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- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6503
Francis Altomare, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6583
Raymond Baker, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6756
Tami Beaty, EdD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6894
Melissa Beneche, MFA
Instructor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6693
Patricia Bloodworth, EdD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 623-2359
Solange Amado Blunt, DBA, CPA, CGMA
Assistant Professor
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6957
Katsia M. Cadeau, EdD
Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6582
Alfred Cioffi, STD, PhD
Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6968
Ruben D. Coll, MSN, APRN, MBA
Assistant Director Online Nursing
College of Nursing- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6726
Laura J. Courtley-Todd, MS
Assistant Professor
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6677
Dorothy Crisostomo
Assistant Professor, PMHNP Program
College of Nursing- [email protected]
Vernon Czelusniak, PhD
Associate Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]










