Get to Know HFC

The first in her family to earn bachelor's and master's degrees, Asia Mohamed Al-Jalal recently earned her doctorate (one of her 5 college credentials) and is a proud ELI instructor at HFC.

Ashley Smith is the first female faculty chair of the Automotive Tech/ASSET programs at HFC.

Dr. Gerald Walker has grand plans for more time on his bike, including competitions, in the coming months and years.

Detroit Promise Transition Specialist Reco Spencer enjoys helping students cross the finish line at HFC.

Her nearly 10 years of experience in higher ed at Baker College make Alisha Burmeister a perfect fit for HFC.

Liz Hoffman has many plans after she retires from HFC at the end of the Winter 2024 semester.

Gonzalez Herrera’s varied life experiences allow her to support and empower international students at HFC.

Beth Michel, a lifelong learner working on her fifth college degree, has had a wide-ranging career in human services, consulting, fundraising, technology, teaching, and now advising.

Vice President Amy Clark is one of 30 attorneys in Metro Detroit named to the Crain’s Notable Women in Law for 2024.

Working as Assistant to the Associate Dean of STEM is a good fit for Sarah Kigar because it allows her to support both educators and students.

Thompson has been a published author for several years, starting with a three-novel series about the NYC public libraries. He's completing his fourth novel, this time a standalone story.

As the new associate athletic director, Kirk Bradley will be an important resource for all student-athletes to reach their athletic and academic goals.

Delphine Davis, Charisma Flowers, and Jeffrey Liggens are the new Detroit Promise campus success coaches.

As the Henry Ford II Honors Program Director, Chardin Claybourne's goal is to make it the premier community college honors program in Michigan.

Mark Yancy, Jr.'s vision for Detroit Promise at HFC is to set an example for other colleges to follow.

Teaching at HFC allows Dr. Candance Niemer to foster the growth of her students, preparing them to become future nurses.

Being able to pass on her musical knowledge to students and seeing them succeed has been the center of Gina D’Alessio’s teaching career at HFC.

New women's basketball coach wants to build the program to its fullest potential.

Fred Steiner left the corporate sector and came to HFC to have a direct connection to improving the lives of individuals. He will retire Jan. 31 after more than 35 years at HFC.

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.

The small classes at HFC allow Courtney Spivak to really get to know her students.

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.

Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.