Dr. Dabbs is a UPJ alumna, having earned a BA in Justice Administration and Criminology. She earned an MA and PhD in Sociology from WestVirginia University.

“I chose employment at UPJ because of my positive experience as a student here. I aspire to become a mentor to my students and be a positive impact on the campus community. I also took into consideration the lengthof time most of the staff / faculty have worked on campus - it's encouraging to take on a position where your colleagues have been in the same positions for many years and still continue to enjoy and be passionate about the work they do.”

Ms. Smith is an UPJ alumna, having graduated with an associate's degree in respiratory care and a bachelor's degree in healthcare management and supervision.  

“As an alumna of the respiratory care program, I am thrilled to be back at UPJ. I am excited to make a positive impact in respiratory care, not only for our students at Pitt Johnstown, but in our local healthcare facilities and community.”

Dr. Chelednik has a BS degree in Elementary Education from Erskine College, a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy from the College of Charleston, and a Doctorate in Learning Sciences and Policy from the University of Pittsburgh.  

"Love it here at Pitt-Johnstown! Love teaching my courses and going out to the school districts to see our education candidates engage with mentor teachers and their students" 

Dr. Dghim has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science in Energy Engineering from the National Engineering School of Monastir (Tunisia) and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Universite de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, Canada). 

“I have always valued teaching and mentoring students, and one of the reasons I chose UPJ is the strong emphasis on undergraduate education and close student–faculty interaction. I look forward to bringing my experience from both industry and research to the classroom and the lab, and to sharing that knowledge in ways that prepare future engineers for the technical and professional challenges they will face. What I am enjoying most so far is the welcoming community and the genuine enthusiasm of the students, which makes this an inspiring place to teach and grow.”

Dr. Tadi has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of District of Columbia, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Catholic University, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.