Cardinal Stritch University was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in 1937 and was chartered by the State of Wisconsin as a fully-accredited, degree granting institution. Today, Stritch is one of the largest Franciscan institutions of higher education in North America.


Higher Education

Cardinal Stritch University

Tim G. Abler

Jameela Al-Asmar

Heidi Ancira

Kimberly A. Abler

Tim J. Ager II

Ashley A. Adams

Susmita Acharya

George M. Ackerman

Martha J. Ammermann

Sandra K. Foye joined the Cardinal Stritch family in the finance business office in January of 2015.

Sandra K. Foye

Valentina N. Sturdevant

Catherine N. Gikuri

Marie joined the Teacher Education Department in August 2019. Her job entails finding placements for all clinical experiences including field and student teaching, assigning Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisor, and maintaining and acquiring partnerships within schools around the area. She also handles deescalating any situations that may occur during clinical placements. She enjoys working with all the new students as they go through their amazing education program and transition into their careers as future educators.

Marie S. Humes

Katie A. Hoeller

Raquel Filmanowicz

Becky Pinter

Joanne Schatzlein

Greg Kabara

Tom Tuttle

Berdie Cowser

Tony Shields

Jeff has over 40 years of not-for-profit experience and has served as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Cardinal Stritch University since September of 2022.
 
Before arriving at Stritch, he was the Executive Director of the Highland Community College Foundation in Freeport, Ill., for five years. Prior to that role he served as Assistant Vice President of Major Gifts for the Alexian Brothers Foundation and AMITA Health in Chicago where he oversaw the Major Gifts program for a $28 million behavioral health campaign.
 
Jeff has also served as the Fox River Valley Regional Foundation Director for Presence Health where he managed all fundraising efforts for Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Ill., and Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Ill. He also managed fundraising efforts for the Rockford Region ministries including Presence Saint Joseph’s in Freeport.
 
Jeff also served as the Director of Development at Keith Country Day School in Rockford, Ill., where he was responsible for coordinating the school’s annual fund campaign and the annual Classics & Chrome Car Show.
 
Prior to arriving at Keith, he worked for the YMCA of Rock River Valley, located in northern Illinois, for seven years where he served as both the Executive Director of the I.D. Pennock Branch and Vice President of Development. While with the YMCA, he coordinated the annual Strong Kids Campaign and the Northeast Branch capital campaign which generated over $5 million to build a new facility on the northeast side of Rockford, Ill. He also organized and coordinated the first Gus Macker Youth Basketball tournament, raising over $100,000 over a four-year period.

Jeff began his not-for-profit career with the Muscular Dystrophy Association where he eventually assumed the role of District Director and was responsible for coordinating the Annual Labor Day Telethon.
 
He left MDA to accept the position of Executive Director for the Rockford (Ill.) Area Office of the American Cancer Society. There he introduced Hoops For Life, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that generated over $30,000 locally and eventually grew into a statewide event and was held in 22 different communities. He also was responsible for coordinating the inaugural Relay For Life in Winnebago and Stephenson counties and served on the Executive Vice President Advisory Council for the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society.
 
Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Marketing. He then accepted a position as the Sports Editor of the Dixon Evening Telegraph in Dixon, Ill., where he worked for three years covering all high school sports throughout northern Illinois.

Jeff resides in Winnebago, Ill., with his wife Chris who is a 2nd grade teacher for the Winnebago School District. They have five children and four granddaughters. Hi son, Matt, is a 2017 Stritch graduate and was a member of the men's basketball team. Jeff's interests include his family, biking, travel and a love for the game of basketball where he has coached, played and watched (his children) for over 25 years.

Jeff A. Reinke

Shandowlyon Reeves

Rachel has served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Cardinal Stritch University since October 2022.
 
Immediately prior to joining Stritch, Rachel was the Director of Finance and Operations at the Urban Ecology Center, a local non-profit focused on connecting people in Milwaukee to nature and each other. Rachel led the Finance, Benefits Administration, Program Evaluation, Facilities, IT, Facility Rentals, Land Stewardship and Research & Community Science teams. She helped shepherd the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, managing government funding and ensuring there were no involuntary staff reductions or furloughs.  
 
Rachel worked for several Fortune 500 companies before her transition into non-profit leadership. She worked at Rockwell Automation as the Finance Leader in multiple business units. She streamlined processes, improved business practices to enhance financial metrics and strategically supported multiple acquisitions and integrations. She also worked for several years at Best Buy in Minneapolis, where she supported multi-billion dollar business units, enhanced profit optimization and identified seven-figure reverse supply chain improvements for the organization.  
 
Rachel graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a bachelor’s in Journalism and an M.B.A. in Applied Corporate Finance. She lives in Wauwatosa with her husband, two kids and multiple pets. She enjoys reading and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.

Rachel Nielsen

Jessica Mould is a highly professional Training and Development Specialist who provides quality services and utilizing unique methodologies that promote student, faculty, and staff growth. She also manages the Technology Help Desk with the support of a team of over fifteen student employees. She has a diverse background, consisting of both technical and creative arts. These two passions combined have given Jessica the foundation to connect and implement innovative strategies.

Jessica earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin, graduating with honors. Though she has always been interested in this particular field, she decided to invest her time in a technology and training career instead. She enjoys being able to provide helpful customer service and working with software systems. Even with this aspiration shift, Jessica is still able to reveal her creative side by proactively assisting the university in presentation activities. Some of the projects she works on include constructing eye-catching campus digital signage, graphic & instructional design, and photography for Canvas (LMS System).

Jessica Lynn Mould

Dr. Carroll Bronson received her Ph.D. in Urban Education, specializing in Administrative Leadership, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has been at Stritch for over ten years. She currently teaches research courses at the doctoral level, while splitting her time as the Director of the Center for Excellence in Education and Innovation.

Prior to joining Stritch, Bronson had the opportunity to work as a research investigator on three-year ethnographic research projects in the Milwaukee Public School district, which focused on various reform and leadership initiatives. Additionally, she worked in the K-12 educational environment as a principal of a Montessori School. Her most recent research focuses on developing workshops on the scholarship of teaching and learning to encourage and support faculty as they reflect on questions about student learning derived from their own experiences in the classroom. Other research interests include team design and communication both face-to-face and in virtual environments. She has presented locally, nationally and internationally at research conferences on these topic. Carroll has also published several articles in referred publications.


Carroll E. Bronson

Niccolo Rossi

Donney K.M. Moroney joined the Student Affairs Division in January 2016 as the Dean of Students and in 2019 was asked to serve as the Vice President for Student Affairs. In this capacity she oversees all areas of Student Affairs including Academic Support Services, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Student Life – inclusive of Residence Life, Wellness Center, International Education & Study Abroad, Student Activities & Leadership, and the Dean of Students Office. As a member of the University’s Leadership Cabinet, her role is to provide strategic planning and guidance on services to enhance the student experience at Stritch. Having invested over 20 years in higher education, she has a deep understanding of student development theory and practice, along with extensive experience in effective leadership, strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and process management. Ms. Moroney is also fluent in English and Spanish.

Donney Moroney

Marcia E. Wayer

Dr. Kate Meudt, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Cardinal Stritch University, is a lifelong educator who is grateful for the chance to use her role to support faculty and student success. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education and has focused her research on retention strategies and serving historically marginalized populations.

Kate E. Meudt

Dr. Daniel J. Scholz was named the 10th president in Cardinal Stritch University on June 24, 2021. He had served as acting/interim president of the University since May 2020. He also was Stritch’s Vice President of Academic Affairs since 2018. 

Scholz joined the University in 2004 and has served as a tenured faculty member and chair of the Religious Studies department, executive director of the Saint Clare Center for Ministry and Leadership, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Scholz has more than 35 years of teaching experience at high school, college and graduate school levels. He began teaching theology in 1985 at Pius XI High School where he also served as theology department chair for 10 years. He taught biblical studies at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary for six years before coming to Stritch.

Scholz earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in psychology and comparative religions in 1982 and a master’s degree in Christian theology from Mundelein College in 1985. He received a doctorate from Marquette University in 1997 in biblical theology. Scholz is an active member of the Catholic Biblical Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. 

Daniel J. Scholz

Thelma A. Sias

Steve Rogers

Michael Hostad

Jeff Hembrock

Jeffrey R. Haines

Angelyn Dries

Marianne Burish

Anthea Bojar

Lisa A. Bangert

Ray Allen

Gerard A. Randall

Mary T. Kellner is currently the Co-Chair at [Cardinal Stritch University](/org/cardinal-stritch-university). Prior to that, they were with the Kellner Literacy Center - [Cardinal Stritch University](/org/cardinal-stritch-university) in Milwaukee, WI. Mary has also worked as an Events and Meetings Specialist with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and as a Support Specialist II with [Northwestern Mutual](/org/northwestern-mutual).

Mary T. Kellner earned their MBA in Business Management and Professional Communications from [Alverno College](/org/alverno-college).

Mary T. Kellner

Cardinal Stritch University's Leadership Team includes Marcia E. Wayer and 7 others.

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