Staff

Richard Pickering

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	Remote

Biography

Dr. Richard Pickering is an Assistant Professor and the Program Director for Technology here at Champlain College Online. Richard has a PhD in Teaching and Learning coupled with an MBA and numerous technology-related certifications.

Prior to Champlain, Dr. Pickering enjoyed a distinguished career blending pedagogical expertise with strategic leadership in program management and product development within the educational business sector.

Dr. Pickering also has held positions as Chief Executive Officer at Virtual High School Global Consortium, Chief Operating Officer at Victory Productions, various Program/Product Manager posts as well as Adjunct Professor appointments.

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Nicholas Pierce

Staff Member	Library
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	My first job was playing trombone with 6 different professional marching bands across upstate NY & greater New England!
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

Nick is the current Access Services Manager for the Champlain College Library at the Miller Information Commons, and has held a career in academic libraries for over 15 years. He’s worked at several institutions- Skidmore, Babson, UVM, and most recently, Yale. Nick loves leading and managing teams focused in access services and collections management, but he also has experience in interlibrary loan, preservation, and reference work. He lives in South Hero with his wife, Julia, who works as a wedding photographer, and their 3-year-old rescue pup Pickles. Nick is absolutely thrilled to be joining, contributing to and serving the Champlain community.

Hobbies

Hiking with my wife Julia & Pickles the pup, homebrewing, reading!

Favorite Local Eateries & Things to do in Vermont

Two Heroes Brewery, Winooski River Walk, Colchester Pond, Museum of Everyday Life!

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Micah Pierce-Coleman

Staff Member	Counseling Center

Biography

Micah is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Champlain College’s Counseling Center, joining the team as a full-time staff member after completing a clinical graduate internship with the college. Micah has worked in higher education for multiple years and has experience supporting college students’ well-being across a variety of contexts. Micah has clinical interests and experience in anxiety, identity development, interpersonal relationships, and more.

Micah is originally from Breckenridge, CO, and has made a new home in Vermont after getting her Master of Science degree from the University of Vermont. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, working on creative projects, connecting with friends, swimming, and trying new creeme spots!

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Darrin Pillsbury

Staff Member	Facilities
Pronouns	He/Him/His

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Hallie Pixley

Staff Member	Campus Operations  Office of Transportation
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Massachusetts
Contact	Communication and Creative Media

Biography

Hallie Pixley is the Sustainable Transportation Coordinator with Campus Operations, where she passionately advocates for biking and active transportation. A 2024 graduate of Champlain College, Hallie holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Policy. Her dedication to promoting sustainable transportation solutions is driven by her commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

What are your hobbies?

Hallie loves biking, skiing, playing guitar, going to see live music, and painting/drawing (as well as most things involving the great outdoors).

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Nothing beats The Grey Jay’s shakshuka followed by a bike ride down the Colchester Causeway!

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Michelle Platt

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Illinois
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Michelle earned a BA in Political Science at Southern Illinois University in 2008 and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Southern Illinois University in 2014. Michelle began working in Higher Education in 2014 after a 15 year career in retail management. Michelle was previously the Director of Outreach and Recruitment at a College in Washington State. Michelle is passionate about access to education, removing barriers and promoting educational equity. Michelle looks forward to working with students throughout their educational journey through to completion. In her spare time, Michelle is a geek and a dog mom who enjoys; attending Comic-con, tabletop gaming, pop-culture, movies and tv, reading, traveling, and collecting fandom art and collectables.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, Gaming, Listening to music, Travel, Film/Television, Comic-con and collecting fandom memorabilia.

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Alexis Pomerleau

Staff Member	Office of Institutional Advancement
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Alexis Pomerleau serves as a Leadership Giving Officer, where she cultivates meaningful relationships that advance the College’s philanthropic mission. With expertise in donor relations, leadership giving, and strategic partnership development, Alexis works closely with diverse constituencies, including parents of current students, alumni, board members, and major gift prospects.

Alexis brings a unique professional background that spans higher education advancement, retail operations, startup ventures, and wellness services. Her career has been defined by a passion for connecting people with opportunities that create lasting impact. She excels at managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously while maintaining the personal touch and attention to detail essential to effective relationship building.

In her role at Champlain, Alexis orchestrates donor cultivation activities, develops strategic communication campaigns, and coordinates volunteer advisory councils. She is particularly skilled in event stewardship, long-term relationship management, and creating value through authentic engagement. Her approach combines strategic thinking with genuine relationship-building, ensuring that every interaction advances both immediate goals and sustainable institutional growth.

Alexis holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Saint Michael’s College.

Hobbies

Horseback riding, cooking, hiking, and exploring new places.

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Ginger Pressey

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Goddard College, Bachelor of General Studies; Champlain College, MBA
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Maine
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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Jane Price

Staff Member	Office of Institutional Research & Assessment
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn YouTube
Fun Fact About Me	Jane's first job, at age 22, was teaching English in Seoul, South Korea, and she has traveled to 28 countries.
Contact	S.D. Ireland Global Center

Biography

Jane Price supports faculty through one-on-one consultations, trainings, and resources designed around each instructor’s goals and needs. She shares in-class pedagogical best practices and helps faculty build inclusive, user-friendly courses in Canvas LMS that meet course standards and institutional assessment needs. A committed advocate of Universal Design for Learning, Jane believes every student deserves a learning environment where they can succeed. She also supports faculty in integrating College Competencies into their courses and champions an approach to teaching grounded in inquiry-based, integrative, and experiential learning. Whether you’ve taught at Champlain since time immemorial or you’re a brand-new adjunct, Jane welcomes you to reach out and collaborate.

Hobbies

Jane is an active musician, performing on French horn with the Burlington Concert Band and handbells with Northern Bronze. While in Utah, Jane played trumpet and managed the Rough Drafts Polka Band, and played piano and managed the Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band.

She also enjoys building tiny handmade rooms, making stop-motion films, and cooking vegetarian dishes.

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Hannah Puryear

Additional Roles	Title IX Deputy
Staff Member	People Center  Title IX Team
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside (802) 865-5482 Email Me

Biography

Hannah is a versatile Systems & HR Specialist with a diverse background that encompasses roles ranging from Recruiting Administrator to Onboarding Specialist and HR Generalist. With a wealth of experience in the human resources landscape, Hannah’s expertise has been honed through her multifaceted career journey.

Having begun her professional journey as a recruiting administrator back in Oklahoma, Hannah quickly displayed a natural flair for nurturing meaningful connections. Her transition to an onboarding specialist role allowed her to ensure seamless assimilation of new hires into company culture, underlining her dedication to a positive employee experience.

She moved to Vermont at the beginning of 2021 and began a new role as an HR generalist. This allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of various HR functions such as, benefits, reporting, recruiting, and more.

Hannah has been with Champlain College since August 2022.

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James Quinlan

Staff Member	People Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

James is the Human Resources Manager at the People Center. He brings 15 years of HR and higher education experience. His strong commitment to education that transforms lives has included work in study abroad, curriculum development and human resources across the country. He’s made significant contributions at the University of Minnesota, Antioch University and Naropa University.

James holds a BA in Business from the U of MN and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Meridian University. He lives in Shelburne with his wife (a Champlain alum) and their two young children. Outside the office he can be found skiing, kayaking or renovating kitchens.

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Susan Ragusa

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	Please Ask Me
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Massachusetts
Contact	*Remote

Biography

Sue joined Champlain’s Information Systems team as in 2024. Sue serves as the Canvas LMS administrator and provides academic technology support for the Center for Learning and Teaching. Prior to supporting instructional technology she spent many years as a design and technology instructor in higher ed. She holds an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and BA from Cedar Crest College.

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Linda Reid

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Massachusetts Amherst, Master of Education; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Arts
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	Remote

Biography

Linda has been working at Champlain College Online since 2015. For five years, she worked directly with online adult students as a Senior Academic Advisor. Since 2020, she has been behind-the-scenes nerding out with Excel and other data tools to best support the success of all online students as the Senior Reporting Analyst. Linda has been working in higher education for over twenty years, starting with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2001) and followed up with a Master’s of Education degree (UMass Amherst, 2010). She has consistently worked either in an advising position or in a data position. People and data are her passions, except of course for her husband and son. She is focused on access needs for all students and has a particular interest in the needs of/support for neurodivergent students (youth and adults).

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Kate Reid

Staff Member	Office of Marketing
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Kate is an accomplished marketing professional and writer with a proven track record in strategic marketing communications and brand development. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing and image from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With an eye and ear for storytelling, she brings her love for language and people to organizations, helping them to visualize their data and humanize their brand experience through various mediums.

With extensive experience in launching innovative marketing tools and processes, including Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Kate excels at reaching new audiences and driving engagement, even with limited resources.

Known for her direct, inquisitive, and collaborative approach, Kate excels at aligning expectations across diverse teams. As an agile-trained leader, she champions shared accountability and has successfully mentored numerous new hires, even during challenging times. Her leadership skills have been tested in complex staffing situations, where she has demonstrated courage and maintained a supportive team environment.

Kate is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She actively works to create an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and experiences, believing that diverse teams drive innovation.

Kate’s portfolio includes high-impact branding initiatives, such as the rebranding of the HVC Cares van for Dartmouth Health and the successful launch of the Vermont Blue Advantage® health insurance brand.

Kate lives in Waterbury, Vermont, with her husband Colin, their dog Linus, and cat Perry. She has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and, when not at work, can be found hiking, biking, reading, and paddle boarding.

Hobbies

Downhill mountain biking, paddle boarding, reading, writing, hiking, and cooking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont

I love spending time at Bolton Valley biking, the Waterbury Reservoir in the warmer months and I enjoy dining out at the incredible restaurants we have in our region like Black Back Pub and Gallus in Waterbury, VT.

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Andrew Reid

Staff Member	Library  Production Equipment Rental House
Pronouns	He/Him/His

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