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: quantitative research, healthcare experiences of older adults and family caregivers, social and behavioral aspects of medication use, health services/outcomes research, scholarship of teaching and learning, educational assessment
- PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP
Areas of Expertise
research/study design and implementation, survey development, quantitative and qualitative research methods, geriatrics, family caregiver research, health services/outcomes research, educational assessment
Background
Dr. Noureldin is a researcher and educator with training and experience in both pharmacy and gerontology. She is also a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. She has worked in academic and private sector settings. She has presented her research at local, state and national conferences and published in peer-reviewed healthcare journals. Dr. Noureldin values service and is actively involved in several professional organizations.
Research Interests
healthcare experiences and medication management experiences of older adults and family caregivers, social and behavioral factors associated with medication use, long term care, patient safety, scholarship of teaching and learning
Education
- PhD, Dual-title in Health Services, Outcomes and Policy/ Gerontology, Purdue University
- MS, Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University
- PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), Purdue University
Fun Fact
I completed a French minor in college.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. The faculty and staff are deeply committed to students' success and well-being.
Dr. Elizabeth Stith
Adjunct Faculty
Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
College of Health Sciences
- Specialties: occupational therapy, geriatrics, qualitative research
- DHSc
Areas of Expertise
occupational therapy, geriatrics, qualitative research
Background
Dr. Stith has over a decade of experience as an occupational therapist, working in both pediatrics and geriatrics in Inpatient, outpatient, acute care, and rehab settings. She has published qualitative research, particularly in the therapy realm, and presented at several state-level conferences.
Research Interests
geriatric experiences in accessing healthcare, acute recovery following both elective and urgent surgery, compensatory strategies, Parkinson's disease
Education
- DHSc, University of Indianapolis
- MS, Occupational Therapy, Spalding University
- BS, Kinesiology, Indiana University
Fun Fact
I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible, particularly with my family. In college, I was on a waterski team.
Favorite Thing about UIndy
The opportunities! I have grown from an entry-level practitioner to a published author. The mentorship I received from instructors has continued long after graduation. I have been fortunate to return to UIndy in a committee/faculty capacity.
Jennifer Betz
Administrative Assistant
Department of Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies
Master of Public Health Program
College of Health Sciences
317-788-2105
betzj@uindy.edu