Office and People Directory

Holly Steeves

Biography

Holly Steeves worked for more than twenty-six years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) before retiring at the end of 2021. She began her career in the Los Angeles Division working multi-million-dollar financial crimes, before transferring to the Boston Division where she began her journey into the work of cybercriminal activity. Working cybercrime launched her focus into digital forensics and lead to her obtaining FBI Digital Forensic Certification(s) (as well as numerous others) and the title of Special Agent ““ (Digital) Forensic Examiner. She spent the last fifteen years of her career in this role as well as the role of Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) Coordinator, responsible for running a small computer forensic laboratory. She now works as a Digital Forensics Consultant and teaches for a forensic software company.

Distinctions & Awards

The United State Attorney Director’s Award for Superior Performance

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Laura Stevens

Biography

Dr. Laura L. Stevens has been active in higher education for over 20 years and has developed content for traditional, blended/hybrid, weekend, and online courses for the Social Sciences/Humanities. Her areas of focus include Humanities (Intro), Communications, Fine Arts, World Religions/Global Mythologies, and Art History. She has developed curriculum and assessments (as well as faculty training) with publishers to create e-Content and textbook support materials.

Her personal philosophy is “Success is measured by the quality of experience that makes you the person of your fullest potential.”

Distinctions & Awards

• F.A.T.E. Conference 2015
• Tablets to Twitter, Pearson Publishing Inc. New York, 2013
• Developing Outcomes, Praxis Conference, Argosy University, Tampa, 2012
• Faculty Perceptions of Online Rating Systems, Argosy University, 2011
• Vietnam Veteran War Memorial, “The Wall that Heals” exhibit, 2010

Publications & Abstracts

Faculty Front Door

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

• IACBE
• Quality Matters

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis
• The Glass Castle, Jeanette Walls
• The Trotula, ed. Monica Green

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David Stever

Biography

David Stever is a mission-led business leader and brand-builder. For over 25 years at the senior executive level, he has continuously driven growth in the consumer-packaged goods sector, culminating in his role as CEO of Ben & Jerry’s. As both a CEO and long-serving CMO, David led the global organization through transformative growth while expanding the brands impact. This growth was driven through meticulous attention to product innovation, commitment to brand reinvention, and a focus on maintaining the unique organizational culture of one of the most iconic, beloved, and counter-cultural brands in the world.

Prior to becoming CEO, David served as CMO of Ben & Jerry’s. Under his leadership, Ben & Jerry’s became the #1 brand in its category for brand power, digital commerce, and Gen Z affinity. He scaled global marketing, innovation, digital engagement, and public relations, creating breakthrough campaigns that earned 17B impressions in 2022 and “Genius” status in Gartner’s L2 Digital IQ index. In 2020, David received the Social Responsibility Award from the CMO Club.

A defining characteristic of David’s leadership has been a steadfast focus on organizational culture and mission. The successes noted here come from a commitment to creating a powerful team: to nurture creativity, encourage entrepreneurial spirit, and drive innovation while striving for ways to create real impact. This work bridging commercial success and values-led stewardship positions him uniquely to serve companies at the intersection of profit and purpose. He holds a Master of Science in Administration from Saint Michael’s College and a BA from the University of Vermont.

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Todd Strunce

Biography

Todd Strunce is a dynamic Information Security Professional with 30+ years solid experience in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR) and customer service with a strong expansive security skill set who aims to respond to new challenges within the security enterprise. As an adjunct professor he enjoys teaching classes related to Cyber Security and Information Technology for the graduate level to give back to the next generation of students to become successful in their careers.

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Rebecca Swem

Biography

Becky earned her BS in English and Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh and an MST from SUNY Potsdam. After teaching middle school for three years, Becky returned to SUNY Plattsburgh to earn her MS in Higher Education and Student Affairs Counseling. Becky then worked at a university LGBTQ center providing student support, training, and event programming. Joining CCO in 2019, Becky first served as an academic advisor before moving into admissions. She is committed to helping students with their education goals, and providing support. In her free time, Becky enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, reading, petting dogs

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Helen Tanona

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Tiffany Taves

Biography

Tiffany has spent 30++ years in the field of education, establishing academic programs, institutional policy, and procedure, designing curriculum, faculty development, and instructing classes. In that time, she has worked to help institutions and organizations understand strategies to continue growth and expansion. She has extensive leadership experience in relationship and team building; hiring professional, sales and technical staff; strategic planning; change management, systems, and policy; implementing budget performance and accountability systems; and creating effective professional development programs.
In her time teaching at the college level, she has had the pleasure of teaching at Quincy College, Massasoit Community College and the Boston Architectural College where she taught Writing 1 (Expository Writing), Writing 2 (Research Writing), Introduction to Literature, American Literature, British Literature, Western Civilization, Shakespeare, and the first-year seminar for entering architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture students. At Champlain College Online, she has taught: CREW I (Writing 1), CREW II (Writing 2), Writing in the Workplace, Introduction to Literature, Shakespeare, Introduction to Fiction, Rhetoric: Using Evidence from Sources, The Writing Process, and Survey of Fiction. She has also been a subject matter expert (SME) for several courses where she created curriculum based on learning objectives, collaborated with other faculty and content administrators to ensure the best implementation of the product, and created engaging and integrative curricula or assessment to keep students engaged and improve student outcomes.

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MaryEllen Tedesco

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Trellany ThomasEvans

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Edward Thorndike

Biography

Ted comes to Champlain College after over 12 years of experience in the mental health and education fields. Most recently he served in an operations and academic advising capacity at an online university. Ted is passionate about serving the non traditional student population and motivating them to reach their full potential. When not working Ted can be found skiing, hiking, gravel biking, or roaming the woods with his dog, Cody.

What are your hobbies?

Tennis, hiking, skiing, gravel biking, collecting deer and moose shed antlers, woodburning

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Pie Caso Pizzeria in Stowe followed by a local swimming hole

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Sarah Tooley

Biography

Sarah Tooley is an adjunct professor for Game Theory within the Champlain College Cybersecurity program. She attended the University of South Carolina for her undergraduate and graduate degree in math education with a focus on computer science. She is currently attending The Citadel where she is earning a second masters degree in Interdisciplinary STEM Education. She spent more than twelve years teaching in public high schools before becoming an online professor.

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Tracy Tuten

Biography

Tracy L. Tuten, Ph.D. is an expert in marketing strategy, digital and social media marketing, marketing research, and branding. She is the author of several books including Social Media Marketing and Principles of Marketing for a Digital Age, published by Sage Publications. Her research has appeared in such journals as Psychology & Marketing, the Journal of Business Research, and Social Science Computer Review, among others. Dr. Tuten has served consultant and guest professor roles internationally and in the United States with organizations that include Dell, Samsung Electronics, Royall & Company, the Martin Agency, and the NFL Coaches Association. She has twice served as a Fulbright Scholar and has won national and institution-wide awards for teaching excellence.

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Favorite Quote

An honest man is one who knows he cannot consume more than he has produced.

—Ayn Rand

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Meagan Van Woert

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Geoffrey Vanderpal

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Aaron Videtto

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