In service to our students nationwide and nearly 100,000 alumni, our employees are critical to the mission of Columbia College. Below is a list of employees who joined the college or transitioned positions within the last month.
If you are interested in a career at Columbia College, please visit ccis.edu/careers to view our job opportunities.
Welcome to the new employees and congratulations to those who changed roles!
New Associates
Ella Brewer-Jensen started as Assistant Lab Coordinator in the School of Arts & Sciences on Aug. 4, 2025.
Travis Lehenbauer started as Campus Safety Officer in Public Safety on Aug. 4, 2025.
Annabelle Maassen started as Assistant Volleyball Coach & Recruitment Assistant in Admissions Operations on Aug. 4, 2025.
Makiah Wade started as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach in Athletics on Aug. 11, 2025.
Jasmine Espinoza started as Assistant Athletic Trainer in Athletics on Aug. 11, 2025.
Ellen Mwenesongole started as Associate Professor of Natural Sciences in the School of Arts & Sciences on Aug. 18, 2025.
John Washer started as Events Coordinator in Events on Aug. 18, 2025.
Scott Zimmerman started as Assistant Professor & Director of the Steven & Barbara Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on Aug. 18, 2025.
Bethanie Irons started as Visiting Assistant Professor of Arts & Music in the School of Arts & Sciences on Aug. 18, 2025.
Justin Dijak started as Assistant Professor of Business in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on Aug. 18, 2025.
Leah Dunlap started as Clinical Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 20, 2025.
Steven McCreery started as HVAC Mechanical Worker in Plant & Facilities on Aug. 25, 2025.
Dana Strain started as Clinical Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 25, 2025.
Melissa Koga started as Clinical Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 27, 2025.
Karissa Long started as Clinical Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 27, 2025.
Employee Transitions
Madelyn Deskin transitioned from Location Support Assistant to Instructional Support Coordinator in CC Global Academic Operations on Aug. 11, 2025.
Joyce Gentry transitioned from Adjunct Instructor to Professor of Nursing in the School of Public Service on Aug. 18, 2025.
