Faculty

Stacy Gnacinski

Associate Dean and Faculty, Bright College
Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Health and Sciences

P: 515-271-2611
E: stacy.gnacinski@drake.edu

Office & Office Hours: Science Connector Building, Room 310

Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Stacy Gnacinski

Biography

I have been a faculty member at Drake University since 2017, and have been involved with Bright College since 2021.  My background is in health sciences broadly, and during my graduate education, I specialized in the study of human performance and sports psychology. I currently teach courses in the health sciences (Values & Ethics in Health Sciences, Statistics in Health Sciences) as well as a course called Behavioral and Sport Psychology. For Bright College, I am currently serving as a co-instructor for Dean’s Hour, which focuses on skill development for optimized student learning. As a first-generation student, Drake University and Bright College are special to me as they prioritize and invest in the student experience for all students. In my professional life outside of the university, I maintain a private practice in mental performance consulting, with my largest appointment being with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia. In my non-work time, I enjoy spending time with my rescue dog Jack as well as my friends and family, gardening, and following stand-up comedy.