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.
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
Jeffery A. Plunkett, PhD
Dean
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6572
Jose Pombo, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 682-6557
Merly de Armas Ricard, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6802
Jose G. Rocha, PhD
Associate Professor of Management
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6009
Colin Roche, PhD
Dean
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 628-6732
Rosa Rousseau
Program Director, Accelerated MSN - MSN Core Course Coordinator
College of Nursing- [email protected]
Grzegorz (Greg) Rozborski, PhD
Assistant Professor of Theology
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6995
Ashlee Rzyczycki
Program Director
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 474-6812
Heidi Schmidt, PhD
Associate Professor
Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences- [email protected]
Craig K. Skilling
Program Director
Gus Machado College of Business- [email protected]
- Office
- (305) 625-6587
Konar D. Smith, MAT, ATC, CAT(C), CSCS
Program Director
College of Health Sciences & Technology- [email protected]












