Get to Know HFC

HFC Student Support Professional June Williams, an alumna of the College, helps students find their true calling.

As a non-traditional student and non-traditional job seeker, Lutz takes joy in helping students with similar experiences.

When he learned about Charles Ball, who escaped from enslavement in the 1800s, Dr. Gary McIlroy knew Ball's remarkable story needed to heard again.

New Veterans Services Supervisor Dawn Hestand enjoys helping veterans and active-duty military students access benefits and services that change their lives.

Even though renowned music instructor Kevin Dewey is retiring from HFC, he will remain active leading choirs in the Dearborn community.

New HFC Research Analyst Dr. Laura Willman is determined to make positive change through her skills as a researcher.

HFC instructor Roger Frank takes pride in his students' success. The “crooked lines and detours” have made him a better teacher.

Viewing HFC through the lens of a student, alumna, instructor, and director, Pamela Stewart will become the Associate Dean of SOLA for a 3-year term.

Dr. Deborah Zopf is grateful for 35 years of teaching at HFC, including 20 years of leadership in assessment. Her contributions to the College have changed lives.

As of June 1, HFC Financial Aid Associate Joni Morris will become the president of the Support Staff Association.

Music therapist Jeremy Palmer loves all aspects of music, and enjoys creating and learning alongside students.

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.

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

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

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.

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 brings more than 20 years of experience to her new position as Director of K-12 Relations at HFC.

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

Guy Lotowicz brings 35 years of experience in the IT field to HFC.

Sharon Pearl Picking's love of history, historical places, and film has no boundaries.

With 21 years of experience as a librarian, Korinna Kasara chose to return to an academic library setting.

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

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

The founding coach of the HFC Roller Hockey team, Rick Fenwick, Jr. has coached the team to national success.