LOGAN - Key Persons
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- CSBO / Chief Financial Officer VP of Administrative Services
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- Assistant Instructional Designer
Amanda Robb, MA, serves as the Student Care Manager providing case management for students by implementing non-clinical interventions to provide care, support and resources for students experiencing challenges that include but are not limited to mental health and medical, relational conflicts, trauma, crisis, social adjustments, and/or difficulties with the transition to Logan. Additionally, Amanda reviews, processes and communicates student absences to relevant university partners in accordance with the Logan policy. Throughout the year, Amanda hosts fun and creative stressbusters and other events geared towards overall student wellness.
She loves meeting, supporting and providing a safe space for students, faculty and staff. Her office is located in the Administrative Building Room 138.
Amanda is a New York native who relocated to St Louis in 2019 to pursue her Master's in Counseling. She is a sports lover and major foodie! Amanda also enjoys spending time with her husband and friends.
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- Director of Continuing Education in Institutional Advancement
Amber Henry, EdD serves as Logan's Director of Continuing Education. In this role, Dr. Henry coordinates the planning, development, implementation and support of Logan's continuing education program, including the annual Symposium. She also serves as a liaison between the University and continuing education partners, focusing on building a productive and ongoing relationship with faculty, sponsors and attendees.
Dr. Henry brings 25 years of experience in education, with the majority of that time spent in varying roles at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. She most recently served as the Interim Vice President for Student Development, as well as the Associate Vice President for Extended Learning, providing administrative oversight of eight regional campuses in Missouri and Illinois, online and adult programs, and online recruitment and enrollment.
Dr. Henry earned a bachelor's in elementary and early child education from Missouri Baptist University and a master's in educational administration from Southwest Baptist University. In 2005, she received an Education Specialist degree in information systems and learning technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia before graduating from Walden University with an Doctor of Education in teacher leadership and instructional technology.
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations
Amy Pollock joined the Logan University team in September of 2016. She earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in sociology, psychology and human development and family studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Amy also earned her master's degree in education with an emphasis in counseling from Missouri Baptist University.
Amy has spent most of her career working with students of all ages. Most recently, she managed BJC HealthCare's learning partnerships with local colleges and universities whose programs were available to BJC employees. She also conducted career counseling and facilitated personal development workshops.
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- Senior Director of Development
Bryan Stone, MA, CFRE, currently serves as the Director of Development at Logan University. A fundraising professional with emphasis in Higher Education since 2016, Mr. Stone holds an important position on the Institutional Advancement team as he works to build a culture of philanthropy with our alumni, donors, and friends.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from Lindenwood University. Mr. Stone is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO).
During his undergraduate studies he was a four-time consecutive collegiate national champion, three-time NSSA All-American, and the 2015 World Champion in Shotgun Sports.
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- Assistant Director of Admissions for the College of Health Sciences
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- Associate Director of Admissions
Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD became the seventh President of Logan University in March 2013. Dr. McDonald has more than 20 years of experience as a Senior Administrator at chiropractic institutions and 30 years as a successful Chiropractic Practitioner. After graduating from Logan with his chiropractic degree in August 1982, Dr. McDonald spent eight years in Eureka, Mont., where he co-owned a multidisciplinary clinic that linked medical, chiropractic, physical therapy and mental health. Dr. McDonald earned his Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from St. Ambrose University in 1997. He received his Juris Doctorate in 2001 from Valparaiso University School of Law with a Healthcare and Elder Law Certificate and Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate.
Dr. McDonald has participated in numerous accreditation activities through the Council on Chiropractic Education and was a CCE board/council member from 2005 to 2013. Currently, Dr. McDonald serves on the executive committee of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges and is a board member for the Spine Institute for Quality.
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- Assistant Dean of Career Services
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- Executive Director of Simulated Learning Center
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- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the American Dental Association
Donald S. Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD of Phoenix, Arizona, practiced dentistry for over a decade after graduating from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1983. Throughout his career, Dr. Altman has served as the regional dental director for the Texas Department of Health, chief for the Office of Oral Health at the Arizona Department of Public Health and national dental director for the Principal Financial Group. Since 2006, Dr. Altman has worked in various roles at A.T. Still University (ATSU) where he currently serves as the dean of College Graduate Health Studies. Dr. Altman has most recently been appointed associate vice president of ATSU, effective January 2022.
Dr. Altman is a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, American Public Health Association, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, and the Central Arizona Dental Society. Dr. Altman is nationally and regionally recognized for his professional activities, having served as president of both the American Board of Dental Public Health and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners.
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- Senior Clinician and Associate Professor
Dr. Allison Harvey earned a BS in Kinesiology from Illinois State University in 2001 and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic's DC program in 2006. Dr. Harvey's goal is to have every patient experience his or her optimal health. She strives to educate the patient on what is causing their pain and then form a plan on how they can help and what they can do to be proactive in their health.
Specializing in pediatric care, Allison Harvey, DC has been treating children since 2006 and is one of the only board-eligible Diplomates in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP) in Missouri. In addition to serving as the senior clinician for the pediatric department at the Montgomery Health Center on Logan University's campus, Dr. Harvey teaches pediatric courses to trimester 7 Doctor of Chiropractic students and oversees the very specialized, highly sought-after pediatrics rotation.
Dr. Harvey is certified in acupuncture and has attended multiple seminars and programs in her nearly two decades providing chiropractic care. She regularly speaks on chiropractic pediatric topics in local media and has facilitated in numerous workshops and webinars.
Dr. Harvey was named Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year (2022) by the American Chiropractic Association Council on Pediatric Chiropractic! This new award honors the best and brightest who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement in the field of pediatric chiropractic.
She is the proud mother of identical twin girls and was the supervising chiropractor on Logan's inaugural Clinic Abroad trip to Costa Rica.
Dr. Deshae Redden is a dedicated educator and leader currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Operational Excellence, Planning, and Learning at Logan University. With a deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation, she brings over 20 years of experience in sectors such as higher education, healthcare, government, and non-profit organizations.
Dr. Redden holds a Doctorate in Education from Maryville University, a Master's in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University, and a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management from Lindenwood University. Her educational background equips her with a robust foundation in both management principles and the complexities of health information systems.
As a certified project manager and continuous improvement professional, Dr. Redden has successfully led initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and strategic priorities within organizations. She specializes in areas like curriculum and instructional design, program review, and data analytics, always aiming to leverage these competencies to improve student outcomes.
Dr. Redden is passionate about inspiring others and believes in empowering individuals to harness their unique strengths to reach their goals. As an educator, she emphasizes the importance of learning from her students, striving to create connections that enhance the learning experience.
In her role at Logan University, Dr. Redden chairs the Continuous Quality Improvement and the Center for Learning and Leadership Committees. She actively participates on the Quality Texas Foundation Board of Examiners and the Hope Dream Center Board, where she continues to advocate for quality improvements and community engagement.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Redden enjoys exploring new learning opportunities and fostering inclusive environments that promote creativity and innovation. Her dedication to leadership and education reflects her belief in the transformative power of knowledge and collaboration.
Dr. George A. Goodman, a 1968 Logan graduate, becomes the College's sixth president in January. Dr. Goodman had more than 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic and educator and had been Logan's Vice President of Chiropractic Affairs since 1982. Dr. Goodman will continue to serve Logan for an additional 20 years as President.
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- Assistant Professor in the Masters of Sport Science and Rehabilitation Program
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- Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Admissions Coordinator
- Executive
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- Assistant Director of Admissions
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- Director of Production and Design
Jessica Judah (she/her) is the Director of Production and Design for Logan University since 2021. Previously, Jessica was the Senior Media and Production Manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and held the role of Developmental Editor at TitleTown Publishing LLC, an independent publishing house in Green Bay, Wisconsin specializing in inspirational survival and true crime stories. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a minor in communications. She is completing a Master of Science degree in Technical and Professional Writing from Portland State University.
At Logan, Jessica drives process improvement initiatives and implements lean/agile development strategies and tools to streamline workflows while enhancing team communication and collaboration. Jess works with her team to evaluate and establish content development and quality assurance processes for efficiency while ensuring all content is accurate, compliant and aligned to Logan University's style, standards and design. She holds a Scrum Master certification, Adult Learning Design certification, InDesign Level 1 certification and is a member of Signa Tau Delta, an international English honor society.
"Try everything Logan has to offer - clubs, electives, seminars. I learned something with every experience which has helped my patients of all ages from newborns to seniors. People ask me what I specialize in but always say, I'm just Jose. I take whatever is given to me and make it my own."
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- Advisory Council
- Member of the Board of Trustees
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- Associate Dean of Students, Student Wellness
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- Senior Help Desk Technician
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Associate Director of Financial Aid
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- Director of Curriculum and Content Development
- Director of Curriculum and Content Development / Department
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- Admissions Database Coordinator
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- Director of Logan Health Centers
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- Director of Institutional Research
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- Executive External Relations Officer
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- Senior Academic Technology Consultant
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- Vice President of Human Resources, Learning & Amp Amp Institutional Effectiveness
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- Chairman of the Board
- Professor of the Department
Former pro football player, veteran strength and conditioning coach and associate athletic director for student-athlete health and performance at the University of Louisville. With a Doctorate of Sport Psychology, Dr. Ivey has helped tens of thousands of athletes reach their performance potential using his expertise, research, and experience. Working with Logan University, Dr. Ivey shares his knowledge with students, preparing them for careers that deliver the highest standard of care in athletics, health and wellness.
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
Sam Wang, DC, of Oak Brook, Illinois, is an established physician and entrepreneur. He serves as chief operating officer of TVGMedulla, LLC, and is co-founder of the Chiro One Wellness Center Clinics. He currently oversees clinical operations for the Chiro One brand, which has become one of the largest privately owned chiropractic chains in the country, with over 100 locations in nine
states. Throughout his career with TVG-Medulla and Chiro One, Dr. Wang designed treatment utilization guidelines to establish standards and strategically built a performance-driven organization that is focused on people and patients.
Dr. Wang received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Sherman College of Chiropractic and holds board certifications as an Atlas Orthogonist and independent medical examiner. He is an extension faculty member at eight academic institutions and is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractors Association and Illinois Chiropractic Society. Dr. Wang was named a 2011 Chiropractor of the Year by Sherman College.
Sara Thoele currently serves as Major Gifts Officer at Logan University. With over a decade of experience at Logan, she applies her passion for chiropractic care to help foster a culture of philanthropy in the broader Logan Community
Previously, she served as a Patient Service Representative at multiple Logan Health Centers, where she utilized her customer service expertise to help patients. Additionally, she served as the Logan University Medicaid Coordinator, where she worked closely with the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) in the St. Louis region to educate the community about healthcare their access to healthcare coverage via the Medicaid program in Missouri.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell College in 2013 and completed her Master of Science in Health Informatics from Logan University in December 2023. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as well as the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
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- Reference and Instruction Librarian
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- Admissions Operations Assistant
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- Senior External Relations Officer
Stephen Marini, PhD, DC, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been practicing chiropractic care for over 20 years. After earning his PhD in Microbiology from Pacific Western University, Dr. Marini went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic. Dr. Marini opened Marini Family Chiropractic in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania with his son.
Dr. Marini has also worked at Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic as the academic dean and assistant professor of microbiology
and immunology. He has published multiple scholarly articles on various topics including neuroimmunology in pediatric chiropractic. Dr. Marini is currently a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the World Chiropractic Alliance and the Pennsylvania Chiro Fellowship.
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee Emeritus
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Admissions
Theresa L. Fleck, EdD, CFRE, CAE, CNP currently serves as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Admissions at Logan University. In this position she oversees the development, marketing & communications, admissions, financial aid, alumni relations, university special events, and continuing education departments. A nonprofit and higher education professional since 2001, Dr. Fleck has extensive experience serving as a cross-functional leader and strategist, creating teams that pursue institutional vision and mission, pioneering strategies and implementing processes for a wide range of organizational needs.
Dr. Fleck earned her doctorate degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University and holds a master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the St. Louis Council of Charitable Gift Planners. She has spoken regionally at professional development sessions for the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, Grant Professionals Association, and both the Rhode Island and Greater St. Louis Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and nationally for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). She currently serves as the immediate past president of AFP St. Louis and is a former board member of AFP Rhode Island.
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- External Relations Coordinator
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- Registrar
- Senior Associate
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Trustee
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- Assistant Director of Admissions