Our STUwards
At St. Thomas University, our faculty—whom we proudly call STUwards—are more than educators. They are mentors, guides, and champions of your success. Rooted in a mission of values-based education, our STUwards are committed to helping students grow into ethical leaders prepared for both meaningful lives and impactful careers.
From the first day of class to graduation and beyond, STUwards bring a passion for learning, a dedication to service, and a deep investment in each student’s personal and academic journey. They don’t just teach—they lead by example.
Nashat Abualhaija, PhD, RN
Dean and Professor
College of Nursing- nabualhaija@stu.edu
- Office
- (305) 628-6503
Alexis Alexander, DNP, RN
Program Director, ABSN
College of NursingRuben D. Coll, MSN, APRN, MBA
Assistant Director Online Nursing
College of Nursing- rcoll@stu.edu
- Office
- (305) 628-6726
Dorothy Crisostomo
Assistant Professor, PMHNP Program
College of NursingJanet Huxley, DNP, APRN, NP-C
Program Director, FNP
College of Nursing- jhuxley@stu.edu
Frances Johnson, DNP, RN
Online Clinical Coordinator, PMHNP Program
College of Nursing- FJohnson2@STU.EDU
Diana Kostrzewski
Program Director, BSN-DNP
College of NursingShirley LaMarre, MSNEd
Online Clinical Coordinator, AGPCNP Program
College of Nursing- SLamarre@STU.EDU
- Office
- (645) 231-6028
Pauline Louis-Magiste, MSN-Ed, RN
On Ground BSN Program Director
College of Nursing- plouis@stu.edu
- Office
- (305) 474-6848
Julie Menendez, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CPN
Online RN-BSN Program Director
College of Nursing- JulieMenendez@STU.edu
- Office
- (305) 474-6075










