Dr. Stacey Alex began her time at Morningside in 2019. She is a faculty member in the humanities department leading the Spanish program and also serves as the chair of the campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. As a faculty member, Alex regularly integrates experiential learning opportunities into her teaching to allow students to become involved in the community, attend organized cultural events, and take part in service activities. She also regularly makes scholarly contributions to her discipline by conducting research, writing articles, contributing to books, and presenting. In particular, her examination of Latino/a experiences in Siouxland the broader Midwest have helped contribute to a more inclusive understanding of the region. Alex holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and completed her PhD in Latin American Literary and Cultural Studies at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Brandon Boesch joined Morningside in 2018 and has created a learning community in his classroom centered on mutual respect and collaboration that encourages his students to further explore their insights and inquiries. Boesch is also active on numerous campus committees, including serving on a subcommittee for Morningside’s recent decennial visit from the Higher Learning Commission. He is also an active scholar who presents at conferences, actively seeks grants, and whose work can be found in peer-reviewed journals, and he has played a pivotal role in aiding X Path students to help nurture their academic experience while they determine the best path forward for their future. Boesch earned his undergraduate degrees in philosophy, Spanish, and biology with minors in theology and chemistry from Benedictine College and his PhD in philosophy from the University of South Carolina.