Members of the 2016-17 Austin Community College Leadership Academy class are kicking off a year of learning and growth.

The Academy is a leadership development program for full-time faculty and staff. Participants are chosen for their demonstrated commitment to the college, potential for professional growth, and long-term goals. They attend monthly meetings and complete a project related to their area of interest.

Members of the 2016-17 class and their departments or areas are:

• Anita Ahmadi, executive assistant, College Access Programs
• Judy Arriaga, student support specialist, Computer Studies and Advanced Technology
• Debbie Benavidez, senior administrative assistant, Student Services
• Leticia Botello, assistant, Assessment – Student Services
• Melissa Brown, administrative assistant, Hays Campus Manager’s Office
• F.C. Caranikas, institutional analyst, OIEA
• Ashley Carr, librarian/assistant professor, Library Services
• Thomas E. Clark, recruiting/advising specialist, Enrollment Management
• Tina Colvin, assistant, Human Resources
• Joe Davila-Ybarra, assistant, Admissions and Records
• Jennifer Davis, coordinator, ACCelerator assistance – Office of the Provost
• Sheresa Edgington, advising specialist, Student Services
• Mayra Espinoza, specialist, Records and Information Management
• Dale Henry, supervisor, Duplication Services
• Leticia Hernandez, specialist, Student Service Information Center
• Marcus Kajdas, technician, multimedia installations – IRT
• Adam Lenker, counselor, Student Services; assistant professor, Student Development
• Vanessa Medina-Flores, tech specialist, Professional Development – Human Resources
• Glynis Kaye Miller, registrar, Admissions and Records
• Will Moore, analyst, Database & Reporting – Information Technology
• Rebecca Robinson-Francis, coordinator, P-16 Initiatives – High School Relations
• Era Sundar, communications specialist, Student Life
• Yam Tolan, professor, Professional Photography
• Janelle Townsel, senior administrative assistant, Admissions and Records
• Dana Washington, supervisor, ACC Centers

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