Jennifer Roberts began Oct. 17 at LLCC as accounts receivable/collection technician. She is currently an LLCC student studying business and previously worked for 11.5 years in dog grooming. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2774 or by email.
Welcome Jennifer!
Stacy Bond began Sept. 1 at LLCC as the employee benefits and retention coordinator. She previously work for SIU School of Medicine as an human resources associate. Stacy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Illinois Springfield. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2214 or by email.
Welcome Stacy!
Marlena Constant began Aug. 1 as LLCC’s early childhood education advocate. She has been an adjunct instructor at the college for three years. She previously worked at the Community Child Care Connection and various early childhood care facilities in Springfield and surrounding areas. Marlena earned an AAS from LLCC, bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Springfield and a master’s degree from Erikson Institute. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2392 or by email.
Welcome Marlena!
Donna Adams joined LLCC Aug. 15 as an enrollment services representative. She previously worked at Springfield Clinic for 21 years. Donna earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2474 or by email.
Welcome Donna!
LLCC welcomed a new vice president and two new deans this summer.
Kelli Sinclair joined LLCC Aug. 1 as vice president of student services. “Kelli has more than 20 years of proven leadership experience in community college student affairs and enrollment management.” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “We welcome her expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to student success.”
Sinclair previously served as executive dean for student success and retention at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill. Earlier, she served as associate dean of enrollment management at Elgin Community College and associate/interim director of university admissions at Aurora University. She is a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and has taught college classes in disability studies, College 101 and psychology. Sinclair holds a master’s degree in counseling with a higher education emphasis and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University.
Also new at LLCC are Dr. Kalith Smith, dean of social sciences and business, and Brent Todd, dean of natural and agricultural sciences.
“We are pleased that Dr. Kalith Smith and Brent Todd have joined LLCC. They are both champions for helping students discover their potential and prepare for their future,” said Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services.
Dr. Smith previously worked at the New Mexico Military Institute for 16 years, most recently as the associate dean of student success. He earned a doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a guidance certificate from New Mexico State, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Texas Tech.
Todd most recently served as dean of instruction at Lincoln Trail College for five years. Prior to that, he was a faculty member at Eastern Illinois University, teaching biological sciences and botany, and also worked at SIU School of Medicine and Lake Land College. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in public administration from University of Illinois Springfield and holds a master’s degree in biological sciences, a bachelor’s degree in botany from EIU and an associate degree from Danville Area Community College.
Becky Newton, from Decatur, recently joined LLCC as director, community education. She previously worked as the director of recreation and facilities for the Decatur Park District and, prior to that, worked for the Chicago Park District. Becky earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2430 or by email.
Welcome Becky!
Dr. Yvonne Cosentino recently began as LLCC’s director, occupational therapy assistant. She has been an occupational therapist for 34 years and in central Illinois for 27 of those years. She has a private practice (mostly pediatrics), provides training and has worked in a variety of settings, including school districts, rehab centers, hospitals, long term care facilities and assisted living facilities. She has also been an adjunct instructor for LLCC since summer 2021. Yvonne did her undergraduate work in occupational therapy at Chicago State University, has a doctorate from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and also earned the Ayres Sensory Integration certification. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2872 or by email.
Welcome Yvonne!
Alex Dean began work on Aug. 1 as an enrollment services representative at LLCC. He was previously a student worker for the college, working at a COVID testing site. Alex is working on an associate degree at LLCC, majoring in communication and minoring in psychology. He can be reached by phone at 217-786-2369 or by email.
Welcome Alex!
Mion Denton joined LLCC on July 1 as program assistant, student life. She previously worked in the Green Hyundai call center and as an Instacart shopper. Mion has a bachelor’s degree in theater from Lincoln College. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2378 or by email.
Welcome Mion!
Afshin Ghafouri joined LLCC on July 5 as director, IT development. He previously provided support to Colleague clients for Trimdata Corp. Afshin has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Emory & Henry College in Virginia. He can be reached by phone at 217-786-4926 or by email.
Welcome Afshin!