Iona University Announces Newly Elected Faculty Department Chairs
New Rochelle & Bronxville, N.Y. – Iona University proudly announces the election of new faculty department chairs, who will serve three-year terms ending Spring 2027.
Each of these distinguished faculty members has demonstrated a strong commitment to their disciplines, students and the broader academic community. Their leadership will be instrumental in guiding the University's departments through an evolving educational landscape, enriching the Iona experience for students and faculty alike.
"We are thrilled to welcome our esteemed colleagues into their new leadership roles," said Tricia Mulligan, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. "Their dedication to academic excellence and student success is exemplary, and we are confident they will continue to elevate teaching and learning at Iona. I want to thank all our faculty chairs for their continued dedication and service.”
Newly Elected Department Chairs:
- Accounting: Dr. Marie Gioiosa
- Business Analytics & Information Systems: Dr. Heechang Shin (Re-elected)
- Chemistry & Biochemistry: Dr. Kathleen Kristian (Re-elected)
- Computer Science: Dr. Lubomir Ivanov
- Education: Dr. Christine Hardigree
- History: Dr. Nora Slonimsky
- Management, Business Administration, and Healthcare Management: Dr. Bret Sanner
- Marriage and Family Therapy: Dr. Christiana Awosan
- Media & Strategic Communication: Dr. Mitchell Bard
- Philosophy: Dr. Alison Suen
- Social Work: Dr. Jeanne Matich-Maroney (Re-elected)
With campuses in New Rochelle and Bronxville, N.Y., Iona is a Catholic institution inspired by the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers and committed to academic excellence and distinction.
Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across three schools: the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business and the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences. In addition, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers dynamic degree programs and is available to all students across academic disciplines.
To learn more about Iona’s academic programs, please visit www.iona.edu or contact 1-800-231-IONA today.