Courses & Programs

Faculty & Staff

Creative, dedicated, and caring faculty and staff are at the heart of the HCC experience. We are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting HCC students!

GEORGE TIMMONS, B.S., Norfolk State University; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D. Bowling Green State University. President


*SOLOMON ABRAHA, B.A., and M.P.S., New Platz, SUNY; Ed.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Mathematics


BROOKE ADAMS, B.S.W., M.S.W. St. Louis University. Director of Student Development


JENNIFER ADAMS, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.S., Simmons College. Coordinator of the Library


MAHMUD A. AHMADOV, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan. Mathematics


JIM ALBERT, B.A., Saint John Vianney College Seminary; M.B.A., The College of Our Lady of the Elms. Health Compliance Staff Assistant


NATALIE ALEXANDER, B.S., Laurentian University; MSN, College of Our Lady of the Elms. Nursing (ASN)


DAVID ALGER, B.S., Westfield State University. Assistant Director of Networks


ASH ALIENGENA, B.A., Roger Williams University. Literacy Specialist/Adult Education


MAHRUKH (MAY) ANWAR, B.S. University of Rhode Island; M.S. University of Rhode Island; M.S. University of Punjab. Environmental Sciences


CRYSTA ASCOLILLO, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.P.A., Westfield State University. Academic Coordinator


*GEORGE C. BABB, B.S., Eastern Montana College of Education; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


*JOSEPH W. BABU, B.S., Coppin State College; M.S. University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


SUSAN BACCHIOCCHI MISCO, B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Northeastern University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator


ANDREW BAKER, B.A., Hobart College. Training Manager


THOMAS E. BARRUP, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.E., University of Florida. Engineering


*LOUIS M. BARRY, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Castleton State; M.A., Anna Maria College. Criminal Justice


*WILLIAM R. BASSHAM, B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver. Biology


*SEAN J. BATES, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.F.A, Oberlin College. English


TERESA BEAUDRY, B.S.N., M.S.N., American International College. Director of Nursing


DIANE BEERS, B.A., Hood College; Ph.D. Temple University. History


*CAREN BENDROR, B.A., Adlphi University; M.A., Columbia University. Anthropology


IRZA BIGAS MELENDEZ, B.A., University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. Classroom Coordinator


*SHARON BISKUP, B.S., M.Ed., American International College; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Business Administration


PESHA BLACK, B.A., Brandeis University. Director of Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center and Springfield Adult Learning Center


ALAN BLOOMGARDEN, B.A. Bucknell University, M. Phil. University of Bradford, Ed.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Director of Foundation and Government Grants


*ISABELLE C. BOGGS, B.M., Iniversite de Paris Sorbonne, M.M., University of Montreal. Music


*LAWRENCE E. BOND, Art


*PATRICIA BONNEAU, B.A., Keene State College; M.A., Westfield State College; M.A., American International College. Psychology


*ANNE BOSTOCK, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.M., M.M., University of Massachusetts. Music


*MATTHEW BOSTOCK, B.A., Westfield State University; M.M., University of Massachusetts. Music


CHAITALI BRAHMBHATT, B.S., M.Ed, Springfield College, STEM Academic Counselor


AMY BRANDT, B.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; MSW, California State University. Dean of Education, Health Careers, Culinary Arts & Human Services


ELIZABETH BRETON, B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Interim Dean of STEM


KARYN BRIAND, R.N., BSN, University of Phoenix; MSN, Grand Canyon University. Nursing


MARK BROADBENT, B.A., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Coordinator of Transfer AffairsKELSEY BROUSSEAU, B.S., M.Ed., Springfield College. Coordinator or Disability Services


MARIA BRUNELLE, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S., Westfield State University. Assistant Comptroller


JOSEPH BRUSEO, B.A., Rutgers University; M.S. Frostburg State University, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. Biology


MARY BETH BUCKLEY, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Midwestern State University. Radiologic Technology


*MADISON BULL, B.A., Nichols College; M.Ed., Springfield College. Psychology


LOUIS BURGOS, B.A., Westfield State University. Multimedia Specialist


JANE E. BURKHARDT, B. A., California State University; M.A., California State University. English


JUAN BURWELL, B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Princeton University. Astronomy


SAUL CABAN, BSW, MPA, Westfield State University. Director of ALANA Men in Motion


MICHELE CABRAL, CPA, B.S., Westfield State University; M.B.A., Elms College. Accounting


*JULIA CAFRITZ, B.A., M.A., New York University. English


FELICE CAIVANO, B.F.A., Hartford Art School (University of Hartford); M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Art


*JOHN C. CALHOUN, B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design. Art


DANIEL CAMPBELL, B.S., University of Massachusetts. Director of Facilities and Engineering


*BRENDA CANNING, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.B.A., Western New England College. Accounting


LAUREL CARPENTER, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., MAT, Smith College; MS, University of Massachusetts. Environmental Science


HECTOR LUIS CARRASQUILLO, B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, Academic Counselor


ERIC CARREIRA, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


SINTIQUE CARRILLO, B.A., Westfield State University. Senior Community Outreach Counselor El Centro


*PHILIP W. CARTER, B.S., M.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D., Cornell University. Mathematics


*TRACY C. CARTER, B.A., Coastal Carolina University. Culinary Arts


*CARYL A. V. CASSON, B.A., Smith College; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. English


DAVID B. CHAMPOUX, B.A., McGill University; M.F.A., Emerson College. English


*JIAN CHANG, B.S., Marlboro College; M.S., Case Western Reserve University; M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics


ELIZABETH CHARLAND-TAIT, B.A., University of Montana; M.A., San Francisco State University. Early Childhood Education Community Program Coach


*ANN M. CHARTIER, B.A., American International College. Biology/Forensic Science


*SABINE CHARTON-LONG, B.A., Paris Nanterre University; M.A., University of Massachusetts. French


*IRIS CHELARU, B.A., Babeş-Bolyai University; M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Communication


VANNY CHEN, A.S., Holyoke Community College. CRM Manager


*TONY C. CHENG, B.S., Hong Kong Baptist College, M.S. & Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Physics*MARISSA CHIAPPERINO, B.S., State University of New York College at Oneonta; M.P.H., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Culinary

KRISTINE RICKER CHOLEVA, A.S., B.S., Johnson & Wales University; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Director of Planning, Curriculum & Assessment


UNK CHRISTIADI, M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., West Virginia University. Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Analytics


*JOHN CIPORA, A.B., Brandeis University; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst . Psychology, Sociology


*SHERYL CIVJAN, B.S., Phillips University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri. Psychology


EDWARD S. CLANCY, B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton. English


*LYNN L. CLARK, B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S., American International College. Mathematics


* STEPHANIE CLARK, B.A., Salem State College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Boston. Deaf Studies


MARK S. CLINTON, B.S., East Texas State University; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School. Government


CAMILLE CLOSE, B.A., The University of the West Indies; M.S., Long Island University; M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; Ed.D., The George Washington University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator , Pathways


JENILEE COCHRAN, B.A., Fairfield University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Admissions Counselor


TIMOTHY COCHRAN, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Communication, Media, and Theater Arts


GLEN COFFELT, Supervisor of Custodial Services and Grounds


ELLEN B. COGEN, B.M., University of Massachusetts; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music. Music


JULISSA COLON, B.A., Smith College. Director of El Centro


*TARA CONANT, B.A., Westfield State College; M.F.A. Bard College. Photography


SCOTT CONRAD, B.S., Springfield College; M.S., Bay Path University. Director of IT Services


*STEPHANIE CONVERSE, B.A., Mount Holyoke College. Communication


FRED COOKSEY, B.A., M.A., George Mason University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina. English


*PHILIP F. COOPER, B.E., Youngstown State University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


EREST CORBIN, B.A., George Washington University; M.T.A., Boston University; M.Ed, Cambridge College. Human Services


JOSHUA CORNEHLSEN, B.A., Kenyon College; B.Ed, University of Toronto; M.A., McGill University.  Literacy Specialist/Adult Education


MARY CORNELL, AA, Eastern Florida State College; B.S., University of Massachusetts; MSN, American International College. Nursing - ADN Program


*MICHAEL P. COUNTER, B.S., Springfield College; M. Ed., Cambridge College. Human Services


MARC COUTURE-KING, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., Springfield College. Director of Enterprise Applications


CHARLENE CROSS, B.A., Smith College; M.Ed, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.F.A., Simmons University. Education


*GEOFFREY A. CUNNINGHAM, B.M., M.M., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Music


MORGAN CURTIN, B.A., M.Ed., University of Montana. Senior Special Programs Coordinator


JACQUELINE DAILEY, B.A., St. Anselm College; M.A., Boston College. English


*MARK DAMON, B.S., Stonehill College; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Biology


MILISSA DANIELS, A.A., Greenfield Community College. Career Development Counselor, Culinary Training Program


*CATHERINE G. DAY, B.S., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Nursing


*BRITA DEMPSEY, B.A., Smith College; M.S., Antioch University.  Biology


JESSICA DEROUIN, B.A., Rivier University. Nurse Aide Program Coordinator


KAREN DESJEANS, A.S., Bay Path College; B.A., Elms College. President's Office


*WILLIAM T. DEVINE, B.A., Westfield State College; M.A.T., Assumption College. Art


VEENA DHANKHER, M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia. Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Analytics


*SHEILA DIAS, B.A., University of Maine; M.A., Westfield State College. English


MAYRA DIAZ, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Senior Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs


CATHERINE DILLARD, B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


LAURA DINTINO, B.A. Saint Michael's College, Literacy Specialist, ESOL


MARY DIXEY, B.A., University of Connecticut; M.L.S., Simmons College. Dean of Library Services


*VIRGINIA DIXON, A.A., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms; M.S., Ed.D., American International College. Psychology


MARGARET DOWNING, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Westfield State University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Interim Associate Dean of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities


VANESSA DOYLE, B.A., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.I.D., School of International Training Graduate Institute. Program Coordinator


KERMIT DUNKELBERG, B.F.A., Drake University; M.A., Tufts University; Ph.D., New York University. AVP of ABE and WFD


HEATHER DUSO, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; M.Ed., Westfield State University. Interim Associate Dean of Business and STEM


STEPHANIE EASLER, B.A., University of Maine at Farmington; M.S., Ph.D., Springfield College. Biology


THERESA ECCLES, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., American International College; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor


*DEBRA WILLIAMS ECKER, B.S., Saint Joseph College; M.Ed., Westfield State College. Education


SHARON EDWARDS, B.A., University of Vermont, M.S., School for International Training; M.Ed., Keene State University. Director of STEM Starter Academy


CYNTHIA EHEANDER, A.S., Holyoke Community College; A.S., Wor-Wic Community College; B.S., Chamberlain University. Nursing


DEREK ESTRELLA, B.A., Westfield State University. TRIO/STEM-H Program Coordinator


ROBERT A. FERRIER, B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Music


*ALLISA J. FINNERTY, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., M.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Education


MOIRA FLANAGAN, B.S. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, M.S., Ph.D. University of Chicago, STEM


ANDREW FLETCHER, B.S., University of Massachusetts. Director of Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)


KIMBERLY FLOREK, B.S., Westfield State University, Chief Information Officer


*RAND FOERSTER, B.A., Central Michigan University; M.F.A., Yale University School of Drama. Speech


*MICHAEL C. FORAN, B.A., North Adams State College; M.F.A., Goddard College. English


*JASON R. FORGUE, B.S., M.A., Syracuse University. Economics CURT FOSTER, B.S., University of Pennsylvania. Interim Assistant Comptroller


CURT FOSTER, B.S., University of Pennsylvania.  Interim Comptroller


*MICHAEL T. FOURNIER, B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., University of Maine. English


SAGE FRANETOVICH, B.S., Rutgers University; M.S., Oregon State University. Biology


LAURA FREEMAN, B.S., Nichols College; M.S., Bay Path University, Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations


AIMEE FUNK, Lead Program Administrator, Jump Start Program


KELLY GALANIS, A.S., B.S., M.S., Bay Path University, Manager of Advancement Services


*THOMAS GEHA, B.A., Missouri Western State University; M.F.A., Indiana University; Theater


ADINA GIANNELLI, B.A., University of Massachusetts; J.D., Western New England College School of Law. Criminal Justice 


*SANDRA H. GIL, B.A., M.S.T., American International College. Biology


SARAH GILLEMAN, B.A., Smith College; M.A., Boston College. English


*BONNIE J. GINMAN, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Medical Assisting


*JOAN GIOVANNINI, B.A., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Education


*SUSAN GLATKI, B.A., Trinity Washington University; J.D., Case Western Reserve University. Social Science


MARILYN GLAZER, A.A., North Shore Community College; B.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston. Senior Special Programs Coordinator


SHANNON GLENN, B.A., B.A., Hampton University; M.A., George Washington University. Academic Coordinator


RAISHAD GLOVER, B.F.A., Tufts University School of Museum for Fine Arts; M.F.A, Yale University. Visual Arts


*DANIEL GODBOUT, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Elms College; Ph.D., New York Chiropractic College. Biology Lab


*GARY F. GOLAS, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Environmental Science


MICHAELA GOODENOUGH, B.A., California State University Monterey Bay. Research Assistant


CHRISTINE GOSSELIN-MILLER, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Staff Assistant, Human Resources


BARBARA J. GRANGER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., Worcester State College. Academic Counselor


STACY GRAVES, B.A., Westfield State University. HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute Facility Coordinator


APRIL GRAZIANO, B.A., Southwestern University; M.Ed., Cambridge College. Education


ROBERT GREENEY, B.A., Fordham; Ph.D., Clark University. Physics/Electronics/Computer Technology


JUDY GREGOIRE, B.S., Quinnipiac University; MBA, Baypath University. Finance/Budget Analyst


*DENISE K. GRIFFIN, B.S., Northeastern University; M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mathematics


*PETER N. GRIMALDI, B.A., M.Ed., Westfield State College. Music


*JACQUELINE GRISWOLD, B.S., M.S., University of Maine; Ed.D., Northeastern University. Human Services


RAUL GUTIERREZ, B.A., M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago. Spanish


*ALISSA D. HANNA, B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.A., Westfield State University. Biology


*KERY M. HARDWICK, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics


*JOHN L. HARRINGTON, B.S., Westfield State College; M.S., American International College. Business


*AUMANI K. HARRIS, B.S., American International College. Health


JOSHUA HATCH, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst, DVM. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Health Sciences & Culinary Arts


JEFFREY HAYDEN, B.A, Assumption College; MTS, Catholic Theological Union. Vice President for Business and Community Services and Executive Director of the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development


ELIZABETH HAYWARD, B.S., Centre College; BSN, Spaulding University; MPH, University of North Carolina. Foundations of Health


*SAMUEL A.E. HEADLEY, B.A., BA, University of Birmingham; M.S., King's College London; Ph.D., Temple University. Biology


*STEVEN K. HEISE, B.A., Minnesota State University; M.A., Ohio University. History


NICOLE HENDRICKS, B.A., Wesleyan University; MPA, New York University. Criminal Justice


*KAREN HENDRY, B.S., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Springfield College. Nutrition, Practical Nursing


MAURA HENRY, A.B., Smith College; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University. History


*ROBERT E. HENRY, B.A., University of Connecticut; J.D., Quinnipiac University. History


PENELOPE HERIDEEN, B.A., Brown University; M.A., University of San Paulo, Brazil; Ph.D., Northeastern University. Sociology


FREDDIE HERNANDEZ, B.A. Bard College, Special Programs Coordinator ALANA


BENJAMIN R. HERSEY, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.F.A., Naropa University. English


KIM HICKS, B.M., University of Montana; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Dean of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities


*MARY L. HIGGINS, B.A., Anna Maria College; M.A., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


HARRY D. HILL III, B.S., Springfield College; A.S., Holyoke Community College. Art Director


JESSICA HILL, B.S., M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Louisiana University. Economics


GAIL HILYARD, A.S., York Technical College; B.A., B.S., M.Ed., EdD, University of Massachusetts. Academic Coordinator


*H. KENNETH HOHENBERGER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., A.B.D., University of Illinois. Mathematics


ANDREA HOJNACKI, B.A., Roosevelt University; M.A., Fairfield University. Director of OSDDS


MARK HUDGIK, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Bay Path University. Interim Dean of Strategic Recruitment Initiatives


REID HUNTER, Technical Operations Manager


ELIZABETH HURELY, B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., The University of Iowa. Coordinator of Orientation and New Student Programs


*JOSEPH G. HYNES, B.A., M.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Boston College. English


UNYIERE IDEM, B.A., M.A., University of Calabar; Ph.D., University of Edinurgh. English as a Second Language


*MOHAMMAD IDREES, M.S., The City University, London; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts. Economics


*ERIN JACKSON, B.S., University of Connecticut; M. Ed., Colorado State University. Veterinary Science


YVETTE JACKSON, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Program Assistant/SNAP Navigator


TINA JACQUES, R.N., B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Western Governors University. Practical Nursing Certificate Program


FRANK JOHNSON, B.A., Old Dominion University; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Coordinator


*DALE R. JONES, A.A.S., State University College at Morrisville; A.A.S., Schenectady County Community College; B.M., Berklee College of Music; B.A., M.S. State University of New York at Albany. Mathematics


KEYONA JONES, B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. STEM Starter Academy Program & Case Coordinator


*MICHAEL E. JONES, B.A., M.A., Wheaton College. Mathematics


*TIFFANY JOSEPH, B.A., M. Ed., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Communications


*BRIAN KAPINOS, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.P.A., Westfield State University. Political Science


KLARA KAROL, B.S., University of West Bohemia; M.S., University of West Bohemia. Business Administration


JOHANNA KASIDI, A.S. Greenfield Community College, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst, DNP. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Nursing


VICTOR KATZ, B.A., Rutgers College; M.A., Yale University; J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Art


TARA KAVANAUGH, B.A., M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; M.S.N., Yale University School of Nursing; DNP, University of Massachusetts. Nursing


*ASHLEY M. KELLEY, B.S., American International College; B.S., Springfield College; M.S., Bay Path University. Human Services


BRUCE KELLOGG, B.S., Western New England College. System Analyst


PATRICIA A. KENNEDY, B.A., Brandeis University; M.A., Tufts University. English


TRICIA KIEFER, B.A., M.Ed., Westfield State College; C.A.G.S., University of Massachusetts; Westfield State College. Education


*THERESA KING, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Northeastern University. Deaf Studies


TERRI KINSTLE, B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Psychology


*JODY KLANN, B.S., M.Ed., Arizona State University; M.S., University of Florida. Forensic Science


*RODNEY E. KLEBER, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Lowell; M.A., University of Washington; M. Ed., Boston University. Human Services


*LOIS A. KOLTZ, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Accounting


*KAROLINA KOPCZYNSKI, A.S., Greenfield Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; MAT, School for International Training; M.A., Universidad de Jaén and la Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana; Ph.D., University of Phoenix. Spanish


JOANNE KOSTIDES, B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts. Communication, Media, and Theater Arts


*KRZYSZTOF S. KUBACKI, M.S., Marie Curie-Sklodowska University; Ph.D., Polish Academy of Science. Mathematics


OLIVIA KYNARD, B.S., M.S., Springfield College. Interim Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator


*MICHAEL LALLY, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Geography


*KELLY A. LAMAS, B.S., University of New England; M.P.H, Boston University. Foundations of Health


MARNAGELY LASANTA, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Our Lady of Elms College; M.S., Bay Path University


*JOSEPH O. LAVOIE, SR., B.A., American International College; M.B.A., Western New England College. Computer Information Systems


JOHANNA LEBRON, B.B.A., M.S.A., University of Massachusetts. Bursar


LAUREN LECLAIR, B.A., Westfield State University; M.S., Southern New Hampshire University. Associate Director of Admissions Technology and Operations


*WILLIAM LEFRANCOIS, B.A., Merrimack College; M.S., University of Lowell. Biology


WARREN W. LEIGH, A.A., University of Maryland; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.A., University of Phoenix. Culinary & Baking and Pastry Arts


TINA LENGIEZA, A.A., Holyoke Community College. Special Programs Coordinator


REBECCA LEPORATI, B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst, MAICEI Program Coordinator


*ILENE S. LERMAN, B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., New Mexico State University. Mathematics


JANE LERNER, B.A., Hampshire College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Director of Title III Activities and the Learning Collaborative


*JEFFREY M. LERNER, B.A., New School for Social Research; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Biology


NAOMI LESLEY, B.A., Brown University; M.A., San Diego State University; M.M., Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., The George Washington University. English


NATHAN LEVEILLE, A.A. Holyoke Community College; B.A. Westfield State University. Grants Development & Management


ARVARD LINGHAM, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Interim Executive Director of Community and Corporate Education


*CHRISTOPHER LIZON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.F.A. University of Hartford/Hartford Art School. Photography/ Lab Technician


*LORAINE MARIE LOPARDO, As.S.N., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Springfield Collge; M.P.H., M.S.N., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Nursing


ALEXANDRA LOUGHREY, B.S., Simmons College; B.S.N., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; M.S.N., Rivier University. Nursing


JUDITH LOUGHREY, B.S.N., Elms College; M.S.N., George Mason University. ADN Program, Nursing


DAWN LOVEGROVE, A.A., Hillsborough Community College; B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., University of South Florida. Communications


MOIRA LOZADA, B.A., Framingham State College. Career Development Counselor, Springfield Adult Learning Center


MICHAEL MAGIERA, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Computer Analyst/LMS Technical Administrator


LISA MAHON, B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., University of San Francisco. English


ABBY MAHONEY, B.A., Anselm College; M.A., American International College. Senior Specialist Program Coordinator


ELLEN MAJKA, A.S., Bay Path Junior College; M.B.A., Western New England College. Business Administration


CARLOS MALAVE, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor


PATRICIA L. MANTIA, B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.Ed., Ed. D., Boston University. Interim Associate Dean of Education, Health Careers, Culinary Arts & Human Services


HOLLIS MARTIN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; M.S., Capella University. Radiologic Technology


SHEYLA MARTINEZ, B.A., M.S. Bay Path University, Learning Specialist, Disability Services


VANESSA MARTINEZ, B.S., Columbus State University; M.A., Georgia State University; PhD., University of Massachusetts. Anthropology


*JOHN F. MASON, B.A., Middlebury College. Music *MURRAY K. MAST, B.M., University of Akron; M.M., The Hartt School, University of Hartford. Music


DONNA MASTROIANNI, B.S., Elms College; M.Ed., American International College. Biology


*STACEY MATARAZZO, B.A., Boston University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Forensic Science


SALOMON MATEO, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Systems Administrator


SHARALE MATHIS, BS, Eastern Connecticut State University; MHS, Quinnipiac University: EdD, University of Hartford. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs


RUBABA MATIN, B.A., M.A., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., University of Illinois. English as a Second Language


JASON MAURICE, B.A., University of Southern Maine; M.A., PhD., Brandeis University. Psychology


*NICHOLAS S. MAVRIKIDIS, B.A., Western New England College; M.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Northeastern University.


*JONATHAN MCCABE, B.A., City College of New York; M.A., M. Phil., The City University of New York. Political Science


*EILEEN M. MCGOWAN, B.S., Salem State College. Earth Science


*TRACEY MCKETHAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Western New England University; M.B.A., Western Connecticut University. Health Information


ANDREW MCMAHON, A.A. Holyoke Community College, B.A. Elms College, Patient Simulation Technician


*AIDA MEDIANERO, B.S., University of Trujillo; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


ANNE MORALES MEDINA, A.A. Holyoke Community College, B.A. Smith College, MBA. Elms College, Associate Director of Recruitment & Enrollment


IRMA MEDINA, A.B., Mount Holyoke College. Interim Director of Integrative Learning


NATHAN MERCER, B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Ball State University. Mathematics


*LYNN SNOPEK MERCIER, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law. Business Law


*STEPHEN R. MICELI, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University of Toledo. History


*REE K. MIGLIOZZI, B.A., M.A., Western New England College. Mathematics


*GAIL MIGNOGNA, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College. Medical Assisting


ANNE MISTIVAR, B.S. Northeastern University, M.S. University of Phoenix, Director of ABE/Transition to College and Careers


PETRIANA MONIZE, B.A., Hunter College; M.A., New York University. English


*KATHERINE A. MORALES, B.S., University of Puerto Rico. Chemistry


*BRIDGETTE MORIARITY, B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. French


CIARAN MURPHY, A.S. Springfield Technical Community College, B.S.E. Westfield State University, Assistant Director of Itsy Bitsy Child Care Watch


ROSITA NUNEZ, A.S., Casper College; B.S., University of Steubenville. Interim Associate Registrar


ERIN O'BRIEN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts. Learning Specialist Disability Services


KELLY O'CONNOR, B.A., Fordham University; J.D., Fordham Law School. Business Law


*THOMAS M. O'CONNOR, B.A., Williams College; J.D., Western New England College School of Law. Law


ELIZABETH OLLSON, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Manager of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations


*ROBERT JOHN O'MEARA, B.S., Clark University; M.B.A., & M.A., California State University; M.A., & Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Political Science


*ABIODUN ONAFOWOKAN, B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., Polytechnic University of New York. Mathematics


MARY ORISICH, B.S., B.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Massachusetts. Economics


BENJAMIN OSTIGUY, BFA., M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Special Program Coordinator - THRIVE Center


VIVIAN OSTROWSKI, B.A., St. Mary College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Director of Gateway Program


ISMET OZKILIC, B.A., Ankara University; M.S., Hacettepe University; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; PhD., University of Massachusetts. English


*DOROTHY S. PAM, B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Cornell University; M.A., Queens College (CUNY); Ph.D., New York University. English


*PAULA PARSKY, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Brandeis University. English as a Second Language


ELISSA BRILL PASHKIN, B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.M., D.M.A., Temple University. Music


MEGAN PEREIRA, B.A., M.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms. Grant Writer


*LINDA M. PETERS, B.A., Colby College; M.A., Brandeis University; M.S., University of Houston. Biology


*CHRISTINE M. PETRAGLIA, B.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy/University of the Sciences; M.S., Ed., University of New England. Pharmacy Science and Technology, Pre-Pharmacy


EMMY PHELPS, A.S. Greenfield Community College, B.A. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Special Programs Coordinator


JULIE PHILLIPS, B.A., Western New England University. Director of Development


ANDREA PICARD, B.A., M.A., American International College. Coordinator of Internship and Integrative Learning


*WILLIAM J. PIERSON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.A., Westfield State College. Psychology


*JOANNE M. POITRAS-SMITH, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Elms College; M.A., Westfield State College. English; Social Sciences


LAURA PORTER, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A., School for International Training. ESOL Curriculum & Instructional Coach/Teacher


*CHRISTOPHER G. PRONOVOST, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S., Western New England College, Criminal Justice.


KIMBERLY QUINLAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.P.A., Westfield State University. Director of Early Childhood Grant Initiatives


EMILY RABINSKY, B.S., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Biology


*REENA O. RANDHIR, B.S., M.S., Tamil Nadu Agricultural University; Ph.D., Purdue University. Biology


MICHELLE RIBERDY, B.A., College of the Holy Cross. Associate Director, Institutional Research


JENNIFER RIVERS, B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University. Coordinator of Instructional Design


MICHELLE ROBAK, B.S., M.B.A., Western New England College. Staff Associate, Human Resources


HUBERT E. ROBERT, JR., B.A., Dartmouth College; M.B.A., M.S., University of Massachusetts. Hospitality Management/Business Administration


MONICA ROCHA-ANTONIN, B.A. New York University; M.A., Fairfield University; M.A. The New School University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator


ANGELIQUE RODRIGUEZ, B.A., Westfield State University. Community Outreach and Admissions Counselor


ELSIE RODRIGUEZ, B.A., Elms College. Director of TRIO Student Support Services


MAYLENE RODRIGUEZ-SCOTT, B.A. University of Massachusetts. Financial Aid Counselor


ROBIN RONDEAU, B.A., Assumption College. Senior Financial Aid Counselor


DIANA ROSADO, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Westfield State University. Senior Financial Aid Counselor


TRACY ROSS, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Brandeis University; MSW, Smith College for Social Work., Ph.D. Brandeis University. Sociology


*ANGELO N. ROTA, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics


*MARGARET ROTHERMICH, B.F.A., University of Massachusetts; M.F.A., University of Cincinnati. Art


DONNA ROWE, M.A., University of Maryland; M.Ed., Cambridge College; PhD., University of Maryland. Human Services


DENISE ROY, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., Cambridge College. Learning Specialist, OSDDS


KIMBERLEE ROY, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine. Enrollment and Pathways Navigator/Advisor


*EILEEN E. RUBY, B.M., M.M., University of Massachusetts Amherst. Music


LEAH A. RUSSELL, A.A. Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.B.A., University of Massachusetts. Accounting


*DIANA SABATO, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Manitoba; M.Ed., Framingham State University. Business


NARAYAN SAMPATH, B.S., Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, India; MBA, Brandeis International Business School. Vice President for Administration & Finance


ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Westfield State College; M.A., Anna Maria College. Criminal Justice


CLAIRE SANDERS, B.S.., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., McDaniel College. Deaf Studies


PATRICA SANDOVAL, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts. Communication, Media, and Theater Arts


HAROLD SANTIAGO, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts. Academic Counselor


DERICK SANTOS, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Veterans Benefits & Financial Aid Counselor


*SARA SARIOL, B.S., Springfield College; M.B.A., American International College. Health Information Management


AMANDA SBRISCIA, B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S., Drexel University. Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the HCC Foundation, Inc.


DOUG SCANLON, B.A., St. Bonaventure University. Development & External Communication Coordinator


*MARYAM M. SCHIRMEISTER, B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mathematics


*LAURA A. SCHLEGEL, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., Westfield State College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. English


NICHOLAS SCHWAB, B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; M.A., Appalachian State University. Mathematics


*CYNTHIA SCOTT, Health Information Management


LINDA SCOTT, A.A., B.A., University of Hartford; M. Ed., Springfield College. Director of Academic Advising Services


*KOURTNEY SENQUIZ, A.A., Massachusetts Bay Community College; B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms; B.A., M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. English


AMREEN SHAIKH, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, Nurse Aide Program Coordinator


DOROTHY SHANNON, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., M.S. Chamberlain College of Nursing. Nursing PN Program


SHANNON SHATOS-SWIFT, B.A., Assumption College; M.B.A., Fitchburg State College. Staff Assistant, Payroll Manager


SR. MARY SHEA, B.A., Elms College; M.A.T., Marlboro College; M.A., American International College. Website Coordinator


MICHELLE SHERLIN, B.S.N., American International College. Simulation Learning Lab Coordinator, Nursing


JOHN SIERACKI, B.A. University of Delaware, MFA University of Massachusetts Amherst, Leadership Gift Officer and Manager of Campaign Initiatives


POLLY SILVA, B.A., Dickinson College; M.A., George Washington University; M.S., George Mason University; Ph.D., Virginia Tech. Training Manager


KRISTIN SIMONDS, B.A. University of Massachusetts. Literacy Specialist/Adult Education


*BRITTAINY SIMPSON, B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.A., Gallaudet University. Deaf Studies


MOMINA SIMS, B.A., University of Kansas; M.P.H., Saint Louis University; Ph.D, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Career Development Counselor


CATIE SIROIS, B.A., University of New Hampshire. Success Coach


CAROL ANN SMALLEY, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Gallaudet University. Learning Specialist Disability Services


JEANNETTE SMITH, BBM, Westfield State University. Staff Assistant, Administration & Finance


GORDON SNYDER, B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Western New England University. Engineering


XANDRIA SOTOMAYOR-WRIGHT, B.A., Westfield State University, Academic Counselor


*SHELLEY A. ST. GEORGE, B.S., Westfield State College. Education


MONICA STELLMACHER, A.S., Capital Community College; B.S., Central Connecticut State University; M.S., Albertus Magnus College. Senior Special Programs Coordinator - Elaine Marieb New Directions Adult Learning Success Center


*ANNE G. STENGLE, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Chemistry


*DIANE P. STENGLE, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Chemistry


CAROLE STERRITT, B.A., Smith College; MBA, University of Massachusetts. Special Programs Coordinator


THOMAS STEWART, B.S., M.Ed., Westfield State College. Director of Athletics and Student Life


EMILY STOUT, B.S., Wheelock College. Assistant Director of Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Program


KIMBERLEE STRACESKI, B.S., Boston College; M.S., Syracuse University. Associate Director of Financial Aid Compliance & Customer Service


MICHAEL SUCKAU, B.S. Western New England College. Patient Simulation Technician


PATRICIA C. SULLIVAN, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., American International College; M.Ed., Westfield State College. English


SEAN SULLIVAN-DALEY, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Web and Digital Content Manager


MURHAB TAMURA, B.S., Lesley University. Senior Special Programs Coordinator


REBECCA TARGOVE, B.A., Western New England University; M.S., Minnesota State University. Mathematics


RENEE TASTAD, B.A., Jamestown University; M.A., University of Colorado. AVP of Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Management & College Access


WENDI TATRO, B.S. Bay Path College; MPH, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Faculty Member/Program Coordinator, Medical Assisting Certificate


AMANDA THAYER, B.S., Franklin Pierce College; M.Ed., Elms College. Grant Administrator for Strong Start Training & Technical Assistance Grant


*JAMES THOMPSON, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Geographic Information Systems.


*MICHAEL D. TILLYER, B.F.A., Windham College. English


*GARY W. TIRRELL., B.S., Westfield State College; M.A., American International College; M.Ed., Springfield College. Psychology


CARL TODD, B.A., University of Connecticut; MSLIS, University of North Carolina. Coordinator of Library Services


MONICA V. TORREGROSA, B.A., Universidad de Concepcion; M.A. Drew University; M.A., University of New Hampshire. Spanish 


JAILINETTE TORRES, A.S. Holyoke Community College, B.S. Westfield State University. Interim Director of Academic Planning & Scheduling THOMAS TORTORIELLO, A.S. Holyoke Community College; B.S. University of Massachusetts. Computer Analyst Systems Support


GREG TOULSON, B.A., M.A., Smith College. Biology


REBECCA TOWNSEND, B.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Indiana University. Associate Director of Assessment


ELIZABETH TROBAUGH, B.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of Massachusetts; PhD., University of Massachusetts. English


ROBERT TRUSKOWSKI, B.A. St. Anselm College, Senior Staff Assistant


PAUL TWUM-BARIMA, B.S., University of Cape Coast; M.S., Youngstown State University; M.S., Kaiserlautern University. Mathematics


MARIA VARGAS, A.S., Holyoke Community College. Staff Assistant, Center for Business and Professional Development


ILEANA VASU, B.S., Stanford University; M.S., Yale University; Ph. D. University of Massachusetts. Mathematics


MIGUEL VELEZ, A.A. Springfield Technical Community College, B.A. Westfield State University, Special Programs Coordinator ALANA


JON VENTULETT, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S. Westfield State College; M.S., Resselaer Polytechnic Institute. Computer Information Systems


MICHELLE VIGNEAULT, A.S., Holyoke Community College, Staff Assistant


MIGLE VIDUGIRYTE, B.S., M.S., Vytautas Magnus University. Academic Counselor


*GAIL A. VIVIAN, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Ambefton University. Psychology


*MINH VO, A.S., Quinsigamond Community College; M.S., Springfield College. Deaf Studies


JANE JOHNSON VOTTERO, B.A. University of Massachusetts Amherst, M.S Springfield College, Director of Marketing & Communications


ALEXANDRA WAGMAN, B.A., Emory University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts. English


*BRUCE WALLACE, B.A., M.A., Trinity College. History


*ELLIOTT B. WALLACE, B.A., The University of Akron; M. A., The Hartt School, University of Hartford. Music


*ALINA WASHINGTON, B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., American International College. Human Services 


*MELISSA D. WEISE, A.S., Portland Community College; B.A., Washington State University; M.S.W., Boston College. Sociology


KEVIN WENTWORTH, B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Penn State. Biology


DEE WESTCOTT, A.A. Holyoke Community College, B.S. Salem State University, M.Ed. Springfield College, Nursing Resource Coordinator


CAROLYN WETZEL, B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D. Cornell University. Biology


ELIZABETH WHEELER, B.S., M.S. Worcester State University, Nursing


MATTHEW WHITON, B.A., Plymouth State University; MFA, University of Georgia. Theater (Scenic & Lighting Designer)


KRISTOPHER WIEMER, B.S., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Marlboro College. Coordinator of Instructional Technology/Moodle Administrator


*KATHARINE WILLIAMS, A.S., Springfield Community College; B.S., Bay Path University. Nursing


MICHELLE WILLIAMS, A.A., Junior College of Albany; B.A., College of Saint Rose; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri. Psychology


*KAREN WOLTJEN HINES, B.S., Albright College; MUA, Boston University. Business Administration


TODD WONDERS, B.A., University of Pittsburgh; B.A., Argosy University; M.A., Argosy University. Associate Director of Financial Aid 


LAUREN WOODARD, A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Springfield College; M.S., ED.D Bay Path University. Grant CoordinatorAMY L. WOODY, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.A., Westfield State University. Coordinator of the Elaine Marieb New Directions Adult Learner Success Center


DIANE WORTH, B.A., Marlboro College, M.A., School of International Training. Literary Specialist, Adult Education


ALLISON WROBEL, A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S., Elms College. Registrar


JENNIFER YORK, B.S., Pennsylvania State University; DVM, Tufts University. Veterinary Technician


MELANIE YOUNG, A.A., Holyoke Community College; B.A., University of Amherst, Special Programs Coordinator


CHRIS YURKO, B.A., Colgate University; M.S., Columbia University. Media Relations Manager


*LINDA M. ZAYAC, B.A., M.A., American International College. Sociology


*CARIN ZINTER, BA, Mount Holyoke; MBA, Western New England College; MAPP, University of Pennsylvania. Business Administration * adjunct faculty