a more
merciful world

WITH DR. KATHY HUMPHREY

Carlow University is as bold and compassionate as the people who bring its mission to life. Join President Dr. Kathy Humphrey as she introduces you to inspiring students and faculty who are turning empathy into impact and compassion into change. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes and into the stories of artists, educators, leaders, and athletes working every day to create a more just and merciful world.

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Episodes

Click below to learn more about the faculty and staff of Carlow University that are turning compassion into change.

Episode 1

Healing from the Heart

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Episode 2: Coming Soon

The Art of Social Change

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Devoted to Teaching
& Serving Others

Episode 4: Coming Soon

The Ethical Leaders of Tomorrow

Episode 5: Coming Soon

The True Meaning of Winning

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Kathy Humphrey, PhD

Dr. Kathy Wilson Humphrey, PhD, is Carlow University’s 11th president, (and the 10th of 12 siblings!) and is well known and loved for her 35+ years of visionary leadership in higher education. She’s all about inclusion, equity, and empowering students, drawing from her own journey as a PELL grant recipient. Dr. Humphrey envisions Carlow as a place of innovation and support, where everyone—faculty, staff, and students—can thrive, both academically and personally. Words she lives by: “Start first with your own family, then move to your community, and then go out and make a difference in the wider world.”

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Rhonda Maneval, PhD, DEd, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Dr. Rhonda Maneval is the Interim Provost and the Dean of the College of Health and Wellness and School of Nursing at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She obtained her BSN from Pennsylvania State University, her MSN from Villanova University, and her Doctorate in Education from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an experienced educator and academic administrator, receiving numerous state and national awards for teaching and leadership expertise. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, the American Academy of Nursing Education, the National League for Nursing, and the New York Academy of Medicine. She has led the establishment of regional and national faculty development programs, legislation addressing nursing education issues, the creation of career pathways and solutions to nursing workforce issues, and innovative academic-practice partnerships. In addition, Dr. Maneval has secured extensive external funding to support nursing and health professions education students and programs. Her scholarship and expertise include curriculum development and evaluation, interprofessional communication and interprofessional practice competencies, and healthcare workforce issues.

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Janice Nash, DNP, RN

Dr. Janice Nash, the Chair of the Undergraduate Department of Nursing at Carlow University. She earned a BSN from York College of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Doctorate of Nursing from Carlow University. Dr. Nash’s clinical practice experience spans over 20 years in a variety of acute care settings and healthcare systems in the Pittsburgh region with a focus on medical surgical nursing. She has extensive experience in nursing education, having taught at Carlow University for over 20 years. The pre-licensure BSN courses that Dr. Nash has taught range from first year nursing courses, fundamentals theory, evidence-based practice, legal, ethical and political issues and leadership into professional nursing. Additionally, she has worked with doctoral students on their scholarly projects and taught courses in the RN to BSN and Practical Nursing programs.

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Kunal Bhanot, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT

Dr. Kunal Bhanot is the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a PhD in Orthopedics and Sports Science, a Master of Science in Kinesiology, and a Bachelor in Physiotherapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and has a fellowship in the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Education Higher Education Leadership. He has been a clinician and educator for several years, specializing in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. He has authored several publications and presented at numerous conferences in the areas of orthopedic and sports physical therapy and lifestyle medicine.

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Ken Smythe-Leistico EdD, MSW, LSW

Dr. Ken Smythe-Leistico is the Director of Field Education (MSW) and Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Carlow University. His areas of expertise include parent-family-community engagement, school performance and attendance initiatives, and non-profit communication strategies. Dr. Ken is the Project Director for the HRSA-funded CURE program. The program seeks to provide MSW and PsyD students with hands-on interprofessional, interdisciplinary experience working with vulnerable populations in underserved areas during their field experiences. He is also the Co-Director of Carlow’s Strength-Based Mental Health grant where he helped to develop the new School Social Work specialization. Dr. Ken is PI of the Carlow Community Scholars Program funded by Senator Casey’s congressional appropriations. The program aims to support Carlow students who are aging out of foster care or who have experienced homelessness.

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Mickenna Ansell

Mickenna Ansell earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from Clarion University in May 2020 and her M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Assessment from Carlow University in December 2021. She is currently a PsyD student in Carlow University's Counseling Psychology Program and is on track to graduate in May 2027. Mickenna has experience working with survivors of domestic violence in educational and legal settings and is a certified Prevention Gatekeeper of the Question, Persuade, Refer National Suicide Gatekeeper Program. She also has experience teaching high school and college students, and her career goal is to work in the higher education field as a professor and mental health counselor.

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a moremerciful world

a moremerciful world

WITH DR. KATHY HUMPHREY

WITH DR. KATHY HUMPHREY

Episodes

Cast

Want to know what it takes to create a more just and merciful world?

Kathy Humphrey, PhD

Rhonda Maneval, PhD, DEd, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Janice Nash, DNP, RN

Kunal Bhanot, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT

Ken Smythe-Leistico EdD, MSW, LSW

Mickenna Ansell

a more
merciful world

a more
merciful world