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
Desiree Beauchamp, MA
M.A. University fo Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Bailey Inman, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri Animal Science
Liz Kover, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., Evergreen State College - Behavioral Ecology
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Jennifer Longman, MS, 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
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Lee Michaelson, JD, MS
J.D., New York University of Law
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human Canine Life Sciences
Noelle Webb, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Virginia - French Language
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
M.A. University fo Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Bailey Inman, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri Animal Science
Liz Kover, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., Evergreen State College - Behavioral Ecology
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Jennifer Longman, MS, 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
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Lee Michaelson, JD, MS
J.D., New York University of Law
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human Canine Life Sciences
Noelle Webb, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Virginia - French Language
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
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD
E.dD., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College - Art History
Cassidy Cooley, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Evergreen State College – Social Services
Shinya Kawasaki
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Canine Studies (Cynology)
Casey Koslosky
B.A., High Point University – Political Science
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
Lee Michaelson, JD, MS J.D.,
New York University School of Law
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara – English
B.A., Chico State University - English
Noelle Webb, MS, CPDT-KA
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Virginia – French Language
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
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD
E.dD., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College - Art History
Cassidy Cooley, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Evergreen State College – Social Services
Shinya Kawasaki
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Canine Studies (Cynology)
Casey Koslosky
B.A., High Point University – Political Science
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
Lee Michaelson, JD, MS J.D.,
New York University School of Law
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
Todd Richardson, MA
M.A., University of California Santa Barbara – English
B.A., Chico State University - English
Noelle Webb, MS, CPDT-KA
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies – Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Virginia – French Language
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
Crystal Hotz - Administrative Assistant
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
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
Crystal Hotz - Administrative Assistant
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
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
