Staff

Adnane Adossama

Staff Member	Office of Admissions
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Perry Hall (802) 865-5722 Email Me Schedule an Appointment

Biography

Adnane was a first-generation college student, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from Vermont State Universities Castleton Campus in 2019. He went on to work for their TRIO Upward Bound and McNair Scholars Program. As an Admissions Counselors, he enjoys working with students and families throughout the admissions process, helping them realize the amazing endless possibilities at Champlain.

Adnane is enjoying his return to Burlington Vermont, reliving some of his favorite childhood memories down by the waterfront.

Territory

Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire), Michigan, New York (Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates), Ohio, Vermont (Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, Windsor), Wisconsin

Favorite local eateries

Pho Dang Vietnamese Cafe

Hobbies

Basketball, Snowboarding, Hiking and Road Trips

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Gabriel Affonso-Wagner

Staff Member	Office of Admissions
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Florida
Fun Fact About Me	Used to be a DJ for hire in college and had the best stage name, ever: DJ Swagner!
Contact	*Remote (802) 551-1958 Email Me Schedule an Appointment

Biography

Gabriel joined Champlain College in the winter of 2025. As a New York City resident, he brings the personalized admission experience Champlain is known for to High Schoolers, their families, and School Counselors of the Five Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a concentration in Theology from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. At his Alma Mater, Gabriel earned experience in college admissions through student ambassadorship, internships and student employment in the office of admissions. As a college admissions professional with over a decade’s worth of experience, he’s worked for many colleges and universities in his career helping countless amounts of talented young people find their best-fit college to become future professionals and achieve meaningful success. Always happy to have a conversation about what makes Champlain so special (especially over coffee or a meal!), Gabriel’s here for your student every step of the way in their college search and discernment.

Territories

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Union, Passaic, Sussex, Warren), New York (Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester), North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Hobbies

Spending time with family, traveling, camping, going to the beach, swimming, fishing, eating.

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Anne Allen

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Arts; Pine Manor College, Associate of Arts
Contact	Remote

Biography

Anne currently works in CCO as a Senior Course Producer. Anne started working at Champlain in 2013 in eLearning. Anne received her B.A. degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in Art History. After finishing college in Colorado, Anne moved to Jackson, Wyoming for 3 years to study the social behavior of coyotes. After Wyoming, she moved to Seattle, Washington for 6 years where she worked for the Geophysics Department studying Mount St. Helens. While in Seattle, Anne also volunteered with SARDA, Mountain Search and Rescue Dogs. Anne has lived in Burlington Vermont for over 37 years. When she is not producing online courses for CCO, she can be found “enjoying” her daughter, Mollie, her Scotch Collie, CinnBreagh, and her Champlain College Community garden plot.

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Nic Anderson

Staff Member	Campus Operations
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Lincoln University Canterbury, Bachelor of Resource Studies; Champlain College, Positive Organizational Development Graduate Certificate
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New Zealand
Fun Fact About Me	I had 3.5 years of winter without a summer (by choice!) as I chased snow between Utah and New Zealand. I managed to ride my snowboard 200 days per year and loved every minute of it.
Contact	Skiff Annex

Biography

Nic is the AVP of Planning and Operations. He helps the Campus Operations teams of Facilities (buildings and grounds), Campus Services (Foodservice, Custodial, Transportation, Campus Store, Mail Center and other services), Sustain Champlain and the Conference and Event Center create world class places and services for our students, employees and visitors. He also manages all long range planning and construction projects at the college.

Nic has been at Champlain since 2014, previously working in the City of Burlington Zoning Office. He gained a Bachelor of Resource Studies, Majoring in Planning from Lincoln University, New Zealand in 2002. Nic moved to the United States in 2003 and has lived in Utah, New York state and Vermont ever since. He earned a Master of Science in Human Relations and Organization Development from Champlain College in 2020 (what a year to do a masters degree…thanks Covid).

Nic lives in South Burlington (a short bike ride away, regardless of the season) with his wife Amy and two children Sage and Cora. We proudly bike to work and school every day of the year, yes even in deep winter.

What are your hobbies?

Nic loves riding bikes (any kind), snowboarding and playing golf. He is also excited to do almost any outdoor activity. Is drinking coffee a hobby?

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

The dirt roads of the Vermont countryside are some of the best places to ride a bike in the world.

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John James (JJ) Anderson

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Texas
Contact	Rowell Annex

Biography

John James (JJ) Anderson supports everyone within the Champlain community through his role within ChampSupport, the campus IT support helpdesk. Following a successful undergraduate tenure in the CIT program at Champlain, JJ continually aims to provide friendly and insightful assistance wherever possible. JJ also continues his education through Champlain’s Online program (CCO), and he works with fellow Champlain graduates to provide contract IT solutions in the greater Vermont community as well.

Outside of his professional life, JJ often spends time with friends discovering a new board game, reading a book, or enjoying a leisurely bike ride when weather allows. He can sometimes be found grabbing a bite at Sneakers Bistro in Winooski.

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Kevin Andrews

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Contact	Rowell Annex

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Sarah Andriano

Staff Member	Office of Institutional Advancement
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Boston University, Master of Education; Union College-New York, Bachelor of Arts
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Massachusetts
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Sarah Boston Andriano is the Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement at Champlain College, bringing 19 years of experience in higher education across advancement and enrollment roles. Sarah’s career includes significant contributions at St. Lawrence University and Boston University, where she developed expertise in building impactful community partnerships and driving strategic growth in higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Union College and a Master of Education from Boston University. Sarah is dedicated to fostering connections that enhance educational opportunities and community engagement.

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Michael Angel

Staff Member	Library
Education	Champlain College, Master of Science in Executive Leadership; Champlain College, Bachelor of Science
Contact	Miller Information Commons

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John Angelos

Staff Member	Campus Operations
Pronouns	He/Him/His

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Tara Arneson

Staff Member	Office of Academic Affairs  Office of the Registrar
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Champlain College, Master of Science in Law; Warren County Community College, Associate of Arts; Green Mountain College, Bachelor of Science
Home State	New Jersey
Contact	Perry Hall Welcome Center Email Me

What are your hobbies?

Snowboarding, mountain biking, knitting

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Kate Bailey

Staff Member	Library
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

Kate is a part time Circulation Coordinator who typically works Sundays and Tuesdays. She comes to MIC with more than a decade in customer service and nonprofit management experience. She holds a master’s degree in Health Advocacy with a focus on equity-based health policy and community organizing. She works to build community and make public services more accessible, which is why she loves libraries! Outside of the library you might find her riding a tandem bike with her spouse, quilting, walking her two rescue dogs, or attempting to grow herbs in her shady garden patch. Her all time favorite books are The Color Purple and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

Hobbies

Quilting/sewing, tarot reading, riding bikes, reading, natural dyeing and tie dye, nature walks to find spring ephemeral wildflowers, and completing Vermont’s Independent Bookstore Tour.

Favorite local eateries

Poppy Sandwiches, Frankie’s, The Cafe Hot, Zero Gravity

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Kari Banas

Staff Member	Student Accounts
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Adelphi University, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Dean College, Associate of Arts; Dean College, Associate in Fine Arts; Adelphi University, Associate in Fine Arts
Home State	Massachusetts
Fun Fact About Me	Choreographed "Carmen" for the Lake George Opera Festival many moons ago
Contact	Perry Hall Welcome Center

Biography

Kari Banas grew up in Massachusetts and then lived in Rhode Island with her husband and three boys until her whole family made the wonderful move to Vermont in 2012. They had been camping in VT for many years and once they moved never looked back. She has a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from Adelphi University in New York and loves to dance. She joined Champlain College in 2018 as a Compass Student Services Representative and has been with Student Accounts and Billing for over a year now. You will find her most days rain/snow or shine, walking all over campus during her lunch as she loves to see and engage with our students.

What are your hobbies?

Dancing, walking all over campus

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Any coffee shop that can make a coconut decaf latte

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Phylise Banner

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	I'm the proud owner of a 1967 Amphicar. It was my dad's daily driver. He rode it to work (wearing his suit and tie) and went fishing in Saratoga Lake after work every day!
Contact	Remote

Biography

Phylise Banner is a learning experience designer with more than 25 years of vision, action, and leadership experience in transformational learning and development approaches.

A pioneer in online learning, Phylise focuses her explorations and research on the synergy between the evolution of educational theories and technologies. The gemstones she treasures most in her career portfolio are the relationships she has built with the global network of talented colleagues she interacts with throughout industry and academia.

Phylise holds a BA in Information Visualization from New York University and an MSEd from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), certified Learning Environment Architect (CLEA), Adobe Education Leader (ALE), and Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication. Her most recent book, “The Language of Learning,” is available from XML Press.

Her hobbies include general aviation (she co-pilots a 1968 Piper Cherokee), fire-torch enameling, performance storytelling, playing the theremin, and learning to play the accordion. She’s also the proud owner of a 1967 Amphicar.

What are your hobbies?

General aviation, fire-torch enameling, performance storytelling, music, baking

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Eric Barucic

Staff Member	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	I like music and I used to be DJ. I like to travel and explore different places.
Contact	S.D. Ireland Global Center

Biography

As the Academic OPs Manager and Executive Leader in my previous endeavors, my ambition is to ensure I build team effort and strong future for our organization, while upholding mission and longstanding values of Respect, Honesty, Innovation, Openness, Justice and Responsibility and evolve excellent relationship with people in fast-paced environments for our future. I thrive to utilize my current and previous experience in delegated positions as Manager, Leader, District and Regional Manager, Corporate Management, Team building and Coaching and use the skills for current and future professional endeavors.
I am huge supporter for our community and their essential social value. I am also fully committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and supporting equality among people and equal opportunities around the world.

Hobbies

Fishing, Traveling, Exploring, Gemology, Tennis, Soccer and most importantly be with Family.

Favorite Local Eateries and Things to do in Vermont

Leunig Bistro, Pascolo Ristorante, Olive Garden. Snowboarding and hiking, sight-seeing, watching leaves turn to different colors during fall season and fishing are just few things among many more that you can enjoy while being in Vermont

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Chauncey T. Beaver

Staff Member	Office of Student Engagement
Pronouns	Any/All Pronouns
Connect Online	Instagram Facebook
Home State	The Beaver Pond
Fun Fact About Me	I love high fives and selfies!

Biography

Dam, I love being a Champlain College Beaver!

Hey everyone! I’m Chauncey T. Beaver, Champlain’s official mascot. You’ll often see me around campus at events, taking selfies with my friends and throwing out high-fives left and right. I love all of my fellow Beavers and it makes my day when we get to hang out! Seeing your faces light up when you see me really fills me with joy. You are what makes Champlain so special, and I’m eager to meet new friends at every event I attend, so don’t be afraid to say hi! I can’t talk, but I’ll be sure to wave back. 🙂

My school spirit is off the charts and I’m always there to rally you for the big life events: move-in, orientation, graduation, Spring Meltdown, Dare to CARE Wellbeing Week, you name it: I’m cheering you on. I’ve got some pretty sweet dance moves, too, so get ready!

Do you want me to make an appearance at an event you’re hosting? Email my friends at studentengagement@champlain.edu. They’ll check my schedule and get back to you. See you soon for a dam good time!

Let’s play corn hole together!

I’ll never say no to a photo with friends! Catch me at campus events like the Fall Career Fair.

Not gonna lie, I’m a pretty big hit at Orientation.

You might even catch me hitting the slopes come winter!

You can call me Captain Chauncey! The Lake Champlain Ethan Allen boat cruise is my favorite Champlain tradition—we get to ride it together during Orientation and during Senior Week! The perfect bookend to your Champlain journey.

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