New Faculty
Since we established the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, we have been honored to bring on board faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. These professionals are committed to embodying the mission and vision of the SNHS and Providence College, including our shared pursuit of truth. Their contributions are crucial in cultivating an environment that promotes academic achievement, fosters innovation, and supports the growth of our students and the wider community. Through their work, they are helping to build a strong culture of learning and discovery, where high standards of education are maintained and new ideas can thrive.
Department of Nursing
Hannah Barth, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CCRN
Embedded Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Hannah is a nurse practitioner with experience in medical-surgical, critical care, community health, and palliative care. She brings a passion for teaching and mentoring, integrating her clinical background to prepare students to deliver compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care.
Marie L. Berry, DNP, RN, CNE
Embedded Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Marie brings more than a decade of critical care nursing experience and is certified in nursing education. She is committed to lifelong learning and excellence in preparing learners for their roles as future nurses, embracing an experiential teaching philosophy that brings real-world practice into the classroom
Brittany Fevrier, DNP, LICSW
Embedded Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Brittany has served as a social worker, registered nurse, and clinical instructor, bringing a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to healthcare education. Her teaching is grounded in a student-centered approach that prioritizes engagement, critical thinking, and professional growth.
Dahianna Lopez, Ph.D., MSN, MPH, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dahianna is a public health nurse, educator, and researcher dedicated to advancing population health and social justice, with a research focus on transportation safety and injury prevention and how social and environmental factors shape injury outcomes.
Kim Y. Jackson, Ph.D., MSN, RN
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Kim is a former emergency department critical care and trauma nurse whose doctoral research examined implicit bias in emergency triage nurses. She has future plans to explore strategies to reduce bias in the assessment of marginalized groups.
Department of Health Sciences
Tabitha Addy, Ph.D., CHES®
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Tabitha specializes in public health promotion and education, with expertise in maternal and infant health, intimate partner violence, mental health, and minority health. She has excellent research and teaching experience and received her Ph.D. in May 2025.
Alexandrya Cairns, Ph.D., ATC
Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Alex brings extensive experience in teaching exercise science and athletic training, overseeing clinical education, and connecting students with high-quality field-based opportunities. This will support her work coordinating field experiences and internships for health sciences students.
Khara James, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
With a current focus on falls in total knee replacement recipients, Khara combines expertise in exercise science, physical activity, biomechanics, and epidemiology to study how human movement and physical activity influence disease prevention and progression.
