Administration & Faculty Index
Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board
Maricopa County Community College District,
District Support Services Center
2411 West 14th Street,
Tempe, Arizona 85281-6942
480-731-8889
Marie Sullivan
President District 3
Tom Nerini, Ed. D.
Secretary District 5
Susan Bitter Smith
Member District 2
Jean McGrath
Member District 4
Jacqueline Smith, J.D.
Member District 1
Linda Thor, Ed. D.
Member At-Large
Kathleen Winn
Member At-Large
Julissa Munoz
Student Member
District Administration
480-731-8000
Dr. Steven Gonzales
Interim Chancellor
Dr. Eric Leshinskie
Interim Provost
Dr. James Moore
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Georgetta Kelly
Chief Human Resources Officer
Darcy Renfro
Chief Workforce & Economic Development Officer
Brian Spicker
President and Chief Executive Officer
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
Melissa Flores
Interim General Counsel
Matt Hasson
Chief Information Officer
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225
480-732-7000
Administration
Greg Peterson, President
- B.A., Brigham Young University
- M.Ed., Portland State University
- Ed.D., University of Texas at Austin
William Guerriero
Vice President, Academic Affairs
- B.A., Aquinas College
- M.S., Central Michigan University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Veronica Hipolito
Vice President, Student Affairs
- B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University
Jenna Kahl
Associate Vice President, Community Relations
- B.A. , Arizona State University
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
Bradley Kendrex
Interim Executive Vice President, Administrative Services
- B.S., M.P.A., Arizona State University
Bernadette La Mazza
Associate Vice President, Business Operations
- B.A., George Mason University
- M.A., University of Phoenix
- MAOM, PHR, SHRM-CP
- Ed.D., Grand Canyon University
Pearson, Thomas
Interim Associate Dean, Workforce
- A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
- B.S., Hawaii Pacific University
- M.S., University of Phoenix
Felicia Ramirez-Perez
Dean, Enrollment Services/Student Affairs
- B.S., Western New Mexico University
- M.Ed., Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Gabriela Rosu
Dean, Instruction
- B.S., Robert Morris University
- M.S., Duquesne University
Christopher J. Schnick
Dean, Arts and Sciences
- B.S., M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Anne Suzuki
Dean, Student Development
- B.A., B.S., University of Arizona
- M.S., University of San Francisco
- Ed.D., Arizona State University
Faculty
Adams, Ryan
Program Co-Director, Counseling (Services)
- B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.Ed., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Adamson, Scott
Mathematics
- A.A., Itasca Community College
- B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Anderson, Jill
Division Chair, Nursing
- A.S., A.A., Portland Community College
- B.S.N., Oregon Health Sciences University
- M.S.N., M.B.A., University of Phoenix
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
Backhaus, Donna
Mortuary Science
- A.A.S., Mesa Community College
- B.S., University of Phoenix
- M.A., University of Phoenix
Bader, Sherrick
Emergency Medical Technology
- G.S., Mesa Community College
- Certified Emergency Paramedic, Mesa Community College
Bates, Bradford J.
Chemistry
- B.S., M.Ed., Arizona State University
Beaumont, Jonah
Mathematics
-
M.S., Northern Arizona University
Beyer, Alisa
Psychology
- B.A., University of Arizona
- M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas
Bilka, Monika
History
- B.S., University of Oregon
- M.S., University of Montana
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Bishop, Shannon
Mathematics
- B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
Bourke, Katrina
Massage Therapy
- A.A.S,. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- A.A.S., Mesa Community College
- B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
- M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Bowles, Joachim
Chemistry
- B.S., Oregon State
- M.S., University of Oregon
Braaten, Anthony
Communication
- B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Bryant, Michael
Communication
- M.S E.D Northern Arizona University
Burgoyne, Mary Beth
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.L.S., University of Arizona
Burris, Joni
Education
- B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Cala, Jacqueline
Biology
- B.S., University of Arizona
- M.S., Arizona State University
Ceschiat, Michael
Art (Ceramics)
- B.F.A., Columbus College of Art and Design
- M.F.A., University of New Mexico
Chardon, Diane
English and Humanities
- B.A., Louisiana State University
- M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Cherner, Elliot
Computer Information Systems
- B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix
- Ed.D., North Central University
Church, Micaela
Division Chair, Communication & Fine Arts
- B.A., B.M., Alma College
- M.F.A., Arizona State University
Chuppa-Cornell, Kim
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
- M.L.S., University of Arizona
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Collins, Diana
Clinical Nursing
- B.N., M.S., The Sage Colleges
Correa, Fabio
Spanish
- M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Cox, Frank (Trey)
Mathematics
- B.A., M.S., Concordia University Wisconsin
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Dean, John
English
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.F.A., Texas State University
Discala, Camille
Biology
- B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College of the City
- University of New York
- M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Edwards, Virginia
English as a Second Language
- A.A., Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- B.A., M.C., Arizona State University
Evangelista, Arlene
Mathematics
- B.S., M.N.S., Arizona State University
Falletta, Eva
Director, Learning Center
- B.Acc., New Mexico State University
- M.C., Arizona State University
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Farmer, Lisa
Business
- B.A., University of New Mexico
- M.B.A., Regis University
Fernandez, Miguel
English
- B.A., M.A., New York University
Fields, Gregg
English
- B.A, M.A., California State University - San Marcos
Finley, David
English
- B.A., Appalachian State University
- M.A., Arizona State University
Finn, Patrick
English
- A.A., Riverside Community College
- B.A., University of California, Riverside
- M.F.A., University of Arizona
Fisher, Matthew A.
Accounting/Business
- B.S., Brigham Young University
- M.Acc., University of Arizona; CPA
Flanigan, Karen
Clinical Nursing
- B.S.N., M.S.N., Arizona State University; RN
Flaherty, Sean
Physics
- B.S., California Lutheran University
- M.N.S., Arizona State University
Flores, Alfinio
Mathematics
- Ph.D.,, University of Ohio
Foureman, Polly
Biology
- A.B., Brown University
- M.S, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- D.V.M., Cornell University
Geraghty, Diana
Nursing
- B.S., University of Virginia
- M.A., Grand Canyon University
Gonzalez, Barbara
Division Chair, Business & Computing Studies
- B.B.A., University of New Mexico
- M.B.A., Regis University
- CPA
Grafel, Deidre
Computer Information Systems & Information Technology
- B.A., University of Florida
- M.A., Jacksonville University
- MCSE, MCT, MCSD
Greer, Kimberly
Biology
- B.S., University of Tennessee
- M.S., Brigham Young University
Groseta, Alexandra
Mathematics
- M.A., Arizona State University
Horn, Heather
English
- B.A., Rice University
- M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Howard, Justin
Biology
- B.S., D.C., Logan College
Howe, Barbara
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., Arizona State University
- J.D., Santa Clara University
- M.L.S., University of Arizona
Hunter, Kathleen
Business, Personal Computers
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.A., Northern Arizona University
- MCSE, MCP+I, A+
Hutto, Clarence (Mike)
Aviation
- A.A., Mesa Community College
- B.A., St. Leo College
Jacquin, Gregg
Administration of Justice
- B.A., M.A., University of Arizona.
Jeanson, Andrew
Mathematics
- B.S., Elmhurst College
- M.A., University of Arizona
Johnson, Monica
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., California Lutheran University
- M.A., University of Arizona
Johnston, Joey
Music
- B.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University.
Joyner, Kacie
Mathematics
- B.B.A., Texas Christian University
- M.N.S., Arizona State University
Judson-Garcia, Julia G.
Mathematics
- M.A., Arizona State University
Julian, William
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Kansas College of Technology
- A.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University
Khalil, Bashir M.
Division Chair, Aviation & Applied Technology
- A.A., A.S., Cochise College
- B.S., M.S., Indiana State University
Kilbridge, Christine
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., Alma College
- M.A., Kansas State University
- M.L.I.S., Wayne State University
Konatske, Jamie
Biology Faculty
- B.S., M.Ed., Arizona State University
Krishnaswamy, Sujatha
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Madras
- M.S., Indian Institute of Technology
- M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Llamas-Flores, Silvia
Mathematics
- B.S., M.A., University of California
- Los Angeles; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Lopez, Ann
Accounting/Business
- B.A., B.S., University of Arizona
Lynn, Nicki
Business
- B.S., Townson University
- M.B.A., University of Baltimore
Marsee, Mickey
English
- B.A., Chapman University
- M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Martinez, Kelsy
Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.L.S., Simmons University
Matar, Bassam
Engineering
- B.S., Oklahoma State University
- M.S., Northern Arizona University
Matar, Wendy C.
English
- B.S., M.A., Arizona State University
McDonald, Kristy
Psychology
- B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
McFavilen, Michael
Chemistry
- B.S., M.S., University of California at San Diego
- M.S., Arizona State University
McGee, Kimberly
Division Chair, Health Sciences
- B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
McManaway, Carla J.
Mathematics
- A.A.S., Lake Land Community College
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Mendoza, Louis
Studio Art
- B.F.A, M.F.A., Arizona State University
Millstone, Katie
Nursing
- B.S.N, M.S.N., University of Phoenix; RNC
Morgan, Charles P.
Aviation
- A.A.S., Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- B.A.S., Arizona State University
Moser, Teri
English
- B.A., M.A., Utah State University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Mowad, Nicholas
Philosophy
- B.A., University of Texas at Austin
- M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Najafi, Roja
Art History
- B.Tech, Tehran University of Art
- M.A., Brooklyn College
- Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Nieset, Nikki
Counseling
- B.A., The Ohio State University
- M.Ed., Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Nuneviller, Beth
Business
- B.S., Arkansas State University
- M.B.A., University of Arkansas
Ohrnberger, Maryellen
Reading
- B.A., CUNY Queens College
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
Orozco, Myrna (Estela)
Biology
- B.S., M.S., University of Texas at El Paso
- B.S., D.V.M., Texas A&M University
Pardo, Roberta
Mathematics
- B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Parsi,Yasaman
Counselor
-
Master of Counseling & M.Ed., Arizona State University
Patterson, Kimberley
Division Chair, Biology
- B.S., Arizona State University
- D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
Pauls, Jennifer
Physics and Mathematics
- B.A., B.S., Bethel College
- Ph.D., University of Kansas
Peterson, Jennifer
Education
- B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Petrequin, Paul
Division Chair, Languages, Humanities, Learning Center, and Information Studies
- B.A., University of Oregon
- M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
Podmanik, Milos
Math
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.S., Northern Arizona University
Rahman,Mizan
Computer Information Systems
- B.S., Bangladesh University
- M.S., North Dakota State University
- M.B.A., Arizona State University
Ramakrishna, Pushpa
Biology
- B.S., M.S., Bangalore University
- M.N.S., Ed.D., Arizona State University
Ramirez, Jason
Mathematics
- B.A., B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University.
Ramos, Belinda T.
Psychology
- B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Rauhalammi, Samuli
Biology
-
M.S. Anatomy & M.S. Medical Visualisation and Anatomy, University of Glasgow
Rayappa, Prema
Computer Science & Computer Information Systems
- OCA Oracle Developer Certified Associate
- B.S., Bangalore University (India)
- M.S., Arizona State University
Reeder, Karen
Psychology
- B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Reider, Christopher
Education
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.A.Ed., Ottawa University
Reynolds-Garza, Anne
Mathematics
- B.A., Eastern Illinois University
- M.A., M.Ed., Framingham State University
Richardson, Arlisa
Division Chair, Physics & Engineering
- B.S., M.A., Grambling State University
- M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
- M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Roberts, Adam
Music
- B.M., Northern Arizona University
- M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
Rude, Renee
English
- B.S., M.E., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Ruschak, Lisa
Administration of Justice
- B.A., Ottawa University
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Sandoval, Vanessa
Commu
- B.A., University of Arizona
- M.Ed., M.A., Northern Arizona University
Santoro, Michael
Geology
- B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Schnoebelen, Carly
Chemistry
- B.S., University of Arizona
- Ph.D., Purdue University
Short, Lana
Business and Personal Computers & Computer Information Systems (BPC/CIS)
- AAS, Phoenix College
- M.Ed, St. Petersburg State Pedagogical University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Silberman, Scott W.
Psychology
- B.A., University of Arizona
- M.A., University of Georgia
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Silvestri, Fanny
Engineering
- B.A., Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile
- M.A., University of Montreal
Sindel-Arrington, Tricia
Reading
- B.S., University of Arizona
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Snyder, Eric
Aviation & Applied Technology
- B.S., Southern Illinois University
Staggar, William
Nursing
- B.S.N., American University of Beirut
- M.S.N., University of Texas
- Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Steele, Arezoo (Sue)
Mathematics
- B.S., University of Melbourne, Australia
- M.S., Arizona State University
Strom, April
Mathematics
- B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Sullivan, Ryan (Buzzy)
Photography
- B.F.A., Oregon College
- M.F.A., Arizona State University
Summerford, Roark David
Aviation
-
B.S. Arizona State University
Swan, Gregory C.
Business
- A.A.S., Mesa Community College
- B.S., M.Acc., Arizona State University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
- CPA, MCP, CDP
Thompson, Donna
English
- B.A., Yale University
- M.A., Duke University
Tinkle-Williams, Keziah
English
- A.A., Spokane Community College
- B.A., M.A., Eastern Washington University
- Ph.D., Grand Canyon University
Toms, Malik
English
- B.A., M.A., Iowa State University
Tovar-Blank, Zoila
Psychology
- B.A., Stanford University
- M.Ed., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Trone, Gregory
Health Education
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- M.S., Appalachian State University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Valenzuela-Emanuel, Krista
English as a Second Language
- B.A.E., Arizona State University
- M.A., Northern Arizona University
Varela, Rachel Leigh
Aviation
- B.S., Arizona State University
Villalobos, Karen
Economics
- B.A., Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
- M.S., University of Texas
Villarreal, Andrea
Nutrition
- B.S., M.S., Oregon State University
Voss, Jennifer M.
Clinical Nursing
- M.S., Grand Canyon University
Wellner, Karen
Biology
- B.S., State University of New York at Oneonta
- M.S., Ph. D., Arizona State University
- M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Wilkowski, Colleen
English
- M.A., Arizona State University
Williams, Jade
Communication
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Williams, Patrick
English
- B.A., M.A., Eastern Washington University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Wolfe, Audra
Program Co-Director, Counseling (Academics)
- A.A., Mesa Community College
- B.S., M.C., Arizona State University
Woodbury, Pamela
Division Chair, Mathematics
- B.S., University of Miami
- M.S., Lehigh University
Woodrum, Brian
Physical Sciences & Engineering
- B.S., Elmhurst College
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Yalim, Paulus
Languages
- B.S., Gallaudet University
- M.A., University of Phoenix
Zamila, Mariam
Communication
- B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Zehr, Linda
Division Chair, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Zilch, John
Aviation
- B.S., Midwestern State University
- M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Zimmerer, Mary
Division Chair, Composition, Creative Writing and Literature
- B.G.S., Northern Arizona University
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
- Ed.D., Sam Houston State University
Faculty Emeritus
Bedal, Charles D. (1969-1998)
Mathematics
- A.A., Phoenix College
- B.S., M.S., Northern Arizona University
Bartholomew, Lois (1980-2008)
Vice President, Student Affairs
- A.A., Phoenix College
- B.S., Arizona State University
- M.A., Northern Arizona University
Bingham, Cynthia (1991-2019)
Spanish
- B.A., Brigham Young University
- Certificate, Latin American Studies
- M.A., Arizona State University
Canham, Jeanne (1995-2019)
Mathematics
- B.S., Taylor University
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
Conkright, Alice (1981-2003)
English and Humanities
- B.A., M.A., Syracuse University
- M.L.S., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Davenport, Pamela G. (1987-2012)
English
- B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
Denton, Marc (1991-2018)
Music
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.M., Brigham Young University
Dichtenberg, Carol L. (1998-2020)
Library
- B.A., State University College at Buffalo
- M.L.S., University at Buffalo
Fagan, Sharon (1995-2017)
Education
- B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Foster, Tom (1980-2018)
Business & Computer Information Systems
- A.A., Mesa Community College
- Certificate, Institutional Research
- B.A.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., Arizona State University
Hesse, Maria L. (1984-2009)
President
- B.S., M.B.A., Arizona State University
- M.Ed., Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Jarvis, Ana C. (1987-2014)
Spanish
- B.A., California State College
- M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Johnson, Patti N. (1981-2009)
Journalism and Mass Communication
- A.A., Yavapai College
- B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Larson-Birney, Brenda J. (1987-2013)
Education, Business, and Computer Information Systems
- B.S., Bowling Green State University
- M.A., Arizona State University
- M.S., Nova University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Miller, Larry A. (1987-2012)
Library
- B.A., Eastern Illinois University
- M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Ed.D., Loyola University of Chicago
Munro, Regina (Regi) (1997 – 2020)
Biological Sciences
- B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University; ACSM-HFI, CSCS
Rudibaugh, Melinda (1981-2017)
Mathematics
- B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.N.S., Arizona State University
Schroeder, John R. (1990-2013)
Provost, Williams Campus
- A.T.A., A.A.S., Everett Community College
- B.A.Ed., Central Washington University
- M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Short, Nancy(1994-2016)
Social and Behavioral Sciences; Economics
- B.S., M.A., Arizona State University
Stuebner, Sandra (1986-2016)
Psychology
- B.A., Chapman College
- M.C., Arizona State University
Terrell-Bamiro, Caryl (1989-2018)
English
- B.S., M.A., Arizona State University
Travers, Diane (1985-2016)
Communication
- A.G.S, Mesa Community College
- B.S., Northern Arizona University
- M.A., West Virginia University
Ward, Arnette S. (1971-2002)
President
- A.A., Edward Waters Junior College
- B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- M.A., Arizona State University
Weaver, David (1982-2014)
Physics
- B.S., M.S., East Texas State University
- CNA, CCNA
Wolter, William (Ted) (1988-2018)
Art
- B.A., Western Illinois University;
- M.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Wright, Randall (2000-2018)
Communication and Fine Arts; Instrumental Music
- B.M.E., M.M., Northern Arizona University
Zabezensky, Ferne L. (1974-1997)
Biology
- B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University