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Office of the Campus Chief Executive Officer
Steven Minkler, Campus CEO
B.A. in Communication, University of Hartford
M.A. in Communication, University of Hartford
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Hartford
Corey Martell, Executive Assistant
A.S., Three Rivers Community College
Stacey Burgess, MxCC Foundation Accounting Associate
B.S. in Accounting, St. Joseph College
B.S. in Management, St. Joesph College
Paul Carmichael, Director of Institutional Research
B.A. in Philosophy & History, McGill University
M.A. in Social Work, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ph.D. in Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
David England, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
B.A. in English, University of Texas
M.A. in English, University of Texas
Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Texas A&M University
Michele Rousseau, College Career Pathways Coordinator
B.S. in General Studies – Concentration in Literature, Charter Oak State College
M.A. in Integrated Health and Healing, The Graduate Institute
Trenton Wright, CFRE, CEcD, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement
Coordinator of the Magic Food Bus
B.A. in English, Eastern Connecticut State University
M.P.A. in Public Affairs, University of Connecticut
Human Resources
Kimberly Carolina, HR Manager, Capital-East Region, Connecticut State Community College
Continuing Education & Non-Credit Division
Marjorie Valentin, Interim Associate Dean of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
A.S. in Business Administration, Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S. in Business Administration, Nichols College
M.P.A., University of Hartford
Evelyn Garcia, Interim Continuing Education Assistant
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Salem State University
M.E.D. (Masters of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs), Salem State University
B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations, University of Maine at Orono
Academic Administration
Tracy Ariel, Director of Advanced Manufacturing
B.A. in Psychology and Communication, Westfield State University
M.S Business/HR Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Lisa Civitillo,Faculty Support Services
A.S., Enterprise State Junior College
Emily DeToro, English Support Specialist
B.A. in English and Philosophy, Central Connecticut State University
M.A.L.S. in Humanities, Wesleyan University
Jacqueline Guillemin
A.S. in Biotechnology, Middlesex Community College
Landi Hou, Computer Support Specialist
B.S. in Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing
M.S. in Computer Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Patricia Inferrera, Faculty Support Services
Amy Levensaler, Credentialed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist (Anesthesia and Analgesia)
A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology, Becker College
Betty Riedinger, Science Lab Supervisor
A.S. in Chemical Engineering Technology, Hartford State Technical College
A.S. in General studies, Middlesex Community College
Kimberly Riordan, Mathematics Support Specialist
A.S. in General Studies, Middlesex Community College
B.A. in Mathematics, Central Connecticut State University
James Susco, Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing Lab Technician
A.S. in Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing, Middlesex Community College
B.S. in General Studies, Charter Oak State College
Center for New Media
Richard Lenoce, Director of the Center for New Media and Professor of Broadcast Communications
B.S. in Communications, Ithaca College
M.S. in Instructional Technology, Southern Connecticut State University
Todd Levesque, Media Operations Specialist
M.A. in Educational Technology, University of Connecticut
B.A. in Telecommunications, New England Institute of Technology
A.S. in Video and Radio Production, New England Institute of Technology
Daniel Nocera, Coordinator of Center for New Media Productions
B.S. in Television & Radio Production, Ithaca College
M.A.L.S. in Film, Wesleyan University
Elena Sanchez, Educational Assistant, Center for New Media
Monique Simon, Educational Assistant, Center for New Media
Library & Learning Commons
Melissa Behney, Directory of Library & Learning Commons Services
M.L.S, (Master of Library Science), Southern Connecticut State University
B.A., Anthropology, Connecticut College
Wei Cen, Librarian
B.E. in International Trade, Zhejiang Gongshang University
Masters in Applied Linguistics, East China University of Science and Technology
M.L.S. (Master of Library Science), Southern Connecticut State University
Sandra Couture, Educational Technology Specialist
A.S. in Graphic Design, Tunxis Community College
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Connecticut
Lisa Gangone, Educational Assistant
A.S. in Business Administration, Middlesex Community College
B.S. in Communications, Central Connecticut State University
Yi Guan-Raczkowski, Director of Distance Learning/Education Technology
B.S. in Electronics, Beijing Normal University
M.S. in Educational Media and Technology, Indiana State University
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
Lisa Gugliotti, Digital/Systems Librarian
M.L.S. in Information and Library Science, Southern Connecticut State University
B.S. in Business Administration/Marketing, University of Connecticut
Donovan Reinwald, Reference & Instruction Librarian
B.A. in English, University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
M.L.I.S. in Library & Information Studies, University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Dean of Academic & Student Affairs
Sharale W. Mathis, Dean of Academic & Student Affairs
B.S. in Biology, Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S. in Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences, Quinnipiac University
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Hartford
Donna Bontatibus, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
B.A. in English, Albertus Magnus College
M.A. in English, University of Rhode Island
Ph.D. in English, University of Rhode Island
Sara Hanson, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
B.A. in Political History, Western Connecticut State University
M.S. in Organizational Leadership, Argosy University
Linda Ansarra, Administrative Assistant
A.S., Charter Oak State College
B.S. in Management and Organization, Central Connecticut State University
Sarah Perez, Assistant to the Dean
B.A. in Urban Studies, University of Connecticut
M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Saint Joseph
Academic Advising
Elizabeth Slupksi, Director of Academic Advising
B.S. in Business Administration & Spanish, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
M.A. in International Training & Education, American University
Office of Enrollment Services
Samantha Plourd, Interim Director of Enrollment Services
M.A. in Publishing, Rosemont College
B.A. in English and Legal Studies, Quinnipiac University
Margarita “Daisy” Aiken, Enrollment Services Assistant
Aquia Brown-Welch, Enrollment Services Assistant
A.A. in Psychology Studies, Middlesex Community College
A.A. in Spanish Studies, Middlesex Community College
B.S. in Psychology – Social/Behavioral Concentration, Charter Oak State College
M.S. in Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership – Business Concentration, Charter Oak State College
Joanne Faust, Associate Registrar
A.S. in Business Office Technology/Executive Secretary, Middlesex Community College
A.S. in Business Office Technology/Medical Secretary, Middlesex Community College
A.S. in General Studies, Middlesex Community College
B.G.S. in General Studies/Arts & Humanities Concentration, University of Connecticut
Melissa Hall, Enrollment Services Assistant
A.S. in General Studies, Middlesex Community College
B.A. In Biology, University of Connecticut
Lauren Katusha, Assistant Director of Admissions
A.S. in General Studies, Middlesex Community College
B.S. in General Studies (Concentration in Organizational Leadership), Charter Oak State College
Hunter Tashea, Enrollment Services Assistant
A.S. in Business Management, Three Rivers Community College
B.S. in Business Administration, Eastern Connecticut State University
Career Development and Counseling Center
Ricardo Barrett, Counselor
B.A in History – Southern Connecticut State University
M.S in Higher Education – California State University, Fullerton
Neal Botting, Office Assistant
A.S. in Business Administration, Middlesex Community College
Emily M. Canto, Interim Director of Student Development/Counselor
B.A. in Psychology/Sociology, North Adams State College
M.Ed. in Counseling, University of New Hampshire
Hilary Phelps, Learning Disabilities Specialist
B.S. in Psychology, Trinity College
M.S. in Early Childhood Education, Central Connecticut State University
Financial Aid
Irene D. Martin, Director of Financial Aid Services
B.A. in Interdepartmental Science, American International College
M.A. in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University
Michael Amouzou, Associate Director of Financial Aid
A.S. in Sciences-General, Hostos Community College
B.S. in Business Administration/Public Accounting, Pace University
M.S. in Communication, Central Connecticut State University
Lora Wymer, Secretary 2
A.S. in Business Office Technology/Executive Secretary, Middlesex Community College
Student Activities
Janet Klinck, Director of Student Activities
B.S. in Health Services Administration, Providence College
Veterans Services
Peter Galgano, Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Veterans Club Advisor
MxCC @Platt (Meriden Center)
Carolyn Innocenzi, Evening Administrator
A.S. in Business Administration, Gateway Community College
B.S. in Business Administration-Management, University of New Haven
M.S. in Counseling, Southern Connecticut State University
Dean of Administration
Kimberly Hogan, Dean of Administration
B.S. in Business Administration, Glassboro State-Rowan University of N.J.
M.S. in Educational Leadership, Central Connecticut State University
Lillian Baruffi, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Administration
B.S. in English, Bates College
Valerie Cooper, Associate Director of Finance & Administration
B.S. in Accounting, Grambling State University, Grambling
MBA concentrating in Accounting, University of New Haven
Nancy Walter, Event & Room Scheduler
BA in Physical Education and Health, University of Mount Union
Administrative Secretarial Certificate for College Graduates, Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School
Peter Furlani, Fiscal Administrative Officer
A.S. in B.A., Concentration in Accounting, Holyoke Community College
B.S. in B.A., Concentration in Accounting, Western New England College
JoAnn Hernandez-Sierra, Bursar
B.B.S., Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
M.B.A., Universidad del Turabo
Adam Kowalski, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
B.A. in Political Science, Southern Connecticut State University
Kiomara Oliveras, Financial Clerk
A.S.. Administrative Assistant, Gateway Community College
Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistant, Gateway Community College
Buildings and Grounds
Steven Chester, Building Maintenance Supervisor
Mark Zimmitti, General Trades Worker
Jacob Caparaso, Skilled Maintainer
Information Technology
Annie Scott, Director of Information Technology
B.A., Connecticut College
Michael Cavanaugh, Audio/Visual Media Assistant
A.S., Middlesex Community College
Christopher A. Grande, Information Technology Technician 2
A.S., Middlesex Community College
Joseph Macknicki, Information Technology Technician 2
A.S., Manchester Community College
Yvonne K. Rubin, Information Technology Technician 2
A.S., Middlesex Community College
James Wyskiel, Network Manager
A.S., Middlesex Community College
Marketing
Yvonne Page, Graphics Specialist and Web Developer
A.S. in Fine Arts, Middlesex Community College
B.A. in General Studies, Charter Oak State College
Susan Perl, Social Media
Certificate in Multimedia, Middlesex Community College
M.A.T., Rhode Island School of Design
Victoria Seidl, Marketing & Development Associate
B.A. in Communications, Quinnipiac University
This page was updated 11/4/20