In service to our students across the country and more than 100,000 alumni, our employees play an essential role in advancing the mission of Columbia College. Below, you’ll find a list of employees who joined the college or transitioned to new positions during August 2026.
Interested in joining the Columbia College team? Visit ccis.edu/careers to explore our current job opportunities.
Please join us in welcoming our newest employees and congratulating those who have taken on new roles!
New Associates
Jason Stone started as HVAC Mechanical Worker in Plant & Facilities on Aug. 3, 2026.
Collin Tolsma started as Assistant Lacrosse Coach & Recruitment Assistant in Admissions on Aug. 3, 2026.
Samantha Strohschein started as Athletic Events & Operations Coordinator in Athletics on Aug. 10, 2026.
Yuri Grijalva-Perry started as Student Success Coach in CARSS on Aug. 17, 2026.
Seth Mayer started as Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety on Aug. 17, 2026.
Courtney Andrews started as Online Program Coordinator in Online Program Administration on Aug. 24, 2026.
Teresa Bauer started as Assistant Professor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 24, 2026.
Quierra Johnston started as Administrative Assistant in Athletics on Aug. 24, 2026.
Michelle Kemp started as Assistant Professor in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on Aug. 24, 2026.
Celia Alpuche Keyser started as Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences on Aug. 24, 2026.
Usama Khan started as Assistant Professor in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on Aug. 24, 2026.
Hannah Smith started as Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 24, 2026.
Joshua Stratford started as Instructor II in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on Aug. 24, 2026.
Lindsey Wagner started as Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 24, 2026.
Dana Wyatt started as Visiting Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 24, 2026.
Employee Transitions
Peter Neely transitioned from Technical Services Librarian to Digital Services Librarian in Student Experience on July 27, 2026.
Jodi Johnson transitioned from Deputy Chief HR Officer to Associate Vice President for People & Culture on July 27, 2026.
Pharon Pilgrim transitioned from Recruitment Specialist II to Assistant Director in Admissions on Aug. 10, 2026.
Joe Schafer transitioned from General Maintenance to General Maintenance Lead in Plant & Facilities on Aug. 10, 2026.
Annelise Miner transitioned from Academic Administration Specialist to Operations Manager & Executive Assistant in the Provost’s Office on Aug. 10, 2026.
Debbie Bogucki transitioned from Operations Manager & Executive Assistant to Executive Assistant in the President’s Office on Aug. 24, 2026.
Kristi Clevenger transitioned from Dean to Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs on Aug. 24, 2026.
Jennifer Jewell transitioned from Dean to Assistant Provost for Academic & Learning Innovation on Aug. 24, 2026.
Jessica Nicholson transitioned from Clinical Instructor to Instructor in the School of Public Service on Aug. 24, 2026.
Nathan Davis transitioned from Sports Information and Game Day Operations Manager to Sports Information Director & Game Day Manager in Athletics on Aug. 28, 2026.
