Get to Know HFC

Adriza Caesar brings more than 17 years of experience in the counseling field -- and personal motivation -- to her new role at HFC.

To Reginald Vaughn, being in Campus Safety isn't about policing people. It's making sure they're safe and comfortable.

Delphine Davis has a passion for helping students, no matter what it takes to support their success.

Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Campbell, HFC's Certified Ophthalmic Technician Program has a 100% employment rate. It is only Michigan's only accredited COT program.

Campus Safety Division Secretary Sarah Sullivan always has a cheerful demeanor, which helps with the many responsibilities of her job.

Dr. Rama Chidambaram is a "math-magician." She understands the key to helping students learn difficult subjects is a skilled teacher who cares about them as people.

Ruth Ann Schmitt owes her long career in English to a love of the short story, and to digging deeply into students' learning process.

English professor Dr. Sommer Sterud focuses on the individual differences of her students while bringing critical topics to the classroom.

For Gail Bock, it's an honor and privilege to help HFC's military-connected students with all their college-related needs, connect them with support networks, and provide a kind listening ear.

Connie Holland takes initiative to provide personalized service to students and employees at the Welcome Center.

Using applied techniques and caring teaching, Math instructor Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students learn to love math (or, at least like it well enough to be successful!).

Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia is eager to extend her 28 years of experience as a nurse to help aspiring nurses succeed in the profession.

Graphics technician Al Betancourt, a man of many interests and experiences, is now a full-time member of HFC's welcoming community.

With a love of research and mentoring students, teaching biology at HFC is a natural fit for Dr. Sarah Plecha.

HFC International Admissions Associate becomes an American citizen after nearly 10 years in the USA.

English professor Dr. Ruth Haller helps students learn about writing and life at the same time.

Dr. Wanda Chukwu's aunt was a “healthcare hero,” and young Wanda was inspired to become a nurse herself.

Beth Preston believes deeply in community college mission. She sees herself as a surrogate “mom” for some students, and a patient mentor for others.

Only in Dr. Mike Hill's class (we think!) can students learn about Socrates, Hobbes, Aristotle, “The Walking Dead,“ and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

Anne Dinnan has applied her unique real world experiences to enrich her teaching in her religious studies classes.

Dr. John Rietz loves digging into topics with students such as, why do people use metaphors? What makes something a poem? How you do you communicate effectively?

Interim Registrar works to make sure the enrollment processes for students go smoothly.

Kelly Baratono has spent her entire career at HFC, beginning a month after she graduated from high school.

Lisa Fillip is the first-ever CRM Manager at HFC.