Caitlin Davis joined LLCC Nov. 1 as a student success coach. She was a high school teacher for nine years and the coordinator of diversity and inclusion for Sacred Heart Griffin, then a stay-at-home mom and most recently, a breast feeding peer counselor with WIC at the Sangamon County Health Department. Caitlin earned a bachelor’s degree from Greenville University. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2871 or by email.
Welcome Caitlin!
Morgan Lord Elliott joined LLCC Nov. 7 as a student success coach. She previously worked for BUNN and as coordinator of admissions at Heartland Community College. Morgan is an alum of Heartland and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois State University. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-3436 or by email.
Welcome Morgan!
Roslyn Simmons-Lindsay joined LLCC Nov. 1 as the PATH program director. She previously worked for a nonprofit in the area of family stabilization with a focus on reunification and also for the Illinois State Board of Education. Rosalyn took courses at Richland Community College and transferred to University of Illinois Springfield where she majored in history and minored in African-American studies and earned a master’s degree in human services, social services administration. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-2847 or by email.
Welcome Roslyn!
Tim Cunningham recently began work at LLCC as IT project manager. He comes to us after serving as a stay-at-home dad for his son. Tim was also previously employed by the state of Illinois and HSHS. He took general education classes from LLCC, earned bachelor’s degrees in business administration and computer management information systems from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and also earned a project management certificate. He can be reached by phone at 217-786-2816 or by email.
Welcome Tim!
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!