Faculty and Management

Abbott, Tashia

Faculty, Nursing. BSN, MSN, Grand Canyon University.

Adkisson, Hailey

Faculty, Speech Communication. BS, James Madison University; MA, North Dakota State University. 

Anderson, Audrey

Faculty, Culinary Arts. AAS, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute.

Ash, Karen

Director, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. BS, Columbia College; MBA, Webster University.

Avery, Dr. Lisa

President. BS, Ball State University; MSW, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Aynes, Danny

Registrar. BA, Arkansas Tech University; MEd, Oregon State University.

Ballard, Scott

Faculty, NDT/Welding. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, MS, Western Oregon University.  

Beer, Gwendolyn

Faculty, Nursing. BSN, University of San Francisco; MS, Arizona State University.

Berry, Christopher

Faculty, Machine Tool. AAS, Chemeketa Community College; BS University of Wyoming. 

Boro-Boswell, Diana

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. BA, Gonzaga University; MSW, University of Washington.

Braun, Stacie

Assistant Director, Facilities. BS, Portland State University.

Broncheau, Steven

Executive Director, Foundation. BS, Western Oregon University.

Brown, Michael

Faculty, Welding Technology. Welding Certificate, Linn-Benton Community College.

Brown, Whitney

Manager, Human Resources. BA, Simpson University.

Buchele, Ann

Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs. BA, MEd, University of Toledo-Ohio; PhD, Oregon State University.

Bunney, Kanoe

Faculty, Education. BA, University of Massachusetts, Anherst; MS, Bank Street College of Education; PhD, University of Maryland, College Park.

Burbee, Amy

Faculty, Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator. AAS, Lane Community College; BS, NW Christian University; MA, Bushnell University.

Burke, Claire

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, University of California,Davis; MA, California State University, Sacramento.

Burroughs, Gar

Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. Industry Experience.

Camp, Rob

Manager, Student Leadership. BS, Oregon State University.

Carter, Deron

Faculty, Physical Sciences. BA, Whitman College; MS, Central Washington University.

Casas, Margarita

Faculty, Spanish. BA, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac; MA, Colorado State University.

Cawley, Ommidala

Faculty, Chemistry. BS, Chiang Mai University; PhD, Oregon State University.

Childress, Jill

Manager, Student Conduct and Retention. BA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania; MEd., The University of Georgia; EdD, Portland State University.

Chronicle, Lindsey

Faculty, Dental Assisting. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; CE, Dental Assisting, Chemeketa Community College; BS, Corban University.

Coe, Jerry

Faculty, Medical Assistant, AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University.

Coe, Leighana

Manager, Support Services. AS, AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Coffeen, Warren

Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Oregon State University.

Collins, Kristi

Director, Regional Early Learning Hub. BA, MEd, Cambridge College.

Collins, Nick

Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Conrod, Jennifer

Manager, Procurement and Payables. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BAS, Western Governors University.

Corey, Emily

Faculty, Surgical Technologist/Clinical Coordinator. Industry experience.

Costin, Ric

Faculty, Computer Aided Drafting and Design. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Linfield College.

Crabill, Jeff

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, MS, Northern Arizona University.

Crocker, Jessica

Faculty, Nursing. BSN, Oregon Health Sciences University.

Dance, Darci

Faculty, Psychology. BA, MS, Idaho State University.

Davis, Amy

Faculty, Coding/Medical Assistant. BS, Portland State University.

Dickson-Self, Kenneth

Faculty, Mechatronics. AA, Pikes Peak Community College; BS, MBA, Oregon State University.

Dorantes, Angel

Manager, Latinx Outreach and Retention. AA McHenry County College; BA, MS, Northern Illinois University; PhD, University of Oregon.

Dorsette, Jason

Executive Director, Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. BA, MPA, North Carolina Central University.

Dowless, Dean

Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; Journeyman Welder; AWS Certifications.

Drake, Danielle

Faculty, Nursing. BS, California Baptist University.

Dubanoski, Matt

Faculty, Automotive Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Duncan, Hollis

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; MS, Western Carolina University. 

Ehlers, R. J.

Faculty, Automotive Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Weber State University; Master ASE Certification. 

Fang, Shengnan

Faculty, Economics. BS, Zhongshan College; MA, Guangdong University; PhD, Kansas State University.

Ferguson, Briget

Faculty, Nursing. BSN, Oregon Health Sciences University; MSN, Western Governors University.

Fleming, Will

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Vermont College. MA, City College of New York; MFA, University of Oregon.

Fitzgerald, Joshua

Faculty, Speech Communication. BA, MA, Western Illinois University; EdD, Illinois State University.

Flom, Sheldon

Vice President, Finance and Operations. BS, MBA, University of Wyoming.

Francis, Nicole

Faculty, Mathematics. BA, University of Oregon; MA, Arizona State University.

Franklin, Lewis

Faculty, Visual Arts. AAS, AA, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Frazier, Jayme

Faculty, Health and Human Performance/Women's Volleyball Coach. BS, Eastern Oregon University; MS, Western Oregon University/ Oregon State University.

Funk, Whitney

Faculty, Phlebotomy. Industry Experience.

Gates, Lena

Faculty, Apprenticeship Program. BS, Portland State University; MS, Walden University.

Gerger, Stacey

Faculty, Dental Assisting. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Corban University.

Gifford, Liv

Faculty, Health and Human Performance. BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MPH, Oregon State University.

Goranflo, Richard

Dean, Healthcare. BS Oregon State University; EdM, Washington State University; EdD, Portland State University.

Green, Joshua

Faculty, Culinary Arts. AS, Western Culinary Institute. 

Hall, Beth

Faculty, Chemistry. BS, Rider University; PhD, Portland State University.

Hammond, Leslie

Dean, Academic Foundations. BA, Albertson College; MFA, Indiana University. 

Harbert, Shannon

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, Portland State University; MS, Oregon State University.

Harrison, Robert

Faculty, Social Sciences. AA, Tyler Junior College; BA, Moorhead State University; MA, University of Texas at Tyler; PhD, Ohio State University.

Havet, Isabelle

Faculty, Visual Arts. BA, Brandeis University; MA, PhD, University of Delaware.

Hibbard, Paul

Faculty, Economics. BA, Whitman College; MS, University of Oregon.

Hines, Samantha

Director, Library and Learning Center. BA, Linfield College; MS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; PhD, Union Institute and University.

Hofer, Amy

Director, Statewide Open Education Program. BA, Brown University; MLIS, San Jose State University.

Holman, Jordanne

Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. BSN, Western Governors University.

Holton, Kristina

Dean, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. BS, MS, PhD, Oregon State University.

Hoogesteger, Lisa

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Springfield College.

Hoskins, Britt

Director, Small Business Development Center. BA, George Fox University; MA, Virginia Tech.

Houde, Terri

Faculty, Corporate Trainer. BS, Idaho State University; MS, Oregon State University.

Howard, Francoise

Faculty, Adult Basic Skills. BS, MBA, Notre Dame University.

Hughes-Tafen, Denise

Faculty, Human Development and Family Science. BS, Lincoln University; MS, Portland State University; PhD, Ohio University.

Hunt, Josiah

Faculty, Center for Teaching Excellence Coordinator. BA, Andrews University; MA, Avondale University; PhD, Adventist International Institute.

Hunter, Shawna

Manager, Class Schedule and Curriculum. BA Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Huseby, Craig

Chief Information Officer. BS, Oregon State University; MBA, Southern University.

Jabin, Alicia

Faculty, Early Childhood Education. AA, Chemeketa Community College; BA, Western Oregon University; MA, Willamette University.

Jacobs, Jess

Director, Accounting and Budget. BS, Arizona State University; MBA, Grand Canyon University.

Jacobs, Rachel

Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, University of Alaska-Fairbanks; DVM, PhD, Oregon State University. 

James, Sonya

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. AAOT, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; MSW, Portland State University.

Jones, Laura

Faculty, Psychology. BS, MA, PhD, University of Oregon. 

Jones, Terese

Faculty, JOBS Program. BA, University of Oregon; MA, MDIV, Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; MS, Oregon State University.

Kalita, Nicole

Faculty, Parenting Education. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Portland State University.

Keady, Brian

Faculty, Spanish. BA, MA, University of Oregon.

Kinnett, Ryan

Manager, Community Education. BS, MAT, Willamette University.

La Bonte, Amanda

Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant/Fieldwork Coordinator. BS, Oregon State University; PhD, Belmont University.

LaJoie, Lawrence

Director, Enterprise Services. BS, State University of New York at Oneonta.  

La Rue, Jasmine

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, MA, Mount Saint Mary's University.

LaRoux, Charlene

Faculty, Biological Sciences. AAO, Lane Community College; BS, Portland State; MS, PhD, University of Oregon.

LeBar, Stacy

Faculty, Culinary Arts. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

LeBlanc, Michael

Faculty, Automotive Technology. Industry Experience. ASE Master Certification.

Livesay, Nilly

Faculty, Parenting Education. BA, MEd, Oregon State University.

Lloyd, Leslie

Associate Director, Financial Aid. BS, University of Phoenix; MBA, Northcentral University.

Long, Ken

Manager, Media Services. AA, Mt. Hood Community College.

Lopez, Michael

Faculty, Mathematics. AS, Central Oregon Community College; BS, MS, Oregon State University.

Lorang, Emily

Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Northern Arizona University.

Mack, Dave

Faculty, Mechatronics. AAS, AS, Linn- Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; Electronics Technician Certification.

Maddox, Jessica

Faculty, Mathematics. BS Randolph College; MS, University of Cincinnati; MSE, University of Virginia.

Madriaga, Charles

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. AA, Hartnell Community College; BA, MA, California State University-Stanislaus.

Madriaga, Tiffany

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. AA Chemeketa Community College, BA Western Oregon University, MS Oregon State University.

Magratten, Anne

Faculty, Visual Arts. AA, Mendocino College; BA, Mills College, MFA, University of Oregon.

Mahdi, Moinul

Faculty, Engineering Transfer. BS, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; PhD, Louisiana State University.

Majeski, Mark

Director, Athletics. BA, Menlo College; MA San Jose State University.

Mallory, Virginia

Director, Recruitment/Admission and High School Partnerships. AA, Blue Ridge Community College; BA, University of North Carolina-Asheville; M.Ed, Western Carolina University.

Maurer, Vikki

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, Southern Oregon University; MS, Oregon State University.

McAleer, Scott

Faculty, History. BA, Warren Wilson College; MA, Georgia Southern University.

McGhee, Ramycia

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, University of Wisconsin; MS, Roosevelt University,  PhD, Capella University.

Mcintosh, Daniel

Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. Industry Experience.

McIntyer, Sheri

Manager, Tutoring Services. BS, Oregon State University.

McKitterick, Renee

Faculty, Visual Arts. BFA, Ohio State University; MFA, University of New Mexico-Albuquerque.

Mercer, Heather

Executive Director, Human Resources Development and Support. BS, Eastern Michigan University.

Merino, Paula

Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. AA, Certificate of Radiological Sciences, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University.

Meyers, Sierra

Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. AS, Redlands Community College. BS, California State University-Chico.

Millet, Terrance

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, MA, University of Western Ontario, Canada; MFA, Oregon State University.

Milligan, Zachary

Faculty, Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Molinar, Rob

Faculty, Sociology. BS, San Jose State University; MA, PhD, University of Oregon.

Moling, Marci

Faculty, Physical Sciences. AB, Ripon College; MS, Washington State University.

Moon, Dale

Director, Workforce and Community Grant Programs. BS, MEd, Western Washington University; PhD, Oregon State University.

Morales, Dio

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Wesleyan University; MEd, Harvard University; MFA, Oregon State University.

Moran, Cameren

Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Moraru, Gail

Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, Cornell University; PhD, Mississippi State University.

Moreira-Viteri, Andrea

Faculty, Mathematics. BS, MS, University Paris 6; PhD, Oregon State University.

Morgan, Cait

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. BA, MS, Oregon State University.

Morris, Teryk

Faculty, Machine Tool. BS, San Jose State University.

Mulatero Ferrando, Oriana

Associate Dean, Part-Time Faculty and Academic Schedule Planning. BA, University of South Florida; MA, Oregon State University.

Mulder, Greg

Faculty, Physical Science. BA, Oregon State University; MS, University of Irvine.

Munsee, Craig

Faculty, Engineering Transfer. BS, MS, Oregon State University.

Murphey, Kristi

Faculty, Health and Human Performance. BS, MS, Texas A & M University. 

Napier, Joseph

Faculty, Mechatronics. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Nelson, Taylor

Manager, First Resort Student Support Center. BA, MA, Grand Canyon University.

Nye, Gabe

Faculty, Welding Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Ocampo, Raymund

Faculty, Music. BMu, Concordia College; MMu, University of South Florida. 

O'Neill, Renee

Faculty, Instructional Design. BS, Oregon State University; MEd, University of Washington.

Painter, Mashelle

Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant. BS, Eastern Oregon University; MEd, University of Texas.   

Parker, Lydia

Associate Director, Donation and Community Engagement. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Oregon State University.

Payton, Barry

Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling certification; AWS certification; AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Peacock, Heather

Nurse Administrator. ADN, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Tufts University; BSN, Grand Canyon University; MSN, Western Governors University.

Peterson, Andrew

Head Basketball Coach. BA, Oregon State University.

Powell, Ryan

Faculty, Machine Tool. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Priewe, Rob

Faculty, Journalism. BA, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; MBA, Willamette University. 

Randolph-Flagg, Jeremy

Faculty, Physical Sciences. BA, Carleton College; MS, Iowa State University.

Raymundo, Carol

Director, Accessibility and Assessment Resources. BA, Corban University; MS, Walden University.

Reed, Brian

Faculty, Engineering Transfer. BS, PhD, Oregon State University.

Reinecker, Leslie

Head Women's Basketball Coach. BA, Southwestern University; MEd., Sam Houston State University.

Riley, Meagan

Faculty, Nursing. BA, Piedmont University; MSN, Augusta University.

Riseley, Christopher

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, MA, Sonoma State University.

Rogers, Sheri

Faculty, Mathematics. BM, BS, Methodist University; MAT, Fayetteville State University.

Rose, Emily

Faculty, Nursing. ADN, Chemeketa Community College; BSN, MSN, Western Governors University.

Rose, Marc

Faculty, Welding Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; State of Oregon Class 5 Steamfitters License; Journeyman Pipefitter.

Sanchez, Dominga

Education Outreach and Equity Specialist. BS, University of California-San Diego; MS, PhD, Oregon State University.

Sanders, Colleen

Faculty, OER and Course Materials Affordability. BFA, University of Victoria; MLIS, Emporia State University; MEd, Western Governors University.

Scherr, Melissa

Faculty, Biological Sciences.BS, PhD, Oregon State University.

Schilling, Steve

Dean, Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology. AAS, Bakersfield Jr. College; BA California State University, Los Angeles; MEd, Grand Canyon University.

Schimelfining, Levi

Faculty, Engineering Transfer. AS, Portland Community College; BS, MA, Oregon State University.

Schindler, Mindy

Faculty, Business Management. BS, Towson University; MBA, Chadron State College.

Scotton, Matthew

Public Information Officer and External Communications. BA, University of Oregon.

Seaders, Nicole

Faculty, Mathematics. BA, BS, Seattle Pacific University; MA, PhD, Oregon State University. 

Smith, Jamie

Associate Director, Human Resources. BS, Western Oregon University.

Smith, Justin

Director, Institutional Effectiveness. BA, MPA, Stephen F. Austin University; PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Smith, Vern

Manager, Network Systems. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; Certified Novell Engineer. 

Stetz-Waters, Karelia

Faculty, English. BA, Smith College; MA, University of Oregon.

Stevens, Christy

Faculty, Advising/Counselor. AA, Virginia Western Community College; BA, Roanoke College; MA, Boise State University.

Striker, Tristan

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, University of New Hampshire; MA, City University of New York.

Strooband, Jenny

Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. BA, Lewis and Clark College; MS, Oregon State University.

Svoboda, Jana

Faculty, Advising/Mental Health Professional. BS, MS, University of Kansas.

Tadday, Ralph

Faculty, Physical Sciences. PhD, Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg

Terrell, Caitlyn

Faculty, Nursing. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; MSN, Grand Canyon University.

Trask, LeAnne

Coordinator, Pollywog Program. AS, BA, Brigham Young University.

Urista, Mark

Faculty, Speech Communication. AA, El Camino College; BA, University of California–Berkeley; MA, University of the Pacific.

Usner, Matt

Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; MA, Westchester University of Pennsylvania.

Vedaa, Mary

Faculty, Accounting and Business Management. BA, University of the Pacific; MEd, Oregon State University.

Visconti, Lauren

Faculty, Anthropology. BS, University of Oregon; MA, Oregon State University.

Votava, Kendra

Director, Periwinkle Child Development Center. BS, University of Phoenix; MEd, Perdue University.

Weber, Clayton

Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. BS, Oklahoma State University; MS, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. 

Westbrook, Dana

Early Childhood Education Site Coordinator. BA, MEd, California State University-Chico.

Wheat, Diana

Faculty, Biology. BS, MA, University of Kansas.

Whiteside, Sarah

Director, Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub. BA, University of Oregon; MAT, Oregon State University.

Wiens, Melanie

Faculty, Medical Assistant. Certificate, Chemeketa Community College.

Wicke, Tatiana

Manager, Operations Projects and Commercial Driver's License Program. Acting Cert, American Conservatory Theatre.

Wiger, James

Faculty, Automotive Technology. Certificate, Portland Community College; Industry Experience.

Willner, Ashley

Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.

Winans, Jessica

Dean, Teaching and Learning Support. BA, Colgate University; MA, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado State University.

Winder, Katie

Dean, Academic Progression. BA, Lewis and Clark College; PhD, Johns Hopkins University.  

Wynkoop, Lynnette

Program Director, Child Care Resource and Referral. BA, Oregon State University.

Yahraes, Brenda

Faculty, Advisor, Campus High School Programs. BA, Eastern Oregon University; PhD, Walden University.

Zerr, Amanda

Faculty, Mathematics. BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MAT, Lewis and Clark College.

Zerr, Pete

Director, Facilities. BS, US Merchant Marine Academy.

Zimmerman, Todd

Head Men's Basketball Coach, Fitness Center Supervisor. BS, MEd, Western Oregon University.