Sheri Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Regional & Community Planning
John Grable, Ph.D., CFP®, RFC
Associate Professor and Certified Financial Planner Program Director, School of Family Studies and Human Services
Dr. Grable received his undergraduate degree in economics and business from the University of Nevada, an MBA from Clarkson University, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. His research interests include financial risk-tolerance assessment, financial planning help-seeking behavior, and financial wellness assessment. He has been the recipient of several research and publication awards and grants, and is active in promoting the link between research and financial planning practice. Dr. Grable also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants.
Esther Maddux, Ph.D., CFP®
Professor, Extension Specialist
Esther M. Maddux, Ph.D., CFP® is the Personal Financial Planning Graduate Certificate Program Director. She teaches Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Professional Practices in Personal Financial Planning in the GPIDEA Master’s Degree Program. She supervises the field study practicum for the Master’s Degree Program. She designs educational curriculum for the K-State Research & Extension Kansas Saves initiative. She has worked as an advisor for a large financial services corporation and has had an independent, fee-only financial planning practice.
Gayle Doll, Ph.D.
Director, Galichia Center on Aging
Lyn Norris-Baker, Ph.D.
Professor, College of Architecture
Janice Dinkel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sociology Anthropology & Social Work
Joy Kozar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Apparel, Textiles, & Interior Design
Melody LaHew, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design
Deb Meyer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design
Elaine Johannes, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Youth Development/Adolescence Specialist
School of Family Studies and Human Services
John Murray, Ph.D.
Professor of Developmental Psychology
School of Family Studies and Human Services
Grantwriting
Sue Maes, Ph.D.
Interim Director Continuing Education and Co-Director Institute for Academic Alliances
Dana Reinert
Project Coordinator, Institute for Academic Alliances