Bergin University Faculty and Staff
Bergin University’s faculty members are selected for knowledge of their subject and their ability to share that knowledge in a vibrant, dynamic way. Students enjoy close working relationships with faculty due to the small class sizes, joint research projects, and caring atmosphere.
Faculty - Graduate Programs
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Lewis Bogdanovic, DVM
D.V.M., University of California, Davis
B.S., San Francisco State University - Biochemistry
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Susan J. Caputo, DVM
D.V.M., University of Florida - Veterinary Medicine
B.S., Cornell University, Animal Science
Stanley Coren, PhD
Ph.D., Stanford University - Psychology
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Emma Grigg, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Ecology
M.A., San Francisco State University - Biology
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Imogen Poropat, MSc
M.S.c., Newcastle University – Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
B.A., Royal Academy of Music and Drama – Scottish Music
Scott Zimmer, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Lewis Bogdanovic, DVM
D.V.M., University of California, Davis
B.S., San Francisco State University - Biochemistry
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Susan J. Caputo, DVM
D.V.M., University of Florida - Veterinary Medicine
B.S., Cornell University, Animal Science
Stanley Coren, PhD
Ph.D., Stanford University - Psychology
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Emma Grigg, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Ecology
M.A., San Francisco State University - Biology
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Imogen Poropat, MSc
M.S.c., Newcastle University – Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
B.A., Royal Academy of Music and Drama – Scottish Music
Scott Zimmer, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Faculty - Undergraduate Programs
Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator – American Kennel Club
Emily Banthrall
Veterinary Technician Certificate, Santa Rosa Junior College
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD
E.dD., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown
J.D., University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College - Art History
Susan J. Caputo, DVM
D.V.M., University of Florida - Veterinary Medicine
B.S., Cornell University, Animal Science
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Shinya Kawasaki - Breeding and Early Puppyhood Education Manager
B.S. Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
Imogen Poropat, MSc
M.S.c., Newcastle University – Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
B.A., Royal Academy of Music and Drama – Scottish Music
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara - English
B.A., Chico State University - English
Quiara Smith, MOT, OTR/L
M.O.T., Samuel Merritt University - Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Pacific - Sports Medicine
Carl Upthegrove, MBA
M.B.A., California State University, Bakersfield - Business
B.S., California State University, Hayward - Accounting/Business Management
Scott Zimmer, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator – American Kennel Club
Emily Banthrall
Veterinary Technician Certificate, Santa Rosa Junior College
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD
E.dD., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown
J.D., University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College - Art History
Susan J. Caputo, DVM
D.V.M., University of Florida - Veterinary Medicine
B.S., Cornell University, Animal Science
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Shinya Kawasaki - Breeding and Early Puppyhood Education Manager
B.S. Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
Imogen Poropat, MSc
M.S.c., Newcastle University – Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
B.A., Royal Academy of Music and Drama – Scottish Music
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara - English
B.A., Chico State University - English
Quiara Smith, MOT, OTR/L
M.O.T., Samuel Merritt University - Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Pacific - Sports Medicine
Carl Upthegrove, MBA
M.B.A., California State University, Bakersfield - Business
B.S., California State University, Hayward - Accounting/Business Management
Scott Zimmer, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Administration
Bergin University received its 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation status and has been operating as an educational and research institution since September of 1991. The administration and staff of Bergin University are dedicated working professionals each of whom is committed to the mission of the University and to helping its students develop or expand their knowledge for scholarly or career purposes or to enhance their knowledge of their own specialties through the unique viewpoint provided by human-canine studies.
Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA - Dog Kennel Manager
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator – American Kennel Club
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD - President/Director of Education
Dean of Assistance Dog Institute
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Carol Bracco, MPH, Receptionist
Masters of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
B.S., University of California, Davis - Biological Studies
Emma Coenen - Inmate & Development Program Manager
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Denise Gregersen - Registrar /Chief Operating Officer
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
Rachel Hanson - Staff Accountant
Empire College - Accounting Certificate
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Eric Jensen - Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Shinya Kawasaki - Breeding and Early Puppyhood Education Manager
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Jennifer Longman - Vet Care Assistant
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
Veterinary Technician Certificate, Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., Sonoma State University - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rebecca Richardson - Chief Academic Officer
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Officer
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Molly Rodgers - Student Services Administrative Assistant
Connie Van Guilder - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
Devan Amundsen, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA - Dog Kennel Manager
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator – American Kennel Club
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD - President/Director of Education
Dean of Assistance Dog Institute
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Carol Bracco, MPH, Receptionist
Masters of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
B.S., University of California, Davis - Biological Studies
Emma Coenen - Inmate & Development Program Manager
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Cate Dorr, OTD, OTR/L, MSGM - Assistant Dean and Clinical Director
OTD, University of Southern California - Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)
M.S., University of Southern California - Global Medicine
M.S., Thomas Jefferson University - Occupational Therapy
Denise Gregersen - Registrar /Chief Operating Officer
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
Rachel Hanson - Staff Accountant
Empire College - Accounting Certificate
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Eric Jensen - Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Shinya Kawasaki - Breeding and Early Puppyhood Education Manager
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Jennifer Longman - Vet Care Assistant
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
Veterinary Technician Certificate, Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., Sonoma State University - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rebecca Richardson - Chief Academic Officer
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Officer
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Molly Rodgers - Student Services Administrative Assistant
Connie Van Guilder - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
