Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff!

Seneca Atwood, MBA, MHA

Clinical Rotations Coordinator, Dept. of Clinical Education, RVU-SU

Seneca comes to us from her lifelong home state of New Mexico, bringing her work experience and dedication to RVU-SU. A graduate from the University of New Mexico, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Medicine, before going on to earn her Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration degrees.

Seneca is excited to join RVU because "the on-campus environment is so fun…[my] coworkers make coming to work really enjoyable."

She also attributes the fun environment to RVU’s students: "[The] students are pursuing the coolest opportunities," Seneca says. "I enjoy helping them chase their interests and pursue cool learning opportunities."

When she’s not hard at work, Seneca enjoys camping, hiking, yoga, traveling—her favorite travel destination so far has been Thailand—and eating diverse food. Despite her seasoned palate, she admits she’s never been to Taco Bell.

Welcome to RVU, Seneca!

Carol Blackshire-Belay, PhD, MPhil, MA

Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Effectiveness; RVU-CO

Dr. Blackshire-Belay began her career entrenched in the German language. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Linguistics from the University of Michigan; a Magister Artium degree in Germanic Languages and German Cultural Studies from Ludwigs-Maximilians Universität München in Munich, Germany; a Master of Arts degree in German and Germanic Linguistics, and a Doctorate degree in Germanic Linguistics from Princeton University. As a graduate student, she lived in Germany for approximately 14 years, studying and conducting research in Germanic Linguistics.

As a theoretical Germanic Linguist, Dr. Blackshire-Belay has published numerous scholarly articles, authored books, edited book volumes, research essays, book chapters, and book reviews. She has also lectured and given keynote addresses

at a number of distinguished universities across the United States and abroad, including Indiana University, Rutgers University, St. Norbert College, the Free University Berlin, the University of Leipzig, University of Bénin (Lomé, Togo), and the Technical University Berlin.

Following graduation, she served in a multitude of distinguished positions and institutions, including: Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin; Professor and Department Chair of African and African-American Studies and Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Indiana State University; and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Sonoma State University. Most recently, she was the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.

Now Dr. Blackshire-Belay is excited to be a part of RVU because it offers "the opportunity to work in the osteopathic medical university environment" where she can provide "insights, guidance, and expertise within higher education in a uniquely productive and satisfying way."

In addition to work and study, Dr. Blackshire-Belay is a practitioner of Ikebana, the Japanese art of displaying flowers. She loves listening to jazz and cooking (particularly international dishes) for large gatherings of family and friends. She’s a highly people-oriented individual and loves to interact, engage, and learn from others. An interesting fact about Dr. Blackshire-Belay is that her favorite travel destination is the walled city of Urbino, Italy.

Willkommen, Dr. Blackshire-Belay!

Tamara Campbell

Coordinator, Office of Military Affairs; RVU-SU

Born and raised in Utah, Tamara has lived in different places throughout the state but has called St. George her home for over 20 years now. She attended Dixie State University as a non-traditional student alongside her children and graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications (with an emphasis in Organization and Leadership).

Tamara has worked in healthcare for most of her adult life, including as an office manager, medical transcriptionist, and in medical coding and billing. Most recently, she worked with SkyWest Airlines as their Benefits Communication Specialist.

"My experience as a non-traditional student had a profound effect on me, and the experience was so empowering. I love learning and I look forward to being a part of RVU to share my enthusiasm and 'pay it forward.'"

In her role as Coordinator, Tamara is looking forward to being a "cheerleader" for military students. "I am passionate about education and all that it offers…I have great respect for the military and am eager to learn all I can and help students rise to their potential."

When not at work, Tamara loves spending time with her family camping and boating, especially at Lake Powell. They’re also avid fans of sports and often travel to college football games in the fall. On occasion, she and her kids will fire up a game of Rock Band. "Although old, we still like it!"

Rock on, Tamara!

Caitlyn Dee

Print Center Assistant, Facilities and Grounds Department; RVU-CO

Caitlyn originally came to Colorado when her husband attended school in the state; however, the mountains convinced them to make the move permanent. A graduate of Utah State University, Caitlyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Consumer Sciences. She previously worked in interior and exterior design. Now that she’s at RVU, she’s excited to be part of such a great team.

When she’s not assisting the Print Center, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with family and being in the great outdoors.

Welcome, Caitlyn!

Jawhara Edwards

Library Assistant, Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library; RVU-CO

Jawhara, originally from Central Pennsylvania, has also called Maryland and even Australia home. But now that she and her husband live in Colorado, they are happy to be here. "We’ve always wanted to live here and we were glad for the opportunity to move," she says.

Jawhara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music, as

well as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification from Towson University.

Quite the experienced traveler, Jawhara enjoys riding motorcycles and claims South Korea is her favorite-ever vacation destination. When Jawhara is not jumping through hoops to help students at our library—where she loves assisting others with their research—she likes to perform circus flying trapeze and silks. This is a combination of work skills and hobbies that is likely only found among the amazing staff at RVU.

Hwan-yeonghada, Jawhara!

Kelli Glaser, DO, MPH

Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Dept. of Primary Care Medicine; RVU-CO

Born and raised in the Denver area, Dr. Glaser completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Kansas City University. Afterward, she completed her residency at Providence Hospital in Michigan. She came to work with RVU when it opened in 2008, while practicing family medicine and OMT at Centura Health. She recently graduated with a Master of Public Health degree from A.T. Still University (ATSU) and was accepted as a Fellow of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.

When asked what made her excited to return to RVU, Dr. Glaser said, "RVU has always been very innovative and has a way of inspiring students to explore their passions and…do great things in medicine." She also recognized the role that mentors have played in her life and how they have inspired her in her career. "My mentors…were teachers and—while I’m very proud to be an osteopathic family physician with unique skills in taking care of patients—working in medical education and helping teach the next generation of physicians has been the most inspiring and rewarding for me."

Dr. Glaser brings a wealth of experience to RVU, including serving as the Course Director of several clerkships at ATSU, Vice President of the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine, President of the Denver Regional Osteopathic Medical Association, and past President and executive board member of DOCARE International. She was also the principal investigator on a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine to study the impact of an online clerkship curriculum on national exams.

Having visited 35 countries, it’s safe to say that travel is one of Dr. Glaser’s favorite things to do. She also enjoys camping, hiking, biking, and spending time with others. An interesting fact about Dr. Glaser is that she was the first in her family to earn a college degree! "I love learning and find something new to learn every day."

Welcome back, Dr. Glaser!

Angela Hall

Clinical Rotations Coordinator, Dept. of Clinical Education; RVU-SU

A native of St. George, Angela has lived all over Utah, Ohio, and even on a sailboat in the Caribbean. She earned her Bachelor in Behavioral Science degree from Utah Valley University and is currently working toward her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Abilene Christian University.

Before joining RVU, Angela worked with faculty, staff and students from Utah Valley University, Southern Utah University, and Dixie State University, as well as a number of hospitals, clinics, and physicians through SelectHealth and Intermountain Healthcare.

Angela is excited to work for RVU because of its "reputation of care and innovation." Through her work, she wants to "help students reach their goals and fullest potential." She is thrilled to be part of the support that builds students up in a way that benefits themselves and others.

When she’s not hard at work, Angela enjoys biking, swimming, hiking, and snowboarding. Her favorite place she’s ever visited is Culebrita, a small island near Puerto Rico that’s great for snorkelers and hikers alike. An interesting fact about her is that she is a sea captain and was in Puerto Rico, along with her family, during Hurricane Maria.

Welcome aboard, Angela!

Amy Humphries, MPA

Clinical Rotations Coordinator, Dept. of Clinical Education, RVU-SU

While Amy has called Salt Lake City and Las Vegas home, she was born and raised in Cedar City. She earned her Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree and Master in Public Administration degree (with a High-

er Education Administration emphasis) from Southern Utah University (SUU).

After graduation, she worked at SUU for six years, helping with the student government, programming board, and Rural Health Scholars programs.

Amy thinks working with students is inspiring and finds joy in watching students succeed since she may have "helped with that achievement."

When she’s not working for the benefit of the students at RVU, she loves cooking, traveling, and spending time with her ten children and 25 grandchildren!

Welcome, Amy!

Coleen Orth

Administrative Assistant, Office of Admissions; RVU-SU

A New Yorker and an honorary Arizonan, Coleen and her family settled in Utah for her husband’s work five years ago. After living in Santa Clara, they recently made the move to Little Valley where they are excited to meet new people and try new things. She is married with three teenagers—two daughters who want to go into the medical field and a son who wants to play in the NFL.

Coleen’s education and work background touch upon a variety of fields, with the majority of her education being in social work, journalism, and accounting. Before coming to RVU, she was the City Recorder in Toquerville, Utah where she handled code enforcement, building permits, and the city council election process. She also spent time at the State Liquor Store—"By far the most entertaining job I’ve ever had!"—and later worked at SkyWest Airlines in human resources. Prior to moving to Utah, her background consisted of office management, project management, executive assistant roles, event planning, and fundraising.

In her own words, Coleen enjoys "handling the moving pieces that no one sees so that an event or project can appear impeccably planned and executed, even if chaos has ensued during the entire process." She also strives to find solutions and areas for improvement daily.

When not at work, Coleen enjoys traveling to anywhere with a beach, with Coronado Island in California taking the top spot. She also enjoys gardening, hosting parties, decorat-

ing and home staging, camping, spending time at a lake or beach, and anything music-related.

An interesting fact about Coleen is that despite being terrified of heights, her first date with her husband was skydiving (which did not cure her of that fear). Though she still has acrophobia, Coleen does want to try indoor skydiving and ziplining one day. "I may be terrified of those things, but it doesn’t mean I won’t do ‘em."

Welcome, Coleen!

Bonnie Stanford

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean; RVU-CO

Bonnie is a Colorado native and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders Speech Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Bonnie has a diverse professional background, having worked in secondary education, pharmaceutical healthcare, and sales and recruiting.

When she’s not helping out the University with her wealth of experience, she enjoys hiking, walking, cycling, cooking, and travel. When she thinks of her hobbies, her favorite quote by John Muir comes to mind: "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."

Welcome, Bonnie!

Daphne Tsung

Administrative Assistant, Office of Student Affairs; RVU-CO

Daphne has experienced her fair share of first days at school, having been born in California, raised in the south of Texas, and finally moving to Colorado during high school. To top it all off, she worked in public education for 12 years, most recently in the counseling department at Thunder Ridge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

But now that she’s had her first day at RVU, she’s finally found the school for her. "The people [at RVU] are very friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to be a part of the team," Daphne says.

When she’s not at school, Daphne loves to watch movies, bake, and spend time with friends and family. "I also enjoy coordinating weddings and events and doing anything craft-related."

Daphne has been happily married for seven years. She has one son and another on the way. That’s three kids total if you count Waffles, her Dachshund-Corgi mix.

Welcome, Daphne!

Scott M. Wilkie, DO, MS

Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Co-Fellowship Director, Dept. of Clinical Anatomy and Osteopathic Principles and Practice; RVU-CO

Dr. Wilkie’s educational history is varied and extensive; he began his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where he studied fisheries and wildlife, then continued his undergraduate studies at Prairie State University, where he studied fire science. He completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. After earning his Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Wilkie continued on at Purdue University to earn his Master of Science degree in Biology.

He then attended medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his medical residency in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Michigan State University. One imagines that when Dr. Wilkie is rooting for his college sports teams, he has to change his jersey after each quarter.

Dr. Wilkie was brought to Colorado by his "love of the outdoors and exploration through hiking and climbing." He enjoys hiking and fishing, all with his favored backdrop of the mountainous outdoors. One of his hobbies, soccer, once yielded a professional opportunity: he was accepted to play professional soccer in Mexico. He stayed there for a stint before returning to the U.S. to finish his education. Now that Dr. Wilkie is in Colorado, he looks forward to engaging in some of his old hobbies when time permits: falconry, tennis, cooking, and ballroom dancing.

Welcome, Dr. Wilkie!

Welcome from Montana!

Mark C. Lee, MD, FACP

Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and GME, Dept. of Clinical Education; RVU-MCOM

Dr. Lee’s relationship with Montana began decades ago when his parents relocated to Bozeman. Although his education took him to many locations, he always wanted to come back to the state. When the opportunity arose to help lead the new Billings Clinic Internal Medicine Residency program, he eagerly moved back in 2017. The transition to RVU-MCOM was an exciting chance to embrace and pursue his teaching philosophy of positively impacting and improving patient care through the promotion of medical education. "The lives we touch through our learners is inspiring!"

Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Chicago Medical School and then joined the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Arizona. He progressed to the rank of Professor of Medicine at University of New Mexico and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, spending two decades of his career at the latter. He has served as one of the longest standing Associate Directors for their Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Lee currently holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Clinical Professor at WWAMI-MT University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee’s enjoys spending time at his family ranch in Shields River Valley, Montana. He and his wife, Staci (an Infectious Diseases physician), along with daughter Charlotte, enjoy wildlife watching, hiking, fly fishing, archery, shooting sports and taking care of their two pugs.

Welcome Dr. Lee!

Jody Stahl

Human Resources Manager, Dept. of Human Resources; RVU-MCOM

Jody is a native Montanan with a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University-Bozeman. With more than 10 years of Human Resources experience in state agencies and higher education, Jody brings a wealth of knowledge to her new position. She was initially drawn to human resources because she likes problem-solving and being part of solutions. As the new (and first!) HR manager for RVU-MCOM, Jody is excited to see everything being built: the physical building and campus, a new team,

and important community partnerships. Jody will bring her experience and passion to RVU-MCOM, assembling a strong team for Montana’s first osteopathic medical school.

Jody’s love for Montana is rooted in the geography and beauty of the state. One of her first jobs was in Yellowstone National Park, working as a wrangler. Jody guided the trail rides, cared for 70+ horses, and provided commentary about Yellowstone to the guests. Yellowstone Park became one of her favorite places because it has everything she enjoys: mountains, forests, lakes, geysers, wildlife, and history.

Outside of work, Jody enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and kayaking. She also likes to crochet while watching Netflix, cooking, and reading. Interestingly, she once worked for Lifetouch National School Studios as the "Picture Day photographer" in schools across Montana and Wyoming. This allowed her to travel many miles and to see almost every small town in Montana.

Welcome Jody!

Emma Stafford

Executive Assistant to the VP and Dean, Office of the Dean; RVU-MCOM

Montana has always been home for Emma, except for a short stint in Oklahoma. Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Counseling from Montana Bible College. Before joining RVU-MCOM, she spent six years with Bozeman Deaconess Health, working in administration; prior to that, she worked as an event coordinator and an interior design assistant.

Emma is excited to be in on the early stages of starting a new school. Her experience and expertise in administration will benefit RVU-MCOM’s early team, along with her overthe-top passion for organization and willingness to help her colleagues. RVU-MCOM’s robust, positive work culture immediately appealed to her, and she is grateful to be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration.

In 2016, Emma and her husband spent five weeks traveling through Western Europe, including visiting what is now her favorite place: Isle of Skye, Scotland. Emma loves the outdoors, but you might also find her enjoying a rousing game of Catan and spending time with her two-year-old niece.

Welcome, Emma!