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-Lucero, Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
Duane Risse, Vice President of Administrative Services
B.S., Florida State University
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
Quill Phillips, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A. Michigan State University
Information Technologies
Samuel Thomas, Director, Information Technology
Kathleen Potter, IT Administrative Assistant
Eduardo Peralta, Network Infrastructure Administrator
Mike Willeford, IT Helpdesk
Kevin Andrews, Computer Systems Technician
Glen Murphy, Computer Systems Technician
Jesus Prado-Fuentes, Computer Systems Technician
Luke Stopani, Media Services Administrator
College Communications
Ethan Ruzzano, Director, of Marketing
B.A., Principia College
Mary Meeks, Assistant Director of Public Relations & Public Information Officer
BA University of Detroit Mercy, MA University of Denver, MTS Iliff School of Theology
Jaclyn Zwerg, Graphic Design and Digital Media Assistant
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Joesef Florkowsky, Web Content Specialist
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
Vacant, Assistant Director of Institutional Research
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
Center for Workforce Development
AnnePetti, Director, Center for Workforce Development
Rebecca Pickett, 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
John Wolfkill, Executive Director, Foundation
BA University of Tulsa, MSc, University of Southern California
Vacant, Director of Development, Foundation
Academic Affairs
Janet Brandau, Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Tamara Conley, Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Colorado of Denver
Academic Affairs Support
Patti Molai, Director of Academic Learning Center
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Webster University
Rachel Newlon, Academic Learning Center Specialist
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.F.A., Naropa University
Kevin Dunbar, Director of Academic Learning Center
B.A., Colorado State University
Mary Graham, Director of Instructional Support and FLAC
B.S., Black Hills State University
Denise Oakeley, Coordinator of Instructional Support and FLAC
Brianne Costa, FLAC Processor
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
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
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
Christopher Tombari, Associate Dean of School of Liberal Arts
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Jennifer Dale, Chair, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University
Bobby Pace, Chair, Social Sciences
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph. D. University of Denver
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
Ashley Simpson, Chair, Education and Early Childhood Education
B.S., Jackson State University; Ed.D., Jackson State University
Scott Wakefield, Chair, Arts and Communication
B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University
Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist, Arts, Communication, Education, Early Childhood Education
B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Arts
Rebecca Pritchard, Academic Program Support Specialist, Social Sciences and Dean of Liberal Arts
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi
Lonnie Tyler, Academic Program Support Specialist
B.A., University of the District of Columbia
The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language
Stephanie Lawton, Director of the Community ESL Program
B.A., University of Delaware; M.S.S. University of Colorado Denver
Jacklyn Zvejnieks, Assistant Coordinator of the Community ESL Program
B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., University of Sussex, UK
Concurrent Enrollment for Academic Affairs
Tammy Ward, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Maine; M.A. University of Notre Dame
Stepheny Hinkle, Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Program Coordinator
B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico
Christopher Tombari, Associate Dean of School of Liberal Arts
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Erika Carter, Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Program Coordinator
B.S., Arizona State University; MA.Ed./ECN , University of Phoenix
Emergency Medical Provider and Fire Science Technologies
Beth Lattone, Chair
B.S., Cornell University; EMT- P
Cindy Smith, Program Assistant
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
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, Public Safety, Paralegal/Legal Studies, and PED
B.S., M.S.C.J.A., Chaminade University
Stephanie Agner, Administrative Assistant, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal, Legal Studies, Diesel, and 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 Sciences
Jayme Traywick, Patient Care Tech (PCT) Coordinator
B.A., Mesa State College
Gina Iannelli, Program Advisor
M.P.A., University of Colorado, Denver; M.S.C., University of Phoenix
Cindy Smith, Program Assistant
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
School of Professional Studies and Sciences
Victor Vialpando, Dean - School of Professional Studies and Sciences
B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado Denver
Tammy Ward, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
B.S., University of Maine; M.A. University of Notre Dame
Gina Iannelli, Program Advisor
M.P.A., University of Colorado, Denver; M.S.C., University of Phoenix
Beatrice Salazar, Student Achievement Coach
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Phebe Lassiter, Academic Advisor
M.S., Colorado State University-Global
Autumn Washington, Student Resource Specialist
B.A., Colorado State University at Denver
Gabriela Metzler, Student Support Specialist
B.A., Colorado State University at Denver
Arts & Communication
Scott Wakefield, Chair
B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University
Vicki Graham, Director, Communication
B.S., Azusa Pacific University; M.S., California State University
Stacey D'Angelo, Director, Theatre
B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University
Michael Pickering, Director, Music
Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist
B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Art
Behavioral Sciences
Jennifer Dale, Chair, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University
Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi
Colorado Film School
Brian Steward, Director, Colorado Film School
M.S., Indiana University
Christopher Beeson, Administrative Assistant III
B.F.A., Millikin University, M.A., Reed College
Kevin Butcher, Staff Support / Admissions Support
Jordan Meyersieck, Technology, Systems& Space Integration Specialist
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Jennifer D. Scott, Student Success Coordinator
B.M., University of Idaho; M.M., University of Colorado at Boulder
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
Vacant, Administrative Assistant
Eric Vahling, Faculty
B.A., Fort Hays State University; M.S. , University of Westminster
Diesel Power Mechanics
Greg Atencio, Faculty
Journeyman
Andrew Singer, Faculty
A.A.S., Central Texas College; Journeyman
English Department
Scott Reichel, Chair, English
B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi
Mathematics Department
James Gray, Chair, Mathematics
A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado
Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist
B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Art
Business Department, Lowry Campus
Heather McMichael, Chair, Business
B.S. Radford University; M.B.A., Webster University at Ft. Stewart, GA
Virginia Karras, Accounting and Business Faculty
B.A., Carleton College; M.B.A., University of Denver
Art Vaughn, Business and Management Faculty
M.B.A., Regis University
Nicholas Parachini, Economics Faculty
B.S.B.A., Oklahoma State University, M.B.A., Regis University
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
Student Affairs Executive Leadership
Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver
Derrick E. Haynes, Dean of Retention and Student Success
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.Ed., Ph.D. Colorado State University
Tamara White, Dean of Students
B.S.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., Western Illinois University
Accessibility Services
Steven Zeeh, Director of Accessibility Services
M.S., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Sheryl Broadnax, Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Olsen, Accessibility Specialist
B.A., California State University-Fullerton; M.A., California State University-Fullerton
Admissions, Registration and Records
Kristen Cusack, Registrar and Director of Admissions
B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Nicole Banks, Lead Admissions Specialist
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.S. Colorado State University Global Campus
Kelly Gaer, Credentials Evaluator
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Karen Hurtado, Records and Residency Processor
Christine Karry, Graduation Processor
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
Felicia Sena, Admissions Specialist
Advising
Jonathan Adams, CTC Lead Advisor
B.A., University of Denver
Robin Blish, International Student Advisor
B.A., Adams State College
Libby Broughton, Part-time Advisor
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.S.M., Regis University
Svetlana Ehrhart, Academic Advisor
B.A., St. Petersburg University - Russia
Daniel Haupt, Part-time Advisor; Coordinator of the Brother to Brother Program
B.S., M.B.A. Colorado Christian University
Anna Jansen, Academic Advisor
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Julie Johnson, Part-time Advisor
B.S., Colorado State University; Graduate Studies, University of Colorado
Ana Ramirez, Part-Time Advisor
B.S., Texas A&M University
Vanessa Vasquez, Part-Time Advisor
B.A., California State University-Chico
Darsella Vigil, Part-Time Advisor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, MA New York University
Cheryl Waite, Academic Advisor
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado
Krista Weber, Part-Time Advisor
B.A., University of Colorado, M.A., University of Denver
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
William Banks, CentreTech Security Officer-CentreTech
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Justin Pfluger, CentreTech Security Officer III and Media-CentreTech
A.A., Community College of Aurora; P.O.S.T. Certified
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
Byron O'Bayley, Career-Focused Transfer Navigator
B.S., University of Northern Colorado-Greeley; M.S., University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Vacant, Internship Coordinator
Counseling Services
Katie McLaughlin, Counselor from Aurora Mental Health Center
B.A., University of Denver; M.S.W., University of Denver
Enrollment Services for Concurrent Enrollment
Michelle Pacheco, Director of Enrollment Services for Concurrent Enrollment
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., Adams State University
Vacant, Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment Student Success
Catrina Semakula, Concurrent Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Financial Aid
John Young, Director of Financial Aid
B.A. University of Colorado Boulder, M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Gina Campbell, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Hollie Jones, Administrative Assistant I
Mason Parmenter, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Christina Villalobos, Financial Aid Advisor
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School
Deborah Sherman Hoefler, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Franklin University
Jennifer Viera, Financial Aid Administrative Assistant II
A.S., Colorado Technical University Online
Intervention and Conduct
Angie Tiedeman, Coordinator of Intervention and Conduct
B.S.W., Colorado State University
Lowry Student Services
Rebecca Bernstein, Manager of Lowry Student Services
BA, Cornell College, M.N.M., Regis University
Pamela McCrea, Accounting Technician II
A.A.S, Community College of Aurora
Tracy Mendoza, Assistant Registrar
B.S., University of Southern Colorado
Greg Moore, Academic Advisor
M.S., Kansas State University
Malinda Peasley, Administrative Assistant II
A.S., Community College of Aurora
Kenya Trejo, Administrative Assistant II
B.A. Metropolitan State University of Denver
Cynarra Tweed, Academic Advisor
B.A., Colorado State University
Jennifer Viera, Financial Aid Administrative Assistant II
A.S., Colorado Technical University Online
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
Outreach and Recruitment
Kyla Antony, Director
B.S., University of Northern Colorado, M.Ed., Ph.D. ,Texas Tech University
Stacy Brown, Student Outreach and Orientation Coordinator
B.A., University of Arizona, M.Ed., Plymouth State University
Kathy Jackson, CentreTech Welcome Center
A.A., Community College of San Diego; A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Columbia College
Sarah Jiter, College Recruiter
B.A., Eureka College; M.S., Illinois State University
Elizabeth Mulkey, Bilingual Recruiter
B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Portland State University
Vacant, Lowry Welcome Center
Student Life
Kathryn Sturtevant, Director of Student Life
B.S., Appalachian State University, M.A., University of Denver
Traci Fielden, Administrative Assistant
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora
Student Success Center
Janell Lindsey, Director of the Student Success Center
B.A., Fiske University; M.A., University of Denver; M.S. Colorado State University
Sherita Caraway, Administrative Support Specialist for the Student Success Center
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Erick Chavez, Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Rachel Haag, Transfer Success Program Specialist
B.A., Tulane University
Robyn Jackson, Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, M.A., University of Denver
Dawn Post, Advisor for Aurora Public Schools ASCENT Program
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A., California State University, Chico
Nnena West, Assistant Director for TRiO Student Support Services
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Testing Center
Vacant, Director of Testing
Jonathan Layman, Testing Specialist
B.A., Colorado State University
Elizabeth Stover, Testing Specialist
A.A., Harper Community College; B.S., University of Illinois
Administrative Services
Duane Risse, Vice President of Administrative Services
B.S., Florida State University
Pony Andersen, Director, Center for Simulation
NREMT-P, Community College of Aurora
Fiscal Affairs
Lisa LeFevre, Controller
B.S., Colorado Mesa University
Kathy Bodemann, Purchasing Coordinator
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Michael Broadbent, Director of Fiscal Operations
B.S., University of Phoenix
Emilija Cusack, Senior Accountant
B.A., University of Cyril and Methodius; B.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver; C.P.A.
Jugbeh Doe-Smith, Cashier
A.A., Community College of Aurora
Lenna Evans, Accounting Tech II
Zenobia Hammond, General Accountant
B.B.A., M.P.S., University of Denver
Howard Hampson, Budget Director
B.S., San Diego State University
Sabrina James, Accounting Coordinator
A.G.S., A.A.S, Community College of Aurora
Christina Johnson, Accounts Receivable
B.B.A., Columbia College
PK Kaiser, Accounting Tech II
M.S., M.B.A., Colorado Technical University
Nick Lozano, Accounts Payable
Pamela McCrea, Accounting Technician II
A.A.S, Community College of Aurora
Tina Parham, Administrative Assistant
>B.S., Columbia College; M.A., Webster University
Charles Robinson, Administrative Assistant
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado Denver
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
Elena Wiman, Accounting II
B.S., Colorado Mesa University
Facilities
Mike Davis, Director of Facilities
Mary Westendorf, Administrative Assistant III
Tom Morrissey, Electrical Trades II
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
Chris Hunt, Material Handler III
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Jamme Gonzales, Pipe & Mechanical Trades II
David (Russ) Montoya , Pipe Mechanical Trades II
Jose Alegria, Structural Trades I
Rick Stelter, Structural Trades I
Chau Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian II
Chanh Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian I
Carlos Martinex, CentreTech Custodian I
Elda Bunyan, CentreTech Custodian I
Coung Diep, CentreTech Custodian I
Vu Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian I
Bobby McKie, Grounds II
Greg Whittaker, Grounds I
Hildon Jones, Night Shift Supervisor
Amanda Duron, Lowry Custodian I
Askale Haile, Lowry Custodian I
Chazarae Grossman, Lowry Custodian I
Kantilal Parmar, Lowry Custodian I
Mike Wilson, Lowry Custodian II
James Thompson, Lowry Custodian I
Emeritus
Linda S. Bowman, President, Community College of Aurora, 2000-2012 (Retired 2012)
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
Maury Dobbie
Jim Johnson
Byron McClenney
Theresa Pena
Ken Weil
Jean White
Candace Garrod (non-voting member)
Danielle Armstrong (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
Marlana Ledezma-Amorosi, University of Colorado
