Staff

Erica Hoth

Volunteer Engagement Assistant

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Associate Director of Student Involvement

Ashley Adams is from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She attended Minnesota State University, Mankato first earning her Bachelor of Science in History and a Minor in Political Science and then her Master of Science degree in Counseling Student Personnel: Student Affairs. In Ashley’s free time she enjoys...

Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist

Micho (xe/they/he) began working at Grinnell College on March 9th, 2020. They are the Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist. Micho's office is in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC) located in the lowest level of Younker Hall. Micho was born and raised in Terre...
Chris Ahren

Financial Assistant III

Responsible for all aspects of the vendor payment process ensuring vendor invoices and employee/student reimbursements are paid in a timely manner. Auditing incoming payment requests along with supporting documentation, vendor correspondence, account validation, and research to complete check runs...
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Doctoral Practicum

Birant joins Grinnell as a graduate assistant and forth year counseling psychology doctoral student from the University of Iowa. His professional journey began in 2011 when he graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Binghamton University, New York. After working as a registered nurse in...
Patty Amador-Lacson

Senior Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships

Hometown : San Ysidro, California Degrees : B.A. (University of California, San Diego); J.D. (University of California, Los Angeles) Undergraduate major : Third World Studies What I love about my territory : I am fortunate to be able to travel to states and cities that I have called home at various...
Anderson, Amy

Director of Budget and Grant Accounting

Responsible for providing assistance related to annual budget process and budget management. Coordinates the accounting, reporting and compliance related to restricted gifts and grants.
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Assistant Professor

Head Women's Softball Coach; Assistant Volleyball Coach

Steve Andrews
Associate Professor

Director, Center for the Humanities

I teach mostly 18th and 19th century American Literature, but I like to roam a little, especially if given the opportunity to team teach or supervise MAPs. During any four-year cycle I am likely to offer a seminar on Whitman and Dickinson; an American poetry seminar titled “Beat, Black, and...
Aaron Arment

Campus Safety Officer

Aaron Arment split his childhood between Kentucky, Texas, and Iowa. He graduated from Simpson College with a B.A. in Criminal Justice with emphasis on law enforcement and criminal theories. Aaron began working for Grinnell College in 2016. In his free time, Aaron enjoys working out, playing video...
Nicole Armstead

Admission Data & Operations Administrator

Hometown : Saint Paul, Minnesota Degree : B.A. (University of Minnesota) Undergraduate major : Anthropology What I love about my job : I love working my colleagues in the Office of Admission and Student Financial Services to enroll the next class of students. Grinnell College provides a...
Timothy Arner
Associate Professor

Associate Dean of Curriculum and Academic Programs

Tim Arner specializes in medieval literature. His research and teaching interests include the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, the influence of classical texts on Middle English poetry, and the intersections between fourteenth- and fifteenth-century literature and politics. He has published articles on...
David Arseneault
Senior Faculty
Now in his 23rd year at Grinnell College, Head Coach David Arseneault has become nationally and internationally renowned for his innovative coaching techniques and offensive-minded basketball. Known for full-court pressing and three-point shooting, his teams have led all playing levels in scoring...
David Arseneault Jr.
Assistant Professor

Head Women's Golf Coach; Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Director of Professional Development and Title IX Coordinator

Bailey Asberry grew up right here in Grinnell, Iowa showing horses for many years - she still has her horse, Joey! She loves being in Grinnell near her family and raising her children in the community she and her husband grew up in. Bailey attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa majoring in...

Registrar

Responsibilities: Accreditation Academic Catalog/Academic Policies Academic Compliance Review Academic Standing Review Committee on Academic Standing Course Scheduling Compliance Curriculum Committee Data Insights Team Data Requests FERPA Questions First-Year Academic Transitions Pre-Registration...
Belinda Backous

Assistant Dean for Academic Success

Belinda (she/her/hers) joined Grinnell College in 2014. Her work and passions revolve around supporting students in their learning and life goals. As a licensed social worker, she brings a social justice orientation to her work, as well as understanding of and appreciation for the developmental...
Mark Baechtel

Lecturer and Director of Forensic Activities & Club Sports

Mark Baechtel grew up in New Carlisle in Southwest Ohio. It’s a small town, not far from the border with Indiana. He earned his B.A. in Communications (Print Journalism) at American University in Washington D.C. His M.F.A. is from the University of Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop, where he concentrated on...
Joe Bagnoli

Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid

Hometown : Zanesville, Ohio Degrees : B.S. (Berea College); M.A. (Eastern Kentucky University); Ph.D. (University of Kentucky) Undergraduate major : Business administration What I love about my job : I love it when students and families learn about Grinnell for the first time and realize this place...
Meg Bair Jones

Secretary of the College; Director of Board Relations

Chris Bair

Environmental and Safety Manager

Project Management Coordinator

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Assistant Dean of Student Success

Megan Baldree arrived at Grinnell in August of 2019 after spending 7 years in Abilene, TX. She worked at two universities in the areas of Title IX, First-Year Experience, Student Activities, and Orientation. She grew up in Texas and received her B.A. in Language and Linguistics from Baylor...
Jae Baldree

Coordinator of Student Disability Resources

Jae began working at Grinnell College in July of 2017. Jae received a Master’s Degree from the University of South Dakota and a Specialist Degree from the University of South Dakota while working in Student Disability Resources. Jae has been the Disability Coordinator for two prior state schools...
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Lecturer

Director, Museum of Art

Sarah Barks

Senior Director, STEM Career Communities & Analytics

Sarah leads the Science, Engineering & Sustainability and Technology & Data Career Communities at Grinnell. They provide students and early career alumni industry-focused advising, experiential learning opportunities, and targeted programming as they focus and connect their values, strengths, and...
Ashley Barnes

Assistive Technology Support Specialist

Ashley Barnes has been with Grinnell College since 2015. During that time she has worked at the Pioneer Bookstore, Student Affairs, and now in her current role with Assistive Technology. Ashley Barnes was born and raised in Grinnell, Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family...
Julia Bauder
Professor

Social Studies and Data Services Librarian

Director of DASIL

Julia Bauder’s research and teaching focuses on the intersection of data, technology, and information literacy. How can colleges make sure that all students, not just those majoring in statistics or data science, are data literate? What would it look like to take “data across the curriculum” or...
Bauman, Roger

Manager of Athletic Equipment Rooms and Equipment Manager

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Assistant Technical Director

Kate Baumgartner is a graduate of Grinnell College. She worked two seasons as a master carpenter with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and two years for the Grinnell Area Arts Council as a program and facility coordinator. Kate returned to Grinnell College as the ATD in 2016. She has also served as...
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Enrollment Systems and Analytics Manager

Degrees : B.S. (Iowa State University); M.S. (Pennsylvania State University); 46Q (Defense Information School, U.S. Army) Hobbies/activities : I enjoy popcorn farming and outdoor activities. Advice about searching for schools : Look for the things you can’t see.
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Science Writing Fellow

Do you have a research story you'd like to see told? A scientific question that's been on your mind? Students doing exciting work, or a unique course-embedded experience? As the Science Writing Fellow, Anika Jane wants to share the stories of research, faculty, and students in STEM disciplines at...

Associate Director of First-Generation and Low-Income Programs at Grinnell

Denise Bennett

Safety Coordinator

Denise Bennett grew up in Grinnell, Iowa. Denise attended Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny for her AAS, as well as Marshalltown Community College for an AA in general studies. She also attended Buena Vista University for her BA in Management Information Systems. Denise began working for...
Joyce Bergan
Applied Music Associate

Academic Assistant

Joyce Bergan is an Academic Support Assistant for the Department of Studio Art, as well as Theatre and Dance at Grinnell College. As an AMA of Music, she currently also teaches accordion. In her youth, Joyce studied piano, was church organist, and participated in many statewide vocal and...
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Lawrence S. Pidgeon Education Professions+ Career Community Director

Chad (he/him) leads the Education Professions Career Community (EdPros+) at Grinnell. He serves as the principal resource for students and alumni considering and planning careers in education and related professions that center the value of human potential, learning, and development. Such careers...
Charles Bermingham

Training Director

Charles (he/him) is a licensed counseling psychologist and health service provider and holds the positions of training director at SHAW and clinical associate professor in the counseling psychology PhD program at the University of Iowa. At SHAW he oversees a team of advanced level graduate students...

Assistant Football Coach; Recruitment Coordinator

Leslie Bleichner

Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community Training, Education & Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Leslie Bleichner (she/her/hers) is the Assistant Chief Diversity Officer: Community Training, Education, and Belonging, as of April 2022. She is charged with implementing intercultural programming and providing educational training to the campus with a focus on improving the lived experiences of...
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Director of Conference Operations and Events

Rachel Bly ’93 (she/her/hers) is Director of Conference Operations and Events (COE) as has served in this role since 2005. COE is uniquely positioned to connect to all facets of campus life through the college calendaring and space management system, their role in planning Commencement Weekend, and...
Gail Bonath
Associate Professor Emeritus
Carolyn Bosse

Biology Department Technical Assistant

Buddy Boulton

Director of Planned Giving

Renee Bourgeois Parsons
Lecturer

Director of the Mathematics Laboratory

Renee is a 1996 graduate of Grinnell College with a major in mathematics. She started her career in mathematics education while a student at Grinnell by working as a grader, Math Lab tutor, Real Problems tutor, and student secretary for the (then) Mathematics/Computer Science department. Since...
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Exploratory Adviser

Robin (she/her) connects with students at the beginning of their Grinnell journey as an exploratory adviser. Born southwest of Iowa City, Robin attended Georgetown University (BA, English and Fine Arts) and the University of Iowa (MA, Creative Nonfiction). She spent the first chapter of her career...
Ben Bousquet

Admission Counselor

Hometown : Mystic, Connecticut Degree : B.A. (Bowdoin College) Undergraduate majors : English & history What I love about my territory : I appreciate cultivating my love of New England while also learning and experiencing new opportunities in the rest of my territory! What I love about Grinnell...
Norman Braaten

Research Compliance Manager

Norm, a North Dakota native, began his career in research administration and compliance at St. Cloud State, followed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. More recently, he focused entirely on research compliance while at South Dakota State University before coming to Grinnell in November 2016. In...
Jodi Brandenburg

Museum Guard

Mailing address: Jodi Brandeburg Grinnell College Museum of Art 1108 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112
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Director, Government, Law, and Policy Career Community

Gracie (she/her) leads the Government, Law, and Policy Career Community at Grinnell. She provides students and early career alumni with advice and assistance, including industry-focused employment and learning opportunities in the areas of government, law, and policy. She also advises students and...
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Administrative Assistant II

Kelly Brennan grew up in Grinnell. She attended Marshalltown Community College. She previously worked at New Century FS and prior to that at the Poweshiek County Mental Center. Kelly enjoys spending time with family and reading. She loves to travel and her favorite places to visit have been Austria...

Department Technician & Lab Instructor

Burnell Sondi

Coordinator, Assistive Technology

Sondi Burnell has worked for Grinnell College since 1998. During Burnell’s term, she has worked for the Office of the Registrar, Office of Admission, Academic Support, and currently as Coordinator of Assistive Technology under Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. In 2013, she was promoted from...
Samuel Burt

Library Access Services Assistant

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Admission Marketing and Communications Manager

Hometown : St. Louis, Missouri Degrees : B.A. (Amherst College); Ed.M. (Harvard University) Undergraduate major : English What I love about my job : I enjoy collaborating with my colleagues about how to introduce Grinnell authentically to prospective students and how to help those students make...
Gary Caldwell

Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety

Gary L. Caldwell grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa. Following his high school graduation, Gary spent the next seven years in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from the Marine Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, and also completed many courses from the Marine Corps Institute. After life in the...
Zach Cantrell

Support Assistant

Zach is a Support Assistant in Grinnell College’s Office of Community Partnerships, Planning and Research. His focus is on assisting with planning and executing communication projects designed to support the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP) and other community-based collective impact initiatives...
Libby Cave
Assistant Professor

Digital Humanities and Instruction Librarian

Areas of Responsibility Reference and Instruction Consulting Areas Classics; East Asian Studies; French & Arabic; Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies; German Studies; Peace and Conflict Studies; Russian; Russian, Central European, and Eurasian Studies; Studies in Africa, Middle East, and South...
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Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Jayn oversees alumni and donor relations at Grinnell College, including strategic planning, program development, budget management, and leading a talented team who bring a rich array of experiences to their work at Grinnell. A Grinnell alumna from the class of 2005, Jayn served as a student intern...
Monica Chavez-Silva

Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning

Monica Chavez-Silva leads Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research's strategic and operational activities. This includes assessing campus and community needs, collaborating with college and community leadership, overseeing local grant-making activities, stewarding outreach programming, and...
Paul Chrisman

Associate Director of Operations for Data, Analysis, and Reporting

Mark Christel
Associate Professor

Librarian of the College

Areas of responsibility Library Administration; Collection Development; Library Planning. Consulting Areas Physical Education
Stephanie Christel

Recruitment and Program Coordinator

Stephanie serves as the primary contact for all entities seeking to recruit students at Grinnell College. She also manages all facets of on-campus and virtual recruiting, as well as the on-campus recruiting module. Stephanie has held academic administrative support positions previously at Vassar...
Matty Clark

Studio Art Technical Assistant

Matty Clark is a visual artist creating mixed media works on paper. They have exhibited artwork internationally, most recently having spent two years in Spain as an artist in residence.
Sharon R. Clayton
Associate Professor

Acquisitions and Discovery Librarian

Areas of Responsibility Library Acquisitions and Discovery; Cataloging and Metadata; Research and Instruction Consulting Areas Art and Art History, French and Arabic
Sharon G Clayton

Administrative Assistant to the Librarian of the College

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Staff Nurse

Shelley Cline is from Grinnell. She attended Central College in Pella, IA and went on to Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines where she earned her Associate's in Nursing. Shelley is currently a Registered Nurse and hopes to continue her education with a focus on psychology. Shelley moved...
Jonathan Colby

Interim Chief Information Officer

Nancy Combs

Associate Vice President for Finance and Assistant Treasurer

Responsible for treasurer and accounting management; providing direction and assistance for operating and capital budget management, grant accounting, students accounts, accounts payable, institutional reporting, tax compliance, bond compliance, debt management and cash management.
Beth Conover

Reunion and Awards Coordinator

Ben Cooprider

Associate Athletic Director

Ben Cooprider joined the Pioneer coaching staff in the winter of 2009. He attended high school in DeKalb, Ill., and then attended Carleton College where he was a four-year starter in both football and baseball. At Carleton, he played baseball and football under Aaron Rushing, a former Grinnell...
Heather Cox

Director of Emergency Management and Risk Mitigation; Data Privacy Officer

Pamela Cox

Financial Assistant I

Responsible for answering Student Account emails, voicemails, and telephone calls. Entering or verifying College payment batches containing vendor payments, student tuition payments, student scholarships, deposits from the College campus food establishments, College Golf course and Bookstore. Taking...
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Staff Counselor II

Teague Craig ’09 claims dual status as a Midwesterner and Californian. Teague grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and enjoyed living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2011 to 2020. Teague received their M.A. in Education from Mills College in Oakland, California in 2014 and their M.A. in...
Heidi Criswell

Program Assistant

Heidi Criswell is the Program Assistant for the Institute for Global Engagement and works with students, faculty, and staff to engage all campus members with international and off-campus experiences. She believes that all people deserve meaningful education and opportunities, regardless of economic...
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Staff Nurse II

Tiffany has 12+ years of nursing experience split between the Intensive Care Unit and Long Term & Skilled Care Nursing. She began work at Grinnell College in 2023 providing health care to students at SHAW. Her and her husband Jeff have 3 children, Hadley, Clayton, and Hudsyn. They live on a small...

Associate Director of Dining Services

Sarah Dahlby Albright

Peer Education Coordinator for Computer Science and Statistics

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Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Ellen leads an outstanding team to showcase the accomplishments of the College’s exceptional students, faculty and staff. Her favorite thing about working in higher education is the opportunity to learn from top experts across a range of fields and from the students who will be future leaders as she...
Robert DeBerg

Campus Safety Officer

Robert “Bob” DeBerg began working for Grinnell College in 1996, and enjoys being part of the campus community. Bob worked in safety and security, as well as law enforcement, in Dallas, TX before relocating to Iowa in 1993. When he's not working at the college, Bob serves as the President of the Iowa...
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Administrative Assistant II

Angela Denham grew up in small town Gilman, Iowa. She attended Marshalltown Community College where she earned her AA in Business. Before making the switch to the College Angela could be found at UPH Grinnell Family Practice. When not working she is chasing four children around, from High School...

Post-Baccalaureate Prevention & Outreach Coordinator

Karen Dillon

Executive Assistant to the President and the Chief of Staff

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Senior Instructional Technologist

Gina Donovan joined Grinnell College after years of working in technology and education. Her MA in professional communication from Iowa State University got her interested in how communication impacts understanding and furthers ideas. Her work in instructional design for various businesses expanded...
Bernadine Douglas

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Bernadine Douglas began her role as Grinnell College’s vice president for Development and Alumni Relations in August 2023. Douglas has a wealth of experience and expertise in all areas of leadership, with a particular focus on fundraising and operational objectives within higher education. Douglas...
Donna Dralus

CMS & Web Content Manager

Contact me if you need help with anything on our website, including training to maintain your own content. I can also help you if you have questions about web development, technology, or standards.
Melinda Drees

Administrative Assistant II

Hometown : Fontanelle, Iowa Degree : B.S. (Northwest Missouri State University) Undergraduate major : Accounting What I love about my job : I truly enjoy assisting international students and global nomads with the application process. It gives me a great sense of satisfaction when I am able to help...
Julie Dressler

Senior Staff Accountant

Responsible for various general ledger reconciliations including receivables, inventories, deposits, fixed assets, student loans, and medical benefit trust. Assists with external audits and reporting requirements. Creates journal entries and other internal reports.
Edward Dudak

Physics Technical Assistant

De Dudley

Academic Assistant III

De Dudley has been with the Academic Support group at Grinnell College since 2003, and is located in the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) N3175. She received her Associate of Arts Degree from Marshalltown Community College, and has also completed the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)...
Susie Duke

Director of Grinnell-in-London

Susie Duke is the Director of Grinnell-in-London (GIL). Grinnell-in-London is a longstanding and flagship semester long off-campus study experience for Grinnell students to study in London as a cohort under the guidance of two Grinnell College faculty. From 2015 through June 2022, Susie managed the...
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Dean of International Student Affairs & Exchange Visitors

Karen is Grinnell’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO). Her office is responsible for institutional compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and for teaching F-1 students and J Exchange Visitors about their rights and responsibilities. In...
Jonathan Edwards

Director of International Admission

Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Degrees: B.A. (Luther College); M.A. (University of Illinois at Chicago) Undergraduate majors: German & business management What I love about my territory: I’ve worked in international admission, doing recruitment travel around the world, for 23 years now. I still never...
Tina Elfenbein

Associate Director of Admission

Hometown : Lexington, Massachusetts Degrees : B.A. (Bates College); M.T.S. (Harvard University); J.D. (Boston College) Undergraduate major : Religious studies What I love about my territory : My territory spans some of the most amazing places in the country, and I love each part of it for different...
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Professor

Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

I am a Professor of History and Religious Studies at Grinnell College, where I am also Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I graduated from Vassar College with a degree in political science, an education that still informs my work and my life. I have a...
Donnette Ellis

Community Relations and Grant Coordinator

Donnette Ellis is the Community Relations and Grant Coordinator in the Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research. She leads efforts to promote community engagement opportunities, showcase Grinnell College’s role in community vitality, and reinforce a culture of positive campus...
Kevin Engel
Associate Professor

Science Librarian

Areas of Responsibility Kistle Science Library, Reference and Instruction, Collection Development Consulting Areas Biological Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics and Statistics, Neuroscience, Physics, and Psychology.
Xavier Escandell
Associate Professor
Xavier Escandell's research explores immigration, transnationalism, and race/ethnic relations in the context of Western and Eastern Europe and Latin America. His published work appears in journals such as Annual Review of Sociology, British Journal of Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Social...
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Professor

Orville and Mary Patterson Routt Professor of Literature

Jin Feng is Professor of Chinese and Japanese, and Orville and Mary Patterson Routt Professor of Literature at Grinnell College. She teaches all levels of Chinese language courses and on Chinese literature and culture. Specific classes include “Chinese Women: Past and Present,” “Modern China through...
Emily Fenner

Neurodiversity Support Specialist

A native of Grinnell, Emily graduated from Grinnell High School in 2016 and then went on to attend the University of Iowa. She graduated with a B.A. in Ethics and Public Policy and a minor in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies in 2019. After graduating, Emily worked as an AmeriCorps fellow with...
Susan Ferguson
Professor

Director of Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Susan Ferguson (she/her) is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Grinnell College, where she has taught for over 30 years. Ferguson regularly teaches Introduction to Sociology, and her critically acclaimed anthology, Mapping the Social Landscape...
Susan Ferrari

Assistant Dean and Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations

Susan Ferrari joined Grinnell College in 2013 and leads the Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations. As assistant dean and director, she supports grant seeking by individual faculty and staff members and leads efforts to secure external support for institutional initiatives. Since...
Kate Ferraro

Learning Specialist

Kate (she/her/hers) joined the Academic Advising team in 2021 as the learning specialist. Kate helps students navigate their academic lives. Creating a supportive environment where students are held in unconditional positive regard is key to Kate’s approach to her one on one work with students. In...
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Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences

Sarah Fischer

Assistant Vice President of Admission

Hometown : Albuquerque, New Mexico Degrees : B.A. (Carleton College); Ed.M. (Harvard University) Undergraduate major : American studies What I love about my territory : I have family in both St. Louis and Texas, so I love being able to see them, in addition to meeting with Grinnell prospects. I also...
Cheryl Fleener-Seymor

Academic Support Assistant I

Department Chair Support: DASIL Sociology Additional Department Support: Anthropology; Economics; Political Science; Policy Studies; Sociology; and Writing Lab
Evelyn Freeman
Assistant Professor

Head Women's Cross Country and Track/Field Coach

Evelyn Freeman has been a member of the Grinnell College coaching staff since 1980. She is the head women's cross country coach, as well as the head women's indoor and outdoor track coach. Over the past 29 years, Evelyn has produced 13 Midwest Conference cross country championship teams, two indoor...
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Associate Professor

Head Men's Cross Country and Track/Field Coach

After a highly successful 42 years of coaching and teaching sport psychology and sport sociology at Grinnell College, Will Freeman has retired from coaching to teach exclusively in the American studies department at Grinnell. His innovative and successful athlete-centered model of coaching is now...
Deidre Freeman Huff

Associate Swimming & Diving Coach and Aquatics Director

Brigittine French
Professor

Assistant Vice President of Global Education

Brigittine French joined the Grinnell faculty in 2003 and is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program. French is a linguistic and political anthropologist whose diverse body of teaching and research focuses on theoretical and ethnographic approaches to narrative...

Managing Director of Investment Operations

Information Technology Services Marketing and Communications Program Manager

Gardner

Library Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Garwood

Manager of Database Administration

Gause

Research Assistant

Conni provides data support for the Office of Analytics and Institutional Research. Conni manages exports and summaries of internal assessments for academic departments, extracts and frames data on peers from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and provides data to external...

Weekend Equipment Manager

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Assistant Director of Student Involvement

M.J. Gibney is from Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Simpson College earning her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Minor in Psychology. She then pursued her Master of Education degree in Student Affairs at Iowa State University. M.J. spends her free time with her family, cooking/baking...
Kim Gilbert

Library Acquisitions Assistant

I am a library assistant in the Acquisitions Department of Grinnell College Libraries. I order and receive books, electronic books, and media to fill the requests of Grinnell College faculty and library users. I graduated from Grinnell College, having majored in studio art, and I found my niche here...
Jennifer Gilbreaith

Alumni and Donor Relations Assistant

Anna Gjoleka

Academic Institutional Research Analyst

Anna first came to Grinnell College as a student in August 2017. After graduating in May 2021 with a bachelor’s in psychology (hons) and anthropology (hons) she completed a master’s in social sciences from the University of Chicago, before returning to Grinnell College as the academic institutional...
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Administrative Assistant I

My pronouns are he/him/his. I graduated Cum Laude from Buena Vista University with a double major in Psychology and Human Services. I began working with Grinnell College in the Dean's Office for the Chief Diversity Officer in 2019. I now work at the CRSSJ as Assistant to the Dean of Religious Life...
Mary Greiner

Executive Director of Strategic Human Resources Programs and Initiatives

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Exploratory Adviser

Sasha (he/him) serves Grinnell students beginning their search for meaning and development in professional, personal, and volunteer contexts. Sasha focuses his work on becoming a trusted and helpful mentor for the wonderful students of Grinnell. His hope for current Grinnellians is to aid them in...
Jana Grimes

Vice President of Human Resources

Germaine Gross

Vice President for Finance and Treasurer of the College

Nancy Guinane

Program Coordinator

Nancy Guinane grew up in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She attended the Ellsworth Community College for her AA Degree then to the University of Northern Iowa for her BA in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. Nancy enjoys spending time with her three adult children, walking, pickleball, riding her bike on the...
Allison Haack

Library Special Collections & Archives Assistant

Allison joined the Grinnell College Libraries in November of 2014. She hires, trains, and supervises Special Collections student workers; processes archival collections; assists students and patrons with archival reference questions; manages the Libraries' social media accounts; digitizes archival...
Stephanie Haines

Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

I returned to my alma mater to join the Office of Financial Aid in February 2021. My experience in financial aid began as a student worker in 2010. Since graduating in 2014, I have worked in the financial aid offices at Bowdoin College and Harvard College. My primary responsibilities include...
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Administrative Assistant II

Karla Hall provides administrative support for programs organized by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Grinnell College. This work includes the coordination of faculty-staff summer workshops, new faculty orientation, and Community Friday events. She assists with maintaining the...
Sarah Hamilton

Lead Bookstore Assistant, Pioneer Bookshop

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Lecturer

Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Promotion

Tim Hammond is in his 17th year at Grinnell College. He is currently the Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Promotion. From 2021-2023 he served as Interim Lecturer and Director of the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program. In the first 14 years he served as the...

Associate Director of Facilities Management - Construction & Maintenance

Liz Hansen

Program Coordinator

Liz Hansen is the Program Coordinator for Collective Impact in the Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research. Her duties include collaborating with community partners on the focus areas of equity, family engagement, digital equity, and literacy. Working closely with Grinnell Education...
Pieter Hansen

Admission Counselor

Hometown : Worthington, Ohio Degree : B.A. (Grinnell College) Undergraduate major : Political science, concentration in global development studies What I love about my territory : In the process of meeting so many incredible students and counselors, I love the pour-overs at Stauf's in Columbus...

Scheduling and Events Assistant

Victoria Harris

Assistant Director of Student Programs

Jill Harris

GEP Project Coordinator

Jill Harris it the Project Coordinator for the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP). Jill’s duties include assisting Grinnell College to fulfill its backbone role for the GEP by collaborating with partnership organizations to identify emerging needs, initiate project planning, assess and move...
Kelly Harris

Assistant Dean and Director of Employer Engagement

Kelly leads a team responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand internships, full-time post-graduate positions, and related opportunities for Grinnell students. As Assistant Dean and Director of Employer Engagement, Kelly and her team oversee the Handshake online career management...
Assistant Professor

Head Women's Basketball Coach; Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Karla Harter

Library Acquisitions & Serials Assistant

Jackie Hartling Stolze

Senior Writer & Editor

As senior content strategist – editorial, I write and edit multi-platform content in support of Grinnell’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities. I appreciate the variety of stories Grinnellians have to tell, and their passion for their work. It makes my work rewarding and enjoyable. Before...
Yukiko Hasegawa

Financial Assistant III - Student Accounts

Responsible for student account billing, sending out statements, entering college payments to the computer system, processing refunds, and assisting with the enrollment of the monthly tuition payment plan, student health insurance, etc.
Justin Hayworth

Visual Media Manager

As photographer/videographer, Justin is responsible for the majority of the photography and videography that is used for marketing and promotion of the college. Contact Justin if you: Need a head shot photo Hear of or see a cool photo opportunity Have a cool project/event/thing that I can photograph
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Residence Life Coordinator

Em Heath (she/they), the RLC for East (Rathje, Rose, Kershaw, Lazier) was raised in the Northeast Region of the U.S. She attended New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire and earned her BA in Psychology. After graduation, they then moved on to Merrimack College to receive a Master of Education...
Hegg

Manager of Campus Mail Services

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Field Experience Coordinator and Licensing Officer for Education Department

Roger Henderson holds a BA from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and a MA from the University of Iowa. He taught vocal music for 38 years with 31 years in the Grinnell Community Schools. In addition to teaching music at GHS, Mr. Henderson co-directed the biennial musical theater productions and most...
Kimberly Henderson

Library Access Services and Government Documents Assistant

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Director of Health Services

Kasey (she/her) is a Physician Assistant and the Director of Health at SHAW. She holds administrative responsibilities for Student Health Services including supervision of SHAW's medical staff. As a PA, she also provides patient care for students. She received her BS in Biology from Iowa State...
Myrna Hernández

Chief of Staff and Vice President of Administration

Jessica Herzberg

Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Reunion Giving Program

Managing Editor, Grinnell Magazine & Director of Internal Communications

Linda Hirsch’s professional career in higher education communications prior to joining Grinnell included positions with one of the nation’s premier public research universities and leading academic medical centers, a top-tier liberal arts college, and a leading regional university. Her expertise and...
Tim Hollibaugh
Associate Professor

Head Baseball and Assistant Football Coach

Erin

Costume Shop Supervisor/Designer

Erin Howell-Gritsch has designed all mainstage costumes at Grinnell College since 1999, where she is the resident costume designer. As a Lecturer for the College, she has taught Costume Design, Costume Construction, and Introduction to Technical Theatre. She was previously an Assistant Professor of...

Doctoral Practicum

Madeline (she/her) joins Grinnell as a fourth year counseling psychology doctoral student at the University of Iowa. Madeline graduated with their B.A in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Colby College, and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Madeline...
Erin Hurley
Associate Professor

Head Men's & Women's Swimming Coach

In 2011, Erin Hurley begins her 17th season as Grinnell College's head swimming and diving coach. As a faculty member she teaches swimming, triathlon, and Lifeguard Instruction courses. A 1989 graduate of the University of Nebraska, Hurley had a successful career as a Cornhusker swimmer. Competing...

Head Volleyball Coach/Lecturer

Mimi Hyman

Grants Accountant

Responsible for managing the compliance, accounting, reporting and post-award grant management for federal, state, foundation grants and all sub-award contracts. Manages designated gifts and assist with endowment funds, auditing, financial analysis, and other departmental accounting activities.
Sharon Isley

Chemical Hygiene Officer/Chemistry Technical Assistant

Sharon is the Chemical Hygiene Officer for academic programs. She is responsible for the proper handling of hazardous waste. She is also responsible for all aspects of the Chemistry Stockroom operation. This includes maintaining an inventory of chemicals and supplies, ordering and approving payment...
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Director, Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication

Anastasia Izmaylova joined Grinnell College as director of Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication in the Institute for Global Engagement in August 2021. In this role, she oversees a variety of programs that support and promote language and culture learning on campus, such as peer...
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Hometown: Dyersville, Iowa Degree: B.A. (University of Dubuque) Undergraduate major: Accounting What I love about my job: While my main job is working behind the scenes maintaining our admission database, I enjoy helping students and families navigate the admission process and ensuring them I am...
Cori
Associate Professor

Director, Center for Prairie Studies

Cori guides students and pre-service teachers in studying and teaching English as a Second Language. Her research focuses on critical issues in English language education. In particular, Cori is interested in English language voluntourism, or short-term, volunteer English language teaching in the...
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Music Technical Assistant

Erik Jarvis (2012) is an audio producer and songwriter. As the Technical Assistant for the Music Department, he manages the facilities, equipment, and other production services throughout Bucksbaum and Grinnell College. He studied music at Grinnell College, focusing on composition, and has been an...
Brian Jaworski
Associate Professor

Head Men's Golf and Head Men's Soccer Coach

Head Coach Brian Jaworski took over as leader of the Pioneer men's soccer program in 2004 and has built Grinnell into a powerhouse. The 2009 Pioneer squad won the Midwest Conference Tournament title and earned the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance as Jaworski was voted MWC Coach of the...
Dayna Jensen

Strategic Communications Manager

Dayna graduated from William Penn University in 2016 with a degree in information technology and minor in business administration. Following graduation, she worked as the Web Content Manager for her alma mater until March 2019, when she began her position as Content Specialist-Social for the Office...
Jana Johnson

Director of Benefits and Employee Wellness

Amanda Jones

Procurement Manager

Responsible for developing and overseeing campus purchasing practices, approvals, signature authorities, etc. Analyzes campus purchasing needs and negotiates favorable terms with preferred vendors for highest volume/priority items. Develops and oversees a standardized contract review and approval...
Christopher Jones
Associate Professor

Special Collections Librarian and Archivist of the College

Consulting Areas European Studies, History, and Prairie Studies
Meg Jones

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

I began my career at Grinnell College in May 2013 as the Bookstore Assistant Manager, I had a great year serving in this position. In May 2014 I married my college sweetheart and joined him in North Iowa where I began working towards my MBA. In the spring of 2017 we made the move back to Grinnell...
Phillip Jones
Associate Professor

Humanities Librarian and Coordinator of Research Services

Areas of Responsibility Coordinates reference and instruction services Consulting Areas English, Philosophy; Religious Studies; Spanish. Concentrations: American Studies and Latin American Studies
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Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Staff Equity

Heather M. Jones-Brown (she/her/hers) is a Des Moines, Iowa, USA native and proud graduate of Des Moines’ East High School (‘02). As a student and young professional, Jones-Brown was active in organizations that laid the foundation for her life-long interests. She was introduced to citizen diplomacy...
HJJ
Applied Music Associate

Collaborative Pianist

Dr. Hyejin Joo won the gold medal at the Seattle International Piano Competition and top awards from the Wideman, Chautauqua, Indiana University Concerto Competition, Seoul National University Concerto Competition, and the Kumho Art Foundation Audition. She is a member of the Civic Orchestra of...

Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services and Economic Development

Kapila
Professor
I teach postcolonial literature from Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and the settler colonies of New Zealand and Australia. I have also taught the Victorian novel with an emphasis on colonialism and gender. Once in three years, I have been able to teach a course on transnational feminism moving...
Retta Kelley

Assistant to the Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

Assistant Director - Regional & Virtual Engagement

Campus Safety Officer

Cody Kelm was born in Grinnell, IA and grew up in Brooklyn, IA. As a Campus Safety Officer, Cody’s primary responsibilities are ensuring the safety of the campus community through patrol operations, incident response, and calls for service. Cody says what he likes best about Grinnell College is all...

Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

CERA Manager/Ctr. for Prairie Studies Outreach Coordinator

Cecilia Knight
Associate Professor

Librarian (Senior Faculty Status)

Cecilia Knight is an Associate Professor in the Libraries at Grinnell College. She is very involved in digital scholarship efforts at Grinnell College including the institutional repository, Digital Grinnell, and many digital projects on campus as a librarian with a specialization in organization...
Laurel Knox

Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Stacy Koehler

Director of Human Resources and Employee Engagement

Assistant Professor

Head Women's Soccer Coach; Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Turf/Irrigation Specialist

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Steve Kriegel

Campus Safety Officer

Steve Kriegel was born and raised in Grinnell, and graduated from Grinnell High School. Steve has a law enforcement background. He enjoys spending time with his family and making memories. His children are raised, so his focus is on his grandkids. In his free time, Steve likes to go hunting, fishing...
Katie Kriegel Kuch

Exploratory Adviser

In her role as Exploratory Adviser in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service, Katie supports first- and second-year students as they begin their professional, personal, and civic journeys. She hopes to help students identify their values, interests, strengths, and passions in ways that allow them...
Matthew Kriegel

Assistant Director of Campus Safety

Matthew "Matt" Kriegel has always called Grinnell home. He grew up in rural Grinnell, and graduated from Grinnell High School in 2012. Matt attended Indian Hills Community College and graduated from Buena Vista University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He began working for Grinnell College in 2016...
Sally Kriegel

Laboratory Support Assistant, Bookkeeper

Collections Manager/Registrar

Mailing address: Jocelyn Kruger Grinnell College Museum of Art 1108 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Ann Landstrom

Assistant Dean & Director of Global Fellowships & Awards

Ann coordinates the nomination and selection processes for students and alumni interested in nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and grants as well as select Grinnell-specific fellowships and awards. Ann has worked within higher education across the United States from Oregon to New...
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Associate Director of Community-Engaged Learning

Julie Lascol (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of Community-Engaged Learning. She is responsible for supporting faculty and community partners in the design and implementation of community-engaged learning initiatives. Julie is committed to co-constructing power- and privilege-aware projects...
Adam Laug

Director of Development

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Associate Director of FLAG (Faculty-Led Across the Globe)

Michael Lawrence

Director, Business & Finance Career Community

Michael leads the Business and Finance Career Community at Grinnell. He provides students and early career alumni industry-focused advising, experiential learning opportunities, and targeted programming as they focus and connect their values, strengths, and interests to specific postgraduate goals...
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Assistant Director of Dining Services

Susan Sanning

Associate Dean and Director of Civic Education and Innovation

As the Associate Dean and Director of Civic Education and Innovation at Grinnell College, Susan works in close partnership with the Center for Careers, Life & Service Dean and has responsibility for a number of center-wide priorities. In her role as the Director of Civic Education and Innovation...
Tony Lewis

Library Electronic Resources Management Assistant

Brad Lindberg

Associate Vice President of Institutional Initiatives and Enrollment

Hometown : Saint Louis Park, Minnesota Degrees : B.A. (St. Olaf College); M.A. (University of St. Thomas) Undergraduate major: Political science What I love about my job : I love helping families realize that a private, liberal arts education is financially attainable. What I love about Grinnell : I...
Lobo, Amelia

Associate Director of Major Gifts

Amelia hails from Costa Rica. She obtained a BA in Economics with Concentration in Gender and Women's Studies (now Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies). Her particular academic interest has been understanding poverty and social movements within the context of economics. She has spent her...

Interpreter/Classroom Aide

John Lof

Senior Admission Counselor

Hometown: Grinnell, Iowa Degree: B.A. (Luther College) Undergraduate major: Political science What you love about your territory: I’m a native of the Midwest and enjoy getting to discover more of the region I’ve never been to before. I also did an internship with the Senate a few years ago and I...
David Lopatto
Professor

Samuel R. and Marie-Louise Rosenthal Professor of Natural Science and Mathematics

David Lopatto’s research on the psychology of learning and motivation has come to focus on the learning outcomes of undergraduate experiences in science, especially the effect of undergraduate research experience on student learning, career choice, and attitude. He is the author of several surveys...
JC Lopez

Interim Vice President of Student Affairs

JC Lopez is serving as the interim vice president for student affairs. He works with an incredible staff in the Division of Student Affairs that supports the growth and learning of students outside of the classroom. He is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Grinnell College community...

Student Employment Specialist

Assistant Professor

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach

Minna Mahlab

Lecturer; Director of Science Learning Center

Jason Malek

Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety

Jason Malek was raised in the town of Duncan, Iowa. He attended North Iowa Area Community College. He received his A.A. in Liberal Arts with Law Enforcement Core, along with his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Jason also earned a diploma as a Computer Service Technician from...
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Chemistry Equipment & Technical Assistant

Andrew is responsible for maintaining the department’s instrumentation and laboratory equipment. Along with Sharon Isley, he also prepares the materials and solutions for instructional laboratories and demonstrations. Andrew is trained as a physicist, with a B.A. from Grinnell and a Ph.D. in atomic...
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Assistant Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations

Rebecca Marcum ’12 joined the Grinnell College Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations as assistant director in 2022. In addition to supporting faculty and staff regarding research development programming, Marcum is collaborative member of the ‘Grants Office’ offering assistance in...
Marsha Anne Maschmann

Senior Staff Accountant

Responsible for reconciliation of bank, prepaid, and payable accounts; unclaimed property reporting, and administrating of JPMorgan credit card program. Assists with general ledger maintenance in Ellucian. One of the primary contacts for daily banking transactions.
Terry Mason

Dean for Health and Wellness

Terry is the Dean for Health and Wellness. He obtained his B.A. from Cornell College with majors in Psychology and Biology. He received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Business Management from Texas Tech University. Before assuming the position of Dean of Health and Wellness, Terry...

Registered Dietetic Consultant

Mark

Digital Library Applications Developer

Bonnie Megel

Annual Giving & Development Assistant

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Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Britta grew up in Swaledale, Iowa, in the north-central part of the state. Britta's undergraduate degree is from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where she majored in Family Consumer Sciences Education and Studies. Britta then earned her Master of Education degree in Higher Education with a...
Beth Meldrem

Administrative Assistant II

Library Access Services Assistant

Jane Mertens

Library Cataloging Assistant

Laura Michelson
Assistant Professor

Project Archivist

Laura Michelson (she/they) is the Project Archivist working with the Salisbury House Library Collection at Grinnell College Special Collections. Her project term began in August 2020 and is through the summer of 2024. As Project Archivist, they are working to curate the SHLC by integrating it into...
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Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities

As Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service, Donna’s primary focus is providing support and leadership for the CLS staff and the advising programs, resources, and experiences that our students engage in. Donna is a native New Yorker...
Graham Miller

Director of Strategic Research

Graham uses a range of quantitative approaches and tools to better understand the Grinnell campus and broader community and promote data-informed decision-making on key priorities. He additionally collaborates with a wide range of institutional partners to support quantitative research needs across...
Rita Milner

Financial Aid Assistant

I began my position in the Office of Financial Aid in October 2012. Prior to that, I worked for Verizon for 27 years. I'm very excited to be working for Grinnell! As the Financial Aid Assistant, my job is to be the first point of contact for students and other visitors, whether in person, over the...

Bookstore Assistant, College Bookstore

Derrick Moeller

Staff Counselor II

Derrick (he/they) strives to create an environment that invites all parts of a person into the therapy space. He recognizes how intersecting identities can shape and inform experiences, as such, utilizes different interventions based on the individuals needs. His main clinical areas of focus include...
Petrouchka Moïse
Assistant Professor

Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator

Dr. Petrouchka Moïse is Assistant Professor / Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator at Grinnell College Libraries. As an artist/scholar, she teaches classes on visual and material culture and curatorial studies, focusing on the Caribbean. In her role as Cultural and Community-Based Digital...
Connie Molison

Teacher Assistant - Preschool Laboratory

Beronda Montgomery
Professor

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

Beronda L. Montgomery joined Grinnell College as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College in July of 2022. Her scholarly efforts focus on how photosynthetic organisms, plants and bacteria, adapt to changes in their external light environment. Her scholarship extends beyond biology...

Controller

Alan Laurits Moran, CPA, is the school’s financial controller and responsible for oversight and management of the schools accounting team. With a history of orchestrating multiple teams, customizing business-specific systems, process automation and establishing robust financial safeguards.
Christian Morris

Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Transfer Admission

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee / Chicago, Illinois Degree: B.A. (Grinnell College) Undergraduate major: Spanish What I love about my territory: I was born in the South and partly grew up in the Midwest, so being able to return to those areas for my job is amazing! Not only am I lucky enough to visit...
Jeanette Moser

Director of Dining Services

Content Specialist – Fellow

Yesenia is a Communications and Marketing Content Specialist Fellow. A graduate of Grinnell College in 2022, her current position allows her to pursue various creative roles, including writing, photography, and filmography (with a small stint in animation). She’s also a proud New Jerseyan and loves...
Lisa

Academic Support Assistant II

History; English; Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies; European Studies; Technology Studies; Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship; ACM Graduate School Exploration Fellowship
Jim Mulholland

Director Compensation & Risk Management

Joy Murphy

Development and Alumni Relations Receptionist

Lauren Myers

Academic Coach

Lauren Myers (she/her) has lived in many places across the United States but considers Charlotte, North Carolina her hometown. She began working at Grinnell in November 2015 in the Department of Residence Life. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, vegan cooking, and spending time with her many...
Larry Nace

Campus Safety Officer

Larry Nace began working for the Department of Campus Safety in 2011. He worked as a law enforcement officer, and has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, and security and emergency management services. Officer Nace’s primary responsibility at Grinnell College is ensuring the safety of...
Revae Nelson

Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

Although I just started working for Grinnell College in September 2014, I am no stranger to Grinnell College or financial aid. As an alumna, I am very excited to return to my alma mater. Since my first semester on campus, I have continuously worked for a financial aid office. My career has taken me...
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Digital Media Equipment Manager

Ethan Nelson is a Video Production specialist hailing from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated with a B.F.A. in Vocal Jazz Performance from Drake University in 2015, then joined the Drake Athletic Department Creative Services team, directing over 150 games on ESPN 3 and ESPN+. In January 2020 he...
David Neville

Digital Liberal Arts Specialist

David Neville is a Digital Liberal Arts Specialist in the Grinnell College Digital Liberal Arts Collaborative. Originally trained as a medievalist and Germanist, David is the author of over 50 articles, posters, and presentations on topics related to the digital humanities, immersive computing...
Sarah Newell

Staff Nurse

Sarah Newell grew up in Newton, Iowa. Sarah attended Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. During nursing school, Sarah found her passion and drive to help those with mental health concerns. Sarah moved to Toronto, Ontario after finishing...
Ben Newhouse

Assoc. VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Ben Newhouse is a proud Texan, having spent most of his life in the Lone Star State, growing up in the suburbs of Houston and then living in San Antonio for 17 years. Most recently, Ben lived in the ‘Ham (Birmingham, AL) for six years. Ben received a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity University in San...
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Multilingual Writing Specialist

With a background in literacy education, Dr. Kristen Nichols-Besel has experience teaching middle and high school English/language arts, undergraduate and graduate academic writing, and methods courses in literacy and TESOL. Kristen first became a writing consultant in 2004. She enjoys working with...
Vicki Nolton

Assistant Director for Social Innovation Partnerships and Education

Vicki assists with the coordination and support of events and projects related to the Grinnell Prize, Grinnell Corps, post-graduate service, civic engagement, and service learning. She feels fortunate to work on an incredible team with diverse talents and personalities. A native of Panama (Iowa...

Senior Grant Accountant

Responsible for managing the compliance, accounting, reporting and post-award grant management for federal, state, foundation grants and all sub-award contracts. Manages designated gifts and assist with endowment funds, auditing, financial analysis, and other departmental accounting activities.
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Associate Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct

Mfon (pronounced Mm-fon) holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and a masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. Her work experience spans a few decades and has been in HR, customer service and for the last couple of years in residence life. Mfon loves reading (across different genres)...
Emma O'Polka Armah ’12

Assistant Director of Admission

Hometown : Grinnell, Iowa Degree : B.A. (Grinnell College) Undergraduate majors : Gender, women’s, and sexuality studies & theatre and dance What I love about my territory : I love meeting students with such a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, even from nearby. My territory has deepened my...
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Post Baccalaureate Prevention and Outreach Coordinator

Jennifer Kang

Writing Center Instructor

Prior to joining Grinnell College, Jennifer worked for six years as a writing consultant at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she also earned her Ph.D. in English. With interests in American and global modernisms, literary criticism and critical theory, Jennifer continues to develop her...
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Counselor of Admission Marketing

Hometown : Santa Clara, California Degree : B.A. (Grinnell College) Undergraduate major : English & sociology What I love about my job : I get to be creative all day! I love the novelty that comes with social media work and am always interested in learning more about it. I’ve been creating content...
Nino Parker

Senior Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Senior International Officer and Senior Director of Global Initiatives

Kate joined the Institute for Global Engagement in May 2017. She oversees and directs the daily operations of the Institute for Global Engagement which encompasses Off-Campus Study, Global Learning Program, Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication, partnerships and collaborations with...
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Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Internships

Amanda (she/her) joined the CLS in June 2023 to be the Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Internships. As a team member of the CLS, Amanda seeks to continue to develop and expand internship opportunities for Grinnell students. Amanda will also focus on expanding recruiting partnerships...
Assistant Professor

Head Football Coach; Assistant Track Coach

Jana Pelham

Administrative Assistant I

Hometown: Rural LeGrand, Iowa Education: Iowa State University; Business General Office Diploma (American Institute of Business) What I love about my job : I look forward to meeting you when you enter the Office of Admission and seeing the smile on your face when I tell you there are donuts waiting...
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Daniel and Patricia Jipp Finkelman Dean of Careers, Life, and Service

Mark (he/him) oversees all facets of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service, including strategic planning, program development, budget management, and leading a talented team who bring a rich array of experiences to their work at Grinnell. As a member of President Harris’s senior leadership team...
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Director of Academic Technology

Morris Pelzel is the Director of Academic Technology for Grinnell College. Mo earned the Ph.D in religious studies from the Catholic University of America, and for twelve years was a full-time faculty member at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana, where he offered a wide range of courses in...
David
Lecturer

Writing Laboratory Assistant

Originally from Mexico City, David earned his bachelor degree in English from the University of Iowa and his MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State, where he was a Pearl Hogrefe Fellow and fiction editor for the literary journal Flyway. He has taught college writing for seven years...
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Residence Life Coordinator

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Director, Exploratory Career Community

In her role in the Center for Careers, Life and Service, Dani is excited to support exploratory students as they begin their professional, personal, and civic journeys. Her goal is for all students to feel empowered to continually explore their values, strengths, and interests, engage in intentional...
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Assistant Dean of Residence Life & Student Conduct

Dennis Perkins Jr. is from a small town called East Chicago, Indiana which is located 30 minutes East of Chicago, IL. He received his Master’s degree in Education Administration from Western Kentucky University and his Bachelor’s from Indiana University in English. Dennis is currently pursuing his...
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Clinical Director

Beth (she/her) is the Clinical Director at SHAW. Beth holds administrative responsibilities in managing SHAW’s clinical operations. Additionally, she provides clinical support to students. Beth received her MA in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and PhD in Counseling...
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Assistant Director of International Student Programs

Emily works for Grinnell's Office of International Student Affairs (OISA). They serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), advise students, and support OISA programs, training, and community outreach. Among other responsibilities, Emily sits on the Academic Success Team, facilitates the Cultural...
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Staff Nurse

Lesa Peters is a registered nurse new to Student Health and Wellness. Her previous 30+ years in nursing was split between Obstetrics and the Emergency Department. Lesa and her husband Rick live on a farm just outside of Grinnell where they grow the usual Iowa crops of corn, soybeans, hay and oats...
Stephanie Peterson

Program Coordinator

My pronouns are she/her/hers. I am the Program Coordinator for the Donald & Winifred Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership, overseeing aspects of the programs, events, and projects sponsored by the Wilson Center. I am also the primary contact for managing events like TEDxGrinnellCollege...
Terri Phipps

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deans

I came to the College in the Fall of 1991. My first position was a faculty secretary (now known as Academic Support Assistants) in Carnegie working for Economics, English, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Two years later I moved to ARH, supporting the foreign languages and the occasional...
Mary Phipps

Data and Process Specialist

I began my career at Grinnell College in 1987, in the Office of Admission, where I served a variety of roles in the operations area over the next 29 years. In 2016, I moved to my current position in the Office of Financial Aid, specializing in data and processes related to student applications for...
Laura Poole

Program Assistant

Laura provides administrative and logistical support for a large portfolio of College-specific and national and international fellowships and awards. Beyond the global fellowships and awards responsibilities, she also manages and administers an array of CLS grants to support students’ personal...
Tina Popson

Associate Director of Annual Giving, Parents and Families Program

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Executive Director of Special Projects and Assistant to the V.P.

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Doctoral Practicum

Megan joins Grinnell as a second-year counseling psychology doctoral student from the University of Iowa. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maryland in 2018. Megan then went on to earn her Master's degree in counseling psychology from Towson University in...
Vanessa Preast

Associate Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Vanessa Preast earned a doctorate in education, with an emphasis on curriculum and instructional technology, from Iowa State University and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from University of Florida. Vanessa is passionate about excellence in teaching and learning within college environments so...
Taylor Price
Lecturer

Writing Laboratory Assistant

Taylor holds a PhD in political science (with concentrations in African politics, international relations, and gender and women’s studies). She especially enjoys working with students on brainstorming, long-term writing projects, and applications for grad school, awards, and internships.
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Doctoral Trainee

Pronouns: She/hers Specialties/Areas of Interest/Specific Discipline or Theoretical orientation: My approach to therapy is multi-cultural in nature and centered around Feminist Theory. This means I aim to work with clients to explore the potential influences of culture and societal norms on their...

Assistive Technology Support Specialist

Stephanie Micetich

Assistive Technology Support Specialist

Eric Ragan
Assistant Professor

Head Women's Volleyball Coach; Assistant Track and Field Coach

Jean Reavis

Library Cataloging Assistant

Kayla Reed
Assistant Professor

Discovery, Systems, & Digital Strategy Librarian

Kayla Reed’s research and teaching focuses on diversity and LGBTQ+ issues, with a focus on Asexuality, intersection, and cooperation of library departments, as well as emotional labor in the workforce. She attended Missouri Southern State University where she got her BA in Theatre, English...
Marc Reed

Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Marc Reed is Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity. Marc has supported and led the pursuit of equity and social justice through developing and implementing DEI strategic plans, resulting in increased representation and engagement of individuals from under...
Ashley Schaefer

Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Ashley majored in English and Classical Studies in undergrad at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. She first began her lifelong dedication to education by serving as a high school English teacher for five years in Houston, TX before eventually moving on to complete her Masters in Science in...
Travis Renze

Academic Assistant I

Classics, Chinese, Japanese, French and Arabic, German Studies, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Education and Linguistics, Other support: Teacher Education Program and Language Placements
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Contract Counselor

My name is Devin Robertson. I provide various services at SHAW one day a week. I am a Army Combat Veteran. I received a Bachelor of Science in History in 2013 from the University of Montevallo and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2018. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW...
Grace Robertson-Lloyd

Senior Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Virtual Recruitment

Hometown : Allentown, New Jersey Degree : B.A. (Grinnell College); M.Ed. (University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education) Undergraduate majors : English & theatre and dance, with a concentration in technology studies What I love about my territory : I am a born and raised Jersey girl...
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Associate Professor Emeritus
Liz Rodrigues
Associate Professor

Humanities and Digital Scholarship Librarian (On leave FY24-FA25)

Liz Rodrigues is Associate Professor, Humanities and Digital Scholarship Librarian. Liz’s research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of critical digital studies , digital humanities practice, and twentieth-century multiethnic U.S. literatures . Her book, Collecting Lives: Critical Data...
Holly Roepke
Assistant Professor

Director of Athletics and Recreation

Holly Roepke serves as the Director of Athletics and Recreation and Chair of Physical Education at Grinnell College. Roepke came to Grinnell after serving as Director of Athletics at California Lutheran University, where she also served as Senior Associate Director. At Cal Lutheran, she supported...
Root

Assistant Director of Planned Giving

Rudolph, Bill

Writing Center Instructor

Prior to joining the Writing, Reading, and Speaking Center in 2016, Bill taught AP English, humanities, and other writing and literature courses at Grinnell High School. Bill—who wrote his master’s thesis on the poetry of alumnus Edward Hirsch ’72—has published poems in Barrow Street, Midwest Review...
Vickie

Associate Registrar

Responsibilities: Academic Catalog Review Academic Success Team Academic Standing Review Arrival Confirmation Cognate Credits Commencement and Graduation Course Scheduling Credit Overloads Curriculum Committee Support Curriculum Updates Data Requests Degree Audits Grade Submission/Verify Honors and...
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Senior Investment Accounting Manager

Kelly Sandquist, CPA, is the Senior Investment Accounting Manager at Grinnell College. She manages endowment and other investment accounting, the audit process for investment accounting, accounting and administration of the College’s planned giving vehicles, unrelated business income tax and related...
Erik Sanning

Technical Director

Erik Sanning ’89 is a graduate of Grinnell College. He spent the first two years after graduation working as the Technical Director/Lighting Designer for Ballet Iowa. In the summer of ’91 Erik was able to return to Grinnell as the Technical Director. In addition, he is also one of the founding...
Max Schafer

Digital Library Services Specialist

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Assistant Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations

Cindy Schaus is an assistant director of the Grinnell College Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations. As the ‘Grants Office’ this team works with faculty and staff to pursue external funding for research, teaching, and campus-wide initiatives. Their office is focusing on...
Gina Schlesselman-Tarango
Associate Professor

Science Librarian

Gina Schlesselman-Tarango (she/her) is an interdisciplinary librarian and scholar who writes about critical information literacy in academic libraries and the gender and racial dynamics at play in information work more broadly. Her work has appeared in Exploring Equitable and Inclusive Pedagogies...
Stephanie Schlup

Financial Assistant II

Responsible for all aspects of the vendor payment process ensuring vendor invoices and employee/student reimbursements are paid in a timely manner. Auditing incoming payment requests along with supporting documentation, vendor correspondence, account validation, and research to complete check runs...
Tim Schmitt

Writer

Tim Schmitt is a communications professional with more than 20 years combined experience in journalism, marketing, brand development, and strategic communications. Tim holds bachelor's degrees in journalism and sociology from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and master's degrees in public...
Ted

Sports Information Director

Ted Schultz has been sports information director at Grinnell College since August 2007 after serving the previous 13 years as sports editor of the Clinton Herald in Clinton, Iowa. Schultz is a native of Denison, Iowa, and attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, where he graduated with a...

Academic Assistant of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Valbona Schwab

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Valbona Schwab joined the Grinnell College Investment Office in 2021 as a Managing Director after a tenure of seven years with Beth Israel Lahey Health Investment Office, a $4 billion endowment in Boston. Prior to her time with Beth Israel Lahey, Valbona worked as Portfolio Manager and Head of...
Milton Severe

Director of Exhibition Design

Mailing address: Milton Severe Grinnell College Museum of Art 1108 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112

Assistant Director, Custodial

Lisa Shapiro

Administrative Assistant 1- Data and Records

Jeremy Shapiro

Assistant Director of DAR Communications

Assistant Men's Golf Coach

Mary Jane N. Shroyer

Director, Health Professions Career Community

Mary Jane leads the Health Professions Career Community at Grinnell. She provides students and early career alumni industry-focused advising, experiential learning opportunities, and targeted programming as they focus and connect their values, strengths, and interests to specific postgraduate goals...

Peace and Conflict Studies Program Coordinator

Shealey

Library Cataloging Associate

Mindy Sieck

Biology Technical Assistant

Associate Director of Facilities Management - Grounds, Landscape, and Hauling

Michael Sims

Dean of Student Involvement

Michael Sims started working at Grinnell in July 1997, and has filled a variety of roles during his tenure. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and worked in higher education for over twenty-three years in a variety of roles. Aside from nine years of...
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Director of Financial Aid

I've worked in financial aid at three different schools since 1988. I started working in Grinnell's Office of Financial Aid in 1996, where I do a little bit of everything! That said, I spend most of my time counseling families, reviewing applications to determine eligibility for aid, and reviewing...
Sarah Smith

Director of Outreach Programming and Events

Sarah Smith leads a portfolio of outreach programs and events that connect campus and community, enhance the community’s social and economic vitality, and showcase Grinnell as a thriving, vibrant community. Sarah leads cross-functional teams to plan, promote, execute and refine large, public...
Sarah Smith-Benanti

Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations, Diverse Communities

Maure Smith-Benanti

Asst. VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Inclusive Initiatives

(she, her, hers) Maure Smith-Benanti grew up in Provo, Utah and completed her official education at Utah State University. She is a life-long learner and educator. Maure says her favorite thing to do is to hang out with her little ones, Elliott and Zora, and her wife, Sarah. Maure says that “Elliott...

Library Access Services Assistant

Ryan Solomon

Associate Director of Civic Education and Innovation

Ryan Solomon facilitates community engagement opportunities for students at Grinnell College, both through funded programs, like Service-Learning Work Study, and volunteer opportunities. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Ryan completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, after which...
Tish Solomon

Administrative Assistant III

Bachelor's of Science from Iowa State University

Director of Intercultural Affairs - Black Student Specialist

Lynn

Assistant Director of Partnerships and Collaborations

Lynn Stafford is the Assistant Director of Partnerships and Collaborations, a newly established role within IGE (2021). In this role, Lynn will be managing a variety of partnerships and collaborations within IGE. She will liaise our communications with external institutions, including those with...
Conner Stanfield

Senior Admission Counselor

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Degree: B.A. (Grinnell College) Undergraduate majors: Sociology and Theatre & Dance What you love about your territory: As someone who grew up in the middle of a desert (which is beautiful in its own right), I'm constantly impressed by the natural beauty of my...
Alicia Stanley

Director of Off-Campus Study

Alicia joined Grinnell College as Director of Off-Campus Study in the Institute for Global Engagement in August 2017. She oversees all aspects of semester and year-long study away in the US and abroad including strategic planning, budget management, health and safety protocols, program partner...

Global Kitchen Culinary Coordinator

Administrative Assistant II

Athletics, Physical Education
Jillian Steelberg

Program Coordinator

Jillian (she/her) began working at Grinnell College in March 2022. As program coordinator in Academic Advising, she connects students with resources and facilitates programs such as Grinnell Science Project and the second-year program, Level Up. Before joining the Academic Advising team, she taught...
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Digital Liberal Arts Specialist

Tierney Steelberg (she/her) is a Digital Liberal Arts Specialist at the DLAC (Digital Liberal Arts Collaborative) and a co-lead of the Vivero Digital Fellows program. She has a Master’s degree in Information Science from the University of Michigan, and prior to arriving at Grinnell she was the...
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Manager of SHAW Operations

Alexis Steele (she/her) grew up in Grinnell, Iowa. While she loves Grinnell, Alexis decided she needed to leave the nest for college. She attended Furman University in South Carolina for two years and completed her degree at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Alexis earned her Bachelor of Arts in...
Joyce Stern

Dean for Student Success and Academic Advising

Joyce Stern (she/her) has been working to support Grinnellians since 1999. Her role includes directing the college’s advising program, co-coordinating the Grinnell Science Project, the First-Year Tutorial (first-year seminar program), and Level Up (the college’s second-year program), and serving on...
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Senior Associate Director of Alumni & Donor Relations

Daniel Strong

Associate Director and Curator of Exhibitions

Mailing address: Daniel Strong Grinnell College Museum of Art 1108 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112
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Associate Director of International Student Compliance

Brenda's main areas of responsibility are working on compliance for the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA). She serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for SEVIS compliance, a federal web-based system for Student and Exchange Visitor...
Melissa Strovers

Director of Collective Impact

Melissa Strovers, Director of Collective Impact, Grinnell College's Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research, Grinnell College, leads collaborative community development initiatives. In this capacity, she convenes and aligns stakeholders to co-create solutions that address social and...
Carrisa Stubbs

Director of Student Accounts and Bursar

Responsible for student accounting and accounts receivable. Manages student invoicing including the billing of tuition, student activity fee, housing, meals, music lessons, off-campus study programs, and health insurance. Coordinates financial aid application to student accounts and manages monthly...
Michele Tanzosch

Assistant Director of Operations for Prospect Research

Kelly Terlouw

Administrative Assistant I

Hometown : Newton, Iowa Degree : B.A. (Iowa State University) Undergraduate major : Journalism What I love about Grinnell : I love gaining perspectives from our diverse and dynamic students, who come to Grinnell from all over the country and world.
Jainen Thayer

Chief Investment Officer

Jainen Thayer joined the Grinnell College Investment Office in 2018 as the Chief Investment Officer. Prior to coming to Grinnell, he served as the Chief Investment Officer at Oberlin College, based in New York, for over six years (2012 – 2018), and previously as a Director of Investments at the New...
Lisa Thornton

Dining Workforce Program Manager

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Adriana Torres

Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Latinx/e Student Specialist

Andrea Tracy
Associate Professor

Associate Dean for Student Academic Life

My primary research interest is ingestive behavior - specifically, the role of learning in food choice and food motivation, with a particular focus on how these influence, and are influenced by, obesity. My lab uses a rat model to study the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying these processes...
Barbara Trish
Professor

Director of Rosenfield Program

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights and Professor of Political Science, with a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Ms. Trish is a generalist in U.S politics, with political parties, electoral politics...
Tisha Turk

Director of Academic Support for Writing & Speaking

In addition to working one-on-one with Grinnell student writers, Dr. Turk trains Grinnell’s Writing Mentors, coordinates the Writing Mentors program, collaborates with the Writing Center’s professional instructors, and consults with faculty across campus about how best to assign and respond to...
Stacy Turley

Access Support Specialist

Stacy Turley provides accommodated testing support to students with academic accommodations and is a member of the Accessibility and Disability Resources team.
Scott Turley

Executive Chef

CEC, AAC Chef Scott Turley, CCE, AAC, is the executive chef and chief culinary officer for Grinnell College. In this capacity, Turley manages all culinary operations and oversees all of the College's catering functions. Under his direction are thirteen American Culinary Federation (ACF) certified...
Chinyere Ukabiala

Ombuds

Chinyere Ukabiala was appointed Grinnell College's first Ombudsperson in February 2013. Chinyere earned her JD at Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. She is a trained mediator, a member of the International Ombudsman Association, and a Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner (CO...
Paul Valencic

Senior Staff Counselor

Paul Valencic grew up in Marion, Iowa, a city located just north of Cedar Rapids. Paul received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa. He then earned his MA and EdS degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Paul enjoys hanging out with his...

Administrative Assistant III

DaNaye VanDeKrol

Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator of Human Resources

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Director of Institutional Research

Carlie has worked for Grinnell College in various capacities since 1996. Beginning in Information Technology Services, she worked her way from training coordinator to systems analyst before turning her attention to institutional research. As Director of Institutional Research, Carlie is responsible...
Vrinda Varia

Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life

(she/her/hers) Vrinda Varia is from Princeton, New Jersey and attended Bryn Mawr College for a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice and she had minor in Spanish. Vrinda later obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work with a macro focus from...
Annette Vaverka

Human Resources Program Coordinator

Karen

Director/Lead Teacher of the Preschool

Visit the Preschool Laboratory website.
Jenelle Veit

Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences

Temporary Assistant

Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights.
Donna Vinter
Assistant Professor

Director, Grinnell-in-London

Donna Vinter, adjunct professor of English literature and Resident Site Director, spent a formative year in London as a graduate student working in the British Library to complete a thesis on English medieval drama. Within a year of obtaining her Ph.D in English Literature from Harvard University...
Allison Vosburg

Administrative Assistant III

Greg Wallace
Senior Faculty
Greg Wallace served as Director of Athletics and Recreation at Grinnell College beginning in the summer of 2007. Wallace served as Grinnell’s football coach from 1998 through 2008 and during that span compiled 68 victories, second-best in school history. He was voted Midwest Conference Coach of the...
Guinevere Wallace Natarelli

Associate Director Alumni and Donor Relations for Reunion Programs

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Virtual Contracted Psychologist

LaNeisha (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and Health Service Provider (HSP) working in private practice in Iowa City, Iowa. Currently, she is working with SHAW as a part-time contracted psychologist, providing individual psychotherapy. LaNeisha received her BS in psychology from the University...
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Correspondence Assistant to the President

Cheryl works in the Office of the President. She manages email and assists with President Harris's communications.
Amanda Walwood

Assistant Director of Major Gifts

Mark Watts

Director of Payroll and Student Employment

Director of Investments

Robert Welch is an Investment Officer for Grinnell College. In this capacity, he assists the team in evaluating investment opportunities across asset classes and portfolio construction. Robert joined Grinnell in 2021 after serving as Director of Research in Bowdoin College’s Investment Office in...
Katy Wells
Visiting Instructor
Katy is teaching a Wilson Center short course in the fall 2023 semester titled Creating Marketing Campaigns. She is owner and brand consultant at Double You Marketing, Inc, running project-based marketing campaigns from strategy through implementation. Before starting her own business, she developed...
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Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations

Mattia is an energetic marketing and communications specialist, providing leadership and unity among her peers. She is outgoing, creative, organized, and goal oriented. Mattia has a strong foundation in communications and leadership through her community outreach, work experience, and education. Her...
Wheeler, LuAnn

Registrar Operations Specialist

Responsibilities: Academic Catalog/Publication AP and IB Credits Committee on Academic Standing Support Course Entry- New & Changes Course Scheduling Curriculog Management Data Requests Digital Record Archiving Drop/Adds Incompletes MAPS/Independent Study National Student Clearinghouse Reporting and...
Sarah White

Director of Admission

Hometown : Grinnell, Iowa Degree : B.A. (University of Iowa) Undergraduate major : Psychology What I love about my territory : I love working with all of the students, families, and counselors in my territory. I have been responsible for this territory for quite a while, so these places are like...

Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management

Whitney, Tammy

Registrar Systems Specialist

Responsibilities: 25Live Calendar of Courses and Classrooms Assign Advisers Academic Calendar Academic Honesty Cases Address Changes Budget and Invoices Census Classroom Scheduling/Classroom Changes Colleague Student Profile Updates (Name-in-Use, Pronouns, Gender Identity) Course Scheduling Data...
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Academic Support Assistant II

Anthropology; Economics; Political Science; Sociology; Religious Studies; Global Development Studies; Policy Studies; Reading, Writing, and Speaking Center; Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab (DASIL).
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Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources

Autumn began working at Grinnell College in July of 2011 after graduating with her Masters in Higher Education from Iowa State University. She also has a graduate certificate in Post-Secondary Disability Services from the University of Connecticut and is a Doctoral candidate at Colorado State...

Laboratory Animal Technician/Neuroscience Lab Technician

Tilly Woodward

Curator of Academic and Community Outreach

Mailing address: Tilly Woodward Grinnell College Museum of Art 1108 Park Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Dinah Zebot

Associate Director of Major Gifts

Karin Zern

Human Resources and Title IX Generalist

Zug, Mary

Assistant Director of Annual Giving-Class Fund Director Prog

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