Staff

Cole Filson

Staff Member	Student Health Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Massachusetts
Contact	Whiting Hall (Medical Center Portion)

Biography

Cole is the Health and Medical Office Coordinator at the Champlain College Student Health Center. He just recently started his position at Champlain College and as recent college graduate himself, lends a welcoming perspective to the students. In his free time, Cole enjoys being outdoors, photography, and listening to a wide range of music.

Hobbies

Photography, Music, Hiking

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Matthew J Gagne

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Queen's University, Bachelor of Science in Computer; Queen's University, Bachelor of Music
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	*Remote

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Wylie Garcia

Staff Member	Champlain College Art Gallery  Office of Institutional Advancement
Pronouns	Please Use My Name
Connect Online	LinkedIn Personal Website
Home State	Texas
Fun Fact About Me	I am in a book club with a bunch of art history and skateboard nerds.
Contact	Center for Communication and Creative Media

Biography

Wylie Garcia (She/They) Art Gallery Director, Curator, Professional Artist

Wylie Garcia is a seasoned figure in the art world, boasting over 15 years of experience in the non-profit arts sector. Their multifaceted career spans roles as an art gallery director, curator, and accomplished artist, earning recognition through prestigious awards for their contributions to the arts.

As an Affiliate Member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAMG), Wylie is committed to fostering artistic growth and innovation. Their expertise lies in connecting artists with resources to propel their careers forward, exemplifying a passion for nurturing creative talent.

A standout project in Wylie’s portfolio is FluxFest, a campus-wide interactive exhibition curated in collaboration with acclaimed curator John Kilacky. This groundbreaking initiative explored the convergence of art and technology, engaging audiences in dynamic artistic experiences.

With deep roots in the local arts community spanning over two decades, Wylie brings extensive connections and insights to their work. Their network serves as a catalyst for collaboration and cross-disciplinary exchange, enriching the cultural landscape.

In addition to their curatorial and artistic endeavors, Wylie provides valuable consulting services to support emerging artists in navigating the complexities of the art world. Their mentorship empowers creatives to find their voice and navigate professional pathways with confidence.

What are your hobbies?

Looking at things and asking lots of questions.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Devil Takes A Holiday is my favorite place to go and my favorite thing to do in Vermont is walk at Shelburne Farms.

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Ethan Garhartt

Staff Member	Career Collaborative
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Ethan Garhartt brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate spirit to the Career Collaborative team. With a Master’s in Public Administration and an academic foundation in history, economics, and political science, Ethan has spent much of their career working in the healthcare field, where their skills in data analysis and collaboration help colleagues make more insightful decisions.

A natural storyteller, Ethan loves sharing their journey with students, providing them with both guidance and encouragement as they pursue their own career paths. Outside of work, you can find Ethan in the kitchen cooking up something delicious or enjoying quality time with friends. Ethan also loves connecting with colleagues and students—so feel free to stop by Perry Hall for a friendly hello and one of Ethan’s signature hearty laughs!

Hobbies

Magic the Gathering, Poetry & Writing, Dungeon & Dragons, Fishing, Bird Watching

Favorite Local Eateries and Things to do in Vermont

Union Jacks is a fantastic local sandwich shop.

If you have the transportation, Emerald Lake State Park in Dorset Vermont is worth it.

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Liza Geduldig

Staff Member	Office of the President
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	I drove Robert Redford around in a golf cart during one of Brown's Commencement Weekends.
Contact	Freeman Hall (802) 860-2735 Email Me

Biography

Passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, Liza is a seasoned event professional with a flair for turning visions into reality. With over 20 years in the dynamic world of event planning (including 10 years in NYC), Liza has brought her broad multi-tasking skills back to her home state of Vermont, orchestrating a diverse range of successful institutional and engagement events for Champlain’s Faculty, Staff, Students and friends of the college. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a creative touch, Liza has a proven track record of transforming concepts into seamless, engaging events. A true collaborator, she thrives on building strong partnerships and ensuring every detail exceeds expectations. Liza is dedicated to crafting events that leave a lasting impact and cherished memories for the Champlain community. When she is not running around planning events, Liza can usually be found somewhere outside with family and friends and her two cute rescue pups Jack and Buttons.

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Abigail Gehlbach

Staff Member	Office of the Registrar

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Luis German

Staff Member	Facilities
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Contact	Skiff Annex

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Jenna Giguere

Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	Facebook LinkedIn
Home State	Massachusetts
Fun Fact About Me	I have been a student of dance for almost 27 years!!! I love being a student of all things and learning about the things that I am most passionate about.
Contact	IDX Student Life Center

Biography

Jenna (she/her) is the current Coach of the Champlain College Dance Team and weekly Yoga Instructor through Student Activities. Growing up as a dancer & mover, Jenna has been drawn to all types of movement as a connection to our bodies, minds, and spirit.

Jenna’s passion for teaching and mentorship has been evident in her work as Dance Coach for the Champlain College Dance Team for the past 7 years. Her goal as a dance and yoga teacher is to cultivate a safe space for students to find what they need through movement, whatever that looks like!

Champlain College holds a special place for Jenna, as she is an alumni- graduated in 2015 with a BS in Marketing & Digital Interactions. She also worked closely with Student Activities during her four years at the college as President of CHAMP, student activities planner, and Orientation Leader. Since then, she has worked primarily in the performing arts in Burlington at the Flynn, Vermont Youth Orchestra Association, and currently at Burlington City Arts.

Jenna also currently teaches yoga at Sangha Studio, owns a local dance company, ‘merde!’, and works with many local artists and businesses. She has a love for non-profit arts administration, vintage clothing, theater and dance, local food, farmers markets, swimming holes, and her street bike in the summer. Oh and a freshly grown tomato from anyone’s garden!

What are your hobbies?

Dance, Yoga, Reading, Cooking, Outdoors!

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

A perfect day in Vermont would be the sun shining, a stop at Burlington Farmers Market for an iced coffee, a bouquet of local flowers, and a donut! Followed by anything to do with Lake Champlain, kayaking or paddle boarding! After a long day, dinner at small local restaurants like Poco, Taco Gordo, or May Day – to enjoy really great cocktails and unique food!

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Ryan Gillen

Faculty Member	Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New Jersey
Fun Fact About Me	Skilled with a yo-yo!
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside Email Me

Biography

As Manager of The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, Ryan helps oversee & optimize all research, projects, and grants at the center. Also an adjunct professor in CNCS, he teaches an advanced topics course & Enterprise Virtualization. Previously, as Project Manager for Cyber Range, Ryan led a student team dedicated to designing cyber attack simulations for The United States Secret Service. Prior to that, his experience as a Security Engineer involved delivering security services to Vermont organizations.

Student focused, Ryan is thoroughly passionate about maximizing the student experience, their professional growth, and helping LC graduates land great jobs.

Ryan’s current interests in the field are: The intersections of AI & Cybersecurity, Adversary Simulation, Red Team Operations, and automation.

Hobbies

Backcountry snowboarding, boating, and swimming

Favorite things to do in Vermont

Fav food: Kismayo Kitchen, Rt. 7 Liquor & Deli, Laliguras
Best spots in VT: Bolton Valley, Huntington River, Starr Farm Beach

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Vance Gillis

Staff Member	Study Abroad for Current Students
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Nova Scotia
Contact	Montreal Campus

Biography

Vance Gillis is the Student Life Manager for the Montreal campus, as well as a facilitator, writer and event producer. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Vance studied at Toronto Film College and served as the Education Director at Toronto’s Bad Dog Theatre Company. In 2020 he took over the new Montreal Improv Theatre as its Artistic Director, heading up their education and entertainment programming. He’s also produced multiple comedy festivals, including Mprov and Summer Fling, and has performed and produced at Just For Laughs (Montreal), Del Close Marathon (New York), SOLOS Festival (Montreal), COMBUSTION Festival (Toronto) and Montreal Fringe Festival.

In his spare time, Vance likes to teach and perform improv comedy. He also enjoys cooking, exercising, playing video games, and going to the movies.

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Liz Gillis

Staff Member	Study Abroad for Current Students
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Fun Fact About Me	I love Disney and Wonder Woman and Jaws is my favourite film
Contact	Remote

Biography

Historian Liz Gillis is from the Liberties in Dublin. She is Student Life Manager at Champlain College Dublin and teaches the Irish History class. She is the author of six books about the Irish Revolution and has worked as a researcher/contributor on numerous publications, television and radio documentaries covering the Irish revolutionary period.

Liz was the Historian in Residence for South Dublin County Council for the Decade of Centenaries and worked as a Researcher for the History Show on RTE Radio. She was a Historical Consultant for the new Custom House Visitor Centre and was a Curatorial Assistant in RTE, specializing in researching the Easter Rising and a tour guide for many years in Kilmainham Gaol.

In 2018 Liz was a recipient of the Lord Mayor’s Award for her contribution to history.

Hobbies

History and going to Theme Parks

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Gwen Goodman

Staff Member	People Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	California
Fun Fact About Me	I also claim Arizona as former home as I lived there for 25 years.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

With more than 25 years of human resources experience, Gwen leads the People Center team. She earned degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and UC Santa Cruz.

Hobbies

Skiing, Hiking/Walking, and Reading.

Favorite local eateries

JCAT and Aromas

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Andrea Gunther

Staff Member	Office of Finance & Administration
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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Skip Harris

Staff Member	Counseling Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Science; Johnson State College, Bachelor of Science
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Woodstock, VT
Contact	Whiting Hall

Biography

Skip Harris is the director of the Champlain College Counseling Center. Skip is a compassionate professional with a wealth of experience in counseling and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by college students. Skip is dedicated to promoting mental health and fostering a supportive environment for the campus community. Skip has been at Champlain College for 14 years and has overseen the Counseling Center for the past 10 years. Skip works closely with a team of gifted clinicians, ensuring the highest quality of care is provided to address a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, academic stress, and relationship concerns to name a few. In his spare time Skip enjoys spending time with his family, running, cycling and coaching his daughters high school lacrosse team.

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with my family, Running, cycling, hiking, Skiing hanging out on the lake, cooking, eating, coaching high school woman’s lacrosse

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Splash on the dock by boat, JCAT, farmhouse, Halverson’s. Summer I try to spend time on the lake with family and friends or other fun river swimming holes. Nordic and Alpine skiing in the winter. Love hiking in the fall and coaching lacrosse in the spring

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Zachary Harrison

Staff Member	Office of Housing & Residential Life
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	North Carolina
Contact	Skiff Hall

Biography

Zach Harrison currently serves as the Associate Director for Housing Operations at Champlain College. He has a Bachelors Degree from East Carolina and a Masters Degree from Eastern Michigan University. In his role as Associate Director, Zach oversees all housing systems and processes. Some of these processes include housing selection, room changes, damage billing, housing transition, new student housing assignments, etc.

Hobbies

Working out at the Champlain College Fitness Center, playing video games, and cooking

Favorite Local Eateries

Al’s French Fry, Kru Coffee Collective, and Casa Grande

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