Faculty and Staff
Administration
| Name and Credential | Title |
|---|---|
| Desmarais, Dr. Rachel | President |
| Edmonds, Dr. Jerry | Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement |
| Graham, Steven | Vice President, Finance and Operations |
| Pearce, Christopher | Interim Vice President of Institutional Research & Technology |
| Sepich, Dr. Kim | Vice President, Learning, Student Engagement and Success |
| Tompkins, Kevin | Executive Director of Human Resources |
| Weary, Tanya | Executive Director of The VGCC Foundation |
Faculty
| Name and Credential | Title |
|---|---|
| Alie, Falastein, B.S., M.S. | Instructor of Mathematics |
| Alston-Thompson, Rene’, B.S., M.Ed | Department Chair, Math |
| Alston, Jemal, B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Ed.S. | Instructor of Business Administration |
| Bailey, Spence, B.S., M.S. | Program Head/Instructor, Information Technology |
| Bamigbade, Christiana, B.S., M.S. | Instructor, Mathematics |
| Barney, Stephen | Director, Fire/Rescue and EMS |
| Bell, Sara, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Humanities |
| Bhattacharya, Dr. Nikhl, B.S., M.S., Ph. D. | Chemistry Instructor |
| Bishop, Brandon, B.S. | Director of BLET/LET |
| Blair, Anthony, B.S., A.L.M. | Department Chair, Science |
| Bowling, Dr. Brandy, B.S., M.S., Ph. D. | Dean of Arts & Sciences |
| Boyd, Glen, A.A.S. | Coordinator/Instructor, Law Enforcement Training |
| Brackett, Dr. John, B. Mus., M.A., Ph.D. | Instructor, Music |
| Bryan, Jason, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, English |
| Bullock, David | Department Chair, Applied Tech/Program Head, Mechatronics Engineering |
| Bullock, Georgie | Instructor, CDL |
| Carlson, Matt, A.A.S., B.F.A., M.F.A. | Instructor, Art |
| Carter, Dr. Tracey, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. | Program Head, Education/Program Head, Early Childhood Education |
| Chaves-Smith, Margaret, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Spanish |
| Christie, Mary | Instructor, Biology |
| Clark, Tony, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Criminal Justice Technology |
| Clarke, Betty, B.S., M.A. | Instructor, English |
| Coburn, Emily, Diploma | Program Head, Cosmetology |
| Davis, Jamie, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N, PCCN | Instructor of Nursing |
| Dawes, Yamika, B.S. | Instructor, Developmental Math |
| Debnam, Marque, B.A., J.D. | Program Head, Paralegal Technology |
| Dekle, Tina, A.A., A.A.S., B.A., M. Div., M.A. | Instructor, Early Childhood Education |
| Denson, Esther, A.A.S. | Cosmetology Instructor |
| Deville, Phillip, A.A., A.S., B.S., M.S. | Department Chair, Applied Tech/Program Head, Mechatronics Engineering |
| Devkota, Dr. Ramesh, B.S., M.S., Ph. D. | Biology Instructor |
| Dickens, Antoinette, M.A., Paralegal Certification | Department Chair, Public Service, Curriculum Work-Based Learning Coordinator |
| Dillahunt, Marian, B.A., M.A., M.L.S. | Instructor, English |
| Durham, Alvin, Diploma, A.A.S. | Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology |
| Epps, James, A.A., B.A., M.B.A/HRM | Instructor, Basic Skills WCI |
| Evans, Wallace, Diploma | Instructor, Cosmetology |
| Farmer, Delton, B.S., M.B.A. | Program Head, Business |
| Felts, Kassie, B.S.N., M.S.N | Nursing Instructor |
| Fischer, Robinette, B.A. | Department Chair of Transition, Student Success, and College Transfer |
| Fleming, Dr. Erica, Pharm.D. | Program Head, Pharmacy |
| Folz, Erin, B.A., M.S. | Instructor, Mathematics |
| Frink, Frankie, B.A., M.Ed. | Instructor, English |
| Garrett, Hollie, A.A.S., B.S., M.B.A. | Program Head, Office/Medical Office Administration |
| Gibbs, James, A.A.S. | Program Head of Transportation Technologies |
| Gibbs, Rhonda | Cosmetology Instructor |
| Gravel, Charles Luke, A.A.S., B.S., B.A. | Instructor, Welding |
| Grissom, Rose, A.A., B.S., M.B.A. | Instructor, Business Administration |
| Harvey, Jessica, A.A.S., B.S., M.B.A. | Instructor, Office Administration |
| Henderson, Betsy, B.F.A., M.F.A. | Department Chair/Instructor, Humanities and Fine Arts |
| Henderson, Curtis, B.S., M.S. | Instructor, English |
| Holton, Ruth, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, English |
| Hoppe, Michael, A.A., B.S., M.S. | Accounting Instructor |
| Hurt, Leslie, A.A.S., B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Sociology |
| Hyson, Andrea, B.A., M.S. | Program Head of Criminal Justice Technology/Public Safety Administration |
| Jackson, Nancy, A.A.S. | Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology, Franklin Campus |
| Kamoru, Mercedes, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. | Medical Assisting Program Head |
| Lyon, Stewart, B.S., M.S., MBA | Program Head of Bioprocess / Biotechnology |
| McILroy, Brande, B.S.N., M.S.N. | Instructor, Nursing |
| McLeod, Michele, B.S., M.S. | Program Head, Human Services Technology |
| Morgan, Margaret, B.A., M.A. | Instructional Designer |
| O’Geary, Sharon, A.A., A.A.S., B.A., M.Ed., M.S. | Instructor, Psychology |
| Oleros, Tashika, B.A., R.T.R., M.S.R.S. | Program Head, Radiography |
| Otti, Emmanuel, B.A., M.I.S./M.B.A. | Instructor, Computer Education |
| Pace, Rusty, Diploma, A.A.S. | Program Head of Industrial Technologies |
| Pais, Andrew | Instructor, Bioprocess / Biotechnology |
| Parker, Candy, B.S., M.A., M.B.A. | Director, Center for Teaching and Learning |
| Parrott, Leslie | Instructor, Nursing |
| Polk, Dr. Kristie, M.S., Ph. D. | Instructor of Psychology |
| Rossi, April, B.S., M.A. | Instructor, Mathematics |
| Sanders, Brian | Instructor, Business Technologies |
| Seaman, Dr. Anna, A.A.S., B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P. | Program Head/Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing |
| Settles, Dr. Daniel, B.A., Ph.D. | Instructor, Biology |
| Smith, Ashlei, R.N., B.S.N. | Nursing Instructor |
| Southerland, Patrick, B.A., M.S. | Instructor, Health/Physical Education |
| Sparks, Jonathan, B.A., M.S. | Dept. Chair of Social Science |
| Stanton, Rebekah | Instructor, Sociology |
| Stewart, Rebecca, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Spanish |
| Suanez, Sara, A.A.S., B.S., M.H.A. | Medical Office Administration Instructor |
| Talley, Isaac, B.F.A., M.F.A. | Instructor, Art |
| Taylor, Valerie, B.S., M.S. | Mathematics Instructor |
| Terry, Magnolia, A.A.S. | Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology |
| Tharrington, Allen, B.S. | Instructor, Welding |
| Thomas, Christal, B.A., M.Ed. | Department Chair, Business Technologies |
| Thompson, Dr. Natasha, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. | Instructor, History |
| Tillotson, Mark, Diploma | Program Head of Construction Technologies |
| Twitty, Jamisha, B.S., M.H.S. | Clinical Coordinator for Radiography |
| Whited, Victoria, B.S., M.A. | Instructor, History |
| Wilkerson, R. Kyle, A.A.S. | Program Head, Culinary Arts |
| Wilson, Gregory, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, Developmental English |
| Wolf, Ian, B.A., M.A. | Instructor, English |
| Wyche, David, B. A., M.S. | Department Chair/Instructor, English |
| Yoder, Yolanda, B.A., M.S. | Instructor, Computer Education |
Staff
| Name and Credential | Title |
|---|---|
| Abbott, Emily | Librarian |
| Adcock, Kayla | Administrative Assistant to Dean of Business & Industry Solutions |
| Allen, Jennifer | Administrative Assistant |
| Alston, Sherri | Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services |
| Archie, Dorothy | Custodian |
| Askew, Keri | Senior Staff Accountant |
| Baity, Melissa | Director of Financial Aid |
| Bates, Tim | Coordinator of Prison Programs |
| Bender, Daniel | Coordinator of Open Labs |
| Blalock, Diane | Receptionist, South Campus |
| Boone, James | Maintenance Technician |
| Boyd, Russ | Academic Advisor |
| Brodie, Michael | Campus Police Sergeant |
| Brown Jr., James | Customized Training Director |
| Brown, Kimmora | Director, College and Career Readiness |
| Brown, Miranda | Human Resources Assistant |
| Bullock, Reba | Granville Early College Liaison, Career and College Promise Liaison/Advisor |
| Burch, Bernard | Custodian |
| Burwell, Kyle | Dean, Business & Industry Solutions |
| Chavis, Todd | Custodian |
| Cissel, Courtney | Public Information Officer |
| Colindres, Fredesvinda | Assistant Grants Administration |
| Copeland, Sonya | Academic Advisor |
| Cordell, Hilda | Cook, Child Care |
| Creech, Jennifer | Accounting Technician Grants |
| Cruz, Carlos | Admissions and Enrollment Specialist |
| Curtis, Elvin | Coordinator, Occupational Healthcare Programs |
| Davis, Cathy | Counselor and Coordinator of Counseling, Accessibility, & Support Services |
| Davis, Jennie | Librarian |
| Dillard, Morris | Career and Personal Coach |
| Durham, Ja’Lisha | Housekeeper |
| Durham, Lora | Outreach & Adult Student Support Coach |
| Edgerton, Blondelle | Director WIOA |
| Edwards, Lisa | Admissions and Records Assistant |
| Elliott, Lauren | Accounting Technician - Student Accounts |
| Fletcher, Linda | Director, Career Services |
| Foster-Hill, Willie Mae | Receptionist |
| Foxx, Dr. Krystal | Job Placement Coordinator |
| Franklin, Larry | Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety |
| Gallatin, Teresa | Child Care Specialist |
| Garrett, Adam | Groundskeeper |
| Goode, Faye | Associate Director Financial Aid |
| Green, Serena | Administrative Assistant |
| Griffin, Martin | Maintenance Tech |
| Grissom, Andy | Maintenance Supervisor |
| Grissom, Thomas | Financial Aid Specialist |
| Hall, Lyndon | Dean of K-12 Partnership and Warren Campus |
| Hamlet, Riley | Child Care Specialist |
| Hanks, Rhonda | Child Care Specialist, Day Care |
| Hargrove, Antonio | Custodian |
| Hargrove, Frances | Custodian |
| Hargrove, Jermiel | Coordinator of Student Activities and Athletics |
| Hargrove, Trudy | Administrative Assistant |
| Harp, Stephanie | Administrative Assistant for Plant Operations |
| Harris, Pamela | Child Care Specialist, Child Care Center |
| Hawkins, James | Academic Advisor |
| Hicks, Julie | Director, Planning and Research |
| Himmel, Angela | Director of Daycare |
| Holloman, Jimmie | Network Administrator |
| Hudgins, Faith | Administrative Assistant |
| Hunt, Diane | Administrative Assistant for Business, Applied Technologies, & Public Services |
| Jones, Dafney | Financial Aid Specialist |
| Jones, Sheri | Associate Director, The VGCC Foundation |
| Jones, Teresa | Housekeeper |
| Jordan, Dr. Antonio | Dean of Students, Equity, Retention & Success |
| Kearney, O’Brien | Custodian |
| Ktul, Kathryn | Registrar |
| LaBar, Matthew | Groundskeeper |
| Lagunas, Joshua | Associate Vice President, Finance and Operations |
| Layton, Amanda | Financial Aid/LRC Assistant |
| Lewis, Priscilla | Purchasing Agent |
| Luffman, Jennifer | Senior Accountant |
| Makowske, Sita | Facilities Coordinator-Civic Center |
| Martus, Josalyn | Assistant Registrar |
| McDaniel, Andrea | Coordinator of Institutional Research |
| McMannen, Mary | Accounts Payable Coordinator |
| Melvin, Christan | Student Engagement Specialist |
| Miller, Denise | Personal Enrichment Coordinator |
| Mitchell, Evangeline | Liaison, Franklin Early College High School |
| Moore, Shambellina | Admissions and Enrollment Specialist |
| Newbern, Lee | Systems Administrator |
| Paschall, John | Computer Services Technician |
| Pendergrass, Ashley | Webmaster Apprentice |
| Pendergrass, Danner | Groundskeeper |
| Perkinson, April | Executive Assistant to the President |
| Perry, Blake | Academic Advisor |
| Perry, Carolyn | Director, Small Business Center |
| Pierce-Cappetta, Veta | Success Center Campus Coordinator/Counselor |
| Pulley, Norma | LEIS Specialist |
| Quick, TaMarsha | Admissions and Enrollment Specialist |
| Ragland, Connie | Career and College Promise Liaison |
| Ragland, Tina | Student Engagement Specialist |
| Ramey, David | Custodian |
| Richardson, Stephen | Lead Custodian - Franklin Campus |
| Roberson, Ashley | Director of Plant Operations |
| Robertson, Kimberly | Academic Advisor |
| Robinson, Tyrone | Student Engagement Specialist |
| Rodwell, Elisa | Director, Occupational Extension |
| Royster, Anna | Custodian |
| Royster, Marie | Housekeeper |
| Sharpe, Kelvin | CDL Coordinator |
| Simmons, Angela Peterson | Dean of Workforce Readiness, Health & Public Safety |
| Slack, Penny | Administrative Assistant for the Deans of Student Services/Call Center Coordinator |
| Small, Ricky | Technician, Civic Center |
| Smith, Brenda | Telecommunicator/EHS |
| Smith, Rita | Financial Aid/LRC Assistant |
| Snelling, Jason | Coordinator, Academic Skills Center |
| Stainback, Audrey | Administrative Assistant |
| Stegall, Deanna | Executive Assistant |
| Stem, Elaine | Director, Library Services |
| Tatum, Matthew | Computer Services Technician |
| Taylor, Audrey | Administrative Assistant |
| Taylor, Gabrielle | Health Sciences Career & Success Coach |
| Taylor, Kayrn | Child Care Specialist Assistant |
| Terry, Kathryn | Payroll Specialist |
| Terry, Toni | Human Resources Coordinator |
| Thomas, Dr. Angela | Dean, Health Sciences |
| Thornton, Randall | Academic Advisor |
| Tolbert, Stephanie | Dean of Business, Applied Tech, Public Service |
| Towler, Roger | Custodian |
| Waddle, Tonya | Academic & Career Coach |
| Weaver, William | Director of Information Technology |
| Wilcots, Kimberly | Outreach & Student Support Coach |
| Williams, Alicia | Executive Assistant |
| Williams, Taylor | Warren Early College Liaison, Career and College Promise Advisor |
| Wilson, Kenneth | VGCC Grants Administrator |
| Yancey, Dr. Laurica | Dean of Corporate Learning & Professional Development |
| Yancey, Virginia | Accounting Technician |
