Diane Brisbon is a visiting lecturer in the Counseling Department. As an adjunct faculty member she has taught the Freshman Orientation Seminar. She is also a behavior specialist consultant/program supervisor for the Children's Outreach Services Program in Philadelphia. Ms. Brisbon has been an associate psychologist for the Child Guidance Center of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a substitute teacher for the School District of Philadelphia. She has a strong record of service at the College, including participation in the Ladies of Learning Educational Mentoring Program, the Retention and Persistence Work Group and the Women's Center Advisory Board. She received her B.S. in Textile Design from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and earned an M.Ed. in counseling from Temple University.

 

Marianna Chiaravalloti is an office administrative assistant in the Office of Student Records and Registration. She was previously an office assistant in the Office of the Dean of Student Systems. Prior to joining the College staff, Ms. Chiaravalloti was a data entry clerk at the Temple-Balch Center and a Claims Support Processor for Aetna Insurance Company in Philadelphia. As an undergraduate at the College, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, and served as a student ambassador. Ms. Chiaravalloti has been a College Employee of the Month, and her service to the College has included participation in Take Your Daughters to Work Day and Freshman Orientation. She is a Community College of Philadelphia graduate with an A.A.S. degree in Management and Marketing.

 

Maria Diaz-Aparicio is the assistant director for Adult Education, English as a Second Language Program. She has been an adjunct instructor in Adult Education at the College for a number of years. She has served as program director for the Drug and Alcohol Program, the Family Preservation and Reunification Program, and La CASA Project, all under the umbrella of the Asociacion De Puertorriqueños En Marcha, Inc. in Philadelphia. She has also been a senior marketing representative for the Mercy Health Plan of Camden, New Jersey and a social insurance claims representative for the Social Security Administration. Ms. Diaz-Aparicio holds B.A., M.A. and J.D. degrees, all from the University of Puerto Rico.

 

Kathryn Duffy is a disability resource specialist in the Center on Disability. She is also an Assistive Technology Specialist/Independent Contractor for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Philadelphia. Previously, she was a clinical case manager and brain injury therapist at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital. Ms. Duffy has substantial teaching and tutoring experience, most recently as a Visiting Lecturer in English at Pennsylvania State University and a Learning Lab Instructor for developmental English courses at Community College of Philadelphia. She has also taught computer multimedia at American University and English at Manor College. Ms. Duffy has served on the Banner Academic Affairs Implementation Team at Community College of Philadelphia and on a recent hiring committee. She has also been a member of the Advisory Board for Transition Services for Young Adults at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Ms. Duffy has a B.A. in English/Communication from La Salle University and has studied film and video production at American University. She has an M.S.W. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Education from La Salle University.

 

Gilberto Gonzalez is a senior graphic designer in the Office of Communications and Government Relations. Prior to taking this position, he served as the graphic design director for Taller Puertorriqueño, where he established a graphic design training center to prepare youth for careers in graphic design. He has worked extensively as a freelance designer and was a part-time graphic design/photographic assistant in the Audio-Visual Department at the College. Mr. Gonzalez has had frequent exhibitions of his work and has received numerous awards for his community service as well as art and design. He has been featured in videos for ABC and WHYY TV. His record of community involvement includes teaching, workshops and lectures. He recently co-founded a new organization, La Colectiva, with the goal of further advancing the arts in the Latino community. His record of service at the College includes participation on the President's Diversity Council and advising the Latin American Student Organization. He received an A.S. degree from Community College of Philadelphia and a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from the University of the Arts.

 

Lori Johnson is an instructional aid and adjunct faculty member in the Automotive Technology program. Prior to coming to the College, she was a technical support specialist and salesperson for Child Management Software at SofterWare, and she has been an automotive information specialist and automotive editor for Chilton Publications/SPX Information Services. She has also prepared test preparation guides for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. She was a new car service manager for a Honda dealership and has experience as an automotive technician. Ms. Johnson holds professional licenses and certifications in a number of areas including Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection and Pennsylvania Safety Inspection. She is a qualified Motorcycle Safety Instructor. Ms. Johnson has a strong record of service to the College and the community. Among other activities, she has served on two Hiring Committees at the College and currently serves on the Teaching Center Advisory Board. Her Professional Development Week program "Ladies Start Your Engines" has been well-received. Ms. Johnson earned a certification in Automotive Technology from Pennco Tech and in Client Server Technology from Penn State University. She received an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology from Community College of Philadelphia and is currently pursuing a B.A. in Women's Studies at Temple University.

 

Christina Knox is an administrative assistant in the Office of Records and Registration. Previously, she was an executive secretary at Jalords, Inc. and worked in retail management for the York Plus Clothing Chain where she was a manager in the Human Resources Dept. and had responsibility for employee training. She is active in her church as a youth pastor and has served as a volunteer at Graduate Hospital and Mercy Hospital. She attends the Community College of Philadelphia and holds a diploma and teaching certificate from the Main Bible College.

 

Wayne Morris is an assistant director in the Financial Aid Office. Prior to joining the College community, Mr. Morris acquired extensive experience in financial aid administration, having served as Director of Financial Aid at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Berean Institute. In addition, he has held positions as Associate Director of Financial Aid at MCP Hahnemann and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Drexel University. Mr. Morris has a strong record of service to the community. He is very active in his church, where his responsibilities include coordinating youth activities, and in the Masons, where he has held various leadership positions. He is a member of the African American Book Club Organizing Team here at the College. Mr. Morris has been listed in Who's Who in Professional Organizations and Who's Who in American Colleges. Mr. Morris studied Music Education at Temple University. He obtained a B.A. in Music and an M.S. in Arts Administration, both from Drexel University.

 

Michael E. Remshard is an assistant professor in the Counseling Department. Prior to joining the College faculty, Mr. Remshard was the director of training for the eastern region for Northwestern Human Services, in Philadelphia. He has served as director of Counseling, Health and Wellness Services at William Paterson University and as state training coordinator and senior staff psychologist for the Wichita State University Counseling and Testing Center and the State of Kansas Department of Health and Human Services. He has been a trauma counselor and program assistant for Temple University's Student Counseling Services, Sexual Assault Counseling and Education Program. Mr. Remshard has substantial teaching and research experience. He has established a strong record of community service and service to the College, including membership on the Goal Achievement Program Team at NERC and chairmanship of the Crisis Management Committee in the Counseling Department. Mr. Remshard obtained a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Scranton and an M.E. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University.

 

Bridget Scott is office administrative associate to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Prior to joining the College family, she was the secretary to the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. She has also worked as an administrative assistant for the Institute for Scientific Information and the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station, both in Philadelphia. Ms. Scott has been involved in numerous activities here at the College, including the Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day Committee, the Student Affairs Potluck Committee, and the Presidential Awards Committee. She has also served as a board member for The Center for Economics and Law Charter School. She has pursued continuing education and professional development opportunities, including the Temple University Pan-African Studies Community Education Program and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Staff Development Training Program. Ms. Scott obtained an A.A. degree from Community College of Philadelphia and has a Computer Operations Certification from the Computer Learning Center.

 

Brian Seymour is an instructor in the Art Department. Prior to accepting this position at the College, Mr. Seymour had gained extensive teaching experience as an adjunct faculty member in Art History at several area colleges, including Temple University, Arcadia University, Rosemont College, and Drexel University. Mr. Seymour has been a regional administrator for Christie's International, Inc. and a gallery assistant at Freeman Fine Arts in Philadelphia. He is currently serving as a union representative for the Art Department and as Image Center coordinator, also for the Art Department. Among other activities, he participated in the recent NEH Grant at the College on Intercultural Assimilation and the Creation of China and he is currently studying Chinese. Mr. Seymour received his B.A. in Business Administration from Villanova University and an M.A. in Art History from Temple University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Temple University.

 

Matthew Shupp is the assistant director of Student Life for Student Programming. Prior to coming to work at the College, Mr. Shupp was coordinator of Student Life and an academic advisor for the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia. He has also been a guest lecturer for First Year Seminar Classes at the Restaurant School and a Residence Director at Shippensburg University. Mr. Shupp is a veteran of the Up With People program, which involved extensive international travel and community service. He has done several presentations including "Service Learning as a Graduation Requirement!?! You're Joking, Right?" at the Community College of Philadelphia's First Annual Best Practices in Higher Education Conference. His publications include "The Business of Learning at Vocational and Technical Schools" and "Being a Resident Assistant: What's Your Motivation?" Mr. Shupp received a B.A. in Pyschology and an M.S. in Counseling from Shippensburg University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at Widener University.

 

Julie Simmons is the coordinator for Oasis Training. She was previously the secretary to the Executive Assistant to the President for Human Resources and Labor Relations. She began her work at the College as a personnel assistant in Human Resources. Prior to coming to the College, she was a secretary at the Donnelley Directory in Philadelphia. Ms. Simmons has a strong record of service to the College. She has chaired two hiring committees for the College and served on the President's Diversity Council. She has presented a workshop for Take Our Daughters to Work Day and been member, co-chair, and administrative advisor to the Classified and Confidential Awards Committee. She has presented at national conferences in the areas of diversity and human resources. Ms. Simmons has been Community College of Philadelphia Employee of the Month and was the 2002 recipient of the Presidential Award for Distinguished Service for a Classified/Confidential Employee. She has an A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from the Community College of Philadelphia.

 

Denise Solomon is a senior office administrative associate in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Her previous positions at the College include secretary to the Director of Budgets and Financial Services and secretary to the Director of Purchasing and Services. Prior to joining the College staff, she was the office manager and assistant to the President at Robert D. Eckhouse and Associates in New York City. Ms. Solomon has a strong record of service at the College. She has served on the President's Diversity Council and the Strategic Planning Steering Committee (2000-2001) as well as the Presidential Award Committee for Distinguished Service for a Classified/Confidential Employee (2005). She has also participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Student Orientation Day. She was a recipient of the Employee of the Year Award for 2003-04 and the Employee of the Month Award for February 2004. Ms. Solomon is a graduate of Bernard M. Baruch College where she received a B.S. in Business Education.

 

Dena Sukol is a visiting lecturer in the Paralegal Studies Program and runs her own law office. Prior to opening her own firm, she was an associate attorney in the firm of Margolis, Edelstein and Scherlis and held a judicial clerkship in the Office of Judge Lisa A. Richette. She has taught writing at the University of the Arts and paralegal studies at the Careers Institute and Pierce College. Ms. Sukol has a strong record of service to the College. In addition to serving on the planning committee and coordinating the Art & Law Seminar for Law and Society Week, she initiated a Legal Outlining Seminar series for students and has been a faculty co-advisor for the Paralegal Student Association. In addition, she has assisted in recruiting small businesses to participate in the One Book at a Time program, the College's emergency book fund. Her extensive volunteer work includes providing legal advice to the homeless at Wells Robertson House, to artists through the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and to community organizations through the Volunteer Action Council Skillsbank of United Way. Ms. Sukol has a B.A. in Sociology and Economics and a J.D., both from Temple University.