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.
GRADUATE PROGRAM FACULTY
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
Director of Education
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
Desiree Beauchamp, MA
M.A. University of Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
B.A., University of Kentucky – Psychology
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
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
Director of Education
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
Desiree Beauchamp, MA
M.A. University of Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
B.A., University of Kentucky – Psychology
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
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
Undergraduate Programs - Faculty
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
Jaymie Cardin
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
Steven Koh, MS
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
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
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
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
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
Jaymie Cardin
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
Steven Koh, MS
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
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
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
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, Dog Program Director
Director of Education
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
Samantha Autry - Custodian
Frank Boothby, MA - Chief Academic Officer
M.A., Portland State University - Education: Policy, Foundation, & Administration
B.A., Portland State University - History
Denise Getz -Vice President of Operations
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
David Hoch - Facility Technician
Crystal Hotz - Administrative Assistant
B.A., Sonoma State University - Psychology
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Phillip Jones - Interim Chief Operating Officer
B.S.,George Fox University - Biology
Steven Koh, MS
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
Rebeccas Richardson, MS - Vice President Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Manager and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Nicole Roberts - Puppy Parent Manager
B.S., San Diego State University - Applied Arts Sciences
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
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, Dog Program Director
Director of Education
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
Samantha Autry - Custodian
Frank Boothby, MA - Chief Academic Officer
M.A., Portland State University - Education: Policy, Foundation, & Administration
B.A., Portland State University - History
Denise Getz -Vice President of Operations
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
David Hoch - Facility Technician
Crystal Hotz - Administrative Assistant
B.A., Sonoma State University - Psychology
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Phillip Jones - Interim Chief Operating Officer
B.S.,George Fox University - Biology
Steven Koh, MS
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
Rebeccas Richardson, MS - Vice President Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Manager and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Nicole Roberts - Puppy Parent Manager
B.S., San Diego State University - Applied Arts Sciences
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
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
