Kathleen Boreale

Nursing and Public Health
Dean

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3142
Office Location: Werner Hall, Room 330

Kathleen Boreale, PhD, RN, APN-C, FNP-BC, ACHPN is an experienced registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and educator. Dr. Boreale has worked in various areas of practice at the bedside in medical/surgical, neurology, emergency care, and critical care. Dr. Boreale is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and holds a national certification as an Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, having graduated as one of the first Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners in the United States. Her current area of practice and research focus is on the care of those individuals living with epilepsy.

Dr. Boreale received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lynchburg College in Virginia. She received her Master of Science and PhD in Nursing from Rutgers University. She also completed two post-master’s programs with a focus in Palliative Care from New York University and a Family Nurse Practitioner from Monmouth University. In addition to her advanced practice expertise in epilepsy management, Dr. Boreale’s specialty areas include pain management, palliative care, and neurology.

Dr. Boreale joined Caldwell University as a Faculty in 2016 and has previously served in administrative roles while at Caldwell University, as both the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for the School of Nursing and Public Health. As the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Services, Dr. Boreale is excited to see the collaboration among all the disciplines within the newly formed school. She is committed to sharing her more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience with the students at Caldwell University.

Dr. Boreale received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lynchburg College in Virginia. She received her Master of Science and PhD in Nursing from Rutgers University. She also completed two post-master’s programs with a focus on Palliative Care from New York University and a Family Nurse Practitioner from Monmouth University. In addition to her advanced practice expertise in epilepsy management, Dr. Boreale’s specialty areas include pain management, palliative care, and neurology.

Dr. Boreale joined Caldwell University as a Faculty in 2016 and has previously served in administrative roles while at Caldwell University, as both the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for the School of Nursing and Public Health. As the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Services, Dr. Boreale is excited to see the collaboration among all the disciplines within the newly formed school. She is committed to sharing her more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience with the students at Caldwell University.

Elise Brandenburg

English
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Location: Jennings Library Adjunct Office

Elise holds an MFA from Columbia University and a BA in Creative Writing from Hunter College. She has taught workshops at Sarah Lawrence College and Harvey Milk High School in NYC. She is the recipient of the Lenore Lipstein prize in poetry, and residencies at Djerassi Resident Artist Program and Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.

Nicole Brandt

Registrar
Registration Services Assistant

Email: [email protected]

BS in Biology from Caldwell.

Isela Brenes

Communication Sciences Disorders
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Office Location: Albertus Magnus Hall

My name is Isela Brenes and I am a speech-language pathologist currently working in a school setting, helping students engage within the classroom environment. Over the past years I have supported individuals ranging across the lifespan from early childhood to late adulthood with their communication needs and related areas. Professionally my goal is to improve participation in daily activities as well as help improve quality of life. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Kean University and with a master’s degree in science and communication disorders from Emerson College. With a passion for both speech and education, I am enthusiastic about welcoming and guiding others into this wonderful field.

Céline Browning

Visual Art and Design
Associate Professor of Studio Art

Email: [email protected]
Location: Visceglia 130

MFA, State University of New York at New Paltz
BFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Wendy Raso Bruffy

Natural Sciences
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]

Wendy Bruffy has been an educator for the past 29 yrs working in higher education and at the high school level.  She has been a member of the faculty at Caldwell University for the past 15 in the School of Natural Sciences.  Wendy is a 1995 graduate of Caldwell College and in 1996 was married in the old chapel in the Mother Joseph Residence Hall. She loves to teach the allied health sciences with her favorite being Anatomy and Physiology. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, six children, and grandson.

Barbara Budris

Communication and Media Studies, History and Political Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Theology and Philosophy
Faculty Secretary School of Arts and Sciences

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3326
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 213

Office:
Mon: 9am-1:30pm
Tues: 9am-1:30pm
Wed: 9am-1:30pm
Thurs: 9am-1pm
Fri: N/A

Rutgers University–BA Business Administration w/Accounting Concentration and Sociology Minor.

Tasia Burgess

Student Life
Assistant Director of Multicultural Initiatives

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3712
Office Location: Student Center 193

B.A., SUNY Oswego

Tasia Burgess is a first-generation college student with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in African American studies from SUNY Oswego. Joining Caldwell in the fall of 2024, she has spent the last 4 years prioritizing social justice in the workplace. With a background in recruitment, and project/program management, she focuses on bringing equitable policy and practice for all. She’s got a natural knack for cooking and loves spending her free time with a paintbrush in hand.

Jack Byrnes

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Office Location: Werner Hall

B.B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.S., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Jack is a CPA and CGMA. He was an audit partner in the metro New York practice of Arthur Andersen where he served publishing, media, entertainment, manufacturing and software clients. He developed and taught many classes in the Andersen worldwide training program. Jack has spent almost 20 years based in London working as the CFO for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at BBDO, a worldwide full service advertising network. He returned to the US full time in 2022 and currently is the CFO for the Americas at BBDO. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Advanced Auditing, Accounting for Managers and Intermediate Accounting.

Yang Cai

Sociology and Criminal Justice
Professor

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3624

Ph.D., Sociology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Sociology, University of Georgia
B.A., English, Zhongshan University, China

Yang Cai is a professor of sociology in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. She received her Ph. D. in Sociology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a Social Demographer by training, her teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, immigrant experience in health and education, as well as racial inequality in education and health.

Brian Caldwell

Theology and Philosophy
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]

BA in Theology from Caldwell College class of 2002

MA in Education-Supervision from St. Peter’s University (2006)

Brian joins Caldwell University as Director of Campus Ministry and as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology and Philosophy.

He has spent the past 20+ years working in youth, young adult, and family ministry as well as teaching in Catholic education.

Brian’s favorite pastime is having outdoor adventures with his wife and kids.

Rachel Callery

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Location: Werner 211

I graduated from one of the last hospital associated certificate nursing programs in 2010. I worked in the Emergency Department for about 10 years in which I learned a lot about the disparities in the US healthcare system. My experiences inspired me to go back to school, I earned my Masters Degree in Science of Nursing with a specialty in Nursing Administration. I currently run the nursing department at a skilled nursing facility. I have a passion for teaching, especially those who have chosen to work within the healthcare system, teaching them how to balance managing people, health, healthcare systems, and how these things effect the business of the healthcare setting.

Steven Cameron

Communication and Media Studies
Professor

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3597
FAX: 973-618-3467

A.B. Franklin & Marshall College
M.S. Boston University
M.Litt Drew University
D.Litt Drew University

Jeffrey Camp

Campus Safety and Security
Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3259
Office Location: Student Center, 119

Office:
Mon: 8:30-4:30
Tues: 8:30-4:30
Wed: 8:30-4:30
Thurs: 8:30-4:30
Fri: 8:30-4:30

With over 35 years of experience in public safety, I have dedicated my career to ensuring the safety and well-being of communities. Starting at the Clifton Police Department, I spent the majority of my time in the anti-crime unit, eventually moving up to supervise the unit. I finished my tenure at the department as the administrative Lieutenant on the Chief’s Command Staff.

Transitioning to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, I took on the role of Director of Staff Operations, where I was responsible for strategic planning and research functions, including the development and implementation of master plans and department policies.

My career then led me to the higher education sector, where I served as the Director of Security at Berkeley College. In this role, I oversaw the safety and well-being of approximately 6000 college students, staff, and visitors across seven campuses in New York and New Jersey.

Having joined Caldwell University in February of 2022, I currently serve as the Director of Campus Safety and Security.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Jersey City State College and am a graduate of the 205th Session of the prestigious FBI National Academy. This professional development course has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to improve law enforcement standards and cooperation worldwide.

In addition to my professional accomplishments, I am actively involved in my community through volunteerism.

Lena Campagna

Sociology and Criminal Justice
Associate Professor

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3377

Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts Boston

Dr. Lena Campagna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal
Justice at Caldwell University. Dr. Campagna earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a concentration in communities and crime. Dr. Campagna specializes in victimology. Her research interests include victimization in Indigenous populations and factors that influence victim reporting to police. Her research work (both solo and co-authored) has been published in Law and Society Review, Journal of Criminal Justice Education, American Indian Research and Culture Journal, and International Review of Victimology. Dr. Campagna also serves as an elected Executive Counselor for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Victimology Division.

Richard Campbell

Business and Computer Science
Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Office Location: Jennings Library, Adjunct Room

M.S. Data Science, Eastern University (in progress)
B.S Computer Science, University of Michigan

Richard Campbell began his teaching career following four decades in software engineering. Originally from Michigan, he earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan (Go Blue!). He has worked for startups, university research groups, and spent more than 30 years at various Wall Street banks (where he was able to transition from programming to managing production trading systems to software architecture and governance). When he is not hacking around with computers, he enjoys watching classic cinema and reading history.

Natalie Candela

Academic Affairs
Dissertation Coach

Email: [email protected]

Natalie Candela, PhD is a certified hypnotherapist working in private practice in Tacoma, WA. She holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Conflict Resolution. Before her current work, her career was centered within the field of education, where she taught, tutored, coached, and ran academic support services. She has done writing, tutoring, and editing throughout her life and enjoys helping others bring clarity, structure, and flow to their writing.

Jennifer Cannon

Human Resources
Senior HR Generalist

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3405
FAX: 973-618-3358
Office Location: Rosary Hall, 2nd Floor

Jennifer joined Caldwell University in July 2010. She is an experienced Educator and Human Resources professional. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Sociology from William Paterson University. She then went on to get her master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University. Some of her responsibilities have grown to include benefits administration, employee onboarding, events and liaison to the Operations team.

Samantha Castellano

Adjunct Instructor

Email: [email protected]

LPC, NCC, LPAT, ATR-BC Adjunct, Graduate Counseling B.A, Montclair State University M.A. Caldwell University

Isabella Cestone

Counseling Services
Counseling Services Intern

Isabella earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education from Caldwell University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts and Education Specialist Certification in Professional Counseling at Seton Hall University. Isabella brings a warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach to her work, supporting students as they navigate academic, emotional, and personal challenges. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time outside, especially at the beach.

Jasmine Chatman

Student Engagement
Director of Student Engagement

Email: [email protected]
Office: 973-618-3484
Location: Student Center 192

Jasmine Chatman, Director of Student Engagement is originally from Massachusetts and brings over 12 years of experience in student engagement. Her journey began as a student leader and continued through graduate school into her professional career, giving her a well-rounded understanding of event planning from both the student and administrative perspectives.

She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education with a focus on student leadership development, anticipated completion in May 2026.

Education:

B.A., Western New England University, 2015

M.Ed., Springfield College, 2017

Ellina Chernobilsky

Academic Affairs, Institutional Research and Assessment
Vice President for Institutional Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Scholarship

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3951
Office Location: Alumni Theater, Room 104

Ellina Chernobilsky holds Ph.D. in Education and has served as a faculty member of the Education Department of Caldwell University since 2007. She started her administrative duties at Caldwell University in 2018 but continues to teach in the Education Programs. Prior to earning her Ph.D., Dr. Chernobilsky was a classroom teacher and used action research as a means to study and improve her own teaching in order to help herself and her students become better learners. Her research interests include, but are not limited to, the issues of professional development on all levels of education, student learning, multilingualism, action research in education, use of data and data mining in education. Currently, she is exploring the pedagogical and andragogical uses of generative AI. She regularly teaches courses in educational research, educational technology, and teaching in higher education. She has spent time teaching in Uzbekistan, China, and Russia.

Cara Cilento

Communication Sciences Disorders
Adjunct Instructor

Email: [email protected]

East Stroudsburg University BS Kean University MA

Cilento started as a speech pathologist in 1996 in the Belleville Public Schools. She then transferred to the Cedar Grove Public Schools in 2001 where she remains. Over her career she has treated children and adults between the ages of 3-21.

Lauren Clark

Counseling
Assistant Professor

Email: [email protected]
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, Room 149

Dr. Lauren B. Clark is currently an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling program, at Caldwell University. Dr. Clark joined Caldwell in the spring of 2023 and teaches graduate courses including research and statistics, career counseling, multicultural counseling, and practicum. Dr. Clark is fully certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana, and a national certified counselor (NCC). Her research interests include school violence prevention,
trauma, and adolescent anger and aggression.

Walter Cmielewski

Education
Professor, Coordinator of the Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3205
FAX: 973-618-3580
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 247

BS English Education
MS English Education
MA Reading
Ed.D. Educational Administration and Supervision

Cindy Concannon

Academic Affairs, Nursing and Public Health
Clinical Director, Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center

Email: [email protected]
Office: 973-618-3668
Location: Visceglia 104
Office Location: Student Center, 104

Additional Office Hours: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Cindy Concannon MA LPC, LPAT, is the Clinical Director of the Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center. The Center, located on Caldwell’s campus, is a university-based training and wellness hub dedicated to fostering professional development and community wellbeing. Staffed by advanced graduate interns from the clinical mental health counseling and clinical mental health counseling with art therapy concentration program, The Center provides innovative, evidence-informed programs that promote resilience, creativity, and connection. The Center serves as an outpatient facility providing mental health services to the public (adults, seniors, children). The Center also provides Turnkey Art Therapy Services to hospitals and agencies.

Licensure/Certifications
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor NJ
LPAT – Licensed Professional Art Therapist NJ
ATR-BC – Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist (National)
NCC – National Certified Counselor

Associations
American Counseling Association
Creativity in Counseling Association
American Art Therapy Association
New Jersey Art Therapy Association

Education
M.A., Counseling/Art Therapy Concentration, Caldwell University, 2019;
B.A., Fine Arts Studio/ Drawing Concentration; Montclair State University, 2013

Christie Conforti

Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics / Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 973-618-3361
Office Location: Newman Center, Athletics Suite

Christie Conforti joined the Caldwell Athletics staff as Assistant Director of Athletics and Women’s Basketball Head Coach in April 2021 and enters her fourth year at Caldwell. In addition to her coaching duties, Conforti oversees several sports and serves as one of the advisors for the Student Athlete-Advisory Committee (SAAC).

In her first season at Caldwell, Conforti guided the Cougars to a 13-15 overall record and eight wins in the conference. The Cougars reached the opening round of the CACC Tournament with the program earning one CACC All-Conference selection, two Met Basketball Writers honorees and three on the CACC All-Academic Team. She followed up with another CACC tournament qualifier in 2022-23.

Conforti comes to Caldwell from fellow Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference institution Concordia College, where she served as the women’s basketball head coach for seven seasons. She previously served as an assistant coach for the Clippers for one plus seasons before taking over as the interim head coach in the middle of the 2013-14 season. Conforti’s first full season as head coach was in 2014-15 and by her third season she led the Clippers to their first ever CACC Championship Tournament appearance in 2016-17. The past season, Concordia forged new milestones under Conforti’s leadership. The Clippers reached the semifinals of the CACC Championship for the first time and earned the program’s first-ever bid to the NCAA Division II Championship.

Conforti was a member of the Pace University Setters, where she earned recognition on the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2007-08 season. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pace in 2010.

Conforti hails from Staten Island, N.Y., where she attended St. John Villa Academy, and lives there now with her husband Joseph and daughter Camryn.

Christopher Conklin

Education
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]
Office Location: Visceglia Hall, 226

Dr. Christopher Conklin was a classroom teacher, a member of the Child Student Team as the Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, a school and/or district administrator, and taught graduate level classes as an adjunct professor at William Paterson University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, two master’s degrees from New Jersey City University and a Doctorate of Education from Northcentral University.

Regina Consunji-Watkins

Business and Computer Science
Adjunct Lecturer

Email: [email protected]

B.S. University of the Philippines M.B.A. University of the Philippines