Get to Know HFC

Jackson has pivoted from the basketball court to the bursar's office, helping students pay for classes and resolve debt issues.

HFC Counselor Norman Hurns combines educational expertise and professional leadership to promote student success.

DeJanae Hayes values the opportunity to work with many different kinds of students, helping them achieve their educational and life goals.

HFC Program Advising Specialist for Human Services Hannah Doederlein is passionate about equal access to education.

Earning her doctorate has been a career goal for Dr. Cassandra Fluker. She has now achieved this career milestone.

Dr. Fadia Cudry wants her students to understand chemistry, to succeed and become future leaders -- and to enjoy the process.

Smith-Botos and Varitek will lead the way in advancing Academic Services and the Learning Lab.

Andrea Herrera's knowledge of four languages makes her invaluable as HFC's new Bilingual K-12 Admissions Recruiter.

The new VP of Legal Services and General Counsel is looking forward to engaging in meaningful work to support the community at HFC.

New baseball coach values a culture where players enjoy the game and become their best selves.

New Assistant Director of Academic Advising Amal Qureshi takes a proactive approach to helping students and her teammates.

After five years as the Director of Academic Services, Dr. Cristina Bailey is appointed Director, Health, Education, and Human Services in HHS.

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.

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.