Faculty Profiles
Our faculty are active researchers, writers and speakers; many of them internationally known for their contributions toward the advancement of their fields of study. But, most of all, they're passionate, caring teachers.
Assistant Professor, Sonography
Angela Burns is the Clinical Coordinator for the echocardiography program at St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University. For over 19 years, she worked in the cardiovascular department at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as an exercise physiologist in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation before moving into echocardiography and then advanced cardiac sonography. Throughout her career, Angie has been involved in teaching, presenting and mentoring ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s. She holds a bachelor of science in physical education and a master of science in cardiac rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse and is credentialed in Adult Cardiac Sonography and Advanced Cardiovascular Sonography.
Assistant Professor, Sonography
Dr. Tarik W Michael graduated from Kharkov Medical School in 1993 and worked as a Physician for more than 8 years and a Medical Director of a hospital for three years. He then pursued the field of Sonography at Argosy University of Minnesota and Adventist Medical University of Florida. He has worked as a lead Sonographer III at Edina Family Physicians and then at Allina Health Services for 13 years. His credentials are a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in the field of General Abdomen & OB/GYN and also a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). He is a member of the professional organizations such as American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).
Program Director, Assistant Professor Echocardiography Track
Katie Mancl became an Assistant Professor in the sonography program, echocardiography track at St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University in the fall of 2021. For over 13 years, Katie has gained both clinical and teaching experience while working in the Mayo Clinic echocardiography lab. She holds a Associate in Applied Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography from Argosy University, Bachelor of Science, Business from Saint Mary's University and a Masters in International Healthcare Management (MIMH) from Arizona State University. Additionally she is maintains credentials in both adult and pediatric echocardiography.