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.
Julie Menendez, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CPN
Online RN-BSN Program Director
College of Nursing- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6075
Lloyd A. Mitchell, MBA
Associate Professor of Accounting
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6622
Hilary Nwainya, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6515
Maria Orlando, EdD
Associate Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
Bruce M. Ozga, M.Ed
Program Director
Center for Professional and Continuing Studies- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6648
Katrina Pann, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
Bernard Parenteau, PhD
Program Director
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 623-2353
Tiffany Paschal, EdD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6851
Zoraida Pastor, MFA
Instructor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-2368
Justin Peart, PhD
Professor
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6602
Maria Pina, PhD
Program Director
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6024
Jeff Plunkett, PhD
Dean
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6572












