Faculty Affairs Team

Our team in Faculty Affairs is here to support you as you carry out the important work of Thomas Jefferson University.

Meet the Team

Karen D. Novielli, MD
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Thomas Jefferson University
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Sean Bates, MS, MPH
Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs
Thomas Jefferson University
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Kristi A. Bergman, MA, MEd
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Thomas Jefferson University
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Juan Leon, PhD, MEd
Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
Online Education and Assessment
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Dimitrios Papanagnou, MD, MPH
Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Health Professions Education and Scholarship
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Christopher Pastore, PhD
Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
NEXUS Learning and Classroom Pedagogy
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Julie Phillips, PhD
Assistant Provost for Faculty Development
Curricular and Instructional Design
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Staff

Micah Muldowney
Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs
Thomas Jefferson University
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Erin Van Bremen
Project Manager
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SKMC Dept. & College Reviews
Facility Space & Signage Inquiries

Samantha Bruno
Program Manager
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Faculty Development
Institutional Faculty Awards
New Faculty Orientation

Kristen Costelow
Administrative Assistant
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Appointments with Dr. Novielli
General Faculty Affairs Inquiries

Ryan Halfpenny
Project Manager
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Faculty Affairs Technology Initiatives
Interfolio Support

Jason Holton
Administrative Assistant
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Interfolio Support

Sasha Jones
Administrative Assistant
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SKMC Departments & College Reviews Meeting, Planning & Scheduling
Confernce Room Reservations 

Margaret Ryan-Atkinson
Executive Assistant
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Appointments with Dr. Novielli
Jefferson Faculty Meetings
Phased Retirement

Susan Spencer
Administrative Assistant
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Appointments with Dr. Novielli
General Faculty Affairs Inquiries