Faculty and Staff

Deans office

Rani H. SrivastavaDean of Nursing

Dr. Rani Srivastava is a respected nurse leader known for her ability to drive change through collaborative relationships and translating vision into actionable strategies across diverse stakeholder groups. As the Associate Professor and Dean of Nursing at Thompson Rivers...

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Tracy HootAssociate Dean

As the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University, Dr. Tracy Hoot is a respected leader dedicated to advancing the nursing profession through innovative education and a commitment to social justice.

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Tracy ChristiansonInterim Associate Dean - BScN and Graduate Programs
Tracy ChristiansonInterim Associate Dean - BScN and Graduate Programs

As an Associate Professor at Thompson Rivers University, Dr. Tracy Christianson is a respected leader in the field of nursing education, with a deep passion for improving the lives of older adults and individuals living with chronic conditions.

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Gwen Campbell-McArthurMetis Elder
Lisa DenisDirector of Development
Lisa DenisDirector of Development

Lisa Denis, Director of Development School of Nursing and Planned Giving. Lisa has over 18 years fundraising experience in support of Healthcare and Post-Secondary education in the Kamloops community. Lisa has strong relationship building and collaboration skills and...

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Florriann FehrMN Coordinator (Interim)
Gina GuerreroAcademic and Administrative Coordinator - Practicum Experiences
Michael LundinDirector of Simulation - School of Nursing
Michael LundinDirector of Simulation - School of Nursing

As the Director of Simulation Learning at Thompson Rivers University, Michael Lundin is a visionary leader in the field of clinical simulation education. With over a decade of expertise, Michael is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist and Certified...

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Sheri ResslerAcademic and Administrative Coordinator
Sandra TrawinManager of Operations

Department Chair

Kim MorrisChairperson HCA/PN

Kim Morris, RN, BSN, MN, is a dedicated Lecturer at Thompson Rivers University, where she brings a wealth of nursing expertise and a passion for empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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Steven M. RossChairperson BScN

As a Chairperson at Thompson Rivers University, Steven Ross, BSN, MN, is a respected leader in the field of nursing education. With a deep commitment to clinical decision-making and a passion for advocating for marginalized populations, Steven brings a...

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Full-time faculty and staff

Renée AndersonAssociate Teaching Professor, Simulation Educator
Amber ArchibaldAssistant Teaching Professor
Juanita-Dawne BacsuCanada Research Chair

Dr. Bacsu’s research focuses on supporting healthy aging for older adults living with dementia in rural communities and will seek to improve the health equity and ability to 'age in place' for rural older adults.

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Amy BeckAssistant Professor
Arleigh BellAssistant Teaching Professor
Shari CaputoAssistant Teaching Professor
Jessica ChardonAssistant Teaching Professor
Julie CinelAssociate Teaching Professor
Heather CorrealeAssistant Teaching Professor
Lisa CreelmanAssistant Professor
Melba D'SouzaAssociate Professor

My scholarly journey integrates the significance of health promotion, prevention, diversity, and technology among populations at high-risk of Prediabetes, New onset, and Diabetes Mellitus.

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Sarah DewellAssistant Professor

Sarah’s research explores the development of precision health through scholarship focused on nursing education, research, and practice with a focus on foundational genomic knowledge for all nurses. She works with an extensive network of national and international genomics nurse...

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Lynnette FleuryAssistant Teaching Professor
Devon GrahamAssistant Teaching Professor
Christina HamaguchiAssistant Teaching Professor
Samantha HamptonAssociate Teaching Professor
Kandace KennedyAssistant Teaching Professor
Allan LaiAssistant Teaching Professor
Jim LomenAssistant Teaching Professor
Tara LysterAssociate Teaching Professor
Patricia MacNeillAssistant Teaching Professor
Cassy MagliocchiAssistant Teaching Professor
Bhupinder (Pinder) NagraAssistant Teaching Professor
Joyce Okofo AdjeiAssistant Teaching Professor
Kristen PloweAssociate Teaching Professor
Tanya SandersYear 3/4 Lead/Associate Teaching Professor
Shalina Sarwal Assistant Teaching Professor
Maggie ShamroAssistant Teaching Professor
Andrea SullivanAssociate Teaching Professor
Candace WalkerYear 1/2 Lead/Associate Teaching Professor

Program support

vacant Program Administrator - OL Programs
Damara AndersonProgram Assistant - BScN
Alex FloydProgram Advisor for BScN and MN
Michelle FriesenProgram Advisor for BScN and MN (on leave)
Essam HannanProgram Advisor for BScN and MN
Kiran KaurSimulation Lab Technician
Jaspreet KaurLearning Strategist
Sourajita PandaProgram Assistant - HCA/HCAP (temp)
Aaron WiebeSimulation Lab Technician

Professor emerita

Joanne JonesProfessor Emerita

University Instructor

Dorothy BoothUniversity Instructor
Tatiana LittleUniversity Instructor
Angela MoriceUniversity Instructor
Jennifer ThurUniversity Instructor

Williams Lake

Patti BoydAssistant Teaching Professor
Lisa DyckAssistant Teaching Professor
Jennifer Grinstead MasonAssistant Teaching Professor
Rhonda McCreightAssociate Teaching Professor

Adjunct faculty

Tannis AndersenAdjunct Professor
Katherine BrightAdjunct Professor
Jennifer CrockettAdjunct Professor
Tamara DanchellaAdjunct Professor
Cammie LewisAdjunct Professor
Star MaharaAdjunct Professor, Professor Emerita
Minna MillerAdjunct Professor
Valerie Murphy MooreAdjunct Professor
Alicia VicicAdjunct Professor
Marjan VizcainoAdjunct Professor
Emily WarrenAdjunct Professor