Faculty

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5227
Email: ccicero@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Master of Science in Nursing Education, Chamberlain University
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lewis University Favorite thing about AU: "The welcoming atmosphere and the student-centered attitude of all the faculty."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5631
Email: jedavis@aurora.edu Education: MS, Master of Science of Nursing Education, Northern Illinois University
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bradley University Favorite thing about AU: "The small community feel."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-6847
Email: sdurkin@aurora.edu Education: DNP, Lewis University
MSN, Northern Illinois University
BSN, University of Illinois Medical Center Favorite thing about AU: "The collaboration and communication from all service areas to support student success."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5522
Email: jellis@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Benedictine University
BS, Nursing, Northern Illinois University
ADN, Nursing, College of DuPage Favorite thing about AU: "How welcomed and supported I've felt since my first day on campus." View LinkedIn Profile

Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Chair of BSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-4942
Email: kfenne@aurora.edu Education: PEL-Certified School Nurse, University of Illinois Chicago
MS, Nursing Education, Clarke University
BS, Nursing, University of Iowa Favorite thing about AU: "The commitment to student success shared by everyone who is employed here."

Director of Graduate Nursing Studies, Assistant Professor Office Phone: 630-844-3717
Email: njames@aurora.edu Education: PhD, Nursing Education, University of Northern Colorado
MSN, Nursing Education, Western Governors University
MS, Healthcare Administration, University of St. Francis
ADN, Joliet Junior College Favorite thing about AU: "The university's mission to empower students to become change agents and leaders in their chosen field."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5140
Email: tkunstbeck@aurora.edu Favorite thing about AU: "Being able to connect with students, staff, and faculty as we learn and grow together."

Simulation Lab Coordinator, Associate Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-6169
Email: gmaisch@aurora.edu Education: DNP, Rush University
MSN, Purdue Global University School of Nursing
BSN, Widener University School of Nursing Favorite thing about AU: "The students and the warm, welcoming community."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5133
Email: mpertl@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Lewis University Favorite thing about AU: "How the quality of our university is measured in the accomplishments of our graduates." View LinkedIn Profile

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-6163
Email: ssillitti@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Aurora University
BSN, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the small community feel and having the privilege of watching our students grow and succeed."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-4882
Email: tstilley@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Saint Xavier University
BSN, University of Iowa Favorite thing about AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the campus community. Everyone is so compassionate and seems to really enjoy being here."

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5483
Email: syelton@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Benedictine University
BSN, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "The small class sizes. I enjoy being able to connect with my students and see them grow through the program." View LinkedIn Profile