Get to Know HFC

Cathy Gangarossa portrait.

Nursing instructor Cathy Gangarossa retires from HFC: “Be that difference for someone”

After 18 years of teaching at HFC, Cathy Gangarossa moves on to the next chapter in her life, which will continue to include serving others.
La Mar Harris

HFC welcomes La Mar Harris, who brings a passion for social justice to his recruiting role

With a passion for student success, La Mar Harris moved from the private sector to higher education so he could work with students.
Dr. Shai James-Boyd in

Shai James-Boyd earns her doctorate in community college leadership

HFC's Shai James-Boyd decided to earn a doctoral degree to become a better colleague, employee, and student advocate.
Lisa Bradley

HFC welcomes Executive Director of Human Resources Lisa Bradley

Lisa Bradley brings 35 years of proven leadership and a robust long-term vision to build on current strengths and bring empowering innovations to the College.
Dr. Brad Romans

HFC welcomes Dr. Brad Romans, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts

A first-generation college student, Dr. Brad Romans, the new dean of HFC's School of Liberal Arts, has been in higher education for more than 15 years.
Tirria Kendred photo

HFC welcomes Director of K-12 Relations Tirria Kendred

Tirria Kendred brings more than 20 years of experience to her new position as Director of K-12 Relations at HFC.
Alison Buchanan surrounded by her family.

Get to Know HFC: a willingness to change brought Alison Buchanan into teaching

Alison Buchanan has found the career she "totally loves and is engrossed in" through teaching psychology.
headshot of Guy Lotowicz

HFC welcomes Applications Systems Analyst Guy Lotowicz

Guy Lotowicz brings 35 years of experience in the IT field to HFC.
Sharon Pearl Picking and film critic Leonard Maltin.

Get to Know HFC: Sharon Pearl Picking has a passion for higher education and classic movies

Sharon Pearl Picking's love of history, historical places, and film has no boundaries.
A photo of Korinna Kasara pulling a copy of Jayne Eyre from the shelf.

HFC welcomes Library Circulation Manager Korinna Kasara

With 21 years of experience as a librarian, Korinna Kasara chose to return to an academic library setting.
A photo of Tazeen Ayub holding a guitar.

HFC’s Tazeen Ayub strikes a “DEAL”

Tazeen Ayub was awarded a Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) Racial Equity Fellowship to expand her passion for racial and personal equity.
Hollie Tugwell

Get to Know HFC: Hollie Tugwell anchors the Learning Lab

Hollie Tugwell changed careers from medicine to teaching, and enjoys helping students find their passion in life.
Coach Rick Fenwick, Jr.

Get to Know HFC: Rick Fenwick, Jr. coaches HFC's national caliber roller hockey team

The founding coach of the HFC Roller Hockey team, Rick Fenwick, Jr. has coached the team to national success.
Portrait of Corrine Asher, her husband and daughter.

Get to Know: Corinne Asher loves teaching because it changes lives

Corinne Asher, a daughter of immigrants and a first-gen college student, loves helping students change their lives through education.
 Jennifer Chapman

Get to Know HFC: Jennifer Chapman enjoys supporting employees from day one

Jennifer Chapman moves from an executive assistant to an HR Generalist role, where she uses a variety of skills to support her HFC teammates.
Tom Hopkins

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Tom Hopkins brings new collaborative ideas to the Telecom program

This fall marks Dr. Tom Hopkins' first semester as a full-time faculty member at HFC after teaching part-time for 14 years.
Jessica Miller

Get to Know HFC: Jessica Miller helps students gain valuable work experience

Jessica Miller works hard to keep HFC's co-op program going strong so students will earn work experience while taking classes.
Dr. Kenetra Young

HFC welcomes Dr. Kenetra C. Young, who finds joy in teaching public health

Young brings 22 years of experience in public health to her new role as public health program director at HFC.
Kayla Collins

HFC welcomes Kayla Collins to the Student Activities team

Kayla Collins' new position in Student Activities perfectly blends her skills with her passions.
Chef Keith Davis and a student.

HFC Welcomes Keith Davis II, pastry chef

Keith Davis II brings his 10 years of experience as a pastry chef to the classroom and labs, helping train the next generation of chefs.
Aaron Ramey

HFC welcomes Aaron Ramey, biology instructor

New biology instructor Aaron Ramey has dedicated his career to helping students overcome obstacles and succeed in their studies.

Dr. Winifred Green appointed principal of HFEC

Dr. Green takes over leadership of Henry Ford Early College with a great deal of experience in education and educational administration.
Kija Chambers

HFC welcomes new volleyball coach Kija Chambers

New volleyball coach is an alumna of the Hawks volleyball and basketball programs, and is excited to start a new era.