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Diana Matot

Biography

Diana Matot is a dedicated, long-time Champlain College employee with over 30 years of experience. She began her career with Champlain in the on-campus enrollment area and due to her love of systems moved to the Information Systems team where she is now the Vice President and CIO.

Having grown up in Vermont, Diana has always felt a strong connection to the local community and its values. After completing her education at Champlain, her career began in the insurance industry and after a few years her journey led her back to the College, where she found a dynamic environment that aligns with her commitment to excellence and innovation.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Diana enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Vermont in her Jeep Wrangler with her husband and spending time with family and friends camping, all with her camera in hand capturing the moments.

What are your hobbies?

Photography, Jeep Adventures and Camping.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Loves being on the back roads of Vermont on any of the many jeep adventures with family and friends.

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Casey Maynes

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Casey grew up in New Hampshire, but has lived in Vermont since 2015 with her husband and two dogs. She loves all things outdoors – hiking, snowboarding, camping, paddle boarding, and fishing. Her goals are to visit every National Park in America and climb the highest peak in every state. Casey loves to read and go to concerts. She is the “cool aunt” to her nieces and nephews and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Casey has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in English and a Master’s degree in Higher Education with a focus in College Administration and Organizational Leadership. She has worked at Champlain College since 2015.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

My favorite eateries are The Hatchet, Stone Corral, and Kotos. I love to enjoy Vermont State Parks and all of the outdoor activities that Vermont has to offer.

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Lisa Mazzariello

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Get ready to meet the vibrant and dynamic Lisa Mazzariello, who became a proud member of the Champlain Community back in October 2005. With an impressive track record, she currently rocks the role of Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion. Over the course of her career, she also assumed various roles in Student Activities and Residential Life. Her educational background includes a Master’s of Science in Business Administration and Planning from St. Michael’s College, as well as a Bachelor’s of Sciences in Psychology from Castleton State College. Notably, she is an alumna of Champlain College, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Communications and Public Relations. To this day, her mom still says that “Champlain was the best thing for her daughter, after all it’s where Lisa’s academic and social life began to thrive.” You can still experience this when she gets together with her many alumni friends that she is still in contact with after all these years.

Passionate about student development, Lisa finds great joy in witnessing the transformative “ah-ha” moments in students’ growth. Furthermore, she actively advocates for women’s rights and is an engaged member of the LGBTQ community. Lisa has channeled her passion for education and infused it into her favorite courses to teach; Leadership Seminar, Diversity and Inclusion 101, and Champ 101.

She would also say that she has the honor of working with an amazing team of student affairs professionals. Amongst them they have many different areas of focus. Want to know what the best programs are on campus, where to get your gaming on, find enriching and critical conversations, know the best clubs to join and eat the most bagels? Lisa and her team can show you.

In her spare time, Lisa’s the ultimate outdoor adventurer, embracing Vermont’s breathtaking landscapes like a true explorer. She’s out there kayaking, hiking, and embracing nature—it’s like she’s on a lifelong adventure quest!

And wait for it—the best part! Her partner-in-crime is the adorable golden retriever, Juniper. They’re an inseparable duo, ruling the outdoors and bringing smiles wherever they go.

If you wish to meet Lisa, you can find her at the IDX Student Life Center.

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, kayaking, skiing, traveling, spending time with family and friends.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Tiny Thai, The Guild, Trattoria Delia, Great Harvest Bread Company

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Elizabeth McAllister

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Samuel McClernon

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Samuel earned a B.A. in German from Arizona State University in 2016 and a M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the same institution in 2017. Prior to starting at Champlain College Online, Samuel worked as an instructor at ASU, teaching English as a second language to international students in both face-to-face and online contexts. His passion for higher education and the opportunities that it offers led him to the world of academic advising. Having experienced online education from both the student and instructor perspective, he is excited to provide students with the best guidance on their own academic journeys. Outside of work, Samuel enjoys spending time with family and friends, brewing coffee, and growing his vinyl record collection.

What are your hobbies?

Golf, paint by numbers, hiking, coffee, collecting vinyl records

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Visiting the waterfront and Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

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Mark McGinnis

Hobbies

Snowboarding, Longboarding, Gardening, Walking my dog, Hiking, Swimming, Watching Football

Favorite Local Eateries

Mill River Brewery, Los Jefes, Jeff’s Seafood, and Twiggs

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Mary Beth McNulty

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Mary Beth McNulty is a Vermont-based educator and playwright who first joined TAP at Champlain in 2016. Mary Beth began her career teaching English and theatre at the middle school level in Los Angeles. Outside of the classroom, she worked at the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) developing teacher and leadership standards, education policy, and regulations. During her tenure at the AOE, Mary Beth also worked with every teacher preparation program in the state. Mary Beth’s plays have been performed across Vermont and in Los Angeles, Scotland, and Romania. When she’s not writing or working with new teachers, she spends time hiking, skiing, and trying to persuade her daughters that her healthy pancakes are vastly superior to those their dad makes.

What are your hobbies?

writing, yoga, reading, Mahjong

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Cafe Hot and any Vermont pizza

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Erin Meenan

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With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Erin has enjoyed working in the field through various roles. She began their career as a Career Counselor at Champlain College. She then transitioned to the Community College of Vermont (CCV) as an Academic Coordinator, advising students and managing online programs.

Demonstrating a passion for instructional technology, Erin joined Norwich University as an Instructional Developer. Her interest in the field led her back to Champlain College, where she has been working in the eLearning department for the past nine years, improving the online learning experience for students.

In addition to her work in eLearning, Erin has been teaching online courses at CCV for 13 years helping student find internships and gain career development skills prior to graduation.

Outside of her professional life, Erin lives in the Champlain Islands with their husband Evan and Joy, their dog. They enjoy gardening, walking, cooking, and spending time on the lake.

What are your hobbies?

Gardening, reading, cooking, walking, floating

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Creemees and anything at Devyn’s!

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Tracy Mendham

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Tracy is an aspiring instructional designer with a background in higher education teaching, advising, and academic support. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MEd in Special Education from Franklin Pierce University, and a BA in Psychology from Smith College. Based in southern New Hampshire, she lives with her partner and their Australian Shepherd, Cache. In her free time, Tracy enjoys gardening and reading.

Hobbies

Gardening and reading

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Megan Mogerley

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Megan is a native Vermonter who works at the Champlain College Student Health Center. She is trained as a Family Nurse Practitioner and came to Champlain College in 2023 from a busy medical office where she worked as a primary care provider for a diverse patient population. She has years of experience and training in mental health, gender affirming care, and specifically enjoys working with college students to help support them in learning to manage and care for their own unique health needs.

When not at work, she enjoys running, reading, gardening, and making things with her hands.

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Sarah Moore

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Sarah Moore is a higher education career development professional with a decade’s experience. Sarah has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling and Career Development. Her passion lies in relationship building and collaborative efforts, aiming to create impactful programming for students through teamwork. Sarah is an avid adventurer having lived in 4 states across the US and visiting numerous countries. You’ll often find her exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, and kayaking. Sarah is also an avid animal lover.

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Kimberly Moran

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Brady Mueller

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Brady earned a B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta and his Master’s degree in Student Affairs & Higher Education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Brady’s path to working in higher education started at SUNY Plattsburgh where he gained experience as a Residence Director and Career Coach. Prior to his start in higher education, Brady worked in both social work and recreation fields. Outside of higher education, Brady enjoys hiking, photography, collecting music, playing guitar, and exploring the Vermont area.

What are your hobbies?

Guitar, hiking, photography, collecting music, and writing songs.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Some of my favorite spots in VT would be August First for amazing baked goods, getting maple creemees from Shelburne Sugarworks, picking berries at Full Belly Farm, skiing at Sleepy Hollow, and swimming at Bristol Falls.

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Kaelyn Murray

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Kaelyn earned her BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. While working for local education organizations, she earned her Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Norwich University as an online student and later returned for her Master’s in Educational Leadership from UVM. Kaelyn transitioned to advising for CCO after teaching part-time at the community college and working to support out of school youth in Chittenden County. Kaelyn is continually inspired by the commitment and persistence that CCO students show as they juggle their own combination of work, life, and learning. She believes education can transform lives and admires her students for taking this exciting step in their academic and professional careers. Kaelyn spends her free time seeking sunshine and fresh air with friends, family, and 4 legged pals.

What are your hobbies?

Walking, hiking, house projects, soccer

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Rock Point is my favorite place in Vermont. Myers bagels are delicious.

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Natasha Murray

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Natasha joined the library team as the Sr. Administrative Coordinator in 2015; in her current role, she manages multiple processes within the Miller Information Commons and serves as a key liaison between the Library and other campus offices. She also serves on various Staff Council committees including Staff Welfare & Advocacy and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. When not at Champlain, she enjoys making memories with her family and friends.

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