Faculty Spotlights

Director of Clinical Simulation, School of Nursing When nursing students at Mercy step into the simulation lab, they’re stepping into something Karen Koziol helped build — sometimes literally. As Director of Clinical Simulation, she designs the clinical scenarios, selects the equipment and creates the conditions where students can practice high-stakes skills before they ever set foot in a real patient-care setting. The result is a learning environment that’s rigorous, realistic and grounded in decades of firsthand clinical experience. Read more

Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing Ms. Dilone has dedicated her career to preparing the next generation of nurses, through hands-on simulation experiences and direct instruction, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and educational innovation to her teaching role. Read more

Adjunct Professor, School of Business Mr. Levin brings over three decades of finance executive experience to his first semester teaching at Mercy University. Read more

Interim Associate Dean, School of Nursing Dr. Valerie Taylor-Haslip, Interim Associate Dean of Mercy University’s School of Nursing, brings decades of experience as an educator, nurse and leader in health care and higher education. Read more

Associate Professor of Mathematics Education Dr. William L. Farber, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, is celebrating 15 years of service at Mercy University. Read more

Adjunct Professor, Marriage & Family Therapy Program Ms. Saleh returned to Mercy University in 2022 as an adjunct professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, just two years after graduating from the same program. Her journey from student to faculty member reflects her commitment to mentoring the next generation of clinicians and helping them recognize how their work connects across disciplines to create meaningful impact. Read more