President Kristi Ridd-Young
Administrative Staff
PRESIDENT
Kristi Ridd-Young
Email: president@midwifery.edu
BS Public Health Administration (James Madison University), DONA International Doula Trainer, CD (DONA) Birth Doula
OFFICE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING, ALUMNI RELATIONS
Jennifer Bertagnole
Email: officemanager@midwifery.edu alumni@midwifery.edu fundraising@midwifery.edu CPM, LDEM (UT), BSM (Midwives College of Utah), M.Ed. (Strayer University)
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Cassie Williams
Email: administrativeassistant@midwifery.edu
BS Public Health (Brigham Young University)
DEAN
Megan Koontz
Email: academicdean@midwifery.edu
CPM, Master of Midwifery (Otago Polytechnic Institute), Bachelor of Midwifery (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Information and Technology), BA Psychology and Education (Auckland University)
ASSISTANT TO DEAN
Emily Rainey
Email: emily.rainey@midwifery.edu
MSPH (University of Utah), BS Anthropology
DIRECTOR of STUDENT LIFE, EQUITY & ACCESS
Tamara Taitt
Email: studentlife@midwifery.edu
MS Master of Science, Marriage & Family Therapy (Nova Southeastern University), AS Associate of Sciences, Midwifery (Miami Dade College), BA, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Princeton University), LMFT (FL)
DIRECTOR of STUDENT SERVICES
Cheryl Furer
Email: studentservices@midwifery.edu
CHom(Homeopathy School International), BSM (MCU), CPM, RM (Colorado)
CLINICAL DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Kaylee Ridd
Email: clinicaladministrator@midwifery.edu
BS Sociology (University of Utah)
ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
Sarah Carter
Email: well-midwife@midwifery.edu
CPM, ASM (Midwives College of Utah), BA English (Brigham Young University)
EVENT COORDINATOR
Masha Mesyef
Email: conference@midwifery.edu
JD (Washington University School of Law), BA Psychology and Political Science (University of Illinois)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Rachel Ertel
Email: rachel.ertel@midwifery.edu
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
Allyson Juneau-Butler
Email: admissionsdirector@midwifery.edu
M.Ed. Master of Higher Education Leadership (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), BA Elementary Education/ESOL (University of West Florida), ASM (National College of Midwifery), CPM, LM
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Fortune Glasse-Cotten
Email: admissions@midwifery.edu
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (Lactation Education Resources), JD (University of Michigan Law School), BA Political Science/English (Columbia University)
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Louisa Cohen
Email: admissions@midwifery.edu
M.Ed. Higher Education Leadership (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), BA Political Science (University of California, Santa Barbara)
EVENT COORDINATOR
Masha Mesyef
Email: conference@midwifery.edu
JD (Washington University School of Law), BA Psychology and Political Science (University of Illinois)
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Julie DeLong
BA Economics (Brigham Young University)
FINANCIAL AID & COMPLIANCE
Whitney Mesyef
Email: directorfinancialaid@midwifery.edu
JD (Washington University Law School), BA Anthropology (Brown University)
FINANCIAL AID OFFICER
Christina Hrenko
Email: financialaid@midwifery.edu
BA Economics (Youngstown State University)
FINANCIAL AID OFFICER/MILITARY AID
Emily Rainey
Email: sapfinancialaid@midwifery.edu (Title IV Funding)
Email: va@midwifery.edu (Military Aid)
BS Anthropology, MSPH (University of Utah)
GRANT WRITER AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Kim Blue
Email: grantwriter@midwifery.edu
MS Women’s Studies (Minnesota State University, Mankato), BA English (Southern Illinois University)
LIBRARIAN
Kaylee Ridd
Email: librarian@midwifery.edu
BS Sociology (University of Utah)
MARKETING
Masha Mesyef
Email: marketing@midwifery.edu
JD (Washington University School of Law), BA Psychology and Political Science (University of Illinois)
PRECEPTOR LIAISON
Jenny Schultz
Email: preceptors@midwifery.edu
CPM, LM State of Arizona, MPA (Arizona State University), BA History (Baker University)
RECEPTIONIST
Kim Blue
Email: office@midwifery.edu
MS Women’s Studies (Minnesota State University, Mankato), BA English (Southern Illinois University)
REGISTRAR
Laura Park
Email: registrar@midwifery.edu
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Alan Bellows
A+, MCP Certification
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
Emily Rainey
Email: researchassistance@midwifery.edu
BS Anthropology, MSPH (University of Utah)
ETHICAL REVIEW BOARD
Ashley Jones
Email: erb@midwifery.edu
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
STUDENT FINANCES
Darliegh Webb
Email: studentfinances@midwifery.edu
AAS (Salt Lake Community College)
FACULTY HR COORDINATOR
Masha Mesyef
Email: facultyhrcoordinator@midwifery.edu
JD (Washington University School of Law), BA Psychology and Political Science (University of Illinois)
WRITING LAB
Jana Studelska
Email: writinglab@midwifery.edu
BS (Bemidji State University), CPM, LM, CBE (Lamaze)
House Mentors
Arden Kindred
ASM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM, LM Certified Herbalist
Celeste Pegues
BA Wellness Studies for Marginalized Communities (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
Demetra Seriki
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM, RM (CO)
Jodie Palmer
M.Ed. (George Wythe University)
Kayl Flint (First Year Experience House Mentor)
BS Medical Anthropology (University of Oregon)
Sandra Blankenship
BA (Business Scranton College), RM, CPM
Faculty
Dr. Sonia Ochoa teaching a suturing class at MCU Student Conference.
Aisha Al Hajjar, Adjunct Faculty
BSM (MCU), MSM (MCU), CPM, LM, Founder of AMANI Birth
Sarah Butterfly, Adjunct Faculty
MSM Candidate (MCU), MPA (Arizona State University), BA: Women and Gender Studies (ASU), BA: Sociocultural Anthropology (ASU), CPM
Ruth Ann Colby Martin, Core Faculty
BA (Hampshire College), CPM, LM, EMT
Dr. Sharon DeJoy, Adjunct Faculty
MPH, PhD, CPH, CPM
Susi Delaney, Core Faculty
BA (University of Rochester), MA (University of Pennsylvania), Licensed CPM
Kristin Effland, Adjunct Faculty
MA (Bastyr University), CPM
Lynette Elizalde-Robinson, Adjunct Faculty
BS, LM, CPM, CCEd
Cheryl Furer, Adjunct Faculty
CHom (Homeopathy School International), BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
Gina Gerboth, Adjunct Faculty
MPH/Maternal and Child Health Concentration (Colorado School of Public Health), MSM (Midwives College of Utah), BS (University of Colorado), CPM, RM-Colorado, IBCLC
Dr. Nikia Grayson, Adjunct Faculty
DNP, CNM, Doctorate of Nurse Practice (University of Tennessee Health Science Center), Master of Science in Nursing (University of Tennessee Health Science Center), Post Masters Certificate in Midwifery (Frontier Nursing University), Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology (University of Memphis), Master of Public Health (Howard University), Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Howard University)
Kendra Ippel, Adjunct Faculty
MSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
Ashley Jones, Adjunct Faculty
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
Erin Kaspar-Frett, Core Faculty
MSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
Arden Kindred, Adjunct Faculty
ASM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM, LM Certified Herbalist
Megan Koontz, Core Faculty
CPM, Master of Midwifery (Otago Polytechnic Institute), Bachelor of Midwifery (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Information and Technology), BA Psychology and Education (Auckland University)
Masha Mesyef, Adjunt Faculty
JD (Washington University of St. Louis School of Law), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Carmen Mojica, Adjunct Faculty
BA Black Studies/Television and Radio Productions (State University of New York at New Paltz), Birth Doula (DONA), CPM, LM (Maternidad La Luz)
Dr. Sonia Ochoa, Adjunct Faculty
Médico Cirujano y Partero (Physician, Surgeon, and Obstetrician; Universidad de Guadalajara), Terapéutica Homeopática (Homeopatía de Guadalajara), BST. (C.E.C. y T. No. 25), A.A.S. (LDS Business College), CMA, Instructor Trainer, Instructor (American Red Cross)
Jodie Palmer, Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. (George Wythe University)
Audra Post, Core Faculty
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM
Kathryn Ramirez, Adjunct Faculty
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), Registered Aromatherapist
Aubrey Ridd, Core Faculty
BA (University of Utah), BSN/RN (Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions), CLE
Demetra Seriki, Adjunct Faculty
BSM (Midwives College of Utah), CPM, RM (CO)
Delphine Silvermoon, Core Faculty
MSN (Frontier Nursing University), CNM, DEM
Tanya Smith Johnson, Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Medical Science (Hampton University) BS Biology (Hampton University), CPM
Melissa Smith-Tourville, Core Faculty
MSW Master of Social Work (University of Wisconsin-Madison), BA Sociology (Fort Hays State University), CPM, LM (WI)
Jana Studelska, Adjunct Faculty
BS (Bemidji State University) CPM, LM, CBE (Lamaze)
Tamara Taitt, Adjunct Faculty
MS Master of Science, Marriage & Family Therapy (Nova Southeastern University), AS Associate of Sciences, Midwifery (Miami Dade College), BA, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Princeton University), LMFT (FL)
Board of Directors
President
Jennifer Rabins
Email: JenniferRabins@midwifery.edu ASM (Midwives College of Utah), MBA (University of Phoenix), BS Psychology (University of Phoenix)
Board Members
Cassandra Aho
CPM, ASM (Midwives College of Utah), Victim Advocate and Intimate Partner Violence Consultant
Sierra Bizzell
PhD. Christian Leadership (School of the Great Commission), EdS. Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University), M.A. Human Services (Liberty University), B.A. Psychology (North Carolina State University), CD(DONA), Certified Lactation Educator (Breastfeed LA)
Valerie Hall
CPM, ASM (Midwives College of Utah) LM (Idaho, Wyoming), CCE (AAHCC)
Varden Hadfield
M.A. Philanthropic Studies, Certified Fund Raising Executive
Kristi Ridd-Young
BS Public Health Administration (Madison University)
president@midwifery.edu
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Board Advisors
Legal Advisor
David E. Palmer
BS (University of Utah), JD (S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah)
David H. Rubin, M.D.
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training, Executive Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy
