Administration and Staff
The administration, faculty and staff at CCA have what it takes to help students succeed. The College employs highly skilled professionals who are leaders in their respective fields. Whether students need help from instructors or specialized assistance from our Student Services division, one can be assured there is always qualified support.
This section introduces our list of administrative and program leaders, as well as a complete listing of our outstanding faculty. For complete phone numbers and room numbers, students need to consult the Schedule of Classes or online at www.CCAurora.edu/programs/schedule/.
President’s Office
Betsy Oudenhoven , President
B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.A., University of Colorado - Boulder; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Tami Morrissey , Executive Assistant to the President
Janet Brandau , Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Elena Sandoval-Lucer o , Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
Richard Maestas , Vice President of Administrative Services
B.S., M.B.A., Colorado State University at Pueblo
Christopher Ward , Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., Concordia College; M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Cindy Hesse , Director of Human Resources
B.S., Colorado State University
Information Technologies
Samuel Thomas , Director, Information Technology
Kathleen Potter , IT Administrative Assistant
Eduardo Peralta , Network Infrastructure Administrator
Mike Willeford , IT Helpdesk
Carlos Osorio , Server Administrator
Kevin Andrews , Computer Systems Technician
Glen Murphy , Computer Systems Technician
Nathan Greyman , Computer Systems Technician
Jesus Prado-Fuentes , Computer Systems Technician
College Communications
Ethan Ruzzano , Director, of Marketing
B.A., Principia College
Lee Rasizer , Director of Public and Media Relations
B.A., University of Arizona
Jaclyn Zwerg , Graphic Design and Digital Media Assistant
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Nicole O’Reilly- Barash , Web Content Specialist
B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Vacant , Video, Photo & Social Media Specialist
Grants and Planning
Christopher Ward , Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., Concordia College; M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Andrea Flynn , Administrative Assistant
Institutional Research
Catherine Trouth , Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Willie Hepworth , Assistant Director of Institutional Research
M.A. ,University of Colorado at Denver
Joshua Farrell , Research Analyst
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Curtis Baker , Applications Developer
B.S., Metropolitan State College
Mary Hajner , Cognos Report Writer
M.S., Regis University
Andrew Call , Research Analyst, Institutional Research
B.A., M.S., Utah State University
Center for Workforce Development
Joyce Benson-Fox , Director, Center for Workforce Development
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver, M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Barbara Guion , Program Assistant, Center for Workforce Development
Janet Paulson , Adult Education Coordinator, Center for Workforce Development
M.A., University of Denver, B.S., Metropolitan State University
Human Resources
Cindy Hesse , Human Resources Director
B.S., Colorado State University
Sharon Connelly , Program Assistant I
B.Mus., M.Ed., North Texas State University
Debbie Irvine , Assistant Director of Human Resources
Heidi McKinnon , Administrative Assistant
B.S., Regis University
Staci Shulman , Administrative Assistant
B.A, University of Colorado Denver; M.Ed., Colorado State University
CCA Foundation
Gene Sobczak , Executive Director, Foundation
B.A., Rutgers University
Cathy Berdon , Director of Development, Foundation
B.S., Regis University
Academic Affairs
Janet Brandau , Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Lonnie Tyler , Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., University of the District of Columbia
Tamara Conley , Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Colorado of Denver
Office of Academic Affairs Support
Patti Molai , Academic Support Coordinator
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Webster University
Mary Graham , Manager of Instructional Support and FLAC
B.S., Black Hills State University
Alex Nye , Instructional Designer/Technologist
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., University of Connecticut
Margaret Beck , Database Coordinator
B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.S., Regis University; M.F.A, University of Iowa
Nicole McDaniel , FLAC Processor
Barbara Williams , FLAC Processor
School of Liberal Arts
Ted Snow , Dean of School of Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University
Jennifer Dale , Chair, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University
Stacey D’Angelo , Performing Arts Coordinator
B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University
Geoffrey Hunt , Chair, Social Sciences
B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., State University of New York;
Ph.D., University of Colorado
Ana Martin-Mejia , Chair, Languages & Humanities
B.A., Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Graduate Studies, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija ; M.A., Virginia Tech
Scott Reichel , Chair, English
B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Christopher Tombari , Chair, English as a Second Language
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Natasha Turner , Chair, Education and Early Childhood Education
B.A., Fontbonne University; M.S., University of Southern California
Vacant , Chair, Performing Arts & Communication
Amie Quist , Administrative Assistant III, EDU, ESL, Mathematics
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Mary Westendorf , Administrative Assistant III, Mathematics, English and Communication, Education and Early Childhood Education, and Performing Arts and Humanities
A.A.S., Arapahoe Community College
Rebecca Pritchard , Administrative Assistant III, of Academic Affairs and School of Liberal Arts
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language
Christopher Tombari , Department Chair
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Stephanie Lawton , Director of the Community ESL Program
B.A., University of Delaware
Jill Szynskie , Assistant Coordinator of the Community ESL Program
B.A., Kansas State University; Certificate in Translation & Interpretation, Community College of Aurora
School of Public Safety and Health
Charles Robinson , Assistant to the Dean
B.A. Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Gregory Atencio , Diesel Power Mechanics
Pony Anderson , Director, Center for Simulation
NREMT-P, Community College of Aurora
Concurrent Enrollment
Amber Gish , APS Concurrent Enrollment Specialist
Don Keeley , PACESetter Coordinator
A.A., Arapahoe; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Phoenix
Jeffrey Kenney , Assistant Director Concurrent Enrollment
B.S., St. Petersburg College; M.A., University of Denver
Olimpia Marroquin , Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Steve Simpson , Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
B.A., B.S. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Gannon University
Emergency Medical Provider and Fire Science Technologies
Beth Lattone , Chair
B.S., Cornell University; EMT-P
Cindy Smith , Program Assistant, EMS/FST
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
Camelia Naranjo , Clinical Coordinator, EMS/FST
B.A., Metro State University; M.A., Regis University
Mark Stephenson , Fire Science Technology Coordinator
M.P.A., University of Colorado; EMT- P
Terry Findley , EMS Equipment Technician
Jenn Scott , EMS Equipment Technician
Law Enforcement, Legal Studies and Public Safety
Michael Carter , Director, Police Academy; Department Chair, Public Safety, Paralegal/Legal Studies, and Wellness/PED
B.S., M.S.C.J.A., Chaminade University
Stephanie Agner , Administrative Assistant, Police Academy, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Wellness/PED
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Margaret Ann Uchner , Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice, Paralegal/Legal Studies
J.D., University of Wyoming College of Law
Health Science
Renie DelPonte , Director of Health Sciences
B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., Jones International University; Dr. P.H., Loma Linda University
Avery Fukunaga , Patient Care Coordinator
NREMT-P; A.A.S. Red Rocks Community College
Gina Iannelli , Retention/Advising Specialist for the Integrated Nursing Pathway
M.P.A., University of Colorado, Denver; M.S.C., University of Phoenix
School of Professional Studies and Sciences
Victor Vialpando , Dean - School of Professional Studies and Sciences
B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Veronica Russell , Administrative Assistant, Dean's Office
B.S., National Graduate School, M.A., M.S., Colorado State University-Global
Beatrice Salazar
B.A., University of Colorado, Denver
Phebe Lassiter , Academic Advisor
M.S., Colorado State University-Global
Alex Girard , Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Vacant , Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Art & New Media Design
Scott Wakefield , Chair
B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University
Colorado Film School
Frederic Lahey , Director, Colorado Film School
B.A., M.F.A., Columbia University
Christopher Beeson , Administrative Assistant
B.F.A., Millikin University, M.A., Reed College
Jordan Meyersieck , Technology, Systems & Space Integration Specialist
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Jennifer D. Scott , Student Success Coordinator, Colorado Film School
B.M., University of Idaho; M.M., University of Colorado at Boulder
Laura Stephens , Webmaster/Receptionist
Certificate, Wake Technical Community College
James Tharp , Equipment Room Manager
B.A., The Colorado College; M.F.A., Montana State University
Computer Sciences
JoAnn Burkhart , Chair, Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Fort Hays State University
Celia Miller-Morrissey , Administrative Assistant
Mathematics Department
James Gray , Chair, Mathematics
A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado
Amy Quist , Administrative Assistant
A.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
School of Business, Lowry Campus
Virginia Karras , Chair, Business
B.A., Carleton College; M.B.A., University of Denver
Heather McMichael , Business Faculty and Advisor
M.B.A., Webster University at Ft. Stewart, GA
Art Vaughn , Business Faculty
M.B.A., Regis University
James Wallace , Accounting Faculty
B.S.B.A., Oklahoma State University, M.B.A., Regis University
Veronica Russell , Administrative Assistant, Business
B.S., National Graduate School; M.A., M.S., Colorado State University-Global
Science Department
Martha Jackson-Carter , Chair, Sciences
B.A., University of Colorado; Graduate Studies, University of Connecticut
Celia Miller-Morrissey , Administrative Assistant
Tara Croom , Science Lab Technician
A.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Student Affairs
Elena Sandoval-Lucero , Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
Javon Brame , Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., Langston University
Angie Tiedeman , Coordinator of Student Intervention and Retention
B.S.W., Colorado State University
Admissions, Registration and Records
Rita Borgonah , Transcripts Clerk
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Kristen Cusack , Registrar and Director of Admissions
B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Kelly Gaer , Credentials Evaluator
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Nicole Hockert , Lead Admissions Specialist
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Karen Hurtado , Records and Residency Processor
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Kathy Jackson , Welcome Center
A.A., Community College of San Diego; A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Columbia College
Christine Karry , Admission Specialist
B.A., San Diego State University
Camille Leon , Office Manager
Valerie Sangiuliano , Assistant College Registrar
A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., Columbia College
Katrina Semakula , Concurrent Enrollment Specialist
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Felicia Sena , College Operator
Advising
Derrick E. Haynes , Executive Director of Advising Services
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.Ed., Ph.D. Colorado State University
Anna Jansen , Academic Advisor
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Cheryl Waite , Academic Advisor
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado
Emelda Jones , International Student Program Coordinator
B.A., M.A., University of Denver
Svetlana Ehrhart , Academic Advisor
B.A., St. Petersburg University - Russia
Cynarra Tweed , Academic Advisor
B.A., Colorado State University
Robin Blish , Advising Administrative Assistant
B.A., Adams State College
Libby Broughton , Part-time Advisor
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.S.M., Regis University
Julie Johnson , Part-time Advisor
B.S., Colorado State University; Graduate Studies, University of Colorado
Maura Hess , Part-time Advisor
B.A., Tufts University
Daniel Haupt , Part-time Advisor; Coordinator of the Brother to Brother Program
B.S., M.B.A. Colorado Christian University
Darsella Vigil , Part-time Advisor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Viki Eaglel , Part-time Advisor
B.A., University of Denver
Career Services
Barbara Lindsay , Director of Career Services
B.S., Colorado State University – Ft. Collins; M.S., Colorado State University - Global
Robert Burnett , Career Advisor
B.S., University of Phoenix
Barbara Young , Internship Coordinator
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
Lauren Stroud , Career-Focused Transfer Navigator
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
Student Success Center
Libby Klingsmith , Director of the Student Success Center
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Brad Jacobson , Assistant Director for the Transfer Success Program
B.A., M.A., University of Southern Illinois
Nnena West , Assistant Director for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Erick Chavez , Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Robyn Jackson , Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, M.A., University of Denver
Sherita Caraway , Administrative Support Specialist for the Student Success Center
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Dawn Post , Advisor for Aurora Public Schools ASCENT Program
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A., California State University, Chico
Kara Trebil , Transfer Success Program Specialist
B.A., Wartburg College, M.A. University of Northern Iowa
Military & Veteran Services
Judy Steele , Assistant Director or Military & Veteran Services
A.A.S., A.S., Community College of Aurora, B.S., Colorado State University-Global
Accessibility Services
Steven Zeeh , Director of Accessibility Services
M.S., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Sheryl Broadnax , Administrative Assistant
Kathy Weisensel , Accessibilities Services Specialist
Testing Center
Sara Tsahakis , Testing Center Director
B.A., Université de Sherbrooke ; Psy.D ., Université de Sherbrooke
Cheryl Tomlinson , Testing Specialist
Jonathan Layman , Testing Specialist
B.A., Colorado State University
JoAnne Barnes , Testing Specialist (Lowry)
Sherry Sedgwick , Testing Specialist
Learning Resource Center
JoAnna Powell , Director of Library Services
B.A., Iowa State University; M.L.I.S., Dominican University; M.A.P, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Michelle Duran , Administrative Assistant III
Michelle Samuel , Library Assistant
Shirley Bunch , Test Proctor
Student Life
Tim Cali , Coordinator of Student Life
Traci Fielden , Administrative Assistant
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Regina Edmondson , Assistant Director of Student Life
Lowry Student Services
Rebecca Bernstein , Manager of Lowry Student Services
M.N.M., Regis University
JoAnne Barnes , Administrative Assistant
Greg Moore , Academic Advisor
M.S., Kansas State University
Jonathan Adams , Student Services Specialist
B.A., University of Denver
Pervaiz Kaiser , Accounting Technician II
M.B.A., Colorado Technical University; M.S., International
Tracy Mendoza , Assistant Registrar
B.S., University of Southern Colorado
Malinda Peasley , Administrative Assistant II
A.S., Community College of Aurora
Outreach and Recruitment
Kyla Antony , Director
B.S., University of Northern Colorado, M.Ed., Ph.D. ,Texas Tech University
Diana Counterman , Administrative Assistant
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Gabriel Fischer , Admissions Counselor, Recruitment
B.S., Johnson and Wales University
Stacy Brown , Student Outreach and Orientation Coordinator
B.A., University of Arizona, M.Ed., Plymouth State University
Administrative Services
Richard Maestas , Vice President of Administrative Services
B.S., M.B.A., Colorado State University at Pueblo
Fiscal Affairs
Lisa LeFevre , Controller
B.S., Colorado Mesa University
Howard Hampson , Assistant Controller
San Diego State University
Michael Broadbent , Director of Fiscal Operations
B.S., University of Phoenix
Kathy Bodemann , Purchasing Agent
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Tracey Dillion , Accounting Coordinator
B.B.A., University of Denver
Jugbeh Doe-Smith , Cashier
Christina Johnson , Accounts Receivable
B.B.A., Columbia College
Nick Lozano , Accounts Payable
Emilija Cusack , Senior Accountant
B.A., B.S., C.P.A., Columbia College
Rhonda Schuman , Grants Accountant
A.A., A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Kimberly Suazo , Payroll Accountant
A.A., A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Colorado State University - Global
Zenobia Hammond , General Accountant
M.P.S., University of Denver
Sabrina James , Administrative Assistant
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Pervaiz Kaiser , Cashier- Lowry Campus
M.S., M.B.A., Colorado Technical University
Diana Saylor , Cashier
A.A., University of Cincinnati
Tina Parham , Administrative Assistant
B.S., Columbia College; M.A., Webster University
Financial Aid
John Young , Director of Financial Aid
M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Deborah Sherman Hoefler , Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Franklin University
Mason Parmenter , Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Jennifer Viera , Financial Aid Administrative Assistant II
A.S., Colorado Technical University Online
Gina Campbell , Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Dan Severino , Financial Aid Counselor
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School
Carol Hoffbauer , Financial Aid Counselor
Malinda Peasley , Financial Aid Administrative Assistant I
A.S., Community College of Aurora
Facilities
Mike Davis , Assistant Director of Facilities
Tom Morrissey , Electrical Trades II
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
Chris Hunt , Mail & Receiving Services
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Jamme Gonzales , Pipe & Mechanical Trades
David (Russ) Montoya , Pipe Mechanical Trades II
Jose Alegria , Structural Trades
Billy Downing , CentreTech Housekeeping Supervisor
Hoanh Nguyen , CentreTech Custodian
Chau Nguyen , CentreTech Custodian
Chanh Nguyen , CentreTech Custodian
Carlos Martinex , CentreTech Custodian
Elda Bunyan , CentreTech Custodian
Coung Diep , CentreTech Custodian
Rudy Herrera , CentreTech Grounds Supervisor
Jason White , Grounds
Bobby McKie , Grounds
Hildon Jones , Lowry Housekeeping Supervisor
Amanda Duron , Lowry Custodian
Askale Haile , Lowry Custodian
Chazarae Grossman , Lowry Custodian
Kantilal Parmar , Lowry Custodian
Mike Wilson , Lowry Custodian
Jean Clause Nkurunziza , Lowry Custodian
Campus Security and Safety
Jeff Simpson , Director of Security-CentreTech
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A.S., University of Denver
Tom Wolf , Security Director – Lowry
Justin Pfluger , CentreTech Security Officer III and Media-CentreTech
A.A., Community College of Aurora; P.O.S.T. Certified
William Banks , CentreTech Security Officer-CentreTech
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Emeritus
Larry D. Carter , President, Community College of Aurora, 1986-2000 (Retired 2000)
Nai-Kwang Chang , President, Community College of Aurora, 1983-1986(Retired 1986)
Nai-Kwang Chang , Director, Aurora Education Center, 1979-1983
Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education
Rich Martinez Jr ., Chair
Russ Meyer , Vice Chair
Presley Askew
Jim Johnson
Byron McClenney
Theresa Pena
Ken Weil
Jean White
Robert Henderson (non-voting member)
Ed Miller (non-voting member)
Community College of Colorado System
Nancy McCallin , President
Community College of Aurora College Advisory Council
Kevin Hougen , Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Paul Suss , Suss Buick GMC
Rico Munn , Aurora Public Schools
Harry Bull , Cherry Creek School District
George "Skip" Noe , City of Aurora
