Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Katie Thomas

Clinical Assistant Professor and Chair of Nursing

812-488-5024
kt149@evansville.edu
Thomas's Full Biography

Katie is a clinical assistant professor and chair of the Dunigan Family School of Nursing, teaching mainly at the Sophomore level. As a Perinatal clinical nurse specialist, Katie has worked as an advanced practice nurse in high-risk obstetrics at Tri-State Perinatology for over 10 years. She has worked in Obstetrics for most of her nursing career. She started her career in academia as an adjunct professor in 2006 teaching in pediatrics and obstetrics in the hospitals for UE. In 2018 she returned to her alma mater and began teaching full time as an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Evansville. Katie is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership. Outside of work, Katie lives with her husband and three active children in Newburgh, Indiana.

Kay Alderfer

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-5343
ka303@evansville.edu

Kay Alderfer, MSN, RN, CNL, CPPS joined the University of Evansville in the fall of 2026. She brings more than a decade of nursing experience spanning critical care, medical-surgical, telemetry, pediatrics, and quality improvement in both urban and rural healthcare settings. Prior to joining UE, Alderfer served as a Clinical Nurse Quality Coordinator with Indiana University Health, where she consulted with leaders across Indiana on sepsis quality initiatives, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. She continues to support IU Health as a Quality Coordinator for several sites across the state. She also has experience in nursing education, having taught pre-licensure nursing students in both academic and clinical settings.

Alderfer is a PhD candidate in Nursing Science at Purdue University, where her quantitative research focuses on sepsis alerts within electronic health records and their impact on patient outcomes. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Leader from the University of Pittsburgh. Her masters work centered on failure to rescue events and in-hospital simulation to reduce cardiac arrests. Her professional certifications include Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). She was previously certified as a Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN). Her teaching and scholarly interests include medical surgical nursing, quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, evidence-based practice, critical care nursing, and sepsis care. Alderfer is passionate about the future of nursing and the profession at large.

Dr. Paige Baumann

Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2009
db316@evansville.edu

Paige Baumann, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNE, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Evansville. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisville in 2017 and her Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Educator concentration from Ball State University in 2021. In May 2026, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Northern Kentucky University.

Dr. Baumann brings a diverse clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, with experience in neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and trauma. Her clinical practice has included roles at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky; Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana; and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She maintains professional certification as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) through the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing.
Her scholarly and professional interests center on the transition-to-practice period for newly licensed nurses, as well as the development of innovative teaching strategies and meaningful evaluation methods in undergraduate nursing education. She is particularly passionate about preparing practice-ready graduates through creative, learner-centered approaches.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Baumann enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and playing and teaching mahjong.

Mrs. Donna Cobb

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2591
dc153@evansville.edu
Cobb's Full Biography

Donna teaches at the sophomore and senior levels. Her primary clinical background is in emergency and critical care nursing, having practiced as a nurse in in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care areas. Additionally, she has served as a clinical educator in the acute care setting.

Courtney Dill

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2550
cd359@evansville.edu

Courtney is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing at the University of Evansville. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University in 2012 and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Southern Indiana in 2018. The majority of her clinical experience is in obstetric and women's health nursing, where she developed expertise in patient-centered care and health promotion. Courtney is passionate about preparing future nurses through engaging learning experiences that foster clinical judgment, confidence, and compassionate care. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and making memories with her children.

Mrs. Meagan McKain

Simulation Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-3209
mc226@evansville.edu

Meagan Mckain has over a decade of critical care nursing experience, specializing in cardiac and neuro patients. Her clinical expertise quickly went on to support advanced certifications like the certified critical care nurse and advanced cardiac life support instructor. She also has a solid foundation in psychology, with a second BSN degree.

She completed her master’s degree in nursing education from Western Governors University after taking a break to have a baby during the COVID pandemic while working bedside nursing in the ICU. She has served as an adjunct professor since 2019 at UE, focusing on physical health assessment and critical care. Currently, she is the assistant professor of nursing and simulation lab coordinator.

In addition to academia, she is actively involved in Girl Scouts with her love for volunteering at Camp Koch. She loves encouraging young girls to build their confidence and leadership skills so much that she recently picked up lifeguarding and archery certifications. She loves spending her free time with her two girls and husband in the outdoors.

Mrs. Joanie Moyer

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-5340
jm914@evansville.edu

Joanie Moyer is a clinical assistant professor in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing. Joanie started as a certified nursing assistant in 2008, later returning to school and obtaining her LPN in 2012. Joanie graduated in 2016 from the ASN program at Lock Haven University in Clearfield, PA. Later finishing her BSN in 2020 and then Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University in 2022. Joanie began her career at the University of Evansville as an adjunct professor helping with clinical instructing of the 2022 senior class. In addition to coming to the University of Evansville to teach, Joanie works in the operating room as a circulating nurse at Deaconess Hospital. She was born in Massachusetts and raised in Pennsylvania. Joanie moved to Southern Indiana in December of 2016 and has plans to raise her two boys with her husband in the Princeton, IN area permanently. Her interests include outdoor activities as well as traveling with her goal being to visit all fifty states with her family before her sons graduate high school.

Mrs. Melissa Rea

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2592
mr144@evansville.edu
Rea's Full Biography

Melissa is a clinical assistant professor in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing and focuses on medical–surgical nursing throughout the lifespan and community health. As a certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist, Melissa worked as an advanced practice nurse in geriatric primary care for 12 years at St. Mary's Senior Care Clinic. In 2007, she started her career in academia as an adjunct professor teaching clinical gerontology at the University of Southern Indiana. In 2009, she returned to her alma mater and began teaching at the University of Evansville first as an adjunct professor and then in January of 2010 as an assistant professor of nursing.

Mrs. Kacie Seibert

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2595
ks731@evansville.edu

Kacie is a clinical assistant professor of nursing at the University of Evansville. Her healthcare journey began in 2007 as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she earned her associate's degree in nursing from Vincennes University in 2010. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012, Kacie continued working in medical-surgical nursing while also starting her teaching career in the acute care setting, where she has instructed patient care technicians, student nurses, and registered nurses.

In 2018, Kacie advanced her education by earning a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Nursing Education from Western Governors University. She has extensive clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing and has worked as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner. Her leadership roles include serving as a team leader for interprofessional development education in the acute care setting and as an accreditation specialist, providing continuing education for nurses. Additionally, she has acted as a nursing academic success coach for remote learners.

Kacie is also an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Instructor for the State of Indiana. Outside of her professional commitments, she cherishes spending time with her family and enjoys traveling, especially to the beach.

Mrs. Megan Whitmore

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Accelerated BSN Program Director

812-488-2442
mw562@evansville.edu

Megan Whitmore is the Director of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the University of Evansville. She began her higher education at Owensboro Community & Technical College, earning both an Associate of Science and an Associate of Arts. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the University of Louisville–Owensboro Extension and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Northern Kentucky University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Nurse Executive concentration.

Megan is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) with a strong passion for end-of-life care. Her clinical experience includes hospice, long-term care, and acute care settings.

In addition to her academic and clinical work, Megan is actively engaged in professional nursing organizations. She is a member of the Green River Chapter of the Kentucky Nurses Association and coordinates the chapter’s Honor Cord Program, which recognizes nursing students for volunteerism and service to the profession.

Megan resides in Owensboro, Kentucky, with her husband and their three dogs.

Mrs. Jamey Williams

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-3750
jw685@evansville.edu

Jamey Williams is a clinical assistant professor in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing. She is a 2006 graduate of University of Southern Indiana's School of Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University in 2018. Most recently, Jamey coordinated the simulation education program at Deaconess Women's Hospital. She also continues to work as a bedside nurse on the pediatric and pediatric intensive care unit at St. Vincent's and holds a certification in pediatric nursing. She has a strong passion for education and improving healthcare in our community. She is married with three busy children and enjoys coaching soccer, traveling and anything outdoors.

Mrs. Breaha Wininger

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2796
bb44@evansville.edu

Breaha is a clinical assistant professor in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing and is a board certified acute care nurse practitioner. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville in 2005 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2011. Her primary clinical background is in critical care, specifically trauma and general surgery. She returned to southern Indiana in 2015 and has worked for Evansville Surgical Associates as an acute care nurse practitioner since that time. In 2023 she began her career in academia, first as an adjunct professor at University of Evansville and then in January 2024 as an assistant professor. Breaha enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with family and friends in her spare time.

Mrs. Chantal Wood

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

812-488-2385
cw445@evansville.edu

Chantal is a clinical assistant professor of nursing. She is an Evansville native who graduated from University of Southern Indiana in 2011 with her BSN and completed her Master of Science in Nursing Education at Western Governors University in 2022. Her clinical experience includes the emergency departments at Deaconess Midtown and Deaconess Gibson. She has also served as the Director of Nursing at Hillcrest.

Chantal is certified as both a Lactation Counselor and a Trauma Nurse Specialist. She has also had training to be a pediatric, adolescent, and adult sexual assault nurse examiner, and helps to prepare other healthcare professionals for emergency situations as an ACLS instructor.

Chantal resides in Fort Branch, Indiana. In her free time, she likes to serve at church and go camping with her husband and four kids.

Emeriti Professors

Dr. Jerrilee LaMar

Professor Emerita in Nursing

jl117@evansville.edu
LaMar's Full Biography

Jerrilee is a professor emerita in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing. She also serves as an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor.

Mrs. Joan Fedor-Bassemier

Professor Emerita of Nursing

jf156@evansville.edu
Fedor-Bassemier's Full Biography

Joan Fedor-Bassemier is professor emerita in the Dunigan Family School of Nursing at the University of Evansville. Joan was instrumental in planning, developing and implementing state-of-the-art technology in the UE Simulation Lab and integrating simulation into the nursing curriculum.

Staff

Mrs. Stephanie Stoll

Operations Coordinator for Dunigan School of Nursing

812-488-2343
ss810@evansville.edu

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