Faculty & Staff
Faculty Members
Tim Davis, PhD, LSCSW
Department Chair
Professor
PhD, Northcentral University, 2006
MSW, University of Kansas, 1998
BA, Fort Hays State University, 1993
Albertson Hall 168D
Phone: 785.628.5395
E-mail: todavis@fhsu.edu
Tim Davis' Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/todavis-fhsu
Octavio Ramirez, PhD, LICSW
Professor
PhD, Walden University, 2005
MSW, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1996
BSW, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1995
Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4068
Email: o_ramirez@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/o_ramirez-fhsu/30min
Vinod Srivastava, PhD, LCSW
BSW Program Director
Associate Professor
Doctoral Degree in Social Work, University of Kentucky, 2020
MSW, University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Sander-Brown Center of Aging, University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, University of Kentucky, 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001
MPhil, Delhi University, Delhi, India, 1998
MA, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1994
BA, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, 1991
Albertson Hall 168C
Phone: 785.628.4242
E-mail: vksrivastava@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/vksrivastava/30min
Rekala Tuxhorn, LMSW, BCPC, CRS
MSW Field Director
Assistant Professor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007
Licensed Master Social Worker
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rgtuxhorn
Alisha Hammerschmidt, LCAC, LSCSW
BSW Field Director
Assistant Professor
MSW, University of Kansas, 2021
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2020
Albertson Hall 168A
Phone: 785.628.4051
E-mail: akhammerschmidt2@fhsu.edu
Nafees Alam, PhD, LMSW
PhD, Yeshiva University, 2019
MSW, City University of New York, 2012
BS, Sociology, City University of New York, 2007
Licensed Master Social Worker
Certified School Social Worker
Certified FEMA Worker
Email: nealam@fhsu.edu
Michaé Cain, PhD, MSW
PhD, Florida State University, 2026
MSW, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
BSW University of the West Indies, Mona
Albertson Hall 103D
Phone: 785.628.5917
E-mail: mdcain@fhsu.edu
Kendal Carswell, LMSW, LCAC
Associate Professor
MSW, University of Kansas, 2004
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu
Annette Clarke Jones, PhD, MS, MSW, RSW
Assistant Professor
PhD, Yeshiva University, 2023
MSW., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2014
MS, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2007
BS, Oakwood University, 2004
Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: amclarkejones@fhsu.edu
April Diaz, PhD, LMSW
Assistant Professor
Field Liaison
PhD, University of Kansas, 2023
MSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
MA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
Email: aldiaz2@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Kansas, 2015
MSW, University of Kansas, 2005
BA, Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987
Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/jhlee3/student-advising
Pat McGinnis, LMSW
Assistant Professor
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2020
BA Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 1991
Albertson Hall 103E
Phone: 785.628.4723
E-mail: pjmcginnis@fhsu.edu
Tami Radohl, PhD, LSCSW
Associate Professor
Field Liaison
PhD, University of Kansas, 2013
MSW, Washburn University, 1999
BSW, University of Kansas, 1998
Email: tbradohl@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/tbradohl/30min
Rhonda Weimer, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Associate Professor
MSW, University of Kansas, 1993
BA, University of Colorado, 1984
Email: rjweimer2@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rjweimer2/30min
Kelly Smith
Senior Administrative Assistant
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4718
Email: kasmith24@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Whitmer
Academic Program Specialist
BA, Benedictine College, 2008
Albertson Hall 168E
Phone: 785.628.4795
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu
Claire Ferguson
Kassidy Hatfield
Professor Emeritus
Patricia Levy, PhD, ACSW
PhD, Capella University, 2006
MSW, University of Washington, 1976
BSW, Bar Ilan University, 1973
BA, University of Washington, 1969
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Albin, LMSW, LMAC
Field Liaison
MSW, University of Kansas, 2018
BS, Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 2008
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Certified Person-Centered Case Manager
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Email: jkalbin@fhsu.edu
Steven Balthazor, Pharm D
Adjunct Instructor
PharmD, University of Kansas, 2003
BS, Chemistry, Fort Hays State University, 1998
Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Email: sjbalthazor@fhsu.edu
Jeanne Borromeo, PhD, LCSW
PhD, Social Work, Northwestern Theological Seminary, 2025
MSW, Adelphi University
BSW, Marist College
Email: jmborromeo@fhsu.edu
Daniel Brooks, LCSW
Jennifer Chappell Deckert, PhD, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
PhD, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, 2019
MSW, University of Michigan, 1998
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: j_chappelldeckert@fhsu.edu
Laura Chartier, LMSW
Field Liaison
MSW, University of Kansas, 2016
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: lachartier@fhsu.edu
Rebecca Clark, LSCSW, LCSW, MS Ed
MSW, University of Kansas, 2009
BS, Kansas State University, 1997
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Email: rsclark3@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Field Liaison
MSW, University of Kansas, 2009
BS, Kansas State University, 1997
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: jscolby@fhsu.edu
Kimberly Darrough-Hayden, LMSW
Field Liaison
MSW, University of Kansas, 2018
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 1997
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: kjdarroughhayden@fhsu.edu
Kaitlyn Fernandez, LMSW
MSW, University of Kansas, 2020
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2019
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: knfernandez@fhsu.edu
Eric Hansen, LSCSW, LMAC, LMSW, CADC
Adjunct Instructor
Email: e_hansen3@fhsu.edu
Sara Jackson, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012
BA, Journalism, University of Missouri, 1987
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: ssjackson2@fhsu.edu
Andrew Jacobs, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, Fort Hays State University, 2022
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2016
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: abjacobs@fhsu.edu
Samantha Kelly, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Kansas, 2020
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2015
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: sekelly@fhsu.edu
Curt Krebsbach, PhD LPC, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
PhD, Psychology, Capella University
M Ed, University of Missouri, 1987
BA, Psychology, Columbia College, 1985
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: chkrebsbach@fhsu.edu
Laci Leichliter, LMSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Kansas, 2014
BSW, Washburn University, 2006
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: lrleichliter@fhsu.edu
Donald McLendon, MSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Arkansas
BSW, Little Rock University
Email: drmclendon@fhsu.edu
Tara McLendon, PhD, MSW
Adjunct Instructor
PhD, Social Work, University of Kansas, 2010
MSW, University of Kansas, 1993
BSW, University of Kansas, 1992
Email: t_mclendon@fhsu.edu
Tish Morrical, JD, MSW
Adjunct Instructor
JD, University of Kansas, 1996
MSW, University of Kansas, 1996
BA, Social Work/Sociology, Bethany College, 1990
Email: tsmorrical@fhsu.edu
Lilly Nelson Maxwell, LCSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, Alabama A&M Univeristy, 2009
BS, Health Administration, Oakwood University, 2006
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Child Centered Play Therapist
Email: ljnelsonmaxwell@fhsu.edu
Rachel Phelps, PhD
Assistant Professor
Field Liaison
PhD, Simmons University, 2024
MA, Park University, 2017
BA, Park University, 2016
Rarick Hall, 145C
Phone: 785-628-5320
Email: rlphelps@fhsu.edu
Megan Roth, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Kansas
BSW, Fort Hays State University
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: mcroth2@fhsu.edu
Amy L Schaffer, LMSW
Assistant Professor
Director of Counseling Services FHSU Health and Wellness
MSW, Fort Hays State University, 2022
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 1996
Licensed Master Social Worker
Fischli-Wills CSS, 301
Phone: 785-628-5320
Email: alschaffer@fhsu.edu
RuthAnn Snodgrass, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2007
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2006
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Email: rrsnodgrass@fhsu.edu
Amanda Sowers, LSCSW, LMSW, TLAC
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, Washburn University, 2014
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2010
Licensed Master's Level Social Worker
License Drug and Alcohol Social Worker
Email: amsowers@fhsu.edu
Darrie Stebens, LMSW
Garden City Cohort Instructor
MSW, University of Kansas, 2018
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2017
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: drstebens@fhsu.edu
Kathryn Stefanowycz, LCSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
MSW, University of Omaha-Nebraska, 1993
BA, Sociology, Saint Louis University, 1988
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: kastefanowycz@fhsu.edu
Natasha Swayze
Kayla Taylor, LSCSW, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
Field Liaison
MSW, University of Kansas, 2016
BS, Fort Hays State University, 2014
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: kjtaylor5@fhsu.edu