For the fall 2026 semester, St. Joseph’s University, New York is proud to welcome to the newest additions its full-time faculty. Representing SJNY’s well-rounded and diverse academic programs, each member brings with them years of professional experience and a passion for education.
Teresa Buckley CPA, CGMA, CFE
Teaching Instructor
Department of Accounting
Buckley graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University with a BBA in Accounting and earned her Master of Professional Accounting from Colorado State University Global, graduating as a Distinguished Scholar with an emphasis in Fraud Investigations and Forensic Accounting.
She began her career at Deloitte before transitioning to the private sector, where she served as a Property Controller and later an Assistant Fund Controller at Paramount Group, Inc. Buckley brings both her professional experience and passion for fraud examination into the classroom.
David Conway
Teaching Instructor
Department of Biology
Conway earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Joseph’s University’s Long Island Campus and his Physician Associate degree from Touro University. He has been sharing his knowledge and passion for biology with students as an adjunct professor since 2010.
Throughout his medical career, Conway has gained extensive experience across a wide range of specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Surgical Intensive Care and Geriatric Medicine. He currently practices in Addiction Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Marlon Hylton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Nursing
Dr. Hylton has extensive clinical expertise in adult and pediatric care across a variety of settings. He is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He enjoys caring for various patient populations and prides himself on bringing his clinical expertise and current clinical scenarios into the classroom.
Dr. Hylton holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in family health from Capella University and a Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner from the College of New Rochelle. He is the recipient of numerous awards including Lead Nurse Practitioner at the ICU / COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic at North Central Bronx Hospital; the Citation of Merit for serving the community firsthand on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the Rising Star Award from Docgo Mobile Health Services for exceptional growth and increased level of responsibility in mobile health services.
Dr. Sofia Reyes, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CCRN, CNEcl, CHSE
Assistant Teaching Professor, Coordinator of SIM and Skills Lab
Department of Nursing
Dr. Reyes has vast ICU and teaching experience and is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about simulation. Dedicated to the field of nursing, she holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice Fairfield University, along with certifications as a critical care nurse, adult nurse practitioner, academic clinical nurse educator and healthcare simulation educator.
Dr. Reyes prides herself on preparing our students to enter the nursing profession with confidence by creating real life scenarios with our high-fidelity simulators. Earning a B.S, M.S., and post M.S. in nursing education from Stony Brook University School of Nursing, Dr. Reyes maintains current practice as a registered nurse at Stony Brook University Hospital.

