The fall semester has begun at Albertus, and starting with it are three new full-time faculty members dedicated to student success and the college’s second century of excellence.
Rebecca Brogan joins Albertus as a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Endocrinology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her A.B. from Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. Prior to coming to Albertus, Dr. Brogan served as the Chair of the Department of Biology at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland. A resident of Guilford, Dr. Brogan looks forward to getting more involved with local animal shelters and promoting healthy eating and outdoor activities.
Peter Hsieh joins the business management faculty. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Boston University, and holds certification as an information systems security professional (CISSP). He is currently a doctoral candidate at Capital Technology University. After his service in the U.S. Army, Hsieh transitioned to federal law enforcement and served as a Special Agent with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Upon retirement, he served as a visiting lecturer at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy where he taught computer programming, cybersecurity, and digital forensics, and coached jiu-jitsu. He later served as the Director of Gaming for the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, regulating legalized gambling programs in the state.
Shiva Rezvan goes from part-time to full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology as well as her M.A. in Guidance and Counseling at the University of Isfahan, Iran, and her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Azad University, North Tehran, Iran. A resident of Stamford, Dr. Rezvan is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA), and a CPA Social Justice Committee co-chair. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Connecticut.