Get to Know HFC

HFC Campus Safety Assistant Manager Michael Ball is now the Emergency Manager for the College.

Proctor’s experience in higher education and aspirations as a teacher have given him valuable insights for his role as an Academic Advisor.

HFC Student Support Professional Jeanean M. Bryant considers herself a change maker who loves making a difference for students.

Leonard Poole's positive energy, passion for higher ed, and adaptability make him an invaluable addition to the Admissions and Recruiting team.

Seth Amadei, the first person in his role at HFC, plans to help elevate HFC as a vibrant and welcoming arts hub.

HFC Financial Aid Associate Linda Lance finds great satisfaction in helping students accomplish their goals.

Dr. Jolie Stepaniak, who has taught biology at HFC since 2005, has influenced the lives of countless students. She was named the HFC 2026 STEM Woman of the Year.

After working as a Detroit Promise Campus Success Coach at OCC, Maria Lopez-Mauricio brings that knowledge and experience to HFC.

Teaching and uplifting students is a passion for Eddie McClendon, a new Detroit Promise Campus Success Coach at HFC.

HFC Senior Mail Clerk Jamie Monberg's positive attitude, outgoing personality, and strong work ethic make her invaluable to Purchasing and the College.

The Geraldine Grunow Prize for Excellence in Community-Engaged Writing promotes and celebrates the academic writing of HFC students. It's named after Grunow, who taught English at HFC for 27 years.

Labor Relations Specialist Kaylee MacLean's experience in dispute resolution, mediation, and collective bargaining makes her a valuable addition to HFC.

Alumnus Maurell Pilgrim began his career at HFC as a student. As an employee, he relates well to the challenges students face.

HFC nursing instructor Dr. Emily Pawlowski, who recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, brings invaluable clinical experience and leadership to the classroom and helps students learn to think like a nurse.

New Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Michael Takach brings 27 years of experience to HFC.

HFC's new Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations builds trust and achieves successful outcomes.

A first-generation college graduate, Elyse Hogan knows what it takes to help students thrive.

Alecia Carter understands the role that placement can play in a student's successful academic journey. She also brings enthusiasm to building community at the College.

HFC Accounting Associate - Collections Analyst Arielle Pollard understands that students need to feel cared about, even in the finance arena.

An instructor at HFC since 1999, Steve Murrell is the faculty chair of the Physics, Astronomy, and Earth Science Department.

Pamela Aue's teaching assignment was only supposed to be one semester, but it turned into nearly 17 years. Now, she's looking forward to retirement.

After nearly 36 years at the College, HFC Counselor Deb Gates is retiring to focus on her next chapter.

HFC's longest-serving financial aid employee, Sharon Pearl Picking, moves on to other aspirations as she makes way for the next generation of leadership.

As the new bursar at HFC, Sharon McAlpine builds upon a strong foundation of experience and familiarity.