David Long

David Long David P. Long, S.T.L., M.Phil., J.C.D. Dean, School of Professional Studies longdp@cua.edu 
Dr. Long joined the School of Professional Studies at The Catholic University of America as its dean on June 1, 2024. He is also Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Canon Law and Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies.

Dr. Long earned his doctoral degree in canon law at The Catholic University of America, defending his dissertation titled John Henry Newman, Doctrinal Development, and the Canonical Status of the Theologian in the Church in May 2022. He has been published in Dicionário de Espiritualidade e Mística, The Catholic Historical Review, The Heythrop Journal, Ecclesiology, and Newman Studies Journal, and has given presentations on Saint John Henry Newman and Saint Augustine of Hippo at various academic conferences. His forthcoming book, Newman, Canon Law, and Development: Quarrying Granite Rocks with Razors, is scheduled for release by The Catholic University of America Press in the fall of 2024.

Anthony Boehm

Anthony Boehm Anthony Boehm, M.A. Assistant Dean,  Strategic Initiatives for the School of Professional Studies boehm@cua.edu 
Anthony (Tony) Boehm began working for Catholic University in December 2010. In his current position as Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives for the School of Professional Studies, Anthony acts as a liaison between Tucson and the D.C. Campus. Anthony contributes to Tucson program management, curriculum management, admissions, enrollment, and advising. Before moving to the Tucson program, Anthony worked as a student advisor and program coordinator in the School of Professional Studies for eight years. Anthony was the recipient of the 2018 Alexander Charters Emerging Professional Continuing Educator Award presented by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s Mid-Atlantic Region. Prior to his work at Catholic University, Anthony created and launched a Volunteer and Student Engagement Center at Carroll University in Wisconsin. 

Anthony received his Master of Arts in Religion and Culture from The Catholic University of America in 2015.

 

Keiran Roche

Keiran Roche Keiran Roche, M.ED, MA Ed. Leadership
Assistant Dean, Tucson
(620) 687-3912rochek@cua.edu  
Keiran Roche, M.ED, MA Ed. Leadership, is the Assistant Dean in Tucson.
Keiran holds two Master’s Degrees from The University of Notre Dame and has been in educational leadership roles spanning two continents. His most recent venture was founding a consulting business that supports Catholic education in Arizona. Through his consulting work, Keiran has helped significantly increase tuition revenue in schools and improved operating procedures. An educator at heart, Keiran has been a Catholic elementary school principal, instructional team member for the Remick Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame and started his career as a junior high social studies and religion classroom teacher.  Over a four-year period as principal, he transformed an elementary school on the verge of closure into a thriving community. Keiran was the pioneering Regional Director for the Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Academies. Keiran led efforts locally in Tucson while collaborating with a network of eleven schools across the country.
Keiran, born and raised in Australia, is a transformer, a trailblazer and a passionate Catholic.

 

Ellen Fisher

Ellen FisherEllen Fisher, MA Ed. Leadership
Assistant Director, Tucson (415) 828-2145
fisherel@cua.edu  
Ellen Fisher started her education career on a tiny island in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia as a Jesuit Volunteer. She has taught high school there, in Napa, CA and in Tucson, AZ. Her BA in Theology from Loyola University Chicago has afforded her opportunities to share the Catholic faith in the classroom and through Campus Ministry work. After earning her MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Notre Dame, she has served as a Catholic school elementary principal and a high school educational technology coach. Ellen has a dynamic leadership style that focuses on students following their passions and striving for a more just world.

Sean Coronel

Sean CoronelSean Coronel, MA Ed. Leadership
Assistant Director, Admissions and Enrollment Management (520) 510-8191
coronel@cua.edu  

Sean Coronel found his passion for helping students achieve their academic goals and career endeavors commencing in 2004. During his 20 years of serving in higher education, he has worked within most departments of student services. After earning his Master of Education in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education from Northern Arizona University, Sean served as a dynamic leader in supervisory roles, such as an Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Assistant Registrar and a Director of Student Affairs. Sean’s past, present and future goals are, but not limited to: fostering high-performing teams and empowering others to reach their full potential, creating innovative solutions with clarity and collaboration to achieve operational goals and driving initiatives that promote results, success and growth.

Anthony Ryan Hosmer

Anthony Ryan HosmerAnthony Ryan Hosmer Admissions Counselor (520) 409-6413 hosmera@cua.edu
Anthony Ryan Hosmer is an experienced higher education professional passionate about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals. With his life experience with his own kid's educational pursuits and his experience as an Honors Adjunct Professor at the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, he has developed a strong background in both the academic and administrative aspects of higher education. As a new college admissions counselor at CatholicU Tucson, Anthony is dedicated to helping prospective students navigate the admissions process and find the program that best suits their needs. With his extensive knowledge of the university's offerings and commitment to providing exceptional guidance, Anthony is an invaluable resource for students seeking to further their education at CatholicU - Tucson.

Natalie Morando

Natalie MorandoStudent Success Advisor (520) 241-4927 morando@cua.edu

Natalie Morando is dedicated to serving the community she grew up in. Natalie graduated from Desert View High School then received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona. Natalie comes to us from San Miguel High School where she held the position as Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program. There she made lasting connections with students, families, and the Tucson business community. She is mission driven and her passion to help students thrive is one of the many great things she will bring to this program!

BreeAuna Glenn

BreeAuna GlennStudent Success Advisor (520) 861-5642 glennb@cua.edu

BreeAuna is a former elementary educator with over a decade of teaching experience in Tucson. With a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix, she focuses on creating a supportive environment to empower individuals in the community to excel and reach their goals.

Thomas Morra

morra-thom-pic.jpegThomas Morra
Instructional Designer Telephone TBA
morra@cua.edu 
Thomas Morra is an educator who conducts research on learning choices and the use of emerging technologies to enhance the learning environment. Thom teaches online courses at both CUA and NVCC in Annandale, Virginia. He also has published a textbook on Intercultural Communication along with various articles on learning choices theory. Thom consults on textbooks for various publishers of learning theory and communications courses and speaks at conferences and workshop on online learning and technology in the classroom. Finally, Thom is also an organic farmer working with his family in Winchester VA raising pastured poultry for eggs and meat, grass fed beef, pastured pork and brick oven breads and pizzas.

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