Office of the Dean Staff
Our dedicated team ensures optimal operations, supports faculty and students, and fosters an environment of excellence in education, research, and community engagement. From coordinating programs to providing logistical support, we are committed to advancing the mission of Wellstar College and empowering tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
Contact the administrative staff and faculty in Wellstar for more information.
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Monica Swahn Dean of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services and Dr. Betty L. Siegel Distinguished Chair of Health and Wellness and Professor of Health Promotion and Physical Education
Dean of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services and Dr. Betty L. Siegel Distinguished Chair of Health and Wellness and Professor of Health Promotion and Physical Education
mswahn@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6962
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Mark Geil Associate Dean of Research and Operation of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Exercise Science
Associate Dean of Research and Operation of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Exercise Science
mgeil@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-4805
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Kandice Porter Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, and Professor of Health Promotion
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, and Professor of Health Promotion
kporte21@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6556
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Laurie Tis Interim Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science
Interim Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science
ltis@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-3344
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Jennifer Wade-Berg Assistant Dean for Student Success and Professor of Human Services
Assistant Dean for Student Success and Professor of Human Services
jwadeber@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2878
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Monica Nandan Director of Strategic Partnerships and Social Impact and Professor of Social Work and Human Services
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Social Impact and Professor of Social Work and Human Services
mnandan@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6630
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Dedra Waindi Director, Social Media and Communication Strategy
Director, Social Media and Communication Strategy
dwaindi@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-4517
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Karen Carlisle Senior Director of Development, WCHHS (Part-Time)
Senior Director of Development, WCHHS (Part-Time)
kcarlis5@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2284
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Andrew McCanless Office Manager
Office Manager
amccanl1@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5502
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Ann Marie Thomas Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Administrative Assistant
athoma82@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6565
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Julia Brown Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Administrative Assistant
jbrow318@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6565
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Hannah Young Senior Business Operations Manager
Senior Business Operations Manager
hyoung35@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6565
HS 4106