Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
Asani Ajogun
Technical College Student
(Term Dates: September 22, 2020 - June 30, 2022)
Alexander Cirillo, Jr.
At Large
(Term Dates: July 15, 2018 - June 30, 2024)
Victor Ayemobuwa
State University Student
(Term Dates: September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023)
Jay Cowles, Chair
Congressional District 4 Legislative District 64A
(Term Dates: August 26, 2014 - June 30, 2026)
Dawn Erlandson
At Large
(Term Dates: July 15, 2018 - June 30, 2024)
Jerry Janezich
Congressional District 8
(Term Dates: August 24, 2016 - June 30, 2022)
Roger Moe
Congressional District 7
(Term Dates: December 20, 2016 - June 30, 2026)
Javier Morillo
Congressional District 5
(Term Dates: September 22, 2020 - June 30, 2026)
April Nishimura
Congressional District 2
(Term Dates: July 15, 2018 - June 30, 2024)
Oballa Oballa
Community College Student
(Term Dates: September 22, 2020 - June 30, 2022)
Rudy Rodriguez, Vice Chair
Congressional District 3
(Term Dates: August 24, 2016 - June 30, 2022)
Kathy Sheran
Congressional District 1
(Term Dates: September 22, 2020 - June 30, 2026)
George Soule
At Large
(Term Dates: July 15, 2018 - June 30, 2024)
Cheryl Tefer
Congressional District 6 Legislative District 53A
(Term Dates: August 24, 2016 - June 30, 2022)
Michael Vekich
At Large
(Term Dates: August 24, 2016 - June 30, 2022)
President’s Advisory Council
Rejoice Udochukwu
Student Senate Representative
Brooke Anttila-Escoto
International Institute of Minnesota
Sarah Crippen
Best & Flanagan
Matt Lindgren
Productivity Incorporated
Tom McCarthy
St. Paul Plumbers Local #34
Khalique Rogers
Good Riddance, LLC
Erica Schumacher
City of Saint Paul
Ryan Caulfield
Levy Restaurants, Xcel Energy Center
Adam Evenstad
UFCW 1189
Bruce Kessel
St. Paul Port Authority
Karin McCabe
Outreach Director, Retired
Andrew Collins
Saint Paul Public Schools
Erica Valliant
Saint Paul Public Schools Board
Maggie Zimmerman
Shared Governance Council Representative
Dr. Deidra Peaslee, ex officio
President, Saint Paul College
Foundation Board of Directors
Nancy Dana
Education Consultant
Katie DeCabooter
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Dean Gale
St. Paul Plumbers Local 34
Ed Hitchcock
Hitchcock Law Firm
Zafar Khan
Minnelight Ventures
Jihan Rush Jenkins
Pentair
Alix Magner
Morgan Stanley
Michael Remington
Xcel Energy
Tony Samec
U.S. Bank
Bernadette Senyana
DLA Piper
Matthew Piermantier
Ameriprise
Andrew Creighton
Turnsignl
Steve Michaels
Levy Restaurants at Xcel Energey Center
Toni Newborn
City of St. Paul
Naomi Rodiles
Medtronic
Shelly Semerad
HealthPartners
Dr. Deidra Peaslee, ex officio
President, Saint Paul College
Dr. Austin Calhoun, ex officio
Vice President Advancement and Communications, Saint Paul College
Administration
Peaslee, Deidra
President
BS, South Dakota State University
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
EdD, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bartlett, Julia
Dean of Health Science
BS, Northwestern Health Sciences University
DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University
Calhoun, Austin
Vice President Advancement and Communications
BA, Washington and Lee University
MSED, University of Miami
PhD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Carrico, Sarah
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
BA, University of Wisconsin
MA, University of Maryland, College Park
Francis-Garland, Kay
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
BS, University of Phoenix
MS, University of Phoenix
Gregory, Dianne
Dean of Academic Effectiveness and Innovation
BA, University of Northern Iowa
MA, University of Northern Iowa
Rathert, Gregory
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
BA, Weber State University
MA, Oregon State University
Roberson, Wendy
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
BS, Grand Valley State University
MA, Hamline University
Mayer, Ryan
Executive Director of Marketing
BA, Hamline University
Mellas, Greg
Dean of Liberal & Fine Arts
BA, University of St. Thomas
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Onunwor, Enyinda
Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
AA, Cuyahoga Community College
BS, Youngstown State University
MS, Youngstown State University
MA, Kent State University
PhD, Kent State University
Wilson, Scott
Vice President of Finance & Operations/Chief Financial Officer
BS, William Carey University
MBA, William Carey University
Wilson, Tracy
Dean of Business and Service
BS, William Carey University
MBA, William Carey University
PhD, Mississippi State University
Wonosikou, Pepe
Dean of Student Success
BA, Luther College
MPA, University of Minnesota
Academic/Student Support
Andersen, Ashley
Assistant Director of Pathway Advising
BS, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
MS, St. Cloud State University
Balder, Hannah
Pathway Advisor
BA, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Bergs, Thomas
Director of Public Safety
BA, University of St. Thomas
Britton, Michelle
Director of Pathway Advising
BA, Metropolitan State University
MA, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bruflat, Thomas
Co-Curricular Assessment Coordinator
BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Chang, Love
One Stop Advisor
BA, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MA, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Chang, Xiong
Title III Pathway Advisor
BA, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Cheney, Jessica
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator
BA, Grinnell College
MSW, University of Minnesota
Chuyangheu, Pangnhia
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
BS, Metropolitan State University
Dhakong, Tenzin
Pathway Advisor
BA, University of Minnesota
Duff, Caitlin
Pathway Advisor
BA, University of Minnesota
MA, University of Minnesota
Engen, Kyra
Multicultural Program Coordinator
BA, Hamline University
Gerold, Michael
Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities
BA, Hamline University
Her, Gao
Financial Aid Officer
BA, St. Catherine University
Her, Tang
Pathway Advisor
BS, St. Cloud State University
MS, St. Cloud State University
Huston, Jennifer
Director of Workforce Training & Continuing Education
BS, Brown College
Johnson, Jessica
Pathway Advisor
BA, Augsburg College
MA, Hamline University
Johnson, Scott
Pathway Advisor
BA, St. Olaf College
MA, Luther Seminary
Kaarbo, Rebecca
Director of Student Life and Diversity
BA, Augsburg University
MA, University of St. Thomas
EdD, Hamline University
Kiley, Emma
Thrive SNAP E&T Coordinator
BA, Hamline University
Kjellman, Mark
Director of Academic Support
BA, Bowling Green State University
MA, Auburn University
MTS, Boston University
PhD, Boston University
Manke, Drew
Pathway Advisor
BA, Augsburg University
MA, Augsburg University
Mettler, Alyssa
College Partnership Advisor
BA, St. Olaf College
MA, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Miller, Gabriela
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
BA, Concordia College
Mogren, Dave
Pathway Advisor
BS, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Mohamed, Asmo
Recruiter/ Admissions Specialist
AA, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Morgan, Andrea
Power of You Navigator
BA, Gustavus Adolphus
MSc, University of Edinburgh
Ohochukwu, Judith
PSEO Coordinator
BA, Winona State University
MS, Kennesaw State University
O’Reilly, Kiara
Early College Pathways Coordinator
AA, Rochester Community and Technical College
BM, Washington State University
MA, University of Minnesota
Pierre, Kathryn
Director of College Partnerships
AA, Century College
BA, University of Minnesota
MA, University of St. Thomas
Rizvi, Bushra
Pathway Advisor
BS, Kinnaird College for Women
MS, University of Karachi
MA, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Robinson, Candace
Pathway Advisor
BHS, Metropolitan State University
Rodriguez, Claudia
One Stop Advisor
AAS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, Saint Mary’s University
Roeller, Keri
Director of Title III
BA, Metropolitan State University
MS, St. Cloud State University
Sachdev, Tarah
Director of Records & Registration
BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Saul, Sheryl
Director of Career Services
Diploma, Alexandria Technical & Community College
BA, Metropolitan State University
MA, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Severson, Julie
Transfer Specialist, VA Certifying Official (SCO)
BA, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Shah, Mela
Director of TRIO
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College
MEd, University of Minnesota
Sivanich, Katie
International Student Coordinator
BA, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Smrikarov, James
Instructional Designer
BA, American University
MS, University College London
Thornton, Colleen
Financial Aid Officer
AA, Normandale Community College
Vang, Mai la Ong
Financial Aid Officer
BS, Metropolitan State University
Vang, Xiong
One Stop Advisor
BS, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
MS, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Whiteley, Spencer
Recruiter/ Admissions Specialist
BA, St. Olaf College
MED, University of Utah
Xiong, Choua
Transfer Specialist
BA, University of Minnesota
Xiong, Nee Na
Director of Access & Disability Resources
BA, St. Catherine University
Yang, MaiNhia
Assistant Director of Records & Registration
BA, Metropolitan State University
Yang, Mee
Pathway Advisor
BA, St. Olaf College
Yang-Moua, Bao
Director of Financial Aid
BA, Metropolitan State University
MS, Walden University
Zimski, Jacqulyn
Power of You Navigator
BA, Concordia College
MS, Minnesota State University
Faculty
Anderson, Mary
Computer Science
BS, University of Wisconsin, Stout
MA, University of St. Thomas
Andresen, James
Political Science
BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato
PhD, Arizona State University
Anglin, Jennifer
Medical Office Careers
BS, University of Wisconsin, Superior
MA, College of St. Scholastica
MS, College of St. Scholastica
Babina, Lyubov
Esthetics
AAS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
MS, Lvov State Medical University
Bansal, Anita
Biology
BS, Meerut University
MS, Meerut University
MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Barshack, Evan
Business
BS, University of Baltimore
MBA, University of Baltimore
JD, University of Baltimore
Bohrer, Nick
Massage Therapy
AA, University of Minnesota
BS, University of Minnesota
Bommarito, Aaron
Art
BA, Kalamazoo College
MFA, Arizona State University
Bonnett, Justin
English
BA, Saint John’s University
MA, University of St. Thomas
Briski, Michelle
Medical Laboratory Technician
BA, Hamline University
MEd, University of Minnesota
Byrne, Garrett
Machine Tool
AS, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Carlson, Wyatt
Plumbing
AF, Ky Tech Rowan State Vo-Tech School
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Chahal, Harsimranjit
Chemistry
BS, Guru Nanak Dev University, India
MS, Guru Nanak Dev University, India
PhD, University of South Carolina
Chitwood, Brandon
English
BA, St. John’s University
MA, Minnesota State University
PhD, Marquette University
Cooley, Sarah
Mathematics
BA, St. Olaf College
MS, University of Minnesota
Couey, Erin
Respiratory Care
AAS, Lake Superior College
Cregan, Joanna
Biology
BS, Beloit College
MS, University of Minnesota
Crispin, Mary
English
BA, University of Minnesota
MA, University of St. Thomas
D’Meier, Kristinea
Sociology
BA, University of Minnesota
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Dale, Kelly
Medical Office Careers
BA, College of St. Scholastica
De La Cruz, Angela
Spanish Language
BA, Universidad de Costa Rica
MA, University of Northern Iowa
Duthie, Kasandra
English
BA, University of Minnesota
MFA, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Esther, Alli
Accounting
BS, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
DBA, California Intercontinental University
Fleischman, Natasha
English and Reading
BS, University of Wisconsin
MA, Monterey Institute of International Studies
Franzen, Perry
Carpentry
Diploma, Penn Foster Career School
Gabrawy, Mariann
Biology
BS, St. Cloud State University
MA, St. Cloud State University
Gage, Patti
Reading
BA, University of Northern Colorado
MAT, School for International Training
Gielissen, James
Biology
BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison
MS, University of Minnesota
Gill, Linda
Interpreter Training Program
Certificate, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, University of Minnesota
Goftarsh, Sasha
Mathematics
BA, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
MA, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
Gonyea, Amy
Biology
BA, Northwestern University
MPT, Northwestern University
Haider, Julie
Philosophy
BA, Valparaiso University
MA, Marquette University
MA, University of St. Thomas
Hanes-Goodlander, Lisa
Counselor
BA, Wright State University
MS, Wright State University
PhD, University of Minnesota
Hankel, Todd
Welding
Diploma, Hennepin Technical College
Hazen, Stephanie
Psychology
BA, Amherst College
MA, Boston College
Hillstead, Thomas
Cabinetmaking
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Hoisington, Emily
Art
BA, Bethel College
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Designs
Hudson, Rachel
Biology
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College
MS, Iowa State University
Hulander, Kelly
English
BA, University of Minnesota
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD, University of Minnesota
Ignatjeva, Anna
Communication
BA, University of Latvia
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jacobs, Aaron
Art
BA, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
MFA, New York Academy of Art
Jaswant Singh, Promeet
Business
BA, University of Pune
MBA, James Madison University
EdD, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Johannes, Sara
Culinary Arts
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BA, Metropolitan State University
Johnson, Carla Elaine
English
BA, Randolph College
BA, University of Maryland, College Park
MA, State University of New York, Albany
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD, Ohio State University
Johnson, Rania
American Sign Language
BA, Metropolitan University
MEd, University of Minnesota
Jones, Sean
Culinary Arts
AAS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Kasel, Debra
Respiratory Therapy
AAS, Rochester Community College
MeD, University of Cincinnati
EdD, Northern Kentucky University
Kauffmann, Hannah
Instructional Librarian
BA, University of New Mexico
MSLS, University of Illinois Urbana
Keller, Isa
English for Academic Purposes
Cert, Hamline University
BA, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MA, St. Cloud State University
MeD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Kennedy, Barbara
English for Academic Purposes
BA, Macalester College
MA, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Kortenhof, Kurt
History
BA, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
MA, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Kpanaku, Zubah
Chemistry
BS, Cuttington Univ. College - Liberia
MS, General Chemistry, Ohio University
MS, Analytical Chemistry, Ohio University
MS, Chemical Technology/Technician, Purdue University
Lawson, Peter
Economics
BS, Accounting, University of Wisconsin, Superior
BS, Economics, University of Wisconsin, Superior
MS, Utah State University
Leggs, Michael
English
BA, Kansas State University
MA, Kansas State University
Lund, Bill
English
BA, Westmar University
MA, Ball State University
Martin Mejia, Celia
English for Academic Purposes
BA, Hamline University
MA, Hamline University
Maus, Craig
Hospitality Management
AA, North Hennepin Community College
BA, Minnesota State University, Mankato
MBA, University of St. Thomas
Mazur, Celeste
Reading
BS, Michigan Technical University
MA, Hamline University
Mieseler, Hannah
Pharmacy Tech
BA, Augsburg College
McKown, Kelly
Child Development Careers
BS, California State University
MS, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Mills, Travis
Chemistry
BS, St. Cloud State University
PhD, University of Minnesota
Nguyen, Francois
Mathematics
BA, University of St. Thomas
MEd, University of LaVerne
EdD, Saint Mary’s University
O’Halloran, James
Accounting
BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
MBA, University of Minnesota
MBT, University of Minnesota
Olsen-Sartain, Jennie
Reading
BS, University of Minnesota
MA, College of St. Catherine
Paborriboon, Viangsavanh
Sheet Metal Technology/HVAC Ducts & Fittings
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Paulson, Caleb
Welding
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Pearson, Darren
Digital Graphics
BSEE, University of North Dakota
MS, University of Minnesota
Pease, Riley
Welding
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
AA, Inver Hills Community College
AAS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Perkins, Lynn
Practical Nursing
AS, Inver Hills Community College
BAS, University of Phoenix
MS, South University
Peters, Molly
Sign Language
BA, Gallaudet University
MA, Gallaudet University
Pueringer, Kristin
Mathematics
BS, St. Olaf College
MS, University of Minnesota
Purcell, John
Automotive Service Technician
Diploma, Dakota County Technical College
AA, Inver Hills Community College
Purcell, Kirstin
Biology
BA, University of Minnesota
ME, University of Minnesota
MCLS, University of Maryland
Rawlings, Mark
Computer & Information System Security
BS, St. Cloud State University
MEd, St. Mary’s University
Reigstad, Shelby
Communication
BS, St. Cloud State University
MA, Bethel College
Roethke, Leigh
Art
BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
MA, University of Minnesota
Sartain, Jeremy
Massage Therapy
BA, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Sartain, Nathan
Culinary Arts
Diploma, Western Culinary Institute
Schaus, George
Electrical Technology
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Schlueter, John
English
BA, Loras College
MA, Loyola University
PhD, Loyola University
Schmitz, Lisa
Mathematics and Psychology
BS, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
MS, University of Minnesota
MA, University of St. Thomas
Schroeder, Nicole
Medical Laboratory Technology
BS, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse
Schumacher, Pamela
Engineering
BS, Texas A & M University
MS, Texas A & M University
Schachtner, Travis
Electromechanical Systems
AAS, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
BA, Bellevue University
MA, Bellevue University
Selton, Julie
Electrical Technology
AA, Anoka Technical College
Setley, Keith
Electrical Technology
AA, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Seymour, Joy
Practical Nursing
AA, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
AS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, Metropolitan State University
MS, Western Governors University
Shariff, Ayesha
History
BA, North Central College
MA, University of Wisconsin, Madison
PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sheaffer, Warren
Computer Careers
BS, University of Pittsburgh
MBA, University of Pittsburgh
MST, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Slaker, Kimberley
Business
BS, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
Smith-Fields, Marcie
Cosmetology
AA, Globe College of Business
BS, Rasmussen College
Stambaugh, Jon
Business
BBA, University of Wisconsin, Superior
MBA, Metropolitan State University
EdD, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Starkey, Penny
Chemistry
BS, University of St. Thomas
PhD, University of Minnesota
Stueve, Mary
Biology
BS, University of Minnesota
MS, University of Minnesota
Su, Ba
Mathematics
BS, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
BS, Metropolitan State University
MS, Iowa State University
Sultana, Atia
Computer Science
BS, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology
MS, Georgia Southern University
Sundlie, Jolene
Sociology
BA, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
MS, North Dakota State University
Swartwood, Jason
Philosophy & Humanities
BA, College of William and Mary
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD, University of Minnesota
Tarrell-Florey, Amy
English for Academic Purposes
BA, Washington University in St. Louis
MA, University of Minnesota
Taylor, Natalya
Mathematics
BA, Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
MA, Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
Taylor, Susan
English
BA, California State University, Los Angeles
MFA, University of Minnesota
Ten Eyck, Samantha
English
BFA, New York University
MFA, Mankato State University
Tiffany, Chelsea
Physics
BA, Wellesley College
MS, University of Minnesota
Travers, Mindy
Business
AAS, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
MA, Hamline University
Trego, Shannon
Geography
BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison
MA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Tri, Ben
Librarian
BA, University of St. Thomas
MS, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
MPNA, Metropolitan State University
Tsegaw, Yewondwossen
Practical Nursing
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
BS, Metropolitan State University
MSN, Walden University
Turner-Rush, Kimberley
Business
AA, Gateway Community and Technical College
BS, Northern Kentucky University
MA, University of Louisville
MBA, Moorhead State University
VanderWaal Mills, Kristyn
Biology
BS, University of Minnesota
PhD, University of Minnesota
Viertel, Viki
Surgical Technician
BS, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
MS, Kaplan University
Vorderbruggen, David
Automotive Service Technician
Diploma, Saint Paul College-A Community & Technical College
Weldearegay, Biniam
Practical Nursing
AS, Century College
BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Wheeler, Jody
English
AA, Ridgewater Community College
BA, Bemidji State University
MA, St. Cloud State University
Wood, Naaman
Speech Communications
MA, Regent University
MA, Duke University
ThM, Duke University
PhD, Regent University
Wycklendt, Dan
Diesel
BAS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Yernberg, Jacob
Automotive Service Technician
Diploma, Wyoming Technical Institute
Zimmerman, Maggie
Earth Science
BA, University of St. Thomas
MS, University of Illinois, Chicago
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