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