Jo Angela Amores
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
E-mail: joangela.amores@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Education -
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Central Philippine University
Jennifer Ball
Allied Health and Nursing Admissions and Advising Specialist
Department: Nursing
Office: S-119
Phone: 651-450-3519
E-mail: jennifer.ball@inverhills.edu
Mary Beshara
E-mail: mary.beshara@inverhills.edu
Tracy Carr Chelley
Adjunct Nursing AD Instructor
Office: S-212
E-mail: tracy.carrchelley@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nutrition Sciences -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Psychology, General -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Xiongmee Chang
Adjuncy Nursing Faculty
E-mail: xiongmee.chang@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Capella University- Minneapolis
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) -
Majors: Bachelor's of Science, Nursing -
Concordia University- St. Paul
Kim Christenson
Nursing AD Instructor
E-mail: kim.christenson@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Benedictine University
Associate in Applied Arts (AAA) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
University Of South Dakota
Sandra Clapper
Adjunct Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
E-mail: sandra.clapper@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science In Nursing (MS) -
Majors: Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery -
University Of Utah
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Lori Cowdin
Nursing Instructor
Office: S-212
E-mail: lori.cowdin@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Sandy George
Adjunct Nursing AD Instructor
Office: S-205
Phone: 651-450-3525
E-mail: sgeorge@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University-South Bend
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Bethel College
Bernadette Groh
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
E-mail: bernadette.groh@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Licensure (LIC) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Dakota County Technical College
Heath Coaching (CERT) -
Majors: Health and Wellness, General -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Public Health, Other -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Inver Hills Community College
Tobias Guindon
Nursing Faculty
Office: S-210
E-mail: tobias.guindon@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
College Of Saint Scholastica
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing (MANE) -
Inver Hills Community College
Michele Hake
Nursing Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-227B
Phone: 651-450-3698
E-mail: MHake@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Elmhurst College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: German -
Rockford College
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Harper College
Brea Hall
E-mail: bhall@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing (MANE) -
Inver Hills Community College
Aggie Hoeger
E-mail: ahoeger@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family
Master of Science (MS) -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Josee Huard
Nursing Lab Assistant
Department: Nursing
Office: S-228
Phone: 651-450-3375
E-mail: josee.huard@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) -
Majors: Anatomy -
State University of New York, Health Science Center at Syracuse
Bachelor of Science (BAS) -
Majors: Biology -
McGill University
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: RN Nursing -
Century College
Susan Janicke
E-mail: susan.janicke@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Diploma (DIP) -
Majors: Practical Nursing -
South Central Technical College
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Walden University
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Art -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Graceland College
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Art Teacher Education -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Excelsior College
Karen Johnson
E-mail: kjohnson2@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
University Of Phoenix-San Diego Campus
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Napa Valley College
Laura Joyce
E-mail: laura.joyce@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Luther College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
College of St Catherine
Associate of Science (AS-P) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Trinity College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Stone Kabwe
E-mail: stone.kabwe@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing, RN -
Minneapolis Community & Technical Colleg
Tatiana Kerestesh
E-mail: tatiana.kerestesh@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: RN Nursing -
Century College
Celeste Knoff
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-206
Phone: 651-450-3609
E-mail: celeste.knoff@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Majors: Business Administration and Management -
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Nursing-Nurse Educator -
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Minors: French Studies -
South Dakota State University
Karen Korzenowski
Instructor
Phone: 651-450-3744
E-mail: KKorzenowski@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Jen Langdon
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-212
E-mail: jen.langdon@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: MS in Nursing (MSN) Specialization in Ed -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Baccalaureate Nursing -
College of St Benedict
Catherine Lassila
E-mail: catherine.lassila@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Nursing Educator- Non-Thesis Option -
University Of North Dakota-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
College of DuPage
Megan Lifto
E-mail: megan.lifto@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Clinical Nurse Specialist -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Master of Nursing (MN) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Master of Science (MSC) -
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Emporia State University
Associate of Arts (AA) -
Johnson County Community College
Diana Mancino
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-219
Phone: 651-450-3522
E-mail: diana.mancino@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Nursing Education -
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Bachelor of Arts in Nursing -
St. Catherine University
Christopher Metsgar
Dean of Business, Healthcare, and Public Service
Department: Administration
Office: LA-225
Phone: 651-450-3520
E-mail: CMetsgar@inverhills.edu
Bio
Christopher serves as the Dean of Business, Healthcare, and Public Service, a role he has had since June of 2019. His career includes more than 19 years of broad leadership experience in education, program management, accreditation, and classroom instruction. These experiences have given him great insight into leading programs and institutions to achieve their highest potential through efficient education delivery while ensuring equitable access in a student-centered model. He continually advocates for students to achieve program outcomes by providing innovative education delivery.
As a first-generation community college graduate, he greatly appreciates the value of the community college experience and higher education learning. His clinical education and experiences as a paramedic have provided him with great insight and developed his ability to effectively, efficiently, and calmly triage crises. He has an Associate of Arts Degree from Western Texas College and an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services from South Plains College. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. He is currently a doctoral student at St. Cloud State University. Christopher has also had experience with numerous program accreditations and is presently a Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession site visitor. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of EMS Educators.
Education Credentials:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Majors: Business Administration, Management and -
University Of Iowa
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Clinical Practice Management -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Clinical Services Management -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) -
South Plains College
Associate of Arts (AA) -
Majors: Associate of Arts -
Western Texas College
Brittaney Nathe
Nursing Clinical AD
Departments: Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Ce
E-mail: brittaney.nathe@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
College Of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Business Administration, Management and -
College Of Saint Benedict
Truphena Obonyo-Omboga
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
E-mail: truphena.obonyo-omboga@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Adult Health Nurse/Nursing -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
University of Nairobi
Osano Osano
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
E-mail: innocent.osano@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Diploma (DIP) -
Majors: Practical Nursing - Diploma -
Dakota County Technical College
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) -
Majors: Nursing Education -
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Bethel University
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: COMPUTER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT -
Normandale Community College
Colleen Quesnell
Nursing AD Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-212
E-mail: colleen.quesnell@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Diploma (DIP) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing (
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Doctor of Nursing Practice D N P Adult H -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
University Of North Carolina At Charlott
Alemu Reta
Nursing AD Clinical Instructor
Department: Nursing
E-mail: alemu.reta@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Augsburg College
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Rose Solly
E-mail: rose.solly@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
St. Catherine University
Kasey Stiff
Nursing Instructor
Office: S-209
Phone: 651-450-3591
E-mail: KStiff@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Certificate (CERT) -
Majors: Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide -
Inver Hills Community College
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Education -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Inver Hills Community College
Associate in Arts (AA) -
Majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences -
Inver Hills Community College
Nikki Strand
E-mail: nstrand@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Education -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Capella University
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Visual Communications Technologies -
Century College
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Century College
Ekua Taylor Kregel
E-mail: etaylorkregel@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Bethel University
Lori Versaguis
Nursing AD Instructor
Office: S-207
Phone: 651-450-3718
E-mail: lori.versaguis@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Science (BSC) -
Majors: Law Enforcement -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Rochester Community & Technical College
Alicia Waits
E-mail: alicia.waits@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rebecca Weber
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Department: Nursing
Office: S-212
E-mail: rebecca.weber@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Metropolitan State University
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Health Services Administration -
Cardinal Stritch College
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Nursing -
Mankato state university
Sara Wiggins
Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
Office: S-213
Phone: 651-450-3888
E-mail: sara.wiggins@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Diploma (DIP) -
Majors: Practical Nursing Diploma -
Lake Superior College
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing, Nursing Practice -
Metropolitan State University
Associate in Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing AS -
Lake Superior College
Associate in Arts (AA) -
Lake Superior College
Renee Zasada
Nursing AD Instructor
Office: S-121
Phone: 651-450-3779
E-mail: renee.zasada@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Certificate (CERT) -
Majors: Nursing Assistant -
Inver Hills Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Majors: Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Science (AS) -
Majors: Nursing Science -
Rasmussen College-Eagan
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Nursing Practice -
Rasmussen Business College-Mankato
Colleen Zepeda
Nursing Instructor
Office: L-307
Phone: 651-450-3756
E-mail: CZepeda@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Majors: Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care -
St. Catherine University