Get to Know HFC

HFC Payroll Manager Dina Fonseca works hard to make sure employees are paid on time.

Former Teacher of the Year and national teaching trainer Angie Church brings a deep understanding of the educational experience to HFC as she inspires students to begin their future here.

Dr. Tareq Ramadan has worked to renovate Malcolm X’s Inkster home, create a museum, and write a book about his life. Ramadan is also working on a digital museum of historic Middle Eastern maps and artifacts -- all while supporting students at HFC.

Lifelong Hawk Alayna Kondraciuk is proud to help current and future Hawks gain the advantages she earned as a student at HFC.

HFC fine arts instructor Nemanja Rosic leverages his myriad interests and expertise to set the stage for his students' success.

Russell Jones, a college-level instructor for 20 years, has joined the full-time faculty at HFC.

Todd Browning fell in love with teaching Cisco. He has been at HFC since 1999.

Chapman is now in her third role at the College, and has found each one more satisfying than the last. She says most people at HFC are happy to help others, which makes it a unique workplace.

Willman’s new role will allow here to focus more broadly on institutional effectiveness. She also serves as chair of the volunteer SAFE@HFC committee.

Nahla Haidar is the new Associate Dean of the HFC School of STEM, replacing Gillian John, who is retiring.

Alumna Volanda Harrison is proud to work at HFC, which she feels is a gift.

Danielle Hall's passion for helping students made it an easy decision to join HFC.

Accountant Gopi Patel is excited to bring her skills to HFC in her first higher-education role.

Project Manager of Institutional Strategy Logen Morales' experience, passion, and perspectives make her a valuable addition to HFC.

New HFC purchasing coordinator brings nearly 10 years of experience and a positive attitude to her new role.

Johnson has led the Cashier's office, sponsor billing, and collections at HFC. Now, she says, it's time to start a new chapter.

Niko Kanagawa will join HFC July 7 as the new Director of Admissions and Recruiting, bringing 15+ years of experience to his role.

Donovan Shaffer has managed hundreds of Apple devices at HFC since 2020, so it's no surprise he's the first to earn Apple certification through the NC3.

After seven years at EMU, Director of Financial Accounting Ryan Leright is one of several new leaders at HFC.

Mark Tade, Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations and a Navy veteran, is retiring for the third and final time. He and his wife plan a lot of travel.

Valencia Purry, who earned many degrees and certificates from HFC and a bachelor's degree from SHU, recently earned her MBA at Wayne State.

Amany Jadallah has returned to HFC as a Compensation Specialist in Human Resources.

Architect Chad Richert chose a teaching path mid-career, and loves seeing students grow at HFC and beyond. He also invented the first magnetic construction toy.

After setting HFC on solid financial ground and bringing memorable leadership to his many teams, John Satkowski will retire from HFC.