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Matthew Stattel

Staff Member	Office of the Registrar
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	University of Vermont, Master of Science; University of Vermont, Bachelor of Arts
Contact	MIC Library, 2nd floor (802) 865-8437 Email Me Schedule an Appointment

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Jennifer Stockwell

Additional Roles	Student Success Advisor
Staff Member	Office of the Registrar
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Vermont, Master of Science; St Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Perry Hall (802) 865-5463 Email Me Schedule an Appointment

Biography

Jennifer Stockwell has been with the college since August 2008 and has held positions with Champlain College Online and the Registrar’s Office. She has experience in academic advising, adult education, and transfer students. Prior to joining Champlain College, she worked for 10 years at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation counseling students on the topics of college planning and financing.

Jenn has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Vermont and is committed to promoting access to education and advocating for students’ success.

What are your hobbies?

Camping, hiking, downhill skiing, walking the dog, traveling, eating maple creemees

Favorite local eateries

Jericho Cafe and Tavern, Shy Guy Gelato

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Kaylee Sullivan

Staff Member	Office of Marketing
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Fun Fact About Me	I will do anything to catch a good sunset!
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Kaylee Sullivan is an experienced community-minded storyteller with a passion for sparking community engagement and collaboration. She loves bringing new ideas to life through comprehensive marketing campaigns and strategies that span web, social media, print, campus promotion, photography, videography, and other creative avenues.

When she’s not working on the latest exciting Champlain College project, she’s on the soccer field coaching local youth, hiking one of Vermont’s beautiful trails, biking along Lake Champlain, enjoying a game night with friends, or escaping into a good book.

What are your hobbies?

Coaching soccer, hiking, skiing, biking, reading, sipping maple lattes

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

– One of my favorite Vermont activities is playing lawn games at the Burlington waterfront with friends at sunset. (With some Folino’s Pizza, too, of course)
– Summer isn’t complete without a maple and black raspberry creemee from Burlington Bay, a hike up Sterling Pond, and a bike ride (or many) on the Colchester Causeway.

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Rebecca Swem

Additional Roles	Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Staff Member	Champlain College Online  Title IX Office
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	SUNY Plattsburgh, Master of Science; SUNY Potsdam, Master of Science in Teaching; SUNY Plattsburgh, Bachelor of Arts
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	I have hiked all of the 115 highest mountains in the northeast U.S. at least twice, including one round in the winter.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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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Nicholas Szumowski

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	Facebook
Home State	Worcester, MA
Contact	Remote

Biography

Nick lives in Burlington, VT with his wife and two children. He is an aspiring mycologist, audio engineer, and skateboarder.

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Casey Tatro

Staff Member	Campus Public Safety
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Contact	Durick Hall

Biography

Casey is a part time campus public safety officer. He graduated from Champlain College in 2002 and holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and A.S. in Computer Networking. He currently is employed full-time as systems coordinator for the federal government.

What are your hobbies?

Volunteer Firefighter, Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, Hiking, Obstacle Course Racing

Favorite local eateries in Vermont:

Leunig’s Bistro & Cafe and Pizza 44

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Ashley Taylor

Staff Member	People Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	Ashley was a Pastry Chef for 12 years and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2010. Ashley can also be found at Smugglers Notch Resort where she is a PSIA certified Ski Instructor.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Ashley graduated from Champlain College in 2024 with a degree in Business Administration and concentration in Human Resource Management. As a Human Resource Generalist, Ashley supports the Champlain community through various responsibilities, including student employment, recognition programs, and orientation and onboarding processes. Ashley also manages immigration matters and communications to ensure a seamless experience for our staff and students. With a commitment to promoting employee engagement and development, Ashley strives to create a supportive and inclusive culture. Ashley is dedicated to helping individuals thrive within our organization while aligning HR strategies with Champlain’s overarching goals.

Hobbies

Mountain biking, skiing, backcountry skiing, hiking, baking, and cooking.

Favorite Things to do in Vermont

Traveling across VT in search of all the great skiing and mountain biking networks in Vermont.

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Tina Tenney

Staff Member	People Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Fun Fact About Me	Tina has visited 11 castles in Scotland since 2023.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Tina is an experienced HR Business Partner with more than 25 years of diverse experience in human resources across a range of industries, including higher education, financial services, software development, and consumer goods.

As an HR Business Partner, Tina serves as a strategic advisor, aligning human resources strategies with overall business objectives in the areas of talent acquisition, professional development, performance management, employee relations and workplace best practice.

Tina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Johnson State College and earned professional certification as a SHRM-CP. Her dedication to fostering a positive work environment, building strong teams, and aligning HR strategies with business objectives has earned her a reputation as a trusted partner and leader in the organizations she serves.

Tina calls South Burlington home, where she lives with her husband, Shawn. Together they’ve raised two grown children who are now off on their own adventures. Passionate about exploring new places, Tina has traveled to destinations like Peru, France, Spain, Portugal, Jamaica, and Scotland. When she’s not traveling, she enjoys gardening, cooking, watercolor painting, and making memories with family and friends.

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Morgan Thibodeau

Staff Member	Office of Marketing
Pronouns	They/Them/Theirs
Connect Online	Personal Website LinkedIn
Home State	Maine
Fun Fact About Me	I'm from the rural part of Northern Maine, where you get two weeks off from school to work Potato Harvest.
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Morgan is a graphic designer and illustrator who thrives on creating meaningful, impactful designs. As an alum, they’re excited to contribute to the creative community that helped shape their journey.

With a BFA in Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Morgan has gained experience working on a variety of design projects, including branding, marketing materials, and educational content. They enjoy finding creative solutions that communicate ideas in ways that feel fresh and accessible, while staying true to the brand or message being conveyed.

In their role at Champlain College, Morgan looks forward to supporting the college’s visual identity, collaborating with colleagues across departments, and bringing their creative vision to a wide range of design projects. They are always excited to take on new challenges and continue growing as a designer in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

When not designing, Morgan enjoys being in nature—whether kayaking, hiking, or camping—and is always keeping an eye out for new ways to stay inspired, connect with others, and keep learning.

Hobbies

Printmaking, kayaking, hammocking, and reading!

Favorite Local Eateries

My favorite local eateries are Sneaker’s Bistro, Daily Planet, Bluebird Barbecue, and Leunig’s Petit Bijou (the truffle fries, specifically)!

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Edward Thorndike

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	I have 1 cousin
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside and Remote

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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Dillon Toole

Staff Member	Division of Communication & Creative Media  Information Systems  Library
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Connecticut
Fun Fact About Me	I have seen "Jaws" over 300 times.
Contact	Durick Hall

Biography

Following his graduation from Champlain College in 2020, Dillon pursued a career in film equipment rental houses in both Los Angeles and New York City. After accumulating several years of experience, he returned to Burlington as the new Senior Coordinator for the Champlain College Equipment Rental House. Dillon is also an Adjunct Faculty member and freelance writer, director, and cinematographer.

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Jason Trahan

Staff Member	Office of Marketing
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn Personal Website
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	I generally prefer cloudy weather over sunny weather.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Graphic Designer Jason Trahan holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Castleton University as well as an associate’s degree in Graphics Multimedia & Web Design from the New England Institute of Technology. Before getting hired by Champlain College, Jason had just finished his bachelor’s degree and was actively working to grow his creative portfolio, making this position a significant step towards his goal of being a professional graphic designer.

Jason lives and breathes design. Growing up, his lack of traditional artistic experience led him to express himself through simple drawings like symbols, icons, and logos that he’d either seen around or came up with himself. No school folder or homework assignment was safe from his doodles. Now, branding and logo design are his favorite kinds of design, constantly thinking about what his brand is and how he wants to be perceived by others. Some of his favorite brands from a design perspective are Boundary Supply, Starbucks, Polestar, and Zero Gravity.

Throughout his education, Jason was responsible for the completion of many multi-faceted graphic design projects. One of the most notable was leading a small group of other graphic design students in a rebranding project for the town of Poultney Vermont, as President of the Castleton Content Lab, Castleton University’s graphic design club. Since starting at Champlain, Jason has held a key role, assisting with the ongoing development of the college’s website, and producing promotional materials.

When he’s not building web pages or designing mailers, Jason likes to spend his time admiring the world around him. Camera in hand, Jason is always looking for the perfect weather and light to practice his photography skills. On particularly nasty days, you’ll find him in a cozy coffee shop watching sailing videos on youtube and editing photos. Jason also enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, listening to rock music, eating cider donuts, and exploring the lake on his family’s boat.

What are your hobbies?

Photography, Hiking, Camping, Listening to Music, Boating

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Eat: Cold Hollow Cider Mill, El Cortijo, Vivid Coffee.
Explore: Burlington Waterfront, Sterling Pond, Moss Glenn Falls.
Shop: Slate, Common Deer, Helly Hansen.

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Leslie Van Wagner

Staff Member	Academic Coaching & Peer Tutoring
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Rivier University, Master of Arts in Education; St. Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts; St Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts; Rivier College, Master of Arts Teaching
Home State	Pennsylvania
Fun Fact About Me	My favorite thing is sitting in the audience when the lights go down and a play or musical is about to start.
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

Prior to joining Champlain in 2019, Leslie was the Director of the Academic Support Center at Rivier College in Nashua, NH for 12 years, overseeing the Writing Center, Peer Tutoring Center, and Peer Mentoring Program. Leslie also taught many English Literature and Writing classes during her 25+ years at Rivier.

Leslie holds a MAT in Teaching from Rivier University and completed her undergraduate work at St. Lawrence University. She also holds a Certificate of Copyediting from University of San Diego online. Currently, Leslie is president of the Learning Assistance Association of New England.

Throughout her career, Leslie has drawn energy from helping students discover their potential and succeed in college and beyond. During her free time, Leslie enjoys reading, watching films, making trips to NYC to see plays, exploring Vermont, and playing with her grandson, Sam.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, watching films, going to live theater

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Timothy Van Woert

Staff Member	Facilities
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Champlain College, Associate in Science

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Olivia Vittitow

Staff Member	Champlain College Online
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Olivia Vittitow is a Champlain Professional Writing alum, who upon graduation, pursed a career in copywriting and non-profit fundraising. When she was offered the opportunity to return to the Champlain community alongside a team she had worked with as a student employee, she was overjoyed. Champlain has always felt like a home away from home for her, a transplant from Louisville, Kentucky.

Among her many hobbies are reading, traveling, fermenting, amateur film-buffing, and playing piano. Managing the InSight Program is her way of giving back to a program that she was a product of and champion for. Helping students find their confidence in key life skills, and graduate with competencies for personal and professional success is the most rewarding thing of all.

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