Faculty Directory

Jamie Carlson

Adjunct Instructor

Jamie Carlson has loved history since childhood, and has never outgrown her interest in the humanities. She...

Sue Cederstrom

Jon Cermin

Adjunct Instructor

Jon “Cisco” Cermin began his professional career in 1988 as a Director of Photography and “one-man band” at...

Kathleen A. Chara

Adjunct Instructor

Natalie Conrad

Adjunct Instructor: Songwriting, Music Ministry

Natalie Conrad is a worship leader and singer/songwriter based out of Minneapolis, MN, signed as an exclusive...

Gwen Cossin

Adjunct Instructor

Since joining the faculty in 2015, Gwen has encouraged her students to use their gifts and God-given talents...

Dan Crane, Ph.D.

Special Assistant to the Provost
Chair of Interdisciplinary...

My research interests in chemistry revolve around misunderstood or poorly-explained concepts in lower-level...

Kimberly Cronen, M.A.

Adjunct Professor

Professor Kimberly Cronen joined the University of Northwestern faculty in 2006. She has lived, studied,...

Leonard Danek, Ph.D., Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Music: Music Theory, Composition, Organ

Dr. Leonard Danek studied composition with Dr. Paul Fetler at the University of Minnesota and piano with...

Marla K. Dennison

Senior Director of Business Services

Ariel Detwiler, A.B.D.

Adjunct Instructor: Bassoon

Ariel Detwiler has developed a multi-faceted career in bassoon as a private teacher, freelance performer, and...

Iris Dodge, M.F.A.

Enrollment Specialist: Admissions
Adjunct Instructor: Theatre

Iris received her Theatrical training from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and holds an M.F.A. in...

Adam Dolezal

Director of Academic Technology

Adam Dolezal joined Northwestern in 2014. He supports academic departments in their technology needs and...

John C. Donaldson III

Assistant Professor of Business

John has 25 years of marketing and strategic planning experience as a senior executive working with Fortune...

Jason Draper, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Larry Dunn, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor

James Earley, M.Div.

Faculty Instructor

James Earley is the pastor of formation and worship at Peace Church in Eagan, MN. His responsibilities...

John Easterling, D.Miss., D.Min.

Professor of Intercultural Studies

John Easterling has been teaching at University Northwestern – St. Paul since the fall of 1988. Prior to...

Nikki Ehrich, M.A.

Instructional Designer & Student Teacher Supervisor

Nikki has been a primary teacher for 20 years in the Centennial School District. She received her Bachelor’s...

Carol Eikum, M.M.

Coordinator of Vocal Studies & Associate Professor of Music: Voice,...

Soprano Carol Eikum maintains an active performance career giving solo recitals and as a soloist with...