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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
•Kane County IL, Information Technology Department (ITD)Desktop Support Specialist, 2018 to 2021
The Desktop Support Specialist extends technical support to all Kane County IL employees related to hardware, software, and networking and consults with other employees and identifies technology problems; they then propose or collaborate on solutions. They are responsible for troubleshooting problems faced by the end-users of PCs, laptops, and mobile phones by identifying issues and analyzing them. In this position, I was required to be aware ofand able to respond to changes in technology. The Desktop Support Specialist must be technologically savvy and focused on finding solutions to issues with technology and Information integration. Technicians receive trouble tickets raised by users through emails, telephones or in-person, as they are the single point-of-contact for any of the County Departments.

•US Department of Commerce (USDOC), Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) Special Agent, Chicago Field Office, 1998 to 2018
OEE Special Agents (SA) are sworn Federal law enforcement officers with authority to make arrests, execute search and arrest warrants, testify in court, serve subpoenas, and detain and seize goods about to be illegally exported. OEE SAs work closely and as part of a team with attorneys for the Department of Justice and/or the USDOC Office of Chief Counsel to prosecute criminal and administrative cases. Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERs Agent) In addition to performing the full duties of a SA for OEE, I also fulfilled the duty of the SCERs Agent for the agency. This requires proficiency in identifying and collection of electronic data from a multitude of sources to include but not limited to mobile devices, personal computers, network systems and removable media. In addition to collection, the SCERs Agent is responsible for analyzing large amount of data using a multitude of forensics tools, such as: AccessData FTK, EnCase, Lantern, MSAB XRY, and Vound’s Intella. A SCERs Agent is responsible to mentor and serve as a technical resource to a variety of audiences in meetings, presentations, or briefings, including co-workers, State and Federal employees and U.S. Attorneys.

•US Department of Justice (USDOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)Special Surveillance Group (SSG), Investigative Specialist, 1996 to 1998
•US Department of Justice (USDOJ), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)Legal Instruments Examiner/J&C Case File Manager, 1990 to 1996

Master of Music, Music Performance: Percussion; Bachelor of Music, Percussion Performance

Master of Music, Music Performance (Viola); Bachelor of Music, Music Performance; Artist Diploma, Music Performance (Viola)

I have worked for LMC since 1978 serving in a variety of positions, most importantly as full-time Physical Education Instructor 1983-2015. I am a proud LMC alumni as well.

Education: Western Michigan University Master of Arts, Exercise Science. Graduate Certificate in Holistic Health Care. Health Endorsement.Bachelor of Science; Physical Education and Coaching. Lake Michigan College

Personal Mantra: Students are the only consumers who demand less for their money, which is the biggest problem in the learning process.

Master of Arts, Physical Education; Bachelor of Science, Physical Education

Jennifer Clark is the Administrative Assistant for the Career and Workforce Education Department at Lake Michigan College with over 10 years experience helping faculty, staff, students and visitors navigate college and career advancement. She is proud to be a Lake Michigan College alum, receiving an Associate of Arts. Jennifer went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University.

Rocking the boy mom life! Aspiring Crafter. Energetic Organizer. Introverted Extrovert.

Marla Clark is the Dean of Health Sciences at Lake Michigan College and has a passion for student success within a community college. She joined LMC in 2014 with more than two decades of higher education leadership experience. Ms. Clark has worked in the field of community college since 1998. Throughout her career, Ms. Clark has worked in several areas including Health Sciences, Admissions, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Finance. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Adrian College and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University.

Master of Public Administration, Public Administration; Bachelor of Science, Group Science Education

Master of Science, Nursing; Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Bachelor of Science, Nursing- BSN Completion; Associate in Applied Science, Registered Nursing

Master of Music, Music; Bachelor of Arts, Music Education; Bachelor of Arts, Percussion

Stephanie started with LMC on October 31, 2022. Stephanie is the Payroll Assistant and has several years experience in payroll, including at UC Berkeley, where she worked in HR, Finance and Payroll, in various roles as an assistant and analyst. Stephanie is new to the SW Michigan area, and considers herself a cultural nomad. She recently relocated to Berrien County for its beauty and to be nearer her family. She is excited to return to the realm of payroll in a college setting, and is looking forward to getting to know and serve our students and her fellow staff at LMC.

Stephanie graduated high school at Jefferson High in Tampa, FL, and her varied interests lead her to study a variety of programs at Webster College NCI, Hillsborough Comm College, the Caledonian School (Prague), the London School of Economics (online program).

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Associates (42 credits); Associates (6 credits)

Education: Andrews University: BA Chemistry, MAT Mathematics MS, Mathematics Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Math emphasis, Cognate Statistics Other schools attended Western Michigan University, Notre Dame University, and Harvard.

Awards: Who's Who Among America's Teachers: 1996, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005

Memberships: Mathematics Association of America Michigan Section of Mathematics Association of America Michigan Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges

Articles: 38 papers presented at State, National and International Conferences

PhD, Curriculum & Instruction; Master of Arts, Mathematics; M.A.T. Mathematics

From 2016 to 2020, Leah worked with Western Oregon University in Monmouth, OR as a Resident Assistant and Advisor, which inspired her love of Residential Education while she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a focus on Interpersonal Relations. Dedicated to her passion, she decided to move across the country and expand her education to a Master of Arts at Western Michigan University and joined the Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership program, with an anticipated graduation date of April 2023.

Leah began working with Lake Michigan College in 2021 after being offered a graduate-level position as the Resident Director of Beckwith Hall, and developed her field experience working with Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as a Summer Programs Assistant Resident Director. These experiences only further encouraged her passion for building a long-term career path working towards the support and holistic growth of college students while inspiring students to "fall in love with the journey rather than the destination," a motto that has driven many of Leah's past students. Born and raised in Portland, OR, Leah loves a good rainy day, as well as traveling with her golden retriever Joey, reading a good book, and trying to find the best maple latte in the area.