Design Team

Ann M. Kumm has worked in international education and with multilingual students for over a decade. To date, she has taught students from over 55 different countries. In her current role as Lecturer at Old Dominion University's English Language Center, she teaches English for academic purposes to graduate and undergraduate students across all levels of proficiency as well as specialized courses designed for business and military special program students. In addition to her teaching duties, she serves as Curriculum Coordinator, Monarch English Transition Program Advisor, and a Practicum Mentor to Applied Linguistics graduate students seeking TESOL certification. Ann is a fierce advocate for multilingual students, working with local public schools, university departments, and ODU research centers to raise awareness of multilingual students' strengths and eliminate barriers and deficit-mindsets that do harm. Her current research interests include native-speakerism, language teacher cognition and identity, decolonizing English language teaching, faculty professional learning, and multilingual student transitions into postsecondary educational institutions.

Ann received her M.A. in applied linguistics with a concentration in sociolinguistics and certification in TESOL from Old Dominion University.

Dr. Soad Ibrahim has 20 years teaching and research experience. She joined Old Dominion University in 2017. She teaches a wide range of live and distance learning courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Ibrahim teaches critical thinking, problem solving and programming to more than 200 students every semester from diversity of disciplines. Dr. Ibrahim incorporated major technological innovations (the Raspberry Pi) in classrooms. She introduced the tiny credit card size computers to the undergraduate students from different disciplines at ODU. She has publications on the impact of incorporating the hands-on Raspberry Pi Projects with undergraduate education and in boosting the students’ interest in STEM majors. Dr. Ibrahim focuses on the encouragement of women and minorities to advance their integration in practical and scientific fields. Dr. Ibrahim delivers several services to students and community. Dr. Ibrahim is a member in CS undergraduate committee. She volunteers in many ODU events such as Scholar Day, Admission Day, First Class, and the Great Computer Challenge. Dr. Ibrahim received the Reign On Faculty Recognition Award in Spring 2020 semester for her passion and dedication for student success both inside and outside of the classroom.

Dr. Robertson-Jones serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing undergraduate program. She joined Old Dominion University in 2019. She has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field with a focus on clinical practice, community health, health disparities, education, and research. She is originally from Detroit Michigan and received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Henry Ford Community College, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy, Master of Science in Nursing as well as an advance practice degree as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist from Eastern Michigan University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Chatham University. She is board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Dr. Robertson-Jones is also a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing. Her clinical practice background includes, medical surgical nursing, infectious disease, post anesthesia care (PACU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU). Dr. Robertson-Jones is passionate about nursing and education. She believes to whom much is given, much is required, and it is imperative to always continue to empower and equip others to be successful. Her research interest includes new graduate nurses’ transition to practice, health disparities, health literacy, global health initiatives and community engagement.

Chantal Matthews is the Assistant Director for the Old Dominion University Health Promotion office. She received both her Masters in Higher Education and Bachelors in Sociology with a Community Health Minor from Old Dominion University; so, it is safe to say that she is a proud Monarch. Chantal has led the Health Promotion team for over 7 years, designing and implementing holistic wellness programs that help engage students in conversations about their health and overall wellbeing. She has also served as the Interim Assistant Director of the Women’s Center at Old Dominion University serving as a victim advocate for students impacted by interpersonal violence. Additionally, she has experience in Workforce Development, Housing & Residence Life and Financial Aid. She is passionate about helping students succeed both in and outside of the classroom, while attending ODU and beyond. She hopes to empower our students and staff with information that not only supports their wellness goals, but creates a culture of wellness on campus.