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Category: Leaders Made

Logan Welcomes Dean of Students

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Logan University proudly welcomes Ryan McDonnell, Ed.D. as Dean of Students. As Dean, Dr. McDonnell oversees student care, conduct, engagement, recreation, and integrated academic and career support services. He will lead strategic initiatives across the Division of Student Affairs to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and success-oriented campus culture. With more than a decade of progressive leadership in higher education, Dr. McDonnell brings deep expertise in residential life, wellness programming, crisis response, student conduct, and strategic planning. Prior to joining Logan, he held senior roles at Lindenwood University and Maryville University of Saint Louis, where he led multi-departmental teams, launched retention

Logan Welcomes Vice President of Enrollment Management

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Logan University is proud to welcome John Massena as Vice President of Enrollment Management. John brings more than 20 years of experience leading enrollment growth, marketing strategy and student-centered recruitment initiatives across public and private higher education institutions. Throughout his career, John has built and led cross-functional enrollment teams, managed multi-million-dollar budgets and partnered closely with marketing, admissions, financial aid and advising to drive meaningful, measurable results. His work has produced record-setting application growth, expanded access for first-generation and underrepresented students, strengthened retention outcomes, and improved transparent, family-centered cost and financial aid communications. Most recently, John served in a national

Memorable Experiences in Taiwan

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By Laurie Burke, DC (’82) While visiting Taiwan on the inaugural learning adventure with the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Counsel of Chiropractic Acupuncture, the most memorable events for me were witnessing the culture and lifestyle of the Taiwanese people; seeing the importance and responsibility they place on being part of their own health journey; and observing the value and respect they place on inclusion of Qi gong, meditation, acupuncture and herbal remedies in their overall healing. Another highlight was seeing a wide variety of acupuncture techniques used by highly skilled acupuncturist and, most importantly, their willingness to teach us the

Dr. Claret Onukogu Prepares Students for Success in Health Informatics

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Logan University is proud to offer in-person and online programs led by expert faculty members who bring real-world experience, academic excellence and a passion for student success. In Logan’s online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program, Claret Onukogu, PhD, DBA, MBA, combines her knowledge and insights to help prepare the next generation of health informatics leaders. Now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Onukogu earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, specializing in public health, from Georgia Southern University, formerly Armstrong Atlantic State University. With a passion for healthcare and technology, she went on to complete both a PhD

Guided by Evidence, Shaped by Logan: Dr. Mara Alayón Rullán’s Journey in Chiropractic Fellowship

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From the sunshine in Puerto Rico to the Wisconsin winters, and all the St. Louis seasons in between, Mara Alayón Rullán, DC (’25) has carried one goal with her: helping others. Dr. Alayón’s journey in healthcare began while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in environmental microbiology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo. As a member of a neurological association that regularly hosted healthcare professionals from various professions, she was introduced to chiropractic care. “I was really drawn to the hands-on approach of chiropractic,” Dr. Alayón said. “When Logan University hosted an open house to talk about its Doctor of

Life-Changing Accident Leads Alexandra Potter to Logan’s Strength & Conditioning Program

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For most athletes, a career-ending injury would be crushing. But for Alexandra Potter, MS (’25), it was a blessing in disguise. A native of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Alexandra represented Team Canada on the Junior National Gymnastics Team. At 17 years old, she competed in international competitions in places such as New Zealand, South Africa and the United States before a leg injury changed everything. “Honestly, it was one of the best things that could have happened to me,” she said. “It sparked a passion for athletic support—both on and off the field—and set me on the path I’m on