Faculty & Staff
Department of Allied Health Professions

Nicole MacDonald, Dr.PH
Professor of Athletic TrainingChair, Department of Allied Health ProfessionsProgram Director, Athletic Training
Office Phone: (951) 343-4379E-mail: nmacdonald@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Health Science Campus Office F83
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Dr.PH | Preventive Care | Loma Linda University | 2007 |
MPH | Health Promotion and Education | Loma Linda University | 1995 |
B.A. | Physical Education/Athletic Training; Certificate: Computer Programming | Point Loma Nazarene University | 1990 |

Jordan Adams, D.P.T.
Assistant ProfessorClinical Coordinator, Physical Therapy Assistant ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 552-8459E-mail: jadams@calbaptist.edu
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.P.T. | Physical Therapy | Midwestern University | 2013 |

Mark A. Deharo, D.H.S.c.
Assistant ProfessorDirector, Radiologic Sciences ProgramOffice Phone: 951-552-8346E-mail: mdeharo@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus D52
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.H.S.c. | Health Science/Organizational Leadership | A.T. Still University | 2019 |
M.H.A. | Health Care Aministration | University of Phoenix | 2008 |
B.S. | Radiologic Sciences/Administration | Loma Linda University | 2000 |
A.S. | Radiologic Sciences | Loma Linda University | 1996 |

Jolene Dickert, Ed.D.
Professor of Athletic TrainingClinical Coordinator for Athletic TrainingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4508E-mail: jdickert@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F82
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ed.D. | Educational Administration and Leadership in Higher Education | University of the Pacific | 2012 |
M.A. | Athletic Training and Biomechanics | San Diego State University | 2002 |
B.A. | Sports Medicine | Whitworth College | 1997 |

Jan Edmisten, D.Sc.
Professor Director, Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 343-4539E-mail: jedmisten@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F87
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.Sc. | Research/Teaching | Loma Linda University | 1997 |
M.P.T. | Physical Therapy | Loma Linda University | 1995 |
B.S. | Wellness/Fitness and Physical Education | Middle Tennessee State University | 1992 |

Lisa Friesen, M.S.
Assistant ProfessorE-mail: lfriesen@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 478
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.S. | Exercise Physiology | James Madison University | 2010 |
B.A. | Sport Science | The University of the Pacific | 2004 |

Morris Hunter, M.Ed.
Assistant ProfessorClinical Coordinator, Radiologic SciencesOffice Phone: 951-552-8128E-mail: mhunter@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Building D., Room D53
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.Ed. | Education | California State University, San Bernardino, CA | 1999 |
B.V.E. | Vocational Education | California State University, San Bernardino, CA | 1984 |
A.S. | Radiologic Technology | Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA | 1973 |

Mary Sherman, PTA
LecturerPTA Program FacultyOffice Phone: (951) 343-4512E-mail: msherman@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Health Sciences F-88
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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PTA | Physical Therapist Assistant | San Diego Mesa College | 1986 |
MBA | Business Administration | University of Phoenix | 2015 |
BSHA | Healthcare Administration | University of Phoenix | 2013 |

Stephanie Moreno
Department Secretary, Allied Health ProfessionsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8531E-mail: smoreno@calbaptist.edu