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Are you a woman considering a
career in the exciting technology field? Moraine Valley offers a mentoring
program designed just for you!
The Women in Technology Mentoring program, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation,
helps women more comfortable entering technology careers.
Our mentoring groups allow students entering Moraine Valley’s Mechanical Design/CAD, LAN, IT Security,
Computer Programming, and Networking programs to connect
with experienced female students who can provide guidance and answer questions,
and learn more about career opportunities for females. The unique
relationship between a student and a professional makes the transition
from college into the work world smoother and less intimidating.
Want to become a member? Submit an
application to the program coordinator listed at the bottom of the
application
(pdf).
Learn
more!
Kelly
Arrendondo
Hi, I'm Kelly Arrendondo. I have an
A.A.S. degree from Moraine Valley and I currently work in the Engineering
Department of Hansen Technologies Corporation as a senior mechanical
draftsman/designer. Please feel free to e-mail me at
karrendondo@hantech.com with any questions. Remember, I am here to help you in anyway
I can, so don't hesitate to contact me.
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Michelle
August
Welcome! I'm Michelle August, an
Information Management Systems
instructor at Moraine Valley. I teach computer
programming and e-commerce. Feel free to contact me with any related
questions at
august@morainevalley.edu.
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Amy Bonsignore
Hello, my name is Amy and I teach in the
LAN department here at Moraine Valley. I have 10 years experience in the IT
field, including managing network operating systems. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me
at
bonsign23@yahoo.com.
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Barb Bouxsein
Welcome! I'm Barb. I'm proficient in AutoCAD and SoldWorks,
and learning Inventor. I have an associate of science degree (Automated Design
and Engineering), and a certificate in Tool and Die. I currently teach
four levels of the classes and enjoy the camaraderie and
new things I learn from students and peers. I am a hands-on girl who loves to
read, spend time with family, learn new things, and shop. Contact me at
jbbuck@nabbnet.com.
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Kristine
Christensen
Hello, I'm Kristine, a full-time
Information Management Systems instructor at Moraine
Valley. I teach computer
programming and web design. Please feel free to contact me at
christensen@morainevalley.edu.
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Susan Cernugel
I am Susan Cernugel. I have more than 13 years experience in IT Management
and Training, as well as Network Administration and System Integration. I am very
exited to be part of this group. I believe this program is very beneficial to
all women entering the technology field. Please feel free to contact me at
scernugel@hotmail.com.
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Nancy
Collins
Greetings! My name is Nancy Collins. I am an
instructor in Mechanical Drafting and Design/CAD at Moraine Valley. I teach blue
print reading. If you have any architectural
questions please feel free to contact me at
ncollins15335@comcast.net.
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Karin Cygan
Greetings! My name is Karin Cygan. I received my AutoCAD Mechanical Design
degree from Moraine Valley and am currently the project manager at CECCO. You can reach me at
kcygan@CECCO.com.
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Lori Farraj
Hi! I'm Lori. My career path guided
me into the fascinating world of design more than 15 years ago. I have taught several
classes at Moraine Valley, including Parametric Design, and 3D Modeling and
Rendering. I recently earned an M.B.A. from Saint Xavier University. Currently, I
work with a major government research facility as a GIS analyst. My experiences
as both teacher and working student enable me to offer an extraordinary
perspective regarding career and academic decisions. Feel free to contact me at
farraj@anl.gov.
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Angelia Johns
I am a former Programmer/Analyst who is looking to re-enter IT, particularly for a major law firm, or a firm that develops law firm applications. If you have any questions, please contact
me at
jaanz919@yahoo.com.
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Elaine
Kenny
My name is Elaine Kenny. I work for an electronic
security company doing CAD. I have an A.S. degree, CAD A.A.S. degree, and 3-D
CAD, Mechanical Design and Drafting and Architectural CAD certificates from
Moraine Valley. If you have any questions, please contact
me at
elaine.kenny@redhawk-us.com.
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Donna Lauritzen
Hello. I’m Donna, an adjunct instructor at Moraine Valley
teaching in the IMS/OSA department. I feel right at home here at
Moraine Valley. The students and staff are very nice and very helpful. I am more
than happy to provide support for a new student with regard to general academic
information. Let
me know if you have any questions on Moraine Valley
itself. Don’t hesitate to contact me at
donnalauritzen@comcast.net.
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Jacqueline Napier
Hello, my name is Jacqueline Napier. I own my own business, Napier
Communications. We provide documentation and training services to form the bridge
between the technical community and the end user. Our broad focus includes
change management, system development, help desk, and end users. I am a
six-time award winning technical communicator recognized by Training Magazine
and the Society for Technical Communication. I look forward to learning from
you as well as helping you in any way I can. Please do not hesitate to contact
me at
jaxnapier@aol.com.
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Dorene
Perez
I am Dorene Perez. I began working in the industry 21 years
ago before I started my career as a CAD professor at Illinois Valley Community
College. I also serve as the Program Coordinator for the computer aided design
degree and certificates. About 17 years ago I was part of a group of teachers
who developed a program called MIMIC (Making Industry Meaningful In College).
This program teams students from different disciplines together to form
"companies" on campus that design, market and sell products. I was also
privileged to work with Moraine Valley on a National Science Foundation grant
and shortly thereafter became the principal investigator of our own NSF grant.
Please contact me at
dorene_perez@ivcc.edu.
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Judy
Richards
Hello, I am Judy Richards and I work in the information systems
department at Mother McAuley High School in Chicago. I also am presently teaching
courses in electronics at Moraine Valley. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at
jgrichards_98@yahoo.com.
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Angela Robinson
Hi, my name is
Angela. I am very excited to be a mentor to women who are now
just getting started in the technology field. I have more than 14 years of
experience in IT ranging from a PC technician, network administrator to managing
help centers. I am a Technical Instructor at ITT Technical Institute. My main
focus of instruction deals with Operating Systems, Network Systems Management
and Design, in addition to Project Management. Please feel free to contact me at
am_robinson1@yahoo.com.
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Margaret Semmer
Hi, my name is Margaret Semmer.
Currently, I am the dean, Career and Technical Education at Joliet Junior College.
I formerly held the position of Assistant Dean, Science, Business and Computer
Technology at Moraine Valley Community College, thus my affiliation and
membership in this mentoring program. I also continue a close association with
the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurances (CSSIA) as my
research interests and subject matter expertise embrace women’s issues, women in
technology and general concerns related to career and technical education. I
recently received my Ed.D. from Northern Illinois University. My dissertation is
entitled: Women’s Participation in Advanced and Emerging Technology Programs:
Stories of Confidence and Determination. I believe that resources like mentoring
programs and peer affiliations provide the added motivation needed for women to
succeed in non-traditional career programs (especially in advanced and emerging
technologies). I am a single mom with a son (9) and daughter (10). I am here to
help. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns at
msemmer@jjc.edu.
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Denise Ayaleanos Skiadopoulos
Hi, my name is Denise. I received my A.A.S. degree from Moraine Valley in 2002. I received the 3D CAD
certificate as well as the Architectural CAD
certificate from Moraine Valley.
I have my own mechanical design and drafting business. I also teach Autodesk
Inventor at Moraine Valley. Feel free to
contact me at
skiadopoulos@morainevalley.edu.
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Angela S. (Program Coordinator)
Welcome! My name is Angela. I am the Women in Technology
(WIT) Program coordinator. I have been involved in this program since it's
inception in 2002. I have received the Desktop Publishing/Graphic Arts
Certificate from Moraine Valley, as well as the Web Design & Development Certificate and the 3D Animation Certificate. I am an
adjunct instructor in Graphic Arts, Web Design and Development, and 3D
Animation. I am
currently working together with CORD on a project in Gender Equity in Emerging
Technologies, which is being funded by a National Science Foundation grant. As Subject Matter Expert (SME), I
assisted in developing a
manual and online Web site that enables other colleges to create a successful Women in
Technology program. Feel free to
contact me on any questions you might have
on the WIT program at
spyropoulosa@morainevalley.edu.
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Sharon M. Vetsch
Hello, my name is Sharon. I am a certified QuickBooks professional
advisor.
I own my own business and I teach classes here at Moraine Valley. Recently I was
nominated for an award through the EDCSS and won the Training Excellence Award.
I also have just recently been recruited to be on the Speakers Bureau for
Intuit. I belong to another women's group and I have been told that my story has
been quite an inspiration to other women. Please feel
free to contact me at
Quickbooksqueen1@aol.com.
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Maria
Vlamakis, M.S.M.E.
Hello, I am Maria and a Professor in
Mechanical Drafting and Design/CAD.
My background is in mechanical engineering and I have been a faculty member at
Moraine Valley since 1991. Should you have any questions or concerns, you can
reach me at
vlamakis@morainevalley.edu.
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Students
Carol Antosz
Hello, my name is Carol. I am pursuing
the Web Development/Design Certificate as well as the Desktop Publishing
Certificate. I also am pursuing the Office Systems and Applications A.A.S. at Moraine Valley.
I am certified in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. I am looking forward to
graduating in 2009. I work at Moraine Valley in Building C. Should you have any related questions, you can reach me
at
antoszc@morainevalley.edu.
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Marcolina Brenecki
Hello, my name is
Marcolina. I am back in school after 14 years taking
classes in CISCO and Security at Moraine
Valley. I am going for my two-year degree. I also work here at Moraine
Valley as a lab aide in the IT/LAN department. I got this job
through the Internship program at Moraine Valley. Please feel free to contact me at
brenecki_m@yahoo.com.
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Darlene Brown
Hello, I'm
Darlene. I work at Moraine Valley in the Building D Cyber Cafe. I am
pursuing the Web Design and Desktop Publishing Certificates. I plan to
complete both of these in May 2008. I am very excited to be part of this
program. It's nice to see so many women entering the exciting
field of technology with me. Please feel free to contact me at
dac-brown@att.net.
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Jennifer Byrne
I have had a
chance to think about all the possibilities that technology and graphic
arts have to offer. And wow, these possibilities are endless! It’s as
though everything I say or do is impacted by technology. It’s so amazing
how I've been able to construct new opportunities for my future. When I
think of where technology could go, I think of how great it is to grow
up with it. I am interested in graphic arts and web design. I have big
plans for the summer. I want to take Adobe classes because Adobe is
compatible with most other programs. I also am interested in AutoCAD classes. AutoCAD seems so amazing.
It’s made by Autodesk, the
same company that makes the Maya 3D modeling software, which I’m working
with right now. I am glad to have had this opportunity to be part of the
Women in Technology Mentoring Program. I really could use a mentor.
Until now, I've been trying a little of everything as I have an
opportunity, but I could really use some help and direction.
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Kelly Cox
Hello, I am Kelly, a returning student in the
LAN department at Moraine Valley. I am studying
Computer and Local Area Networking and am pursuing the Computer and Local
Area Network Technician A.A.S. degree,
as well as the Cisco Network Associate and Computer Technician degrees. Feel free to contact me at
kelk3@comcast.net.
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Kristen Edling
Hi my name is
Kristen. I am back in school after 15 years. I have
decided I am going to pursue a degree in IT since all of the classes I’ve taken are very interesting in
this
field. I shied away from computers for a long time, but being
back at Moraine Valley has made me confident in this exciting field. I
am going for the Networking CCNA Certificate. I plan to graduate in
2008. I also work at Moraine Valley as a lab aide in the
IT/LAN department. I got this job through the Internship program at Moraine Valley. Contact me at
kedling@gmail.com.
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Betty Fabiano
Greetings, I'm Betty Fabiano. I completed the e-commerce certificate in December 2005
and received the Web
Development certificate in May 2003. I received an associates
degree many years ago from Moraine Valley and a B.S. in computers from
Governors State University(1992) as well. With the ever changing field of
technology, I decided to update my skills and found Web development fun.
Next I will be pursuing .NET programming or computer graphics. Please feel free to contact me with any
e-commerce or web development related questions at
bettyfabiano@comcast.nett.
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Monica Flores
Hello, Monica here. I have been working
for youth outreach services for a little over a year as a treatment counselor. I
am currently looking for a career change. I'm interested in exploring the
marketing/advertising field. I have a bachelor's degree in
Family Individual Development from Northern Illinois University. If you have any related questions,
please feel free to contact me at
flores.monica@yahoo.com.
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Joyce Gonzalez
After 14 years of attending school on a part-time
basis, both at Moraine Valley
and Saint Xavier University, I finally graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2007. I recently returned to
Moraine and plan on continuing classes in programming and other
computer-related subjects in order to prepare myself for possible future
advancement at work and, maybe, a career change. Feel free to contact
me with any related questions at
jgonzalez@usw.org.
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Melissa Guide
Greetings, I'm Melissa Guide. I am
studying Mechanical Design and 3D CAD, am I am looking forward to completing this
certificate as well as the 3D CAD Certificate here at
Moraine Valley. Please feel free to contact me with any
Mechanical Design or 3D CAD related questions at
mguide@gmail.com.
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Kathleen Hanratty
My name is Kathleen Hanratty and I am currently a principal
in a boutique software engineering firm. We provide self-select PIN solutions to
credit and debit card issuers along with other transaction services. I have been
on the IMS/MIS side of the house for more than 30 years in a variety of jobs from
programmer to project manager. I am a returning student focusing on the AAS
course work for IT Security and Cisco Networking. Additionally, I am an adjunct
instructor in the LAN department here at Moraine Valley where I teach Security Awareness
and Ethical Hacking. I am currently A+, Net+, Security+, Project+ and PMP
certified. I am working towards my CISSP certification. Feel free to contact me at
hanrattyk@gmail.com.
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Karen Hoogland
My name is Karen Hoogland. I earned
certificates in Website Design and Desktop Publishing & Graphics here at Moraine
Valley College. I continue to take other computer courses to update my skills. I
currently own KZH Design. My company provides a wide range of highly
personalized services, from desktop publishing and graphic design to tutoring to
virtual assistance for various projects, to small businesses, non-profit
organizations and individuals. I credit my experiences here at Moraine, in
particular the mentorship I have received from many instructors, for helping me
turn my volunteer work into a successful business opportunity. I may be reached
at
kzhoogland@kzhdesign.com.
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Jenny Jaso
Hello, I'm Jenny. I have an associates degree
in Drafting from Moraine Valley Community College. I graduated in 2007
and I am attending Purdue this Fall. Please feel free to e-mail
me with any drafting related questions at
jennyj_30@yahoo.com.
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Barbara Johnson
Hello, I'm Barbara and this is my third semester back to
school. It's been a long time since I've been in school. I am pursuing the
Architectural CAD Certificate at Moraine Valley. You can
contact me at
Irishjohnson@msn.com.
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Theresa McGrail
Hi, I'm Theresa. I am a returning
student pursuing the Computer Animation Certificate and 3D CAD Certificate at Moraine Valley.
I also am seeking a degree in Cartography. Please feel free to contact me with
any related questions at
teasea456@aol.com.
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Colleen McMahon
Hello, I’m Colleen. I graduated from
Moraine Valley in 2007 with a Computer Animation Certificate. I work full-time
as a chemical technician, but am looking to pursue a career in computer graphics
specializing in Adobe PhotoShop. Please contact me with any related questions at
cmcmah27@yahoo.com.
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Jeanne McMahon
Hello, I am Jeanne. I am a
student presently pursuing a CAD degree. Please contact me with any related questions at
tjmcm2@comcast.net.
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Michelle Melendez
Hello, My name is Michelle. I recently graduated
from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor of fine
arts. I took the
non-credit Adobe Illustrator Course with Angela S, who introduced me
to the Women in Technology group. I am interested in graphic design,
marketing, advertising and illustration fields. Don't hesitate to contact me
with any related questions at
m_m_elendez@yahoo.com.
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Suzanne Mijatovich
I am Suzanne. I graduated from Moraine Valley with an associate
degree in mechanical drafting and design. I attend
Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Ind. My major is mechanical engineering
technology. I also have taken numerous CAD courses toward the 3D CAD
certificate. You can contact me at
suzymija@hotmail.com.
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Dorothea Moeller
Greetings, I'm Dorothea. I completed the A.A.S. degree
here at Moraine Valley. I transferred to a four-year institution
to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology. Please
contact me with any related questions at
dorymoeller@hotmail.comcom.
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Raghda
Najar
Hello, My name is
Raghda Najar. I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical
engineering and I have also passed the Engineer in Training
professional exam. I received the Mechanical Design CAD
Certificate and I am now taking a course in air conditioning at
Moraine Valley. Don't hesitate to contact me with any related
questions at
rnajar2@hotmail.com.
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Simida Newnum
Hi, I am am Simida. I have
a bachelor's degree in interior design. I work at an architecture firm. I am
pursuing the 3D CAD Certificate as well as the Architectural CAD Certificate
at Moraine Valley. Don't hesitate to contact me
with any related questions at
design_by_vision@yahoo.com.
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Karen Novak
Hello everyone, my name
is Karen and I am a student at Moraine Valley. I am seeking several degrees in
the LAN area including Computer & LAN Technician A.A.S., Internet Specialist, IT
Security Specialist, Cisco Network Professional, Computer and LAN Technician,
and Network Administrator and Security Specialist. I have a B.S. in Criminal
Justice. I am pretty busy, but never too busy to answer any
questions you have. Contact me at
karen.novak@gmail.com.
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Liubov Petersen
Hello, I'm Liubov.
I am a returning student pursuing the 3D CAD Certificate. I have a Mechanical
Engineering background. I am also beginning my internship with Worley Parsons
Inc. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
lovelyn_peter@yahoo.com.
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Renee Queen
Hello, I'm Renee.
I work full-time here at Moraine Valley in the Athletic Office. This is my first
semester attending classes. I am pursuing the Architectural CAD Certificate. I
am very excited to be part of the Women in Technology program. This is a great
experience. Please feel free to contact me at
rqueen1122@hotmail.com.
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Ursula Radwanski
My name is Ursula and you
can reach me at
uradwanski@toyotapark.com. I received the degree in Computer and LAN A.A.S. I am also
interested in the Internet Specialist degree. I am a returning student and I
previously worked in the LAN department as a student aide. I also received an internship
through Moraine Valley. Contact Lou Balek at
balekl@morainevalley.edu if you are
interested in internships. Moraine Valley has great opportunities in
internships.
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Betty Stanley
Hi my name is
Betty. I am a returning student interested in Web Design. I have not been in
school for many years. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any related questions at
t43yj6@sbcglobal.net.
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Kathy Szczechowicz
Hello, I am Kathy. I am pursuing the Architectural
CAD Certificate here at Moraine Valley Community College. I will continue my
studies at University of Illinois at Chicago to get my bachelor's degree. You can contact me at
kathy247@sbcglobal.net.
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Keneisha Thomas
I am pursuing the
Architectural CAD Certificate here at Moraine Valley Community College. You can
contact me at
designerk03@yahoo.com.
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Jamie Vahos
My name is Jamie Vahos and I have
been a student here at Moraine Valley for a little more than 4 years. I
will be graduating with my animation certificate. I plan on getting a job as
soon as I graduate. Please feel free to contact me at
bluebearbuddy@yahoo.com. I am also very willing to help anyone of you lovely
ladies with any problems or questions you have.
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Jocelyn Womack
My name is Jocelyn. I am
interested in the Computer Animation Certificate here at Moraine Valley. This
program is an excellent way to meet women in the industry, receive
guidance and get answers to any questions I may have on career opportunities. Feel free
to contact me at
chauncey60619@yahoo.com.
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