COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Katharine Bogle Shields, Chairperson
Edwin Smith, Vice Chairperson
Jeremy Hitchcock, Past Chair
Alison Stebbins, Treasurer
Sharon Harris, Secretary
Richard Ackerman
Will Cunningham
Nick Curro
Darrin Daniels
Christopher Dodge
Gregory Eastman
Kimberly Eckenrode
Tiffany Eddy
Stephen Ellis
Geoffrey Kennedy
Donnalee Lozeau
Tricia Lucas
Steven Slovenski
John Stevens
Nick Toumpas
CHANCELLOR
Dr. Mark Rubinstein
ADMINISTRATION
Sarmad Saman
President
B.S., Baghdad University; M.S., Baghdad University.
Leah Maciejewski
Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., Bates College; M.Ed., Providence College.
Dr. Mark Desmarais
Vice President of Student Affairs
B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.Ed., Plymouth State University; CAGS, Plymouth State University; Ed.D, Plymouth State University.
Melanie Robbins
Associate Vice President
Littleton Academic Center Director
B.A., University of Vermont.
Gretchen Taillon
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Management Certificate, Nashua Community College.
FACULTY
Dr. John Achorn
Professor of English
Department Chair of Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
Program Coordinator of Liberal Arts and Library Technology
A.B., Dartmouth College; M.A., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., University of Toronto.
Dr. Bonnie Akerman
Professor of Health Science
Program Coordinator of Health Science
B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.Ed., Capella University; Ph.D., Dartmouth Medical School.
Kyle Aubut
Associate Professor of Advanced Welding Technology
Program Coordinator of Advanced Welding Technology and Pipe Welding
A.S., White Mountains Community College.
Adrienne Campbell
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Plymouth State University; M.S.N., Norwich University.
Rachel Dandeneau
Professor of Environmental Science
Department Chair of STEM and Advanced Manufacturing
Program Coordinator of Environmental Science
A.S., White Mountains Community College, B.S., Lyndon State College, M.S., Plymouth State University.
John Foy
Associate Professor of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara.
Travis Giles
Associate Professor of Culinary Arts
Department Chair of Hospitality and Culinary
Program Coordinator of Culinary Arts
A.A.S., New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin.
John Holt
Professor of STEM and Advanced Manufacturing
Program Coordinator of Information Technology
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Boston University.
Troy Lachance
Associate Professor of Automotive Technology
Program Coordinator of Automotive Technology
A.A.S., New Hampshire Technical College-Berlin.
Emily MacDonald
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Fitchburg State College; M.S.N., University of Rhode Island.
Ann Morin
Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., White Mountains Community College; B.S.N., Independence University, M.S.N., Capella University.
Jonathan Mullins
Associate Professor of Advanced Welding Technology
Department Chair of Industry and Transportation
A.S., Manchester Community College.
Paul Mundell
Instructor of Commercial Driver Training
Program Coordinator of Commercial Driver Training
CDL Certification; Driver Education Certification, Keene State College.
Dr. Stephanie Norton
Professor of Nursing
Department Chair of Nursing
B.A., Notre Dame College; M.S.N., CNL, University of New Hampshire; D.N.P, Regis College.
Nikolaus Nutting
Associate Professor of Accounting and Business
Department Chair of Business
Program Coordinator of Accounting and Business Administration
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University.
Dr. Mary Orff
Professor of Science
Department Chair of Health Sciences and Services
Program Coordinator of Veterinary Assistant
B.S.A., D.V.M., University of Georgia.
Michael Pike
Assistant Professor of Advanced Welding Technology
American Welding Society Certification; American Society of Mechanical Engineers Certification.
Marc Pouliot
Assistant Professor of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
Program Coordinator of Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology
A.S., New Hampshire Technical College-Berlin.
Kaitlyn Red Elk
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Saint Anselm College; M.S.N., Western Governors University.
Robin Scott
Professor of Education
Department Chair of Social, Educational, and Behavioral Science
Program Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, NH Professional Education Competencies, Special Education, and Teacher Education
A.A., B.S., College for Lifelong Learning; M.Ed., Plymouth State University; L.M.S., Phoenix Online.
Gregory Worthen
Associate Professor of Baking and Pastry Arts
Program Coordinator of Baking and Pastry Arts
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America; Certified Working Pastry Chef, American Culinary Federation.
STAFF
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Amanda Caron
Registrar
A.S., University of Phoenix; B.S., Granite State College.
Ryan Richard
Coordinator of Educational Partnerships and Access
B.S., Plymouth State University.
Suzanne Smith
Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Stacy Couture
Program Coordinator of Human Services
A.A., Greenfield Community College; B.S., University of Phoenix; M.Ed., Grand Canyon University.
Michael Doucette
Program Coordinator of Driver Education Instructor
Driver Education Instructor Certification, Keene State College.
Hollie Dube
Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice
A.A., White Mountains Community College.
Karen Edwards
Program Coordinator of Medical Assistant
A.A., Saint Charles Community College.
Renee Innes
Program Coordinator of Massage Therapy
B.S., Western Colorado University.
Donna Hart
Program Coordinator of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Credential
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; CAGS, Plymouth State University; SAIF Certification, Rivier College.
Wayne Saunders
Program Coordinator of Conservation Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Certification, NH Police Academy; Park Ranger Law Enforcement Certification, Southwestern Community College; A.A.S., SUNY Cobleskill.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Lynne Bacon
Coordinator of Accessibility Services
B.A., Vermont College; M.Ed., Plymouth State University.
ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT
Maurice 'Mike' Ahearn
Admissions Recruiter & Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Granite State College.
Amanda Gaeb
Enrollment Counselor
B.A., St. Joseph's College; M.Ed., University of New Hampshire.
Howard 'Mike' Innes
Director of Admissions
B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; M.Ed., Springfield College.
Jamie Rivard
Student Services Assistant
A.A.S., New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin.
BISTRO
Jessica Stacey
Bistro Cashier
Pauline Kochaniec
Cook
Kara Martin
Bistro Supervisor
A.S., White Mountains Community College.
BUSINESS OFFICE
Brenda MacDonald
Business Office Supervisor
A.A.S., New Hampshire Technical College-Berlin.
Cynthia MacKay
Stock Clerk
COUNSELING
Jeff Swayze
College Counselor
M.Div – Clinical Pastoral Education, Nashotah House.
FACILITIES
Joseph Agrodnia
Facilities Services Assistant
A.S., New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin.
Gary Biggart
Facilities Services Assistant
Karl Couture
Facilities Services Assistant
Kurt Guerin
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Brian Lefebvre
Facilities Services Assistant
A.S., New Hampshire Vocational College.
Scott Locke
Facilities Manager
A.S., University of New Hampshire Thompson School.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jackson Catalano
Technical Support Specialist
A.S., White Mountains Community College.
Tammy Vashaw
Information Technology Director
A.S., White Mountains Community College.
LIBRARY
Denise Bergeron
Library Specialist
A.A.S., New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin.
Melissa Laplante
Director of Library Services
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.L.I.S., Simmons College.
LITTLETON ACADEMIC CENTER
Jane Crosby
Littleton Academic Center Assistant
B.S., Keene State College.
Alan Derrington
Facilities Services Assistant
CDL Certification, White Mountains Community College.
Bruce Finch
Safety & Security Officer
B.A., Stonehill College; M.A., Anna Maria College; Police Executive Leadership, FBI National Academy.
Rae-Allyn Paddleford
Administrative Assistant & Enrollment Specialist
A.S., New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin.
Ashley Spooner
Student Success Center Assistant
B.S., Oregon State University; M.S., Oregon State University.
Dana Stark
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Ellen St. Cyr
Academic Center Assistant
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
Colbie Ayotte
Executive Assistant to the President
B.A., University of New Hampshire.
SECURITY
James Astuto
Safety & Security Supervisor
A.A., St. Petersburg College.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Angela Clark
Bursar
A.A., New Hampshire Technical College.
Jessica Hill
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Nicole Bourque
Director of Onboarding and Student Success
Program Coordinator of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., Lyndon State College; M.S., University of Connecticut.
Christine Curry-Hemmings
Coordinator of Student Success Center Services
A.S., Newbury College; B.S., Emmanuel College; M.Ed., Saint Joseph's College.
WELCOME CENTER
Asemina Georgiadis
Welcome Center Assistant
B.A., Converse College.
Ronni-Jean Marois
Welcome Center Assistant
Office Assistant Certificate, White Mountains Community College; Coding Health Information Technology Certificate, White Mountains Community College; A.S., White Mountains Community College.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Annette Cole
Manager of Workforce Development
A.S., New Hampshire Technical Institute; B.S., Granite State College; M.S., Granite State College.