New appointments

Matthew Benson, MS, joined the school as an executive office and administrative specialist in the Office of Academic Programs. Most recently, he served as a faculty development associate for Capella University. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in global studies and French and from Capella University with a master’s degree in higher education, leadership and administration.

Khiem Duong, BA, joined the school as an administrative office assistant in the Office of the Dean. Most recently, she served as an administrator for Blackeye Roasting Co. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Augsburg College.

Stephanie Gingerich, DNP, RN-BC, CPN, joined the school as a clinical assistant professor. She has over 10 years of clinical nursing and leadership experience at M Health Fairview, U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital and U of M Amplatz Children’s Hospital. Her scholarly focus includes a promotion of equitable and accessible health care systems, with an emphasis on models of international health care systems. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a specialty in health innovation and leadership at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Iowa.

Jiwoo Lee, PhD, RN, joined the school as an assistant professor. She had been a research associate at the school, with a research focus on improving children’s weight-related behaviors through increasing their parent and family support. Lee earned a PhD in Nursing with a minor in public health from the University of Minnesota. She earned master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Seoul National University.

Joe St. Jacque, BS, joined the school as an academic adviser for BSN students. Most recently, he served as the director of mentorship and internship programs at Gustavus Adolphus College. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in leadership in student affairs from the University of St. Thomas.

Martha Scott Johnson, MA, joins the school as a senior academic adviser for BSN students. Most recently, she served as an academic adviser in the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota. She earned a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Appalachian State University.

Russell Spafford, MS, joined the school as trial study coordinator for Exergame. He earned a master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology from University of Wisconsin River Falls and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Fresno State University.

Emily Singerhouse, BA, joined the school as a research professional, focused on human trafficking. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and global studies with a focus of human rights and a minor in leadership from the University of Minnesota.

Cara Stromback, BA, joined the school as cooperative assistant in the Child and Family Health Cooperative. She previously served as a legislative assistant in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Asian languages and literature from the University of Minnesota.