Administration, Faculty, and Staff

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FACULTY

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Essex County College has both full-time and adjunct faculty members expected to meet the same standards of academic preparation, course content, and dedication to students. In addition to a greater teaching load, full-time faculty have additional responsibilities, notably curriculum development, student advisement, and involvement in the life of the college. The following is a list of full-time faculty members, together with their credentials and their divisional or departmental assignment.

Abu-Hatab, Ezdehar

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BA - Rutgers University

MS - Montclair State University

Albuquerque, Germaine

Assistant Professor, Division of Business

BCom - University of Pune, India

MCom - University of Pune, India

MAS - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Alexandre, Jean-Wilner

Associate Professor, Division of Business

BS – Kean University

MA – Rutgers University

Ali, Ahmed

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Benha University, Egypt

MS - Benha University, Egypt

PhD - University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Aouad, Emmanuel

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - University of Cape Coast

MA - State University of New York, College at Buffalo

PhD – State University of New York at Buffalo

Archer, Colin

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BS - Felician University

MS - Monmouth University

Asobayire, Martin

Associate Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

AS - Essex County College

BA - Rutgers University

MS - Montclair State University

Assadipour, Hossein

Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences 

BS - Abadan Institute of Technology, Iran

MS - Michigan Technological University

PhD - Michigan Technological University

Bacchus, Shazam

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Chamberlain University

MS - Chamberlain University

DNP - University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Bannon, Ron

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BFA - New York University

MS - Teachers College, Columbia University

Battle, Kathlyn

Associate Professor/Counselor

BSW - Rutgers University

MSW - Rutgers University

EdD - New Jersey City University

Bhatt, Viral

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Drew University

MA - Fairleigh Dickinson University

MPhil - City University of New York

PhD - City University of New York

Boakye, Augustine

Professor, Division of Business

BE - University of Cape Coast, Ghana

MA - Brunel University, UK

PhD - University of Dundee, UK

Bonassisa, Anthony

Instructor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Montclair State University

MS - Montclair State University

Bridgeforth, Mamie

Professor, Division of Social Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BA - Rutgers University

MSW - Rutgers University

Bruan, Maria

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - University of Santo Thomas, Philippines

MA - Institute of Hispanic Culture, Madrid, Spain

Calloway, India

Lecturer, Educational Opportunity Fund Program

BA - Colgate University

MA - Seton Hall University

Castillo, Carlos

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Stevens Institute of Technology

MS - Stevens Institute of Technology

PhD - Stevens Institute of Technology

Catalan, Paula

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

AS - Essex County College

BS - Rutgers University

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Celony, Bergenie

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

MS - Chamberlain University

Cha, Teryn

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BE - Kookmin University, Korea

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

PhD - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Chapman, Jennifer

Instructor/Counselor

AA – Essex County College

AAS –Jersey College School of Nursing

BA – Bloomfield College

BN – Jersey College of Nursing

Chestnut, Jose

Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

MD - University Autonoma of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic

Constant, Gervida

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AS - Raritan Valley College

BSN - Felician College

MS - Walden University

Danville, Gennevieve

Associate Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - New Jersey City University

MS - Kean University

DNP - Rutgers University

Das, Amit

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Ahsanullah University of Science & Technolgy, India

MS - Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany

Davis, Patrice

Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BA - Swarthmore College

JD - Harvard Law School

DeFreece, Eileen

Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Rutgers University, Literature

MA - Rutgers University, Creative Writing

PhD - Rutgers University

De la Torre, Carlos

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

DePasquale, Jhestarri

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

AA - Ocean County College

BA - Thomas Edison State University

MA - Norwich University

MA - Drew University

De Pasquale, Nicole

Instructor, Division of Social Sciences

BS - Georgian Court University

MS - Rider University

Dickson, Breanna

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - New Jersey City University

MS - William Paterson University

Dimopoulos, Alkis

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

ME - Stevens Institute of Technology

DiPasquale, David

Instructor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Brooklyn College

MA - Pratt Institute

Donofrio, Thomas

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BA - Lafayette College

MS - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Duroy, Frank

Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BA - Fairleigh Dickinson University

MA - Montclair State University

EdD - Rutgers University

Effah, George

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - University of Science and Technology, Ghana

MS - London Southbank University, UK

Elborj, Jamal

Instructor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Moulay Ismael University, Meknes, Morocco

MA - Southern New Hampshire University

Emesslamy, Susan

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - New York University

MS - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia

Eromosele, Victor

Lecturer B - Nursing & Health Sciences

AS - Essex County College

BS - UMDNJ 

Figueiras, Ines

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BA - Rutgers University

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

MS - Walden University

Francis, Donna

Lecturer B, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Seton Hall University

MS - Walden University

Freedman, Gerald

Associate Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BS - East Stroudsburg State College

MA - Newark State College

Gasataya, Rachel

Instructor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - William Paterson University

MM - New Jersey City University

Griffiths, Ann-Maria

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Adelphi University

MS - Capella University

Guanzon, David

Visiting Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - William Paterson University

Hammond, John

Assistant Professor, Division of Business

BA - University of Cape Coast, Ghana

MPA - Kean University

Harrison, Charles

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BS - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Hill, Nessie

Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BS - Roosevelt University

MS - Roosevelt University

PhD - Union Institute and University

Jenkins, Mary

Instructor, Division of Social Sciences

BSW - Rutgers University

MSW - Rutgers University

Johnson, Cassandra

Instructor/Counselor

AA - Essex County College

BA - Thomas Edison State University

MSW - University of New England

Kabakibi, Yasser

Associate Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Montclair State University

MS - Montclair State University

Kaiser, Rebecca

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Wagner College

MS - Chamberlain College of Nursing

Kajura, Clare

Instructor, Division of Social Sciences

BEd – Makerere University

Kamunge, Eunice

Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

AS - Essex County College

BA - Rutgers University

MA - St. Peters College

MS - Seton Hall University

PhD – Seton Hall University

Khalfani, Akil

Associate Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BA - University of California

MA - University of Pennsylvania

PhD - University of Pennsylvania

Koribanics, Nicole

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BA - Rutgers University

PhD - Rutgers University

Kucerovy, Timothy

Instructor, Business Division

BS - Slippery Rock University

MS - Ohio University

Lambert, Coleen

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Felician University

MS - Grand Canyon University

Lawless, Kevin

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BS - Montclair State University

BS - Touro College

MA - Touro College

DPT - Touro College 

Lee, Jeffrey

Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MS - Mississippi State University

PhD - North Carolina State University

Linfante, Felix

Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Kean University

PhD - Seton Hall University

Lumbsden, Samuel

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - University of Panama

MA - New Jersey City University

EdD - Capella University

Lvov, Nadezhda

Associate Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Moscow State University

MS - Moscow State University

MS - New York University

Mangru, Renita

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex county College

BA - Rutgers University

BS - Rutgers University

Marashi, Nidhal

Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BSc - Baghdad University, Iraq

MS - Kings College, London University, UK

PhD - Kings College, London University, UK

Martinez-Castaneda, Carmen

Lecturer F, Educational Opportunity Fund Program

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Montclair State University

McCall, Mingyon

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BA - New Jersey Institute of Technology

MA - New Jersey City University

MA - New Jersey City University

McEwan, Candice

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

MS - Walden University

Nash, Mikal

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Ngakam, Bertheleau

Lecturer A - Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

AS - Essex County College

BS - Cornell University

MS - Rutgers University

Nonez, Guerdie

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

MS - Walden University

O'Connell, Sean

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - State University of New York

MA - City University of New York

Ojelade, Kanji

Instructor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - University of Ibadan, Nigeria

MS - University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Okoro, Philip

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Chicago State University

MS - Chicago State University

Okoth, Joyce

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Science

BA - Rutgers University

MS Rutgers University

Olotewo, John

Assistant Professor, Division of Business

BS - Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

MBA - Girne American University, Cyprus

PhD - Girne American University, Cyprus

Ona, Ifeanuli

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Thomas Edison State University

MS - Thomas Edison State University

Orosz, Brooke

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Stony Brook University

PhD - The Graduate Center at the City University of New York

Pangilinan, Victoria

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Llocos Norte, Philippines

MS - University of Phoenix

PhD - Rutgers University

Park, Jinsoo

Associate Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

MS - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Daejeon, Korea

PhD - Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY

Parlar, Yusuf

Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Middle East Technical University, Turkey

MS - Polytechnic University of New York

PhD - New Jersey Institute of Technolgy

Patel, Daxay

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

MS - Kean University

Pekarofski, Michael

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

AA - Union County College

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Rutgers University

EdM - Rutgers University

PhD - Rutgers University

Pennington, Christina

Instructor, Division of Social Sciences  

BS - Howard University

JD - Seton Hall University

Pernia, Raquel

Professor, Division of Business

BA - Rutgers University

MBA - Rutgers University

Petrela, Ruben

Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BArch – City College of New York

MArch – New Jersey Institute of Technology

Quenum, Kodjovi

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Raju, Shiny

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

MS - Catholicate College, India

MS - New Jersey City University

PhD - Keiser University

Ramakrishnan, Sujatha

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

BS - Osmania University, India

MS - Purdue University

EdD - American College of Education

Rivera, Carlos

Associate Professor, Division of Business

BA - Long Island University

MBA - Long Island University

Saint Fort, Patrick

Instructor - Business Division

AS - Essex County College

BS - Rutgers University

MS - Rutgers University

Sarkar, Debashis

Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India

MS - Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India

MS - State University of New York

Scott, Myrna

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BS - Felician University

MS - Felician University

Scuorzo, Karen

Assistant Professor, Division of Business

BA - Kean College

MA - Montclair State University

MBA - Seton Hall University

Seddiki, Mohamed

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

AS-Essex County College

BS- New Jersey City University

MS- Polytechnic University

Selimii, Ardian

Instructor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BA – Monroe College

Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BS - Virginia State College

EdM - Rutgers University

PhD- New York University

Stafford, Timothy

Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - St. Francis College

MST - Fordham University

Stevens, Margaret

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Brown University

PhD - Brown University

Stewart, Korena

Instructor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

AS - Union County College

BS - Kean University

MS - Kean University

MA - Princeton Theological Seminary

Stolberg, Victor

Associate Professor/ Counselor

BA - State University of New York at Cortland

BS Ed - State University of New York at Cortland

BS - Excelsior College, University of the State of New York

MS Ed - State University of New York at Cortland

MS - State University of New York at Cortland

MA - State University of New York at Buffalo

MAH - State University of New York at Buffalo

EdM - State University of New York at Buffalo

MALS - Rutgers University

MAT - Rutgers University/New Jersey Institute of Technology,

MA - Rutgers University/New Jersey Institute of Technology

MA - Montclair State University

PhD - Ecole Superieure Euro-Americaine, France

Stutz-Doyle, Christine

Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Touro College

DPT - Touro College

PhD – Seton Hall University

Sulse, Majuvy

Associate Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

BSN - Divine Word University

MSN - Kean University

Tangarife, Alexandra

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Rutgers University

BA - Rutgers University

MA - Montclair State University

MA - Montclair State University

Taylor-Bandele, Leola

Instructor/Librarian

BS - Fairleigh Dickinson University

MLS - Pratt Institute

Tooma, William

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - William Paterson University

MA - William Paterson University

DLitt - Drew University

Torres, Ada

Lecturer/ Counselor

BA - Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

MS - Thomas Edison State College

Turner, Bridget

Assistant Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BS – Montclair State University

MA – New Jersey City University

PhD – Fielding University

Vieira, Elvira

Professor, Division of Social Sciences

BA- Hood College

MA-Montclair State University

EdD- Rowan University

Vyas, Mamta

Assistant Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Maharaja Sayajirao University, India

MS - Montclair State University

MS - Maharaja Sayajirao University, India

Wager, Jennifer

Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - Ohio State University

MA - Georgetown University

MA - Ohio State University

Wang, Chengwen

Professor, Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences

BS - Shandong Teacher’s University, China

MS - Shandong University, China

PhD - Rutgers University

DS - Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Williams, Rebecca

Associate Professor, Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies

BA - City College of New York

MA - City College of New York

Wilson, Lynn

Assistant Professor, Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

AS - Essex County College

BS - Seton Hall University

MS - Montclair State University

York, Lori

Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS - Essex County College

BS - University of Phoenix

MS - University of Phoenix

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EMERITI

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Yamba, Kuruc, Yee, Zenere, Larkin 

Bernstein, Harry V.

Professor Emeritus, Business

BBA – Pace University

MA – New York University

Berry, David A.

Professor Emeritus, History

BA – University of Rochester

MA – University of Connecticut 

Frank, Michael

Professor Emeritus, Biology

BS - City College of New York

MS - New York University

Gross, Eugene W.

Professor Emeritus, Biology

BS – New York University

MA – Columbia University

MS – Rutgers University

Johnson, Byron

Professor Emeritus, Biology

BS – Howard University

MST – Rutgers University

PhD – Rutgers University

Kuric, Helen

Professor Emerita, Mathematics

BS – Seton Hall University

MS – University of Notre Dame

Larkin, Charles

Professor Emeritus, Humanities

BA – New York University

MA – Jersey City State College

PhD – Fordham University

Mendelson, Stanley

Professor Emeritus, Health Sciences

BS - Brooklyn College

MA - Seton Hall University

Singleton, Allen J.

Professor Emeritus, Business

BS - University of Maryland Eastern Shore

MA - Columbia University Teachers College

MEd - Columbia University Teachers College

HLD - Wilberforce University

White, Ladylease

Professor Emerita, Business

BA - The College of New Jersey

MA - Columbia University

PhD - New York University

Williams, Alvin

Professor Emeritus, Mathematics

BA - Rutgers University

MS - New Jersey Institute of Technology

EdD - New York University 

Wilson, Ned

Professor Emeritus, Computer Science

AB - Emory University

BD - Drew University

MS - Stevens Institute of Technology

PhD - Drew University

Yamba. A. Zachary

President Emeritus

BS - Seton Hall University

MA - Seton Hall University

EdD - Pacific States University

Yee, Donald

Professor Emeritus, Mathematics

AB - Rutgers University

MS - New York University

Zeneri, Raymond

Professor Emeritus, Mathematics

BSEE – University of Miami

MST – Rutgers University

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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Boakye, Augustine

President

Bundy, Alfred

Executive Director-Institutional Advancement

Jalloh, Pavi

Chief of Staff

Kirkland, Keith

Dean of Student Affairs

Ojo-Ohikuare, Renee

Executive Director of Enrollment Management & Services

Runfeldt, John

Executive Director of Institutional, Effectiveness,

Planning & Assessment 

Seddiki, Mohamed

Executive Dean/Chief Information Officer (CIO) of

Information Technology & Operations

Shabazz, Hamin

Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer

Soto, Christine

General Counsel

Vieira, Elvira

Dean of Community, Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Wiliams, Shunda

Executive Director, Human Resources

Yee, Donald

Professor Emeritus, Advisor to the President & Cabinet

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OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/ ACADEMIC DIVISION CHAIRS

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Albuquerque, Germaine

Academic Division Chair, Business

Altamirano, Christhian

Associate Dean, West Essex Branch Campus

Joyce Ayim

Assistant Dean of Online Education & Resources

Barkley, Elizabeth

Director, IT Operations, Information Technology

Bello, Leigh

Associate Dean, Student Affairs/Special Projects

Bridgeforth, Mamie

Academic Division Chair, Social Sciences

Bridgett, Karen

Associate Director, Human Resources

Celestin, Judith

Director, Adult Learning Center

Choudhury, Sanghamitra

Director, Workforce Development & Training

Cromartie, Anthony

Director, Public Safety

Cruz, Lolita

Associate Director, Campus Services and Community Relations - West Essex Campus

Estrada, Juan

Associate Director, Telecommunications, Information Technology

Flanigan, Virginia

Director, Child Development Center

Good, Anika

Director, Welcome Center, Retention and Recruitment

Graham, Jamil

Director, Student Life & Activities

Hall, Ledawn

Director, Learning Center

Howard, Patty

Director, Financial Aid

Hrechak, Andrew

Academic Division Chair, Mathematics, Engineering Technology & Computer Science

Jefferies, Yvette

Director, College Advancement & Foundation

Kamunge, Eunice

Academic Division Chair, Biology, Chemistry & Physics

McKinney, Angela

Director, On Campus Continuing Education

Miller, Darlene

Bursar, Bursar's Office

Ohanian, Noushig

Associate Director, Institutional Research

Parm, Ronald

Associate Director, Public Safety

Persaud, June

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Pirtskhalava, Yelena

Director, Pre-College Readiness, Dual Enrollment Program and Extension Centers

Ramos Ribeiro, Joana

Assistant to the Dean, Community, Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Romano, Joanna

Director, Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program

Samad, Nadiyah

Director, Custodial Services & Campus Events

Sanoh, Jessica

Associate Director, Marketing & Public Relations

Shapiro, Jeff

Director, Facilities Operations

Tomkins, David

Director, Athletics

Tooma, William

Academic Division Chair, Humanities & Bilingual Studies

Williams, Denise

Director, Purchasing

Wilson, Kenya

Director, Enrollment Services/Registrar

Wright, Tanya

Associate Director, Training Inc.

York, Lori

Academic Division Chair, Nursing & Health Sciences

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ECATALOG EDITORIAL TEAM

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Chambers, Jeanine

Coordinator - Academic Technology Resources

Albuquerque, Germaine

Kamunge, Eunice

Stolberg, Victor

Vieira, Elvira

Yee, Donald