Bergin College Faculty and Staff
Bergin College'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
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, MS
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
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, MS
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
Shinya Kawasaki
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
Jennifer Longman, M.S., RVT
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
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
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
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara – English
B.A., Chico State University - English
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
Shinya Kawasaki
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
Jennifer Longman, M.S., RVT
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
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
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
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara – English
B.A., Chico State University - English
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 College 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 College are dedicated working professionals each of whom is committed to the mission of the College 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.
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
Denise Getz -Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
Salianna Goss, CPDT-KA - Dog and Puppy Education Assistant Manager
B.S. Bergin University of Canine Studies - Cynology
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Jennifer Longman, M.S., RVT - Puppy Breeding and Enrichment Manager
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
Beatriz Padilla - Lead Puppy Kennel Technician
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Rebecca Richardson, M.S. - Chief Academic Officer/DE Administrator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Officer and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Shelby Snead – Development Associate
B.A., Sonoma State University – Dance
Connie Van Guilder, MA - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
Lydia Waters - Administrative Assistant
B.A., Sonoma State - Pre Law and Applied Ethics
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
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
Denise Getz -Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
Salianna Goss, CPDT-KA - Dog and Puppy Education Assistant Manager
B.S. Bergin University of Canine Studies - Cynology
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Jennifer Longman, M.S., RVT - Puppy Breeding and Enrichment Manager
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
Beatriz Padilla - Lead Puppy Kennel Technician
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Rebecca Richardson, M.S. - Chief Academic Officer/DE Administrator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Officer and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Shelby Snead – Development Associate
B.A., Sonoma State University – Dance
Connie Van Guilder, MA - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
Lydia Waters - Administrative Assistant
B.A., Sonoma State - Pre Law and Applied Ethics
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
