Staff
Associate Director of Student Involvement
Email: adamsash@grinnell.edu
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
Email: adlermic@grinnell.edu
Micho (xe/they/he) began working at ƽ 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...
SHAW Part-Time Post-Doctoral Therapist
Birant (He/Him) joins ƽ as a post-doctoral therapist. Throughout the therapy process, Birant works to create a nonjudgmental, collaborative, and trust-based relationship, which helps support clients in vulnerable self-reflection of thoughts and feelings, foster self-worth, and improve quality...
Senior Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships
Email: amadorla@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Budget and Grant Accounting
Email: andersae@grinnell.edu
Responsible for providing assistance related to annual budget process and budget management. Coordinates the accounting, reporting and compliance related to restricted gifts and grants.
Associate Professor
Director, Center for the Humanities
Email: andrewss@grinnell.edu
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...
Campus Safety Officer
Email: armentaa@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ in 2016. In his free time, Aaron enjoys working out, playing video...
Director of Human Resources and Professional Development
Email: thompsob@grinnell.edu
Interim Registrar (2024-26), Assistant Dean for Academic Success
Email: backousb@grinnell.edu
Belinda (she/her/hers) joined ƽ in 2014 as Learning Specialist and was promoted to Assistant Dean for Academic Success in 2020. She is now serving as Interim Registrar.
Vice President of Enrollment, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
Email: bagnolij@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ for the first time and realize this place was...
Secretary of the College; Director of Board Relations
Email: jonesme@grinnell.edu
Coordinator of Student Disability Resources
Email: baldreej@grinnell.edu
Jae began working at ƽ 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...
Assistant Dean of Student Success
Email: baldreem@grinnell.edu
Megan Baldree arrived at ƽ 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...
Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
Email: barks@grinnell.edu
Sarah (they/them) manages the CLS's analytics activities (such as tracking graduate outcomes and student engagement with CLS advising and programming), oversees the Center's technology platforms, and streamlines operational processes wherever possible. Sarah is a graduate of Washington University in...
Assistive Technology Support Specialist
Email: barnesas@grinnell.edu
Ashley Barnes has been with ƽ 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 ƽ, Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family...
Professor
Social Studies and Data Services Librarian
Director of DASIL
Email: bauderj@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Technical Director
Email: baumgar3@grinnell.edu
Kate Baumgartner '11 (she/her) is the Assistant Technical Director for all of the mainstage productions, performance venues, and support facilities housed in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. She collaborates with staff, faculty, and guest artists to provide hands-on...
Enrollment Systems and Analytics Manager
Email: baumlers@grinnell.edu
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.
Administrative Assistant III
Email: beckgina@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Washington, Iowa Degrees: B.A. Elementary Education (Buena Vista University), M.A. Curriculum Studies (Morningside University), (NBCT) National Board-Certified Teacher - Exceptional Needs Specialist What I love about working for ƽ: I enjoy the student-facing atmosphere of...
Associate Director of First-Generation and Low-Income Student Programs
Email: bellmagg2@grinnell.edu
Maggie Bell (she/her) is the Associate Director of First-Generation & Low-Income Student Programs at ƽ. She has a Master’s degree in Education, with a specialization in Student Affairs, from Iowa State University. Maggie is a proud first-generation college graduate, and she received...
Lawrence S. Pidgeon Education Professions+ Career Community Director
Email: bermanch@grinnell.edu
Chad (he/him) leads the Education Professions Career Community (EdPros+) at ƽ. 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...
Training Director
Email: bermingh@grinnell.edu
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...
Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Email: berryma@grinnell.edu
Senior Assistant Director of Admission
Email: bleichner@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Owasso, Oklahoma Degrees: B.A. (ƽ); M.A. (DePaul University) Undergraduate major: Sociology What I love about my territory: Two words: Southern Hospitality! Between the lovely people, the amazing food, warm winters, and vibrant cultural traditions, you can’t ask for more...
Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services
Email: bly@grinnell.edu
Rachel Bly ’93 (she/her/hers) is the Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Services and has served in the role since 2023. She served as Director of Conference Operations and Events for 17 years prior to this transition. Auxiliary Services coordinates and supports the activities of the College’s...
Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
Email: borgmeyerd@grinnell.edu
David Borgmeyer Joined the Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations as Associate Director in 2025. Borgmeyer brings to ƽ many years of experience supporting faculty researchers and teams and developing complex institutional research strategies. His expertise includes...
Lecturer
Director of the Mathematics Laboratory
Email: bourgeoi2@grinnell.edu
Renee is a 1996 graduate of ƽ with a major in mathematics. She started her career in mathematics education while a student at ƽ by working as a grader, Math Lab tutor, Real Problems tutor, and student secretary for the (then) Mathematics/Computer Science department. Since...
Assistant Director, Exploratory Career Community
Email: bourjaily@grinnell.edu
Robin (she/her) connects with students at the beginning of their ƽ journey as assistant director of the Exploratory Career Community. Born southwest of Iowa City, Robin attended Georgetown University (BA, English and Fine Arts) and the University of Iowa (MA, Creative Nonfiction). She spent...
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 ƽ in November 2016. In...
Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain/Rabbi
Email: brammershlay@grinnell.edu
Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She serves as the Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain at ƽ in Iowa. She loves the diversity of her work with students; supporting them to figure out how to be the most authentic and powerful versions of...
Museum Guard
Email: brandenb@grinnell.edu
Mailing address: Jodi Brandeburg ƽ Museum of Art 1108 Park Street ƽ, Iowa 50112
Director, Government, Law, and Policy Career Community
Email: brandsgardg@grinnell.edu
Gracie (she/her) leads the Government, Law, and Policy Career Community at ƽ. 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...
Administrative Assistant II
Email: brennank@grinnell.edu
Kelly Brennan grew up in ƽ. 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...
Supervisor for Academic Program Support Assistants and Coordinator, Assistive Technology Specialists
Email: burnell@grinnell.edu
Sondi Burnell has worked for ƽ 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...
Admission Marketing and Communications Manager
Email: butterft@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ authentically to prospective students and how to help those students make...
Assistant Professor
Research and Instruction Resident Librarian
Email: solcata@grinnell.edu
Consulting Areas Spanish, Music, Latin American Studies, and Peace and Conflict Studies
Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations
Email: chaneyj@grinnell.edu
Jayn oversees alumni and donor relations at ƽ, including strategic planning, program development, budget management, and leading a talented team who bring a rich array of experiences to their work at ƽ. A ƽ alumna from the class of 2005, Jayn served as a student intern...
Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning
Email: chavezsm@grinnell.edu
Monica Chavez-Silva serves as ƽ’s VP for Community Engagement and Strategic Planning. As a member of the President’s Direct Report team, she leads efforts to connect college and community planning, including the college’s strategic planning, economic development, and external...
Associate Professor
Librarian of the College
Email: christelmark@grinnell.edu
Areas of responsibility Library Administration; Collection Development; Library Planning. Consulting Areas Physical Education
Recruitment and Program Coordinator
Stephanie serves as the primary contact for all entities seeking to recruit students at ƽ. 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...
Studio Art Technical Assistant
Email: clarkmatty@grinnell.edu
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.
Administrative Assistant to the Librarian of the College
Email: clayton@grinnell.edu
Staff Nurse
Email: clineshe@grinnell.edu
Shelley Cline is from ƽ. 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...
Professor
Director
Email: cohned@grinnell.edu
Edward Cohn is a scholar of Soviet and Eastern European history, with a specialty in the history of policing, surveillance, and the often-blurry line between public and private life in the Communist world. A 1999 graduate of Swarthmore College, he worked for a year as a political journalist and came...
Associate Vice President for Finance and Assistant Treasurer
Email: combsn@grinnell.edu
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.
Deputy Director of Athletics
Email: coopride@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ...
Director of Emergency Management and Risk Mitigation; Data Privacy Officer
Email: coxheath@grinnell.edu
Staff Counselor II
Email: craighea@grinnell.edu
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...
Exploratory Adviser
Email: creeryemily@grinnell.edu
Emily (she/her) is passionate about empowering students to build a life that allows them to celebrate their authentic and unique selves, ambitions, and interests. By encouraging students to dig deeper through self-reflection, Emily supports ƽians as they challenge systemic, societal, and...
Program Coordinator
Email: criswell@grinnell.edu
Heidi Criswell is the program coordinator 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...
Staff Nurse II
Email: criswellt@grinnell.edu
Tiffany has 12+ years of nursing experience split between the Intensive Care Unit and Long Term & Skilled Care Nursing. She began work at ƽ 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
Email: culverjo@grinnell.edu
As associate director, Joe oversees operations in Dining Services. He joined ƽ in January 2023, bringing with him over seven years of leadership experience as an area leader at Raising Cane’s. Joe is passionate about team development and takes pride in mentoring staff as they grow...
Peer Education Coordinator for Computer Science and Statistics
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...
Shift Supervisor
Email: debergrc@grinnell.edu
Robert “Bob” DeBerg began working for ƽ 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...
Administrative Assistant II
Email: denhaman@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ Family Practice. When not working she is chasing four children around, from High School...
Ombudsperson
Email: dodgede@grinnell.edu
Deborah Dodge brings a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and fostering inclusive environments, having served in various roles in higher education, most recently as the university ombudsperson at Central Michigan University. She holds a master’s degree in Higher Education...
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Email: douglasbern@grinnell.edu
Bernadine Douglas began her role as ƽ’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...
CMS & Web Content Manager
Email: dralusde@grinnell.edu
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.
Assistant Controller
Email: dressler@grinnell.edu
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.
Academic Assistant III
Email: dudleyd@grinnell.edu
De Dudley has been with the Academic Support group at ƽ 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)...
Director of ƽ-in-London
Email: dukesus@grinnell.edu
Susie Duke is the Director of ƽ-in-London (GIL). ƽ-in-London is a longstanding and flagship semester long off-campus study experience for ƽ students to study in London as a cohort under the guidance of two ƽ faculty. From 2015 through June 2022, Susie managed the...
Dean of International Student Affairs & Exchange Visitors
Email: edwardsk@grinnell.edu
To see the staff in the Office of International Student Affairs, click HERE. Karen is ƽ’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...
Director of International Admission
Email: edwardsj@grinnell.edu
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...
Professor
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email: elfenbei@grinnell.edu
I am a Professor of History and Religious Studies at ƽ, 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...
Community Relations and Grant Coordinator
Email: ellisdon@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ’s role in community vitality, and reinforce a culture of positive campus...
Professor
Email: escandel@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community Training, Education & Belonging
Email: evansja@grinnell.edu
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Email: feingold@grinnell.edu
Professor
Orville and Mary Patterson Routt Professor of Literature
Email: fengjin@grinnell.edu
Jin Feng is Professor of Chinese and Japanese, and Orville and Mary Patterson Routt Professor of Literature at ƽ. 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...
Neurodiversity Support Specialist
Email: fennerem@grinnell.edu
A native of ƽ, Emily graduated from ƽ 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...
Professor
Director of Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Email: fergusos@grinnell.edu
Susan Ferguson (she/her) is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at ƽ, where she has taught for over 30 years. Ferguson regularly teaches Introduction to Sociology, and her critically acclaimed anthology, Mapping the Social Landscape...
Assistant Vice President of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
Email: ferraris@grinnell.edu
Susan Ferrari joined ƽ in 2013 and leads the Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations. As assistant vice president, she supports grant seeking by individual faculty and staff members and leads efforts to secure external support for institutional initiatives. Since...
Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Success
Email: ferrarok2@grinnell.edu
Kate (she/her/hers) joined the Academic Success Center 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...
Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences
Email: ferrissj@grinnell.edu
Jenny Ferriss is an experienced professional with a diverse background in event coordination, culinary arts, and business management. Currently serving as the Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences, Jenny manages a wide range of events, from small external gatherings to large-scale ceremonies...
Assistant Vice President of Admission
Email: fischers@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ prospects. I also...
Coordinator of Peace and Conflict Studies Program
Email: fleeners@grinnell.edu
Associate Swimming & Diving Coach and Aquatics Director
Email: freemand@grinnell.edu
Professor
Assistant Vice President of Global Education
Email: frenchb@grinnell.edu
Brigittine French joined the ƽ faculty in 2003 and is Professor of Anthropology. French is a linguistic and political anthropologist whose diverse body of teaching and research focuses on theoretical and ethnographic approaches to narrative, testimonial discourse, violence, gender, rights...
Associate Director of Housing Operations
Email: frostlaup@grinnell.edu
Paul Frost-Lau (he/him) is the Associate Director of Housing Operations at ƽ. Paul has a Master's degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Emporia State University (Stingers Up!) in Emporia, Kansas. Paul's...
Study Away Adviser
Email: frostlaua@grinnell.edu
Alex Frost-Lau (he/him) joined ƽ in April 2025 as the Study Away Adviser. In this role, he provides guidance to students about opportunities to study in other parts of the US and the globe. Alex believes in the power of higher education and is passionate about encouraging students to...
Information Technology Services Marketing and Communications Program Manager
Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Email: gibneyma@grinnell.edu
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...
Academic Institutional Research Analyst
Email: gjolekan@grinnell.edu
Anna first came to ƽ 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 ƽ as the academic institutional...
Scheduling Assistant
Email: whisenanda@grinnell.edu
Meet Arielle, our new Scheduling Assistant at ƽ! A lifelong resident of ƽ, she has a deep appreciation for the vibrant community and the beautiful surroundings that have shaped her upbringing. Currently pursuing a degree in Education, Arielle is dedicated to fostering a love...
Administrative Assistant I
Email: graysond@grinnell.edu
I graduated Cum Laude from Buena Vista University with a double major in Psychology and Human Services. I began working with ƽ in the Dean's Office for the Chief Diversity Officer in 2019. I currently provide support to the CRSSJ as Administrative Assistant. I bring with me over 20...
Executive Director of Strategic Human Resources Programs and Initiatives
Email: greinerm@grinnell.edu
Assistant Director, STEM Career Communities
Email: grigorovs@grinnell.edu
Sasha (he/him) leads the Science, Engineering & Sustainability and Technology & Data Career Communities at ƽ. He provides students and early career alumni with industry-focused advising, experiential learning opportunities, and targeted programming as they focus and connect their values...
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer of the College
Email: grossger@grinnell.edu
Admission Data and Operations Administrator
Email: grundlera@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Degrees: B.F.A. (Shawnee State University) Undergraduate major: Visual Arts What I love about my job: I love being part of the Office of Admission team. With my colleagues by my side, it is exciting to assist prospective students in their journey to higher education. What I...
Director of the Prison Program
Email: guenther@grinnell.edu
Program Coordinator
Email: GUINANEN@grinnell.edu
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 with friends, pickleball, biking on...
Library Special Collections & Archives Assistant
Email: haackall@grinnell.edu
Allison joined the ƽ 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...
Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid
Email: hainesst@grinnell.edu
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...
Program Coordinator II
Email: hallkarla@grinnell.edu
Karla Hall provides support for programs organized by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at ƽ. This work includes the coordination of faculty-staff summer workshops, new faculty orientation, and Community Friday events. She assists with maintaining membership of the...
Lecturer
Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Promotion
Email: HAMMONDT@grinnell.edu
Tim Hammond is in his 18th year at ƽ. 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 ƽ Outdoor Recreation Program. In the first 14 years he served as the...
Associate Director of Facilities Management - Construction & Maintenance
Associate Professor
Special Advisor to the Dean
Email: hansency@grinnell.edu
Cynthia Hansen began teaching in the Linguistics Concentration at ƽ in January 2012. Her research focuses on the documentation and linguistic description of Iquito, a highly endangered language of the Peruvian Amazon. She teaches the core courses within the Linguistics Concentration...
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Email: hansonk@grinnell.edu
Kate is the assistant director of Dining Services for ƽ. Kate has been working for ƽ for 18 years starting as a heart of house cook and now assists in the operation of The Marketplace Dining Hall, The Spencer Grill, and Global Café. Kate graduated from Iowa Culinary...
Administrative Assistant
Email: hardmanjaci@grinnell.edu
Jaci is an Administrative Assistant at ƽ. She has been in this position since May 2025. Previously she was the Guest Housing and Special Programming Coordinator at ƽ, a position she started in June 2024. She has also served as the Scheduling and Events Assistant at the...
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 ƽ students. As Assistant Dean and Director of Employer Engagement, Kelly and her team oversee the Handshake online career management...
Coordinator of Community Development
Email: harrisji@grinnell.edu
Jill Harris is the Coordinator of Community Development in the Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research. Her role includes, but is not limited to making connections for and collaborating with community partners to align resources and collectively solve issues that impact children and...
Assistant Director of Student Programs
Email: harrisvi@grinnell.edu
Senior Writer ＆ Editor
Email: stolzeja@grinnell.edu
As senior content strategist – editorial, I write and edit multi-platform content in support of ƽ’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities. I appreciate the variety of stories ƽians have to tell, and their passion for their work. It makes my work rewarding and enjoyable. Before...
Financial Assistant III - Student Accounts
Email: hasegaway@grinnell.edu
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.
Academic Assistant I
Email: hasenyager@grinnell.edu
Jessica Hasenyager moved here from Cleveland, OH in July of 2021. Joining the Academic Support staff here in August of 2023, she brings an extensive background of administrative support experience to the table. She worked for 10 years managing the front desk of a premiere indoor tennis club in...
Visual Media Manager
Email: haywortj@grinnell.edu
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
Library Access Services and Government Documents Assistant
Email: henderso4@grinnell.edu
Field Experience Coordinator and Licensing Officer for Education Department
Email: hendersr@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ Community Schools. In addition to teaching music at GHS, Mr. Henderson co-directed the biennial musical theater productions and most...
Director of Health Services
Email: herberska@grinnell.edu
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...
Chief of Staff and Vice President of Administration
Email: hernandezmy@grinnell.edu
Managing Editor, ƽ Magazine & Director of Internal Communications
Email: hirschli@grinnell.edu
Linda Hirsch’s professional career in higher education communications prior to joining ƽ 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...
Costume Shop Supervisor/Designer
Erin Howell-Gritsch has designed all mainstage costumes at ƽ 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...
Admission Counselor
Email: hoyerbr@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Degrees: B.A. (University of Northern Iowa) Undergraduate major: Theatre What I love about my territory: I love my territory because I enjoy getting to know different regions and finding parallels between where I grew up and where I am visiting! What I love about...
Grants Accountant
Email: hymanmim@grinnell.edu
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.
Chemical Hygiene Officer/Chemistry Technical Assistant
Email: isleysha@grinnell.edu
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...
Director, Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication
Email: izmaylova@grinnell.edu
Anastasia Izmaylova joined ƽ 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...
Professor
Faculty Director
Email: jacobsop@grinnell.edu
I am an ecosystem ecologist teaching at ƽ, a four-year liberal arts undergraduate institution in Iowa. All faculty in the Biology Department teach the introductory course (Introduction to Biological Inquiry) on subject matter of our choice, as the goal of the course is to expose...
Assistant Manager of Enrollment Systems
Email: jaegersa@grinnell.edu
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...
Professor
Director, Center for Prairie Studies
Email: jakubiak@grinnell.edu
As Director of the Center for Prairie Studies, Cori works closely with the Center for Prairie Studies Advisory Board to create opportunities for the campus and wider community to learn about, engage with, and celebrate Central Iowa's tallgrass prairie region. She teaches a course on place-based...
Music Technical Associate
Email: jarviserik@grinnell.edu
Erik Jarvis (2012) is an audio producer and songwriter. As the Music Technical Associate, he manages Music Department facilities, equipment, and other production services throughout Bucksbaum and other campus spaces. Outside of his work with ƽ, he records and produces music and books...
Strategic Communications Manager
Email: jensenda@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Benefits and Employee Wellness
Email: johnsonj@grinnell.edu
Associate Professor
Special Collections Librarian and Archivist of the College
Email: joneschr@grinnell.edu
Consulting Areas European Studies; History; Prairie Studies
Associate Professor
Humanities Librarian and Coordinator of Research Services
Email: jonesphi@grinnell.edu
Areas of Responsibility Coordinates reference and instruction services Consulting Areas Chinese and Japanese; General Literary Studies; German Studies; Philosophy; Religious Studies; East Asian Studies
Procurement Manager
Email: jonesama@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Email: jonesmeg@grinnell.edu
I began my career at ƽ 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 ƽ...
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Staff Equity
Email: joneshea@grinnell.edu
As a student and young professional, Heather Jones-Brown (she/her) was active in organizations that laid the foundation for her life-long interests and career pursuits. She was introduced to citizen diplomacy through the Des Moines/Kofu Student Exchange in 1996 which led her to serve on the Sister...
Applied Music Associate
Collaborative Pianist
Email: joohyeji@grinnell.edu
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...
Program Coordinator
Email: junichri@grinnell.edu
Chris comes from a VERY small town in west-central Iowa that you've probably never heard of: Linden, Iowa. Chris holds a B.S. degree in Communications from Iowa State University. Chris and his spouse have lived in ƽ since 1987; she works as an Academic Assistant at the college, while he has...
Professor
Maxeiner Baumann-Payne Professor of English
Email: kapilas@grinnell.edu
Shuchi Kapila teaches literature in English from Africa, the Caribbean, and South Asia. Her other teaching interests include transnational feminisms, the novel, and narrative theory. Her scholarly work focuses on nineteenth and twentieth-century British colonialism and literary and cultural...
Assistant Director - Regional & Virtual Engagement
Email: kelleyad@grinnell.edu
Campus Safety Officer
Email: kelmcody@grinnell.edu
Cody Kelm was born in ƽ, 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 ƽ is all...
CERA Manager/Ctr. for Prairie Studies Outreach Coordinator
Email: kleinemi@grinnell.edu
Associate Professor
Librarian (Senior Faculty Status)
Email: knight@grinnell.edu
Cecilia Knight is an Associate Professor in the Libraries at ƽ. She is very involved in digital scholarship efforts at ƽ including the institutional repository, Digital ƽ, and many digital projects on campus as a librarian with a specialization in organization...
Assistant Director of Campus Safety
Email: kriegelm@grinnell.edu
Matthew "Matt" Kriegel has always called ƽ home. He grew up in rural ƽ, and graduated from ƽ 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 ƽ in 2016...
Campus Safety Officer
Email: kriegest@grinnell.edu
Steve Kriegel was born and raised in ƽ, and graduated from ƽ 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...
Collections Manager/Registrar
Email: kruegerjo@grinnell.edu
Mailing address: Jocelyn Kruger ƽ Museum of Art 1108 Park Street ƽ, Iowa 50112
Disability Resources Operations Coordinator
Email: kuhnsa@grinnell.edu
Assistant Dean & Director of Global Fellowships & Awards
Email: landstrom@grinnell.edu
Ann coordinates the nomination and selection processes for students and alumni interested in nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and grants as well as select ƽ-specific fellowships and awards. Ann has worked within higher education across the United States from Oregon to New...
Associate Director of Community-Engaged Learning
Email: lascolju@grinnell.edu
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...
Associate Director of FLAG (Faculty-Led Across the Globe)
Email: lauxashl@grinnell.edu
Director, Business & Finance Career Community
Michael leads the Business and Finance Career Community at ƽ. 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...
Associate Chaplain
Email: lawrenceca@grinnell.edu
Reverend (Rev.) Cassandra Lawrence is the Associate Chaplain at ƽ’s Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice. She is a commissioned Deacon in the United Methodist Church and a BJC Religious Liberty Fellow, focusing on working alongside communities and individuals to...
Associate Dean and Director of Civic Education and Innovation
Email: sannings@grinnell.edu
As the Associate Dean and Director of Civic Education and Innovation at ƽ, 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...
Library Electronic Resources Management Assistant
Email: lewistony@grinnell.edu
Associate Vice President of Institutional Initiatives and Enrollment
Email: lindbergb@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ : I...
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study
Email: lindbergs@grinnell.edu
Sonja Lindberg, the new Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study (OCS). In this role, Sonja will advise students about opportunities for studying away in the US and abroad, as well as provide guidance, before, during, and after their studies off-campus. Sonja also oversees all OCS events, and she...
Associate Director of Major Gifts
Email: loboamel@grinnell.edu
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...
Professor
Samuel R. and Marie-Louise Rosenthal Professor of Natural Science and Mathematics
Email: lopatto@grinnell.edu
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...
Vice President of Student Affairs
Email: lopezjc@grinnell.edu
JC Lopez is 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 ƽ community and aims to continue the...
Academic Assistant I
Email: machholzda@grinnell.edu
"The lumberjack, who lives in the small village, in the valley" — aka Dalton Machholz. Though I am not built like a lumberjack we may typically think of, I do come from a small town. I am an avid reader and enjoyer of history, with degrees in both English and History. I currently write poetry and...
Chemistry Equipment & Technical Assistant
Email: marcuman2@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ and a Ph.D. in atomic...
Registered Dietetic Consultant
Email: dietitian@grinnell.edu
Britt McConnell is the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) for ƽ Dining Services. She is on campus on Mondays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Britt graduated with a Bachelor of Science in community health education from Iowa State University. She went on to complete...
Doctoral Trainee Therapist
Email: mendietaca@grinnell.edu
Carlos is originally from Southern California, where he studied Psychology and worked as an applied behavior analyst. Now joining ƽ as a graduate assistant, Carlos offers counseling with an Adlerian lens, which utilizes a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting students' well-being...
Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities
Email: millerdo@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Strategic Research
Email: millerg@grinnell.edu
Graham uses a range of research approaches and tools to better understand the ƽ 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...
Financial Aid Assistant
Email: milnerr@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ! 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...
Staff Counselor II
Email: moellerd@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Professor
Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator
Email: moisepet@grinnell.edu
Dr. Petrouchka Moïse is Assistant Professor / Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator at ƽ 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...
Professor
Email: montgomb@grinnell.edu
Beronda L. Montgomery joined ƽ 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...
Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Transfer Admission
Email: morrisch2@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee / Chicago, Illinois Degree: B.A. (ƽ) 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...
Director Compensation & Risk Management
Email: mulholla@grinnell.edu
Academic Support Assistant II
Email: mulholll@grinnell.edu
History; English; Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies; European Studies; Technology Studies; Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship; ACM Graduate School Exploration Fellowship
Academic Coach
Email: myerslau@grinnell.edu
Lauren Myers (she/her) has lived in many places across the United States but considers Charlotte, North Carolina her hometown. She has been with ƽ since November 2015 and began working with the Academic Success Center team in July 2023. She believes that all students are capable and...
Shift Supervisor
Email: nacelarr@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ is ensuring the safety of...
Admission Counselor
Email: neidmered@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Denver, Colorado Degrees: B.A. (ƽ) Undergraduate major: Political Science What I love about my job: I love the opportunity to interact with students, especially through interviews. It is such a privilege to get to hear people’s stories and interact with them on their path to...
Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid
Email: nelsonr1@grinnell.edu
Although I just started working for ƽ in September 2014, I am no stranger to ƽ 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...
Digital Media Equipment Manager
Email: nelsonet@grinnell.edu
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...
Staff Nurse
Email: grifesar@grinnell.edu
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...
Assoc. VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Email: newhouse@grinnell.edu
Ben Newhouse is a Midwest transplant, spending most of his formative years in the suburbs of Houston, TX and then living in San Antonio for 17 years. Prior to ƽ, Ben lived in Birmingham, AL, while serving as Dean of Students at Birmingham-Southern College for six years. Ben received a B.A. in...
Multilingual Writing Specialist
Email: nicholsbesel@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Director for Social Innovation Partnerships and Education
Email: noltonvi@grinnell.edu
Vicki assists with the coordination and support of events and projects related to the ƽ Prize, ƽ 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
Email: nunnikho@grinnell.edu
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.
Assistant Director of Admission
Email: opolkae2@grinnell.edu
Hometown: ƽ, Iowa Degree: B.A. (ƽ) 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...
Writing Center Instructor
Email: kangjenn@grinnell.edu
Prior to joining ƽ, 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 literature. With interests in American and global modernisms, literary criticism and critical theory, Jennifer continues to...
Counselor of Admission Marketing
Email: parkjung2@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Santa Clara, California Degree: B.A. (ƽ) 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 for...
Senior Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations
Email: parkerni@grinnell.edu
Assistant Director, Exploratory Career Community
Email: pearceamanda@grinnell.edu
Amanda (she/her) joined the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) in June 2023 as part of the Employer Engagement team. She has transitioned to the Exploratory Career Community where she enjoys connecting with students as they reflect on their interests, values, and strengths while navigating...
Financial Assistant I - Student Accounts
Email: pearsonmeg@grinnell.edu
Responsible for student account billing, sending out statements, processing payments and refunds, and assisting with the enrollment of monthly tuition payment plans, student health insurance, etc. Acts as point of contact for students who have questions regarding billing and payments.
Daniel and Patricia Jipp Finkelman Dean of Careers, Life, and Service
Email: peltzm@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ. As a member of President Harris’s senior leadership team...
Director of Academic Technology
Email: pelzelmo@grinnell.edu
Morris Pelzel is the Director of Academic Technology for ƽ. 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...
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...
Senior Director, Exploratory Career Community
Email: perkins1@grinnell.edu
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...
Assistant Dean of Residence Life & Student Conduct
Email: perkinsd@grinnell.edu
Dennis Perkins Jr. is from a small town called East Chicago, Indiana which is located 30 minutes east of Chicago, Illinois. Dennis received his Doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Higher Education Management, his Master’s degree in Education Administration from Western Kentucky...
Dean for Health and Wellness
Email: perlmanb@grinnell.edu
Beth (she/her) serves as the Dean for Health and Wellness. She provides strategic leadership and management of SHAW and oversees SHAW's dedicated leadership team. Prior to this position, she was the Director of Counseling Services at SHAW. Beth is also a licensed psychologist. She received her MA in...
Assistant Director of International Student Programs
Email: perryemi@grinnell.edu
Emily works for ƽ'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...
Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Alex Persons (he/him/his) is a fourth-year Counseling Psychology doctoral student at the University of Iowa. Alex is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Georgia (go Dawgs! 🙂) and his master's degree in Mental Health Counseling...
Staff Nurse
Email: petersle@grinnell.edu
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 ƽ where they grow the usual Iowa crops of corn, soybeans, hay and oats...
3D Art Technical Assistant
Email: petersabi@grinnell.edu
Abbey Peters is an artist working in Iowa City, IA. She received her MFA in Ceramics at the University of Iowa and BFA in Studio Art from the University of Arkansas. She has received numerous research grants to study beekeeping, herbal abortifacients, and wallpaper preservation throughout London, UK...
Program Coordinator
Email: petersos@grinnell.edu
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 TEDxƽCollege...
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Academic Programs
Email: phillipsn@grinnell.edu
Nick Phillips received his PhD from Indiana University in 2014. His dissertation, titled “Space and the City: Peripheral Communities of Madrid and Barcelona”, focused on the production and representation of suburban spaces in contemporary Spanish detective fiction. His research and scholarly...
Data and Process Specialist
I began my career at ƽ 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...
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deans
Email: phippst@grinnell.edu
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...
Program Coordinator
Email: phippsash@grinnell.edu
Ashley (she/her) first joined the ƽ community in 2014 as a Residence Life Coordinator. She returned in August 2024 to serve as Interim Program Coordinator for the Academic Success Center. In this role, she connects students with resources and facilitates delivery of the many...
Program Coordinator
Email: poolel@grinnell.edu
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...
Associate Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Email: preastva@grinnell.edu
Vanessa Preast earned a PhD in Education, with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instructional Technology, from Iowa State University and a Doctorate of V eterinary Medicine (DVM) from University of Florida. Vanessa is passionate about excellence in teaching and learning within college environments so...
Lecturer
Writing Laboratory Assistant
Email: pricetay@grinnell.edu
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.
Imam
Email: priester@grinnell.edu
Abdul Muhaymin serves as the Imam at ƽ. His experience spans several fields, including Islamic Studies, practical theology, leadership, and human and community development. He holds a Master's degree in Islamic Studies from The Islamic Seminary of America, focusing on religious leadership. He...
Assistive Technology Support Specialist
Email: pulsstep@grinnell.edu
Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Email: reedmarc@grinnell.edu
Marc Reed is Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. 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...
Assistant Professor
Discovery, Systems, & Digital Strategy Librarian
Email: reedkayla@grinnell.edu
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...
Academic Assistant II
Email: renzetra@grinnell.edu
Classics, Chinese, Japanese, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Education, Education Studies, and Linguistics, Other support: Teacher Education Program and Language Placements
Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Virtual Recruitment
Email: lloydgra2@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Allentown, New Jersey Degree: B.A. (ƽ); 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...
Associate Professor
Humanities and Digital Scholarship Librarian
Email: rodrigue8@grinnell.edu
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...
Associate Director, Arts, Media & Communications
Email: rossdestini@grinnell.edu
Destini Ross (she/they) is the associate director of the Arts, Media & Communications Career Community. They work closely with students and campus partners to provide meaningful career advising and tailored events. Destini aims to serve as a grounding presence and empower students to chase their...
Writing Center Instructor
Email: rudolphw@grinnell.edu
Prior to joining the Writing, Reading, and Speaking Center in 2016, Bill taught AP English, humanities, and other writing and literature courses at ƽ 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...
Part-Time Third-Party SHAW Dietician
Michelle Russell, RD, LD, CEDS-C Michelle Russell (she/her) is a registered dietitian and the owner of Food Freedom, LLC, a private nutrition therapy practice located in Burlington, IA. She provides telehealth nutrition therapy services. Michelle supports individuals struggling with eating disorders...
Associate Registrar
Email: rutherfo@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Intercultural Affairs - Laurel Scholars Student Specialist
Email: salcedoroy@grinnell.edu
Roy Salcedo (he/him/his) was born in Pico Rivera, California, and was raised in El Monte, California. His family relocated to Winterset, Iowa, a month before he turned 16. As a first-generation college student who came from a low socio-economic circumstance, he was not made aware of college until...
Senior Investment Accounting Manager
Email: sandquist@grinnell.edu
Kelly Sandquist, CPA, is the Senior Investment Accounting Manager at ƽ. 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...
Technical Director
Erik Sanning ’89 is a graduate of ƽ. 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 ƽ as the Technical Director. In addition, he is also one of the founding...
Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
Email: schausci@grinnell.edu
Cindy Schaus is an associate director of the ƽ 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...
Associate Professor
Science Librarian
Email: schlesselman@grinnell.edu
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...
Financial Assistant III - Lead
Email: schlupst@grinnell.edu
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...
Writer
Email: schmittt@grinnell.edu
I've been working as a communications professional for more than 25 years. It's said that time flies when you're having fun - and sometimes it feels like I just started in this line of work. Other times, when I'd rather be playing with my dog or blowing my eardrums out at a local metal or punk show...
Administrative Assistant II
Email: schubertb@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Los Alamos, New Mexico Degrees: B.A. (Luther College) Undergraduate major: Psychology What I love about my job: I really enjoy welcoming prospective students and their families to campus. It is so interesting to hear where visitors are from and what they are passionate about. What I love...
Sports Information Director
Ted Schultz has been sports information director at ƽ 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...
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Email: schwabva@grinnell.edu
Valbona Schwab joined the ƽ 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...
Special Advisor to the President for Strategy
Email: seamanje@grinnell.edu
Immediately prior to ƽ, Gerald (Jerry) Seaman was Senior Consultant and Strategy Executive in Leadership Strategies at Credo Higher Education. Seaman has served as principal and CEO at the University of Evansville’s Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom, professor, vice president and dean...
Director of Exhibition Design
Email: severe@grinnell.edu
Mailing address: Milton Severe ƽ Museum of Art 1108 Park Street ƽ, Iowa 50112
Administrative Assistant 1- Data and Records
Email: shapirol@grinnell.edu
Director, Health Professions Career Community
Mary Jane leads the Health Professions Career Community at ƽ. 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...
Associate Director of Facilities Management - Grounds, Landscape, and Hauling
Email: simpsonco@grinnell.edu
Dean of Student Involvement
Email: sims@grinnell.edu
Michael Sims started working at ƽ 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...
Director of Financial Aid
Email: sittig@grinnell.edu
I've worked in financial aid at three different schools since 1988. I started working in ƽ'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...
Director of Community and Government Relations
Email: smithsa2@grinnell.edu
As Director of Community and Government Relations, Sarah Smith leads ƽ’s efforts to build and sustain meaningful connections between the College and the broader community. Her work advances the College’s mission of civic trust and regional vitality through public programming...
Asst. VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Inclusive Initiatives
Email: smithmau@grinnell.edu
(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...
Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations, Diverse Communities
Interim Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff
Email: solomonl@grinnell.edu
Director of Civic Education and Innovation
Email: solomonr@grinnell.edu
Ryan Solomon facilitates community engagement opportunities for students at ƽ, 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...
Email: robisonp@grinnell.edu
Bachelor's of Science from Iowa State University
Director of Intercultural Affairs - Black Student Specialist
Email: spencerjenee@grinnell.edu
Jenée Spencer (she/her/hers) began her ƽ story in November 2023 after accepting a position in the Intercultural Affairs office. She relocated to Iowa from Nashville, Tenn., and is still getting accustomed to the corn pollen. As the Black Student Specialist, her primary responsibilities...
Administrative Assistant II
Email: sporerch@grinnell.edu
Christina Sporer joined ƽ in 2022 as an administrative assistant supporting various activities for the Office for the Dean of the College. In her current role in Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, she works closely with the Music Department Faculty and Applied Music Associates (AMA's) to...
Assistant Director of Partnerships and Collaborations
Email: stafford@grinnell.edu
Lynn Stafford is the Assistant Director of Partnerships and Collaborations, a role established within the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) in 2021. In this role, Lynn manages a variety of partnerships and collaborations within IGE. She liaises communications with external institutions...
Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Campus Visits
Email: stanfield@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Degree: B.A. (ƽ) Undergraduate majors: Sociology and Theatre & Dance What you love about your territory: My travel territories are home to me and to many of the people I love most. I also count myself lucky to have such geographic and cultural...
Senior Director of Student Mobility and Global Safety
Email: stanleya@grinnell.edu
Alicia joined ƽ as Director of Off-Campus Study in the Institute for Global Engagement in August 2017 and took on the role of Senior Director of Student Mobility and Global Risk in December 2024. Prior to joining ƽ, she worked for Northwestern University’s Study Abroad Office...
Digital Liberal Arts Specialist
Email: steelber@grinnell.edu
Tierney Steelberg (she/her) supports ƽians in their digital endeavors: working with colleagues in the DLAC, she helps students, faculty, and staff with digital projects of all kinds. Get in touch with Tierney if you’d like help exploring a new digital method (such as mapping or digital...
Interim Academic Coach
Email: steelbergj@grinnell.edu
Jillian (she/her) began working at ƽ in March 2022 as a program coordinator in the Academic Success Center. She currently serves as an Academic Coach, meeting with students about a wide range of academic topics. She also coordinates the second-year program, Level Up. Before joining...
Manager of SHAW Operations
Email: steeleal@grinnell.edu
Alexis Steele (she/her) grew up in ƽ, Iowa. While she loves ƽ, 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...
Content Fellow
Email: stefanacci@grinnell.edu
After studying math and linguistics and graduating from ƽ in 2022, Emma decided to combine her knowledge and interests to pursue science communication. She is specifically interested in astronomy and environmental conservation but come talk with her about anything you find nerdy and...
Dean for Student Success and Academic Advising
Email: sternjm@grinnell.edu
Joyce Stern (she/her) has been working to support ƽians since 1999. Her role includes directing the college’s advising program, co-coordinating the ƽ Science Project, the First-Year Tutorial (first-year seminar program), and Level Up (the college’s second-year program), and serving on...
Senior Associate Director of Alumni & Donor Relations
Email: stewarje@grinnell.edu
Associate Director of International Student Compliance
Email: strong@grinnell.edu
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...
Associate Director and Curator of Exhibitions
Email: strongdj@grinnell.edu
Mailing address: Daniel Strong ƽ Museum of Art 1108 Park Street ƽ, Iowa 50112
Director of Student Accounts and Bursar
Email: stubbsca@grinnell.edu
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...
Administrative Assistant II
Email: taylorhea@grinnell.edu
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Degrees: B.B.A. (Rasmussen University); MBA (Rasmussen University) Undergraduate major: Business What I love about my job: I love getting the chance to meet people, learn different cultures, and help students with making connections for the academic possibilities...
Chief Investment Officer
Email: jt@grinnell.edu
Jainen Thayer joined the ƽ Investment Office in 2018 as the Chief Investment Officer. Prior to coming to ƽ, 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...
Dining Workforce Program Manager
Email: thornton@grinnell.edu
Lisa Thornton is the dining workforce program manager for ƽ Dining Services. She onboards new staff to the Dining Services team and is the ServSafe and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) trainer for ƽ students and all Dining Services staff. Lisa graduated from the...
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist for Staff Equity
Email: tonuimaria@grinnell.edu
Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Latinx/e Student Specialist
Email: torresadriana@grinnell.edu
Adriana Torres ( she/her/ella) grew up in Watsonville, California, a small farming town on the Pacific coast and home to the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival. In her role as the Latinx/e Student Specialist in Intercultural Affairs (ICA), she promotes diversity, inclusion, and understanding...
Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Student Academic Life
Email: tracyand@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Academic Support for Writing & Speaking
Email: turktisha@grinnell.edu
In addition to working one-on-one with ƽ student writers, Dr. Turk trains ƽ’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...
Interim Director of Dining Services
Email: turley@grinnell.edu
CEC, AAC Chef Scott Turley, CCE, AAC, is the executive chef and chief culinary officer for ƽ. 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...
Senior Staff Counselor
Email: valencic@grinnell.edu
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...
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for Staff Equity
Email: vandekro@grinnell.edu
Director of Institutional Research
Email: vanwilli@grinnell.edu
Carlie has worked for ƽ 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...
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
Email: variavri@grinnell.edu
(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; she also had a minor in Spanish. Vrinda later obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work with a macro focus...
Director/Lead Teacher of the Preschool
Email: veerhuse@grinnell.edu
Visit the Preschool Laboratory website.
Manager of Conference Operations and Events
Email: veitjene@grinnell.edu
With over 20 years of experience in event coordination, Jenelle has been a vital part of the ƽ community for the past nine years. Initially joining as the Coordinator of Conferences and Events, she has successfully managed a wide range of important occasions, including Commencement...
Assistant Professor
Director, ƽ-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...
Part-Time Third-Party SHAW Counselor
William Walker, MSW, LISW, is the Owner and Clinical Director of the local private practice, Thriving Families. Mr. Walker provides in-person services at SHAW on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He is a highly qualified mental health professional holding a master’s degree in social work from the University...
Associate Director Alumni and Donor Relations for Reunion Programs
Email: wallacegu@grinnell.edu
Correspondence Assistant to the President
Email: walshch@grinnell.edu
Cheryl works in the Office of the President. She manages email and assists with President Harris's communications.
Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Tianxin Wang (she/her/hers) is a third-year doctoral student and trainee in the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Iowa. Originally from China, Tianxin is an international student who obtained a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Indianapolis. Prior to...
Director of Investments
Email: welchrob@grinnell.edu
Robert Welch is the Director of Investments for ƽ. In this capacity, he assists the team in evaluating investment opportunities across asset classes and portfolio construction. Robert joined ƽ in 2021 after serving as Director of Research in Bowdoin College’s Investment Office...
Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Email: wellsmat@grinnell.edu
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...
Visiting Instructor
Email: wellskaty@grinnell.edu
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...
Registrar Operations Specialist
Email: wheelerl@grinnell.edu
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...
Director of Admission
Email: whites@grinnell.edu
Hometown : ƽ, 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
Email: whitney@grinnell.edu
Registrar Systems Specialist
Email: whitneyt@grinnell.edu
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 (Chosen Name, Nickname) Course Scheduling Data Requests Drop/Adds...
Academic Support Assistant II
Email: wilcoxl@grinnell.edu
Anthropology; Economics; Political Science; Sociology; Religious Studies; Global Development Studies; Policy Studies; Reading, Writing, and Speaking Center; Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab (DASIL).
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
Email: wilkeaut@grinnell.edu
Autumn began working at ƽ in July of 2011. She has a PhD in Human Resources and Education from Colorado State University and is an expert in the field of disability access and accommodation in higher education. Autumn has worked in numerous areas of higher education including Student...
Curator of Academic and Community Outreach
Email: WOODWARD@grinnell.edu
Mailing address: Tilly Woodward ƽ Museum of Art 1108 Park Street ƽ, Iowa 50112
Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Luis is originally from Arizona. He traveled to Iowa for his undergrad where he studied psychology and kinesiology. Joining ƽ as a practicum student, Luis offers counseling with an existential lens, which focuses on collaborative and humanistic approach to help students where they are at...
Associate Director of Development – Athletics
Email: zugmary1@grinnell.edu