LLCC Facilities welcomes two new employees

Rachel WirsingLLCC Facilities welcomes Rachel Wirsing and Charlie Duff as our newest building custodians on main campus.

Rachel, who hails from Springfield, comes to us from the State of Illinois, where she worked in an administrative office role. She’s an LLCC legacy. Her father is an LLCC alumni and her mother is Marina Wirsing, is a former LLCC employee. You can reach Rachel by email.

Charlie DuffCharlie, also a Springfield native, brings their custodial experience from the SIU School of Medicine. You can reach Charlie by email.

Both Rachel and Charlie’s first day was Jan. 30. Welcome!

LLCC Continuing Education welcomes Diana Heeb Bivona

Diana Heeb Bivona headshot, wearing a black shirt and a necklace.LLCC Continuing, Corporate and Professional Education welcomes Diana Heeb Bivona to the team as the new director of continuing education and business solutions. Diana owns her own business solutions consulting company in the Springfield area, but also recently served as the business coordinator for Sheridan College in Wyoming. She brings her years of higher education experience to LLCC. Diana holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. She will be located in the LLCC-Medical District. You can email her or call, 217-786-4959.

LLCC Adult Education & Literacy welcomes Brittany Coggins

Brittany CogginsLLCC Adult Education and Literacy welcomes Brittany Coggins as an adult education coordinator. Brittany’s first day was Jan. 7. Brittany took LLCC Dual Credit classes in high school, so comes with a familiarity of the college. She holds a degree in special education and was most recently a special education teacher. She’s excited about this new career journey. Feel free to reach out to Brittany.  Welcome home!

LLCC IT welcomes Kiran Ganugula

Kiran GanugulaLLCC IT welcomes Kiran Ganugula to the team. Kiran is an application developer. His first day was Jan. 7. He graduated in May with a degree in computer science and worked briefly in Chicago, before coming to LLCC. Kiran says he was happy to return to Springfield. He enjoys the area and his friends are here. Welcome to LLCC Kiran!

IT Welcomes Austin Rule to the Team

Austin RuleLLCC Information Technology welcomes Austin Rule as a new network administrator. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Eastern Illinois University, but his interest was always in technology. While serving in the Illinois National Guard, Austin received training in computer science and technology. His first day was Dec. 2. Before coming to LLCC, he was employed by CTI in Taylorville. You can reach Austin via email or by calling 217-786-4665. Welcome to LLCC!

Welcome to new IT support specialists!

LLCC Information Technology welcomed three new IT support specialists on Monday, Dec. 2.

Nick Ellis has joined LLCC after working at CTI in Taylorville. He earned a bachelor’s degree in information system security from University of Illinois Springfield. He can be reached at 217-786-4662, or you can email Nick.

Kellie Mast comes to LLCC from United Community Bank where she worked as a help desk tech and manager. Before that, she work as a tech assistant at John Wood Community College. Kellie started her college education as a dual credit student at JWCC and has a bachelor’s degree from Truman State and a master’s degree from UIS. She can be reached at 217-786-4664 or you can email Kellie.

Hunter Mathis previously worked as a junior systems administrator at UCB, where he worked on security and patching. He attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Hunter can be reached at 217-786-4663 or you can email Hunter.

Welcome Nick, Kellie and Hunter!

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Adult Education welcomes Kirsten Langley

Kristen LangleyLLCC Adult Education welcomes Kirsten Langley as the new program assistant. Kirsten is an LLCC alum who is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Before coming to LLCC, Kirsten worked in medical records at SIU School of Medicine. Welcome home Kirsten!

Welcome and Congratulations to these LLCC employees!

Lynn Giles-HarrisThe LLCC Career Center welcomes Lynn Giles-Harris as a career coach. Lynn just moved from New York City where she was a transition coordinator for a school district. She holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in special education. Her first day was Nov. 1. Lynn says she moved back to Springfield to be closer to family, including her sister, Leigh Giles-Brown, director, diagnostic medical sonography. You can reach Lynn at 217-786-2482 or by email. Welcome Lynn!

 

 

Bethany SzamockiLLCC Workforce Institute welcomes Bethany Szamocki as the new program assistant for aviation maintenance. She will provide a variety of support services that contribute to the success of the aviation programs. Her first day was Nov. 4. You can get in touch with her through email. Welcome Bethany!

 

 

 

Shelly SmothersCongratulations to Shelly Smothers on her new role as a student success advisor for health professions. Shelly started with LLCC in 2016. She previously served as a student success advisor but was most recently in the role of admissions specialist. Shelly can be reached at 217-786-3685 or by email.

LLCC welcomes three new employees!

Megan MooreLLCC Finance welcomes Megan Moore as the new associate vice president. Megan, who hold an MBA, comes to us from the Illinois State Board of Education and with years of experience from Richland Community College. Megan can be reached at 217-786-2271 or by email. Her first day at LLCC was Nov. 1. Welcome to LLCC Megan!

 

 

 

 

Rachel ShewLLCC Foundation welcomes Rachel Shew! The LLCC Foundation is excited to welcome Rachel Shew as the donor relations coordinator. Rachel, who began work on Oct. 28, was recently in a position with the Department of Child and Family Services. Rachel will help us to continue to build meaningful connections with our donors and further our mission to support students and college initiatives. You can contact Rachel at 217-786-2368 or by email. Welcome, Rachel!

 

 

 

 

Clayton MasonClayton Mason returned to LLCC’s Institutional Research and Effectiveness department on Monday, Nov. 4. He will be overseeing all things related to our data warehouse. Feel free to stop by MCTR 2224 with a ZogoTech question or to just welcome him back. You can reach Clayton at 217-786-4958 or by email.