Lisa Hastings retires from HFC
From 2013-26, Lisa Hastings has worked at HFC, most recently serving as the Assistant to the Dean of the HFC School of Health and Human Services (HHS). On Friday, May 29, Hastings will retire from the College.
“It’s the right time to retire,” said Hastings.
HFC Director of Nursing Trina Moore has worked with Hastings throughout her time at HFC.
“Lisa’s dedication to the College and continued support of the Nursing program have made a lasting impact on our faculty, staff, and students,” said Moore. “Beginning her career here as the Nursing program office secretary and later transitioning to being the administrative assistant to the Dean of HHS, she consistently brought professionalism and a willingness to help wherever needed. Even after moving into the dean’s office, Lisa remained a strong supporter of the Nursing program. She will be greatly missed, and we are grateful for her many years of service and commitment to the College. I wish Lisa a very happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.”
A pillar of HHS
The third of five children, Hastings was born in Elyria, OH. She lives in Westland with Lorenzo, her husband of 22 years. They have a blended family of four children and 10 grandchildren with another one on the way.
“Our three sons live in Canada and have children, but they live so far away,” she said. “Our daughter, who lives in the area, is expecting her first baby very soon, and we’ll be grandparents with actual hands-on experience!”
Hastings is a graduate of Garden City High School. After graduation, she joined the U.S. Navy and served seven years. Her primary military specialty was hospital corpsman. Her final rank was E-5 (petty officer second class) before being honorably discharged.
For 23 years, Hastings worked for the University of Michigan Health System (now Michigan Medicine). After retiring from UMHS, Hastings realized she still wanted to work, so she came to HFC. Her career has spanned 43 years.
“Lisa has a wealth of institutional knowledge and is an invaluable asset to everyone at HHS. However, it's her kindness and determination to help others that truly set her apart. Lisa is a fundamental pillar of our school, and while we are excited for her next chapter, she will be deeply missed. She has my gratitude for her constant support and guidance,” said HFC Director of Health, Education, and Human Services Dr. Cristina Bailey.
Hastings will carry fond memories of working at HFC.
“I really enjoyed my time at the College,” she said. “It felt like I was part of a family here. I will miss the camaraderie. I always felt appreciated for my efforts here, and I will always be grateful for that.”
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