Faculty & Staff
Creative, dedicated, and caring faculty and staff are at the heart of the HCC experience. We are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting HCC students!
GEORGE TIMMONS, B.S., Norfolk State University; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D. Bowling Green State University. President
*SOLOMON ABRAHA, B.A., and M.P.S., New Platz, SUNY; Ed.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Mathematics
JENNIFER ADAMS, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.S., Simmons College. Coordinator of the Library
KHADIJAT ADELEYE, M.S., University of Ibadan; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Nursing
MAHMUD A. AHMADOV, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan. Mathematics
NATALIE ALEXANDER, B.S., Laurentian University; MSN, College of Our Lady of the Elms. Nursing
DAVID ALGER, B.S., Westfield State University. Senior Director of Infrastructure and Security
ASH ALIENGENA, B.A., Roger Williams University. M.A., SIT Graduate Institute. Literacy Specialist/Adult Education
CAM ANDERSON, B.A., University of Puget Sound; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Environmental Science
CRYSTA ASCOLILLO, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.P.A., Westfield State University. Academic Coordinator
SARA AVERY, B.A., Bay Path University; M.S., American International College. Auxiliary Services Manager
*JOSEPH W. BABU, B.S., Coppin State College; M.S. University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
SUSAN BACCHIOCCHI MISCO, B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Northeastern University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator
ANDREW BAKER, B.A., Hobart College. Training Manager
THOMAS E. BARRUP, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.E., University of Florida. Engineering
*WILLIAM R. BASSHAM, B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver. Biology
LAURA BATES, M.A., University of Arizona; B.S., Temple University; A.A., Santa Fe College. Psychology
*SEAN J. BATES, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.F.A, Oberlin College. English
*CAREN BENDROR, B.A., Adelphi University; M.A., Columbia University. Anthropology
*HEATHER BISHOP, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; M.Ed., Westfield State University. Biology
*SHARON BISKUP, B.S., M.Ed., American International College; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Business Administration
PESHA BLACK, B.A., Brandeis University. Director of Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center and Springfield Adult Learning Center
MICHAEL BLASCO, B.S., Keene State College; M.B.A., Antioch University. Career Development Counselor
ALAN BLOOMGARDEN, B.A. Bucknell University, M. Phil. University of Bradford, Ed.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Director of Foundation and Government Grants
*LAWRENCE E. BOND, Art
*PATRICIA BONNEAU, B.A., Keene State College; M.A., Westfield State College; M.A., American International College. Psychology
*ANNE BINCZEWSKI, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.M., M.M., University of Massachusetts. Music
*MATHONWY BOSTOCK, B.A., Westfield State University; M.M., University of Massachusetts. Music
*ALLISON BOYDEN, B.S., Elms College; M.S., Western Governors University, Nursing
ELIZABETH BRETON, B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Interim Dean of BSTEM
KARYN BRIAND, R.N., BSN, University of Phoenix; MSN, Grand Canyon University. Director of Nursing
MARK BROADBENT, B.A., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Coordinator of Transfer Affairs
JOSEPH BRUSEO, B.A., Rutgers University; M.S. Frostburg State University, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. Biology
MARY BETH BUCKLEY, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Midwestern State University. Radiologic Technology
*MADISON BULL, B.A., Nichols College; M.Ed., Springfield College. Psychology
LOUIS BURGOS, B.A., Westfield State University. M.S. Fitchburg State University. Multimedia Specialist
JANE E. BURKHARDT, B. A., California State University; M.A., California State University. English
JUAN BURWELL, B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Princeton University. Astronomy
SAUL CABAN, BSW, MPA, Westfield State University. Director of ALANA Men in Motion
MICHELE CABRAL, CPA, B.S., Westfield State University; M.B.A., Elms College. Accounting
*JULIA CAFRITZ, B.A., M.A., New York University. English
FELICE CAIVANO, B.F.A., Hartford Art School (University of Hartford); M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Art
*JOHN C. CALHOUN, B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design. Art
*BRENDA CANNING, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.B.A., Western New England College. Accounting
ANGELA CARDENAS, B.S., University of Texas; M., Texas A&M University. Chief of Operations, President’s Office
LAUREL CARPENTER, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., MAT, Smith College; MS, University of Massachusetts. Environmental Science
ERIC CARREIRA, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
SINTIQUE CARRILLO, B.A., Westfield State University. Senior Community Outreach Counselor El Centro
ALTHAEA CARROLL, B.S., Keene State College. Marketing
*PHILIP W. CARTER, B.S., M.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D., Cornell University. Mathematics
TRACY C. CARTER, B.A., M.Ed., Fitchburg State University. Coastal Carolina University. Culinary Arts
*CARYL A. V. CASSON, B.A., Smith College; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. English
NATALIA CASTAGNO, B.S., Brigham Young University. Alumni Relations
DAVID B. CHAMPOUX, B.A., McGill University; M.F.A., Emerson College. English
JIAN CHANG, B.S., Marlboro College; M.S., Case Western Reserve University; M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics
ELIZABETH CHARLAND-TAIT, B.A., University of Montana; M.A., San Francisco State University. Early Childhood Education Community Program Coach
*ANN M. CHARTIER, B.A., American International College. Biology/Forensic Science
LINDA CHAVERS, B.A., New York University; Ph.D., Harvard University. Director of Restorative Practices and Mediation
*IRIS CHELARU, B.A., Babeş-Bolyai University; M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Communication
VANNY CHEN, A.S., Holyoke Community College. CRM Manager
*TONY C. CHENG, B.S., Hong Kong Baptist College, M.S. & Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Physics
*MARISSA CHIAPPERINO, B.S., State University of New York College at Oneonta; M.P.H., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Culinary
*BRANT CHEIKES, B.S., Boston University; M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. Computer Information Systems
KRISTINE RICKER CHOLEVA, A.S., B.S., Johnson & Wales University; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Director of Planning, Curriculum & Assessment
UNK CHRISTIADI, M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., West Virginia University. Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Analytics
VILMARIS CINTRON, Staff Assistant, Institutional Advancement
*JOHN CIPORA, A.B., Brandeis University; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst . Psychology, Sociology
SHERYL CIVJAN, B.S., Phillips University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri. Academic Advisor
EDWARD S. CLANCY, B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton. English
*LYNN L. CLARK, B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S., American International College. Mathematics
* STEPHANIE CLARK, B.A., Salem State College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Boston. Deaf Studies
MARK S. CLINTON, B.S., East Texas State University; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School. Government
CAMILLE CLOSE, B.A., The University of the West Indies; M.S., Long Island University; M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; Ed.D., The George Washington University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator , Pathways
DANIELLE CLOUGH, B.A., St. John Fisher University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Academic Counselor
JENILEE COCHRAN, B.A., Fairfield University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Admissions Coordinator
TIMOTHY COCHRAN, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Communication, Media, and Theater Arts
GLEN COFFELT, Supervisor of Custodial Services and Grounds
ELLEN B. COGEN, B.M., University of Massachusetts; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music. Music
JULISSA COLON, B.A., Smith College, MPA, University of Massachusetts Boston; Dean of Student Experience
*TARA CONANT, B.A., Westfield State College; M.F.A. Bard College. Photography
SCOTT CONRAD, B.S., Springfield College; M.S., Bay Path University. Director of IT Services
FRED COOKSEY, B.A., M.A., George Mason University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina. English
*PHILIP F. COOPER, B.E., Youngstown State University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
EREST CORBIN, B.A., George Washington University; M.T.A., Boston University; M.Ed, Cambridge College. Human Services
JOSHUA CORNEHLSEN, B.A., Kenyon College; B.Ed, University of Toronto; M.A., McGill University. Assistant Director of ESOL
MARY CORNELL, AA, Eastern Florida State College; B.S., University of Massachusetts; MSN, American International College. Nursing
*ELSA COUSINS, B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Environmental Science
MARC COUTURE-KING, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., Springfield College. Director of Enterprise Applications
CHARLENE CROSS, B.A., Smith College; M.Ed, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.F.A., Simmons University. Education
*HEATHER CRUZ, B.A., University of Washington; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut. Anthropology
*GEOFFREY A. CUNNINGHAM, B.M., M.M., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Music
MORGAN CURTIN, B.A., M.Ed., University of Montana. Senior Special Programs Coordinator, ALANA
LUCIEN DALTON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts. Special Program Coordinator, STEM Starter
*MARK DAMON, B.S., Stonehill College; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Biology
MILISSA DANIELS, A.A., Greenfield Community College. Career Development Counselor, Culinary Training Program
CASSANDRA DA SILVA, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Bay Path University. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
SHANIA DAVIS, B.A., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.W., University of Connecticut. Human Services
*CATHERINE G. DAY, B.S., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Nursing
*BRITA DEMPSEY, B.A., Smith College; M.S., Antioch University. Biology
JESSICA DEROUIN, B.A., Rivier University. Nurse Aide Program Coordinator
*WILLIAM T. DEVINE, B.A., Westfield State College; M.A.T., Assumption College. Art
VEENA DHANKHER, M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia. AVP of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Analytics
MAYRA DIAZ, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Senior Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
CATHERINE DILLARD, B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
LAURA DINTINO, B.A. Saint Michael's College, Literacy Specialist, ESOL
*VIRGINIA DIXON, A.A., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms; M.S., Ed.D., American International College. Psychology
MARY DOHERTY, B.A., Smith College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Smith College; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Biology
EBONE DONAWA, B.S., Westfield State University; M.Ed., Elms College. Recruitment Counselor
MARGARET DOWNING, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Westfield State University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Associate Dean of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
KERMIT DUNKELBERG, B.F.A., Drake University; M.A., Tufts University; Ph.D., New York University. AVP of ABE and WFD
THERESA ECCLES, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., American International College; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor
*DEBRA WILLIAMS ECKER, B.S., Saint Joseph College; M.Ed., Westfield State College. Education
*KERY ELLIS, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Keene State College; M.S., Antioch New England University. Biology
HEIDI ELMER, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.Ed., University of Louisville. Learning Specialist
DEREK ESTRELLA, B.A., Westfield State University. TRIO/STEM-H Program Coordinator
*LEAH EWING, B.A., Luther College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Biology
JEREMY FAVREAU, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Springfield College. Systems Analyst
ROBERT A. FERRIER, B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Music
*ALLISA J. FINNERTY, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., M.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Education
EDGAR FISHER, B.S., California State University; M.S., Northern Arizona University. Mathematics
EDGAR FISHER, B.S., California State University; M.S., Northern Arizona University. Mathematics
ANDREW FLETCHER, B.S., University of Massachusetts. Director of Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)
KIMBERLY FLOREK, B.S., Westfield State University, Chief Information Officer
*RAND FOERSTER, B.A., Central Michigan University; M.F.A., Yale University School of Drama. Speech
*MICHAEL C. FORAN, B.A., North Adams State College; M.F.A., Goddard College. English
*JASON R. FORGUE, B.S., M.A., Syracuse University. Economics
*MICHAEL T. FOURNIER, B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., University of Maine. English
*STEVEN FRECHETTE, B.S., M.B.A, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Computer Information Systems
AIMEE FUNK, Lead Program Administrator, Jump Start Program
*THOMAS GEHA, B.A., Missouri Western State University; M.F.A., Indiana University; Theater
ADINA GIANNELLI, B.A., University of Massachusetts; J.D., Western New England College School of Law. Dean of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
SARAH GILLEMAN, B.A., Smith College; M.A., Boston College. English
*JOAN GIOVANNINI, B.A., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Education
MARILYN GLAZER, A.A., North Shore Community College; B.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston. Senior Special Programs Coordinator
TORREY GLEASON, B.A., Southeast Missouri State University; M.F.A., Indiana University. Visual Art/Graphics
SHANNON GLENN, B.A., B.A., Hampton University; M.A., George Washington University. Director of Gateway
RAISHAD GLOVER, B.F.A., Tufts University School of Museum for Fine Arts; M.F.A, Yale University. Visual Arts
*DANIEL GODBOUT, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Elms College; Ph.D., New York Chiropractic College. Biology Lab
*GARY F. GOLAS, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Environmental Science
MICHAELA GOODENOUGH, B.A., California State University Monterey Bay. Research Assistant
CHRISTINE GOSSELIN-MILLER, A.S., Holyoke Community College. People & Talent Analyst
SHEILA GOULD, B.A., Elms College; M.Ed., American International College. Western Professional Development Center Community Coach
BARBARA J. GRANGER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., Worcester State College. Academic Counselor
STACY GRAVES, B.A., Westfield State University. Assistant Director of Operations
APRIL GRAZIANO, B.A., Southwestern University; M.Ed., Cambridge College. Education
ROBERT GREENEY, B.A., Fordham; Ph.D., Clark University. Physics/Electronics/Computer Technology
*DENISE K. GRIFFIN, B.S., Northeastern University; M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mathematics
*PETER N. GRIMALDI, B.A., M.Ed., Westfield State College. Music
*JACQUELINE GRISWOLD, B.S., M.S., University of Maine; Ed.D., Northeastern University. Human Services
*HULYA GROSSE, B.A., Dicle University; M.S., Central Connecticut State University. ESOL
RAUL GUTIERREZ, B.A., M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago. Spanish
*ALISSA D. HANNA, B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.A., Westfield State University. Biology
JOHN R. HARRINGTON, B.S., Westfield State University. Senior System Administrator
*JOHN L. HARRINGTON, B.S., Westfield State College; M.S., American International College. Business
*AUMANI K. HARRIS, B.S., American International College. Health
MEGHAN HART, B.S., Loyola Marymount University. Simulation Coordinator
HEATHER HASKINS, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Bay Path University. Assistant Director of Annual Giving
JOSHUA HATCH, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst, DVM. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary & Animal Science
JEFFREY HAYDEN, B.A, Assumption College; MTS, Catholic Theological Union. Vice President for Business and Community Services and Executive Director of the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development
ELIZABETH HAYWARD, B.S., Centre College; BSN, Spaulding University; MPH, University of North Carolina. Foundations of Health
*SAMUEL A.E. HEADLEY, B.A., BA, University of Birmingham; M.S., King's College London; Ph.D., Temple University. Biology
*STEVEN K. HEISE, B.A., Minnesota State University; M.A., Ohio University. History
*KAREN HENDRY, B.S., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Springfield College; D.N.P., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Nutrition, Practical Nursing
MAURA HENRY, A.B., Smith College; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University. History
*ROBERT E. HENRY, B.A., University of Connecticut; J.D., Quinnipiac University. History
PENELOPE HERIDEEN, B.A., Brown University; M.A., University of San Paulo, Brazil; Ph.D., Northeastern University. Sociology
* KARL HERIDEEN-RODRIGUES, B.A., Amherst College; M.A., University of Essex; Philosophy
ANNA-MARIE HERNANDEZ, B.A., Brooklyn College. Interim Bursar
FREDDIE HERNANDEZ, B.A. Bard College, Special Programs Coordinator ALANA
LINDSAY HERNANDEZ, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Bay Path University. Classroom Coordinator, Itsy Bitsy ChildWatch
BENJAMIN R. HERSEY, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.F.A., Naropa University. English
*MARY L. HIGGINS, B.A., Anna Maria College; M.A., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
KYLE HIGNEY, B.A., Hofstra University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Academic Counselor
HARRY D. HILL III, B.S., Springfield College; A.S., Holyoke Community College. Art Director
JESSICA HILL, B.S., M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Louisiana University. Economics
JESSICA E. HILL, B.S., Western New England University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Director of People Development
GAIL HILYARD, A.S., York Technical College; B.A., B.S., M.Ed., EdD, University of Massachusetts. Academic Coordinator
*H. KENNETH HOHENBERGER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., A.B.D., University of Illinois. Mathematics
ANDREA HOJNACKI, B.A., Roosevelt University; M.A., Fairfield University. Director of OSDDS
CAROL HUBEN, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Literacy Specialist
MARK HUDGIK, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Bay Path University. Dean of Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
REID HUNTER, Technical Operations Manager
ELIZABETH HURELY, B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., The University of Iowa. Coordinator of Orientation and New Student Programs
UNYIERE IDEM, B.A., M.A., University of Calabar; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh. English as a Second Language
*MOHAMMAD IDREES, M.S., The City University, London; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts. Economics
*ERIN JACKSON, B.S., University of Connecticut; M. Ed., Colorado State University. Veterinary Science
YVETTE JACKSON, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Program Assistant/SNAP Navigator
*SABRA JACOBS, B.A., American International College; M.A., Bowling Green State University. Psychology
TINA JACQUES, R.N., B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Western Governors University. Practical Nursing Certificate Program
FRANK JOHNSON, B.A., Old Dominion University; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Coordinator
*DALE R. JONES, A.A.S., State University College at Morrisville; A.A.S., Schenectady County Community College; B.M., Berklee College of Music; B.A., M.S. State University of New York at Albany. Mathematics
JENILLE JONES, B.A., Clark University. Computer Help Desk Technician
*MICHAEL E. JONES, B.A., M.A., Wheaton College. Mathematics
*TIFFANY JOSEPH, B.A., M. Ed., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Communications
KLARA KAROL, B.S., University of West Bohemia; M.S., University of West Bohemia. Business Administration
JOHANNA KASIDI, A.S. Greenfield Community College, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst, DNP. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Nursing
VICTOR KATZ, B.A., Rutgers College; M.A., Yale University; J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Art
TARA KAVANAUGH, B.A., M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; M.S.N., Yale University School of Nursing; DNP, University of Massachusetts. Nursing
GYURI KEPES, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., University of Hartford; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Digital Media
JENNIFER KERR, Employee Engagement/Training Specialist
*TRICIA KIEFER, B.A., M.Ed., Westfield State College; C.A.G.S., University of Massachusetts; Westfield State College. Education
*THERESA KING, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Northeastern University. Deaf Studies
TERRI KINSTLE, B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Psychology
*JODY KLANN, B.S., M.Ed., Arizona State University; M.S., University of Florida. Forensic Science
*RODNEY E. KLEBER, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Lowell; M.A., University of Washington; M. Ed., Boston University. Human Services
*LOIS A. KOLTZ, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Accounting
*KAROLINA KOPCZYNSKI, A.S., Greenfield Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; MAT, School for International Training; M.A., Universidad de Jaén and la Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana; Ph.D., University of Phoenix. Spanish
JOANNE KOSTIDES, B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts. Communication, Media, and Theater Arts
*KRZYSZTOF S. KUBACKI, M.S., Marie Curie-Sklodowska University; Ph.D., Polish Academy of Science. Mathematics
OLIVIA KYNARD, B.S., M.S., Springfield College. Chief Impact Officer
PATRICK LABELLE, B.A., University of Massachusetts. Special Program Coordinator, Radio Station
*MICHAEL LALLY, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Geography
*KELLY A. LAMAS, B.S., University of New England; M.P.H, Boston University. Foundations of Health
OSCAR LANZA-GALINDO, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; M.A., University of Arizona; M.A., SIT Graduate Institute. Dean of Library Services
JASON LAPRADE, B.A., Mercyhurst College. Systems Analyst
*VANESSA LARKIN, B.A., Ashford University; M.Ed., Concordia University; Ed.D., Northcentral University. Education
MARANGELY LASANTA, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Elms College; M.S., Bay Path University. Senior Community Outreach Counselor
MELANIE LAURIN, B.A., Assumption University; M.Ed., Northeastern University. Director of Student Ambassador and Mentorship Program (SAMP)
*JOSEPH O. LAVOIE, SR., B.A., American International College; M.B.A., Western New England College. Computer Information Systems
JOSEPH T. LAVOIE, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix. Computer Information Systems
JOHANNA LEBRON, B.B.A., M.S.A., University of Massachusetts. Interim Director of Grant Compliance and Contract Administration
LAUREN LECLAIR, B.A., Westfield State University; M.S., Southern New Hampshire University. Associate Director of Admissions Technology and Operations
THEO LEFEVRE (FIG), B.S., University of Evansville; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts. Theater
TINA LENGIEZA, A.A., Holyoke Community College. Special Programs Coordinator, SAMP
REBECCA LEPORATI, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst,M.A., Assumption College. MAICEI Program Coordinator
*ILENE S. LERMAN, B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., New Mexico State University. Mathematics
JANE LERNER, B.A., Hampshire College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Director of Title III Activities and the Learning Collaborative
*JEFFREY M. LERNER, B.A., New School for Social Research; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Biology
ARVARD LINGHAM, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Executive Director of Community Education and Corporate Training
*CHRISTOPHER LIZON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.F.A. University of Hartford/Hartford Art School. Photography
*FELICITA LOPEZ, B.S., M.S., Springfield College; M.S. Capella University. Education
ALEXANDRA LOUGHREY, B.S., Simmons College; B.S.N., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; M.S.N., Rivier University. Nursing
JUDITH LOUGHREY, B.S.N., Elms College; M.S.N., George Mason University. Nursing
DAWN LOVEGROVE, A.A., Hillsborough Community College; B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., University of South Florida. Communications
MOIRA LOZADA, B.A., Framingham State College. Career Development Counselor, Springfield Adult Learning Center
MICHAEL MAGIERA, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Computer Analyst/LMS Technical Administrator
LISA MAHON, B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., University of San Francisco. English
ABBY MAHONEY, B.A., Anselm College; M.A., American International College. Senior Special Program Coordinator
*ELLEN MAJKA, A.S., Bay Path Junior College; M.B.A., Western New England College. Business Administration
CARLOS MALAVE, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor
SEAN MANGAN, A.A., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., Westfield State University; M.S., Springfield College. Success Coach, SAMP
BONNIE MANNIX, B.A., Smith College; M.S., Bay Path University; J.D., Western New England University School of Law. Associate Dean of BSTEM
PATRICIA L. MANTIA, B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.Ed., Ed. D., Boston University. Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
HOLLIS MARTIN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; M.S., Capella University. Radiologic Technology
SHEYLA MARTINEZ, B.A., M.S. Bay Path University, Learning Specialist, Disability Services
VANESSA MARTINEZ, B.S., Columbus State University; M.A., Georgia State University; PhD., University of Massachusetts. Anthropology
*JOHN F. MASON, B.A., Middlebury College. Music
DONNA MASTROIANNI, B.S., Elms College; M.Ed., American International College. Biology
STACEY MATARAZZO, B.A., Boston University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Biology
SALOMON MATEO, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Systems Administrator
*RUBABA MATIN, B.A., M.A., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., University of Illinois. English as a Second Language
JASON MAURICE, B.A., University of Southern Maine; M.A., PhD., Brandeis University. Psychology
*NICHOLAS S. MAVRIKIDIS, B.A., Western New England College; M.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Northeastern University.
*EILEEN M. MCGOWAN, B.S., Salem State College. Earth Science
*TRACEY MCKETHAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Western New England University; M.B.A., Western Connecticut University. Health Information
*AIDA MEDIANERO, B.S., University of Trujillo; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
MERRIL MICELI, B.A., University of Florida; M.S., Hunter College. Early Childhood – Western Professional Development Center (PDC) Assistant Training Coordinator
RICHARD MICHAUD, B.S., Boise State University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix. Director of Facilities and Engineering
ANNE MORALES MEDINA, A.A. Holyoke Community College, B.A. Smith College, MBA. Elms College, Associate Director of Recruitment & Enrollment
NATHAN MERCER, B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Ball State University. Mathematics
*LYNN SNOPEK MERCIER, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law. Business Law
*REE K. MIGLIOZZI, B.A., M.A., Western New England College. Mathematics
PETRIANA MONIZE, B.A., Hunter College; M.A., New York University. English
*KATHERINE A. MORALES, B.S., University of Puerto Rico. Chemistry
MARIA MORENO CONTRERAS, B.S., Johnson and Wales University; M.B.A., Fitchburg State University. Culinary/Baking & Pastry Arts
*BRIDGETTE MORIARITY, B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. French
CIARAN MURPHY, A.S. Springfield Technical Community College, B.S.E. Westfield State University, Assistant Director of Itsy Bitsy Child Care Watch
TIMOTHY MYERS, A.A.; A.S., Seminole State College; B.S., University of Central Florida. Staff Assistant, Gifts and Records
CHAITALI NEWMAN, B.S., M.Ed, Springfield College, Academic Counselor
ROSITA NUNEZ, A.S., Casper College; B.S., University of Steubenville. Associate Registrar
ERIN O'BRIEN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Learning Specialist Disability Services
KELLY O'CONNOR, B.A., Fordham University; J.D., Fordham Law School. Business Law
*THOMAS M. O'CONNOR, B.A., Williams College; J.D., Western New England College School of Law. Law
*ROBERT JOHN O'MEARA, B.S., Clark University; M.B.A., & M.A., California State University; M.A., & Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Political Science
*ABIODUN ONAFOWOKAN, B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., Polytechnic University of New York. Mathematics
*CHRISTINE O’NEILL, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms. Veterinary Technician
MARY ORISICH, B.S., B.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Massachusetts. Economics
SULLYNETTE ORTIZ, B.A., Westfield State University. Academic Counselor, El Centro
BENJAMIN OSTIGUY, BFA., M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Senior Special Program Coordinator - THRIVE Center
MONICA OVALLES-FRANJUL, B.B.A., University of Massachusetts. TRIO Academic Counselor
ISMET OZKILIC, B.A., Ankara University; M.S., Hacettepe University; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; PhD., University of Massachusetts. English
LINDSEY PARE, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University. Coordinator of Student Activities
*PAULA PARSKY, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Brandeis University. English as a Second Language
ELISSA BRILL PASHKIN, B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.M., D.M.A., Temple University. Music
K.L. PEREIRA, B.A., Bard College; M.A., Simmons University; M.F.A., Goddard College. Coordinator of Library Services
MEGAN PEREIRA, B.A., M.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Assistant Director of Foundations and Government Grants
*LINDA M. PETERS, B.A., Colby College; M.A., Brandeis University; M.S., University of Houston. Biology
*CHRISTINE M. PETRAGLIA, B.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy/University of the Sciences; M.S., Ed., University of New England. Pharmacy Science and Technology, Pre-Pharmacy
WALTER PFAU, B.A., University of Montana. Manager of the Student Technology Center
EMMY PHELPS, A.S. Greenfield Community College, B.A. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, M.A., Indiana Wesleyan University. Western Professional Development Center Community Coach
JULIE PHILLIPS, B.A., Western New England University. Executive Director of Development
ANDREA PICARD, B.A., M.A., American International College. Coordinator of Internship and Integrative Learning
*WILLIAM J. PIERSON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.A., Westfield State College. Psychology
*JOANNE M. POITRAS-SMITH, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Elms College; M.A., Westfield State College. English; Social Sciences
LAURA PORTER, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A., School for International Training. ESOL Curriculum & Instructional Coach/Teacher
*CHRISTOPHER G. PRONOVOST, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S., Western New England College, Criminal Justice.
JESSICA PUTNAM, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts. Comptroller
KIMBERLY QUINLAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.P.A., Westfield State University. Director of Early Childhood Grant Initiatives
EMILY RABINSKY, B.S., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Biology
HEIDI RAGNO, B.S.; M.Ed., Springfield College. Biology
*REENA O. RANDHIR, B.S., M.S., Tamil Nadu Agricultural University; Ph.D., Purdue University. Biology
WILLIAM REYES-CUBIDES, B.S., National Pedagogical University; M.A., Boston College. AVP for Academic and Student Success
MICHELLE RIBERDY, B.A., College of the Holy Cross. Associate Director, Institutional Research
LAURIE RISLER, B.A., Stonehill College; M.Ed., Fitchburg State University. Education
JENNIFER RIVERS, B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University. Coordinator of Instructional Design
MICHELLE ROBAK, B.S., M.B.A., Western New England College. Director of Benefits Administration, People & Talent
HUBERT E. ROBERT, JR., B.A., Dartmouth College; M.B.A., M.S., University of Massachusetts. Hospitality Management/Business Administration
JACQUELINE ROBLES, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Executive Director of Community Safety / Chief of Police
NAIOMI ROBLES, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Mount Holyoke College. El Centro Student Success Counselor
ANGELIQUE RODRIGUEZ, B.A., Westfield State University. Community Outreach and Admissions Counselor
ELSIE RODRIGUEZ, B.A., Elms College. Director of TRIO Student Support Services
MAYLENE RODRIGUEZ-SCOTT, B.A. University of Massachusetts.Senior Financial Aid Counselor
ROBIN RONDEAU, B.A., Assumption College. Senior Financial Aid Counselor
DIANA ROSADO, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Westfield State University. Senior Financial Aid Counselor
TRACY ROSS, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Brandeis University; MSW, Smith College for Social Work., Ph.D. Brandeis University. Sociology
*ANGELO N. ROTA, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics
*MARGARET ROTHERMICH, B.F.A., University of Massachusetts; M.F.A., University of Cincinnati. Art
DONNA ROWE, M.A., University of Maryland; M.Ed., Cambridge College; PhD., University of Maryland. Human Services
DENISE ROY, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., Cambridge College. Learning Specialist, OSDDS
KIMBERLEE ROY, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine. Learning Specialist
LEAH A. RUSSELL, A.A. Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Accounting
*DIANA SABATO, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Manitoba; M.Ed., Framingham State University. Business
*TYLA SADUSKY, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Southern New Hampshire University. Nursing
NARAYAN SAMPATH, B.S., Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, India; MBA, Brandeis International Business School. Vice President for Administration & Finance
ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Westfield State College; M.A., Anna Maria College. Criminal Justice
CLAIRE SANDERS, B.S.., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., McDaniel College. Deaf Studies
HAROLD SANTIAGO, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor
DERICK SANTOS, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Veterans Benefits & Financial Aid Counselor
AMANDA SBRISCIA, B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S., Drexel University; Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the HCC Foundation, Inc.
DOUG SCANLON, B.A., St. Bonaventure University. Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
*MARYAM M. SCHIRMEISTER, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics
JULIEANN SCHORTMANN, B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Westfield State University. Associate Dean of Health, Education, Culinary Arts & Human Services
NICHOLAS SCHWAB, B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; M.A., Appalachian State University. Computer Information Systems
*CYNTHIA SCOTT, Health Information Management
KAYDANCE SCOTTO, A.A., Victor Valley College; B.A., San Francisco State University. SAMP Success Coach
LINDA SCOTT, A.A., B.A., University of Hartford; M. Ed., Springfield College. Director of Academic Advising Services
*KOURTNEY SENQUIZ, A.A., Massachusetts Bay Community College; B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms; B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. English
AMREEN SHAIKH, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, Nurse Aide Program Coordinator
DOROTHY SHANNON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S. Chamberlain College of Nursing. Nursing
SHANNON SHATOS-SWIFT, B.A., Assumption College; M.B.A., Fitchburg State College. Payroll Manager
JOHN SIERACKI, B.A. University of Delaware, MFA University of Massachusetts Amherst, Leadership Gift Officer and Manager of Campaign Initiatives
JOHN SIROIS, B.S.; M.S., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island. Chemistry
POLLY SILVA, B.A., Dickinson College; M.A., George Washington University; M.S., George Mason University; Ph.D., Virginia Tech. Training Manager
KRISTIN SIMONDS, B.A. University of Massachusetts. Literacy Specialist/Adult Education
*BRITTAINY SIMPSON, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.A., Gallaudet University. Deaf Studies
MOMINA SIMS, B.A., University of Kansas; M.P.H., Saint Louis University; Ph.D, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Coordinator of Career, Planning, and Placement
BENJAMIN SNYDER, B.A., Thomas Edison State University. Director of Technical Operations
*GORDON SNYDER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Western New England University. Engineering
XANDRIA SOTOMAYOR-WRIGHT, B.A., Westfield State University, Academic Counselor
*SHELLEY A. ST. GEORGE, B.S., Westfield State College. Education
*ANNE G. STENGLE, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Chemistry
*DIANE P. STENGLE, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Chemistry
CAROLE STERRITT, B.A., Smith College; MBA, University of Massachusetts. Senior Special Programs Coordinator
IRMA STEWART, A.B., Mount Holyoke College. Director of Integrative Learning
THOMAS STEWART, B.S., M.Ed., Westfield State College. Director of Athletics
KIMBERLEE STRACESKI, B.S., Boston College; M.S., Syracuse University. Associate Director of Financial Aid Compliance & Customer Service
*JESSICA STRANO-REX, B.S., Elms College. Nursing
MICHAEL SUCKAU, B.S. Western New England College. Patient Simulation Technician
PATRICIA C. SULLIVAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., American International College; M.Ed., Westfield State College. English
SEAN SULLIVAN-DALEY, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Web and Digital Content Manager
REBECCA TARGOVE, B.A., Western New England University; M.S., Minnesota State University. Mathematics
RENEE TASTAD, B.A., Jamestown University; M.A., University of Colorado. AVP of Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Management & College Access
WENDI TATRO, B.S. Bay Path College; MPH, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Faculty Member/Program Coordinator, Medical Assisting Certificate
CYNTHIA TETREAULT, A.S., Holyoke Community College; A.S., Wor-Wic Community College; B.S., Chamberlain University. Nursing
AMANDA THAYER, B.S., Franklin Pierce College; M.Ed., Elms College. Western PDC Early Childhood Initiatives Program Administrator
*JAMES THOMPSON, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Geographic Information Systems.
*MICHAEL D. TILLYER, B.F.A., Windham College. English
*GARY W. TIRRELL., B.S., Westfield State College; M.A., American International College; M.Ed., Springfield College. Psychology
CARL TODD, B.A., University of Connecticut; MSLIS, University of North Carolina. Coordinator of Library Services
*ALEXANDER TORRES, .A.O.S, The Culinary Institute of America. Culinary
JAILINETTE TORRES, A.S. Holyoke Community College, B.S. Westfield State University. Director of Academic Planning & Scheduling
THOMAS TORTORIELLO, A.S. Holyoke Community College; B.S. University of Massachusetts. Computer Analyst Systems Support
GREG TOULSON, B.A., M.A., Smith College. Biology
REBECCA TOWNSEND, B.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Indiana University. Associate Director of Assessment
RICHARD TREMBLAY, B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., American International College. AVP for People and Talent
ELIZABETH TROBAUGH, B.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of Massachusetts; PhD., University of Massachusetts. English
ROBERT TRUSKOWSKI, B.A. St. Anselm College, Senior Staff Assistant
PAUL TWUM-BARIMA, B.S., University of Cape Coast; M.S., Youngstown State University; M.S., Kaiserlautern University. Mathematics
MARIA VARGAS, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Staff Assistant and Program Manager, Center for Business and Professional Development
*ILEANA VASU, B.S., Stanford University; M.S., Yale University; Ph. D. University of Massachusetts. Mathematics
MONICA VEGA GONZALEZ, B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico; M.A., Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona; Ph.D., Indiana University. Spanish
MIGUEL VELEZ, A.A. Springfield Technical Community College, B.A. Westfield State University, Special Programs Coordinator ALANA
*JON VENTULETT, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S. Westfield State College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Computer Information Systems
MIGLE VIDUGIRYTE, B.S., M.S., Vytautas Magnus University. Academic Counselor
MICHELLE VIGNEAULT, A.S., Holyoke Community College, Staff Assistant
*GAIL A. VIVIAN, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Ambefton University. Psychology
*MINH VO, A.S., Quinsigamond Community College; M.S., Springfield College. Deaf Studies
JANE JOHNSON VOTTERO, B.A. University of Massachusetts Amherst, M.S Springfield College, Director of Marketing & Communications
ALEXANDRA WAGMAN, B.A., Emory University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts. English
MARY WAGNER, B.A., Carnegie Mellon University. Clean Energy Training Manager
*BRUCE WALLACE, B.A., M.A., Trinity College. History
*ELLIOTT B. WALLACE, B.A., The University of Akron; M. A., The Hartt School, University of Hartford. Music
BRITTANY WALAS, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Westfield State University. Staff Assistant, People, Culture and Equity
DIONNE WALKER-MCCRAVEN, B.A., Manhattanville University; M.A., Columbia College. Gateway to College Special Program Coordinator
*ALINA WASHINGTON, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., American International College. Human Services
MARLOWE WASHINGTON, B.A., St. Francis College; M.Div., New York Theological Seminary; D.Min., Northeastern Seminary; Ed.D., St. John Fisher University. Vice President for People, Culture and Equity
EMILY WEBBER, B.S., Wheelock College. Assistant Director of Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Program
*MELISSA D. WEISE, A.S., Portland Community College; B.A., Washington State University; M.S.W., Boston College. Sociology
KEVIN WENTWORTH, B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Penn State. Biology
DEE WESTCOTT, A.A. Holyoke Community College, B.S. Salem State University, M.Ed. Springfield College, Nursing Resource Coordinator
*CAROLYN WETZEL, B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D. Cornell University. Biology
LAURA WHITE, B.S., Nichols College; M.S., Bay Path University, Assistant Director of Donor Relations
MATTHEW WHITON, B.A., Plymouth State University; MFA, University of Georgia. Theater (Scenic & Lighting Designer)
KRISTOPHER WIEMER, B.S., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Marlboro College. Coordinator of Instructional Technology/Moodle Administrator
*KATHARINE WILLIAMS, A.S., Springfield Community College; B.S., Bay Path University. Nursing
MICHELLE WILLIAMS, A.A., Junior College of Albany; B.A., College of Saint Rose; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri. Psychology
*LEA VIRGINIA WINTERS, B.A., Universidade Federal de Bahia; M.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms. ESOL
*KAREN WOLTJEN HINES, B.S., Albright College; MUA, Boston University. Business Administration
SANDRA WOMELDORF, A.A.S., Erie Community College; B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo. People and Talent Staff Assistant
TODD WONDERS, B.A., University of Pittsburgh; B.A., Argosy University; M.A., Argosy University. Associate Director of Financial Aid
LAUREN WOODARD, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Springfield College; M.S., ED.D Bay Path University. Academic Counselor
AMY L. WOODY, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.A., Westfield State University. Coordinator of the Elaine Marieb New Directions Adult Learner Success Center
ALLISON WROBEL, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Elms College. Registrar
JENNIFER YORK, B.S., Pennsylvania State University; DVM, Tufts University. Veterinary Technician
CHRIS YURKO, B.A., Colgate University; M.S., Columbia University. Media Relations Manager
*LINDA M. ZAYAC, B.A., M.A., American International College. Sociology
*CARIN ZINTER, BA, Mount Holyoke; MBA, Western New England College; MAPP, University of Pennsylvania. Business Administration
* Adjunct Faculty


