Get to Know HFC

Steve Glazer is passionate about helping HFC students ignite their passion for art and find a path to professional success.

Mary Kosmalski has studied Russian, been a practicing attorney, and is now a counselor at HFC, where she helps students.

Troy Gibson provides advising, guidance, and many kinds of support to HFC students.

HFC employee publishes his first short story in *The Strand* Magazine, which has published the likes of Grisham, Chandler, Hammett, among others.

Since 2000, Dr. Ali Hariri has taught engineering and math classes at HFC on a regular basis. He, along with his wife and four daughters, have taken classes at HFC too.

HFC Assistant Registrar Beth Gierada has worked at HFC since 2014. She loves the students, the teamwork, and the work itself.

Holly Diamond has been named the HFC Vice President of Student Affairs after an interim period and a national search.

As a lab technician at HFC, D. Mark Hall enjoys mentoring students. He hopes to return to his alma mater to teach in the telecommunication program, which he believes is his calling.

Adriza Caesar brings more than 17 years of experience in the counseling field -- and personal motivation -- to her new role at HFC.

To Reginald Vaughn, being in Campus Safety isn't about policing people. It's making sure they're safe and comfortable.

Delphine Davis has a passion for helping students, no matter what it takes to support their success.

Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Campbell, HFC's Certified Ophthalmic Technician Program has a 100% employment rate. It is only Michigan's only accredited COT program.

Campus Safety Division Secretary Sarah Sullivan always has a cheerful demeanor, which helps with the many responsibilities of her job.

Dr. Rama Chidambaram is a "math-magician." She understands the key to helping students learn difficult subjects is a skilled teacher who cares about them as people.

Ruth Ann Schmitt owes her long career in English to a love of the short story, and to digging deeply into students' learning process.

English professor Dr. Sommer Sterud focuses on the individual differences of her students while bringing critical topics to the classroom.

For Gail Bock, it's an honor and privilege to help HFC's military-connected students with all their college-related needs, connect them with support networks, and provide a kind listening ear.

Connie Holland takes initiative to provide personalized service to students and employees at the Welcome Center.

Using applied techniques and caring teaching, Math instructor Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students learn to love math (or, at least like it well enough to be successful!).

Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia is eager to extend her 28 years of experience as a nurse to help aspiring nurses succeed in the profession.

Graphics technician Al Betancourt, a man of many interests and experiences, is now a full-time member of HFC's welcoming community.

With a love of research and mentoring students, teaching biology at HFC is a natural fit for Dr. Sarah Plecha.

English professor Dr. Ruth Haller helps students learn about writing and life at the same time.

Dr. Wanda Chukwu's aunt was a “healthcare hero,” and young Wanda was inspired to become a nurse herself.