President:
President's Cabinet:
- Dr. Michael Solomonson, Vice President for Learning & Student Services
- Maderia Ellison, Vice President for Administrative Services, Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Judy Yip-Reyes, Director of Institutional Effectiveness/Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Liaison Officer
- Dr. Farah Bughio, Assistant to the President
- Christine Schaefer, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Michael Jacob, Director of Technology Advancement and Support (TAS)/CIO
- Dr. Wei Ma, Dean of Instructional Innovation
- Jeremy Raisor, Dean of Career and Technical Education
Role & Purpose of President's Cabinet
The purpose of the President’s Cabinet is to advise the president on achieving the mission of Northland Pioneer College (NPC), provide primary leadership support for strategic priorities and initiatives, enhance communications within the college and the community, and facilitate cross-unit collaboration.
The role of the President and Cabinet is to provide leadership consistent with the mission, strategic goals, and culture of NPC. The president and the Cabinet consider recommendations from key college advisory committees in carrying out their responsibilities. The president and Cabinet are responsible for:
- Establishing and ensuring compliance with administrative policies and procedures
- Developing a strategic plan with clear institutional goals and report on achievements
- Assessing the College’s budget and recommending allocation priorities
- Assessing financial and operational risks and modifying or establishing new internal controls to mitigate risks
- Ensuring college compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Promoting collaboration among divisions, departments, and programs on college-wide goals, initiatives, and projects
- Serving as liaisons to key college advisory committees
Deans:
- Dr. Allison Landy, Associate Dean of Educator Preparation Programs
- Dr. Wei Ma, Dean of Instructional Innovation
- Melody Niesen, Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Jeremy Raisor, Dean of Career & Technical Education
- Dr. Tabitha Stickel, Associate Dean of College & Career Preparation
- Ruth Zimmerman, Dean of Nursing
Directors:
- Jennifer Dobell, Director of Financial Aid
- Craig Boston, Director of Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Luann Crosby, Director of Library Services
- Scott Flake, Controller
- Josh Jeffery, Director of Early College Programs
- Chadley Kreuger, Director of Public Safety Education
- Russell Kupfer, Director of Financial Services
- Katie Matott, Director of Communication
- Frank Pinnell, Director of Career & Technical Education Program Development & Sustainability
- Joshua Rogers, Director of Student Services
- Tonya Thacker, Title III Project Director/Native American Student Success
- Nicole Ulibarri, Director of Employee Relations/Apache County Coordinator
- Justin White, Director of Facilities and Transportation
- Betsyann Wilson, Development Director - NPC Friends and Family
