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Faculty

	Laurent Bannock, DrHS, MS, CBiol, LN Institute of Biology (London, UK), Chartered Biologist; Huntington College of Health Sciences, Master of Science in Nutrition; City University (London, UK), Advanced Diploma in Exercise and Health Studies; Institute for Clinical Nutrition (London, UK), Doctor of Health Science; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Melbourne, AUS), Master of Nutrition Medicine (candidate); Numerous diplomas and certifications in Functional and Metabolic Medicine. Licensed Nutritionist, New Mexico. Memberships include American Society for Clinical Chemistry, American College of Nutrition, and the New York Academy of Sciences. Publications include ‘The Clinical Nutrition Desk Reference’ (Outskirts Press) and the soon to be published ‘Functional Laboratory Assessments for Nutrition Professionals’ (HCHS Press). Former Discovery Health Channel (UK) host and regular feature in the national press. Special clinical & research interests include Nutritional Influences on Steroid Hormone Chemistry.
	Mike Bauman, BS Logan University, B.S. Human Biology; Extensive graduate coursework in life sciences; Continuing education seminars in the field of clinical nutrition; Huntington College of Health Sciences, M.S. in nutrition (candidate).  Executive Director and Nutritionist, Bauman Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center.  Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner.  Presents educational programs to patients and community on natural health and nutrition.  Designs health improvement programs and coaches patients/clients through lifestyle change.
	Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) University of New England, Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine); Huntington College of Health Sciences, Master of Science in Nutrition; Australian College of Phytotherapy, Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine; Vancouver University, Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition; Registered Herbalist & professional member of American Herbalist Guild; Alumnus of American Academy of Nutrition; provides continuing education in nutrition and dietary supplement science nationally for health care professionals and natural product retailers; author & coauthor of three books on dietary supplements and herbs; contributing writer to health and fitness magazines; practiced clinical nutrition/herbalism in chiropractic, mental health and corporate settings; almost 30 years in nutrition & natural products industry.
	Kyle Dennison, MA California Polytechnic Institute Pomona, M.A. English Literature (Cum Laude); Loyola Marymount University, B.A. in English Literature (Suma Cum Laude). “Outstanding Graduate Student in English Literature” from Cal Poly Pomona. Former High School English teacher and GATE Coordinator. Winner of California Governer's Performance Award, 2003.
	Jennifer D. Green, MS Huntington College of Health Sciences, M.S. Nutrition; Tennessee Technological University, B.S. Home Economics, Nutrition and Food Science with minor in Child Development, Health and Physical Education; Former Dietary Technologist, University of Tennessee Medical Center; Former Nutrition Counselor, Diabetes Clinic, University of Tennessee Medical Center; Former Nutrition Counselor, Knox County Health Department; Nutrition Educator, conducting nutrition seminars and classes; Former Director of Student Services, Family Christian Academy; Former Director of Student Services for the nation's largest Y-Teen program, Young Women's Christian Association.
	Jennifer E. Hofheins, MS, RD, LD Lock Haven University, B.S. Health Science; D’Youville College, B.S./M.S., Dietetics. Exercise and Sports Nutritionist, Ohio Institute of Health & Human Performance; background as Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant. Educates physicians, chiropractors, and other health care practitioners on most recent nutraceuticals and functional foods. Nutrition and Foods Review Editor for International Society of Sports Nutrition Newsletter.
	Paul Y. Klein, PsyD, JD Roosevelt University, B.A. (Psychology); Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D. (Doctorate in Law); California School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D. (Doctorate in Psychology); Licensed Psychologist in California. Psychologist for Federal, County and private programs in mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring diagnoses. Conducts group and individual psychotherapy and psychological evaluations. Clinical training with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in state hospital system, County mental health, and private sector. Member of American Psychological Association and California Psychological Association.
	Gina Broitman-Maduro, MS University Of Alberta, B.S. in Science with Specialization in Microbiology; M.S. in Science in Medical Microbiology, Dept of MMI, University of Alberta; Research Associate, University of California at Santa Barbara studying gene regulation of PAP pilli and infection of Uropathogenic E. coli; Research Scientist University of California at Riverside studying gene regulation and embryonic development of C. elegans, a nematode and model organism.; lead and co-author of several scientific articles in top peer reviewed journals in the fields of microbiology and development.
	Elizabeth Pavka, PhD, MS, RD, LN Cornell University, B.S., Biology and Chemistry, M.S., Nutrition; Saybrook Graduate School, Ph.D., Social Systems Design; Director, International Academy of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine; Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina (Asheville); American Dietetic Association, Registered Dietitian; specialist in preventive nutrition and complementary therapies.
	Rachael Pohle, PhD, RD, CDN University at Buffalo, Ph.D. in Exercise Science, Nutrition emphasis; D’Youville College, B.S./M.S. Registered Dietician and Certified Dietician Nutritionist. Previously Clinical Nutrition instructor at the University of Buffalo. Research background in energy intake, reproductive hormones and body weight regulation, with contributions to peer-review journals on these topics.
	Aurthur M. Presser, PharmD, DHPh University of Southern California, Pharm.D. (Doctorate in Pharmacy); Adjunct Professor and Curriculum Coordinator USC School of Pharmacy, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Program; Pharmacist licensed in the State of California; Diplomate in Homeopathic Pharmacy, British Institute of Homeopathy; Author, Pharmacist's Guide to Medicinal Herbs, Nature Pharmacist’s Vitamin Primer, Coauthor Medicinal Herb Primer; Dietary supplement industry consultant.
	Heidi Reichert, BS Texas A&M University, College Station, B.S. Chemical Engineering with concentrations in Biochemistry and Food Engineering; Currently working towards M.S. Nutrition; former Staff Scientist with research Experience in Actinide Process Chemistry and Inorganic Reaction Chemistry at Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico; Research experience in Non-ideal Mass Transfer of Gases through Selectively Permeable Membrane Systems at GKSS Forschungszentrum (Max Plank Institute), Geesthacht, Germany; former Organic Lab Coordinator for Texas A&M University Chemistry Department; Golden Key Society Member, Chevron Excellence Scholarship recipient; publications include Fusion Science and Technology and more recently the American Chemical Society Journal of Abstracts.
	Eva Schmidt, BA, CN Regis University, Bachelors of Art in Business Administration with emphasis in Finance; American Health Science University, Nutrition Certification; Huntington College of Health Sciences, M.S. in Nutrition (candidate); Jefferson County Head Start, Nutrition Specialist and Educator to low income families, conducting nutrition seminars and classes; Nutrition Consultant; former Certified Personal Trainer; specialist in Sports Nutrition; author of two Continuing Education Courses on Sports Nutrition and Childhood Ear Infections.  Proudly served in the United States Air Force.
	Robert T. Shmaeff, MPA, RPh University of New Mexico, Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy; University of Southern California, Masters in Public Administration / Masters in Health Services Administration; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy; Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Pharmacy Enterprises; previous Chairman of the Board of Western United National Bank.
	Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS American Health Science University , Nutrition Certification. Columbia Pacific University, BS in Social Science, Columbia Pacific University, MS in Health and Human Services. Certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (Clinical Nutritionist Certification Board), Professional member International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Author of several books on health and nutrition, including Your Fat Is Not Your Fault, The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children, and Weight Success for a Lifetime. Provides nutrition services to the autism community, and professional presenter to organizations, corporations, and private groups throughout the US and Canada on weight management and brain nutrition.
	Patrick Smith, MBA University of Texas, M.B.A. in Marketing; University of Tennessee, B.S. in Marketing; over ten years of college teaching experience; management consultant; financial analyst; retail buyer and merchandiser; writer and editor of educational materials; property manager; avid runner.
	Starkie Sowers, BS, CN Huntington College of Health Science, Master of Science in Nutrition (candidate) Vancouver University, Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition; American Health Science University, Certified Nutritionist. Work related to education of the Natural Products industry, as well as consultant and formulator of nutritional products. Retail applications; managed health food stores for over 20 years.  Currently a Training and Development director for Clarks Nutrition and Natural Foods Markets in Southern California. Written staff education programs and teaches classroom nutrition to employees.  Enjoyed working in the Natural Products industry and the Health and fitness industry for over 30 years.
	Paula Tripp, MBA, CMAA, CBCS, RHE/CHI Aspen University, M.B.A., Ashworth College, undergraduate in business management; MOS Master Authorized Instructor; Certified Medical Administrative Assistant; Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist; Registered Health Care Educator/Certified Health Care Instructor; Certified Health Care Instructor; Microsoft Office 2000 Specialist; Medical Billing and Coding. Adjunct instructor at five schools/colleges (including HCHS), teaching Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology; Basic and Intermediate ICD-9 Coding, Basic and Intermediate CPT/HCPCS Coding; Medical Office Procedures, Medical Office Administration, Medical Billing & Insurance Procedures, Medical Business Operations.
	Roy Upton, RH(AHG) East-West Acupuncture and Herb Center, 3-year, 2200 hour clinical tutorial in traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture; Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 120-hour program in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture; 120-hour hospital acupuncture residency, Five Branches College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chief Executive Officer and Editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Vice-President, American Herbalists Guild, Director, Botanical Medicine Academy, member of the Standards Committee of the American Herbal Products Association, member of the expert advisory committees for AOAC International, NSF International, and the United States Pharmacopoeia, and director of herbal research, Threshold Enterprises. Author of several books on herbal medicine including the Botanical Safety Handbook by CRC Press and various titles by Keats Publishing; and international lecturer.
	Fionda Williams, PhD, RN Northcentral University, Ph.D. Psychology; Touro University, M.S. International Health; Towson University, B.S. Nursing; Mary Baldwin College, B.S. Biochemistry. Member Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Director of Nursing and Clinical Services at Community Care Nursing Services in Baltimore, MD, overseeing 600+ nurses and nursing assistants.
	Timothy Ziegenfuss, PhD, CSCS, EPC, FISSN Lock Haven University, B.S. Health Sciences (magna cum laude); Purdue University, M.S. Exercise Physiology; Kent State University, Ph.D. Exercise Physiology with a cognate in Nutrition. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association; Certified Exercise Physiologist; fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Chief Scientific Officer for Ohio Institute of Human Performance, conducting human research in sports nutrition and dietary supplement science. Previously Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Eastern Michigan University. Has collaborated with research departments of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.; Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario; Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Authored and co-authored books, articles for peer-reviewed journals, articles for health and fitness magazines.

Administration

Arthur M. Presser, PharmD
PRESIDENT
see previous information under "faculty".  

Gene Bruno, BS, MHS, RH(AHG)
DEAN OF ACADEMICS
see previous information under "faculty".  

Robert T. Shmaeff, MPA, RPh
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
see previous information under "faculty".

Cheryl A. Freeman REGISTRAR, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES Former Director of Student Services, Family Christian Academy, Knoxville, involved in all aspects of student services, Home School Curriculum and testing and assessment of Special Needs Students; Former Assistant Director of Children's Activities and Summer Programs for the Young Women's Christian Association; Former office manager, American Business Copiers; Former Teacher for Home School Enrichment Classes, grades K through 7, Knoxville Association of Home Schools.

Terry Curren, BS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, B.S. Speech Communication with minor in Journalism and Public Relations. Former Director of Marketing, American Health Science University (AHSU); former spokesperson and lobbyist, Committee for Progress in School Nutrition (CPSN); former owner and operator, Sprouts Products (retail store specializing in nutritional products and services for children); former Nutrition Educator, seminars and classes; former owner and operator, former Senior Account Executive, Tackett Advertising; Curran Market Relations.

Brittany Longnecker
CENTRAL ASSIGNMENT PROCESSING
Recieves and tracks assignments and exams from all students. Coordinates distribution of assignments and exams to instructors for grading, and subsequent distribution of grade reports back to students.