Staff

Erika Lea

Staff Member	Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Bank Street College of Education, Master of Science in Education; Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts; Columbia University, Master of Social Work
Home State	New Hampshire
Fun Fact About Me	I was charged by an elephant while studying abroad in Zimbabwe.
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

Erika’s career in social work has spanned supervising after-school programming for high school students, home visiting for vulnerable families, teaching parenting classes for incarcerated fathers, directing the counseling program at a boarding school, and now co-coordinating both the Champ 101 Program and The InSight Program’s wellbeing theme. She joined Champlain College in 2019 and enjoys the innovative and supportive community, including the many student leaders who are the “special sauce” of the work she gets to do. She enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, and chickens. She also serves on the Champlain Valley School District Board of Directors.

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Heidi Lebrun

Staff Member	Office of Alumni Relations  Office of Institutional Advancement  Office of Parent & Family Relations
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Norwich University, Bachelor of Arts; Norwich University, Bachelor of Arts
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	Passionate Hockey Mom
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Heidi Lebrun proudly serves as the Director of Development and Strategic Engagement. With more than two decades of work in Higher Education and Advancement, Heidi brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

Throughout her tenure, Heidi has become synonymous with excellence in advancement work, embodying a passion for fostering meaningful connections within the Champlain community. As the Director of Development and Strategic Engagement, she holds the reins to the institution’s advancement communications, ensuring that every message resonates with authenticity and purpose.

Heidi’s commitment extends beyond crafting compelling narratives; she is also a key player in donor relations and stewardship activities. Her innate ability to cultivate lasting relationships has not only strengthened ties with supporters but has also fueled the college’s mission to empower students through transformative educational experiences.

What are your hobbies?

Cooking, Traveling, Gardening

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Joel Lenoir

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Lyndon State College, Bachelor of Science in Computer; Lyndon State College, Associate in Science
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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Veronica Lewis

Staff Member	Office of Institutional Advancement
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	College of William and Mary, Bachelor of Arts
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Virginia
Fun Fact About Me	I used to be a gymnast and can still manage a back handspring!
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

Veronica holds degrees in psychology and anthropology from the College of William & Mary. She started at Champlain in 2012 in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and easily fell in love with this special place and the wonderful students. Veronica is a proud Champlain College Online graduate and received her MBA in 2016. She loves working in Advancement as it enables her to secure funding support for scholarships and all of the innovative projects that are happening on campus. She is the mother of two young boys and can often be found outside enjoying the Vermont wilderness.

What are your hobbies?

Is being a mother to two young boys a hobby? I love baking and cooking. I also enjoy most outdoor activities ranging from biking, hiking, swimming to skiing.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Honey Road on Church Street; Hiking around the Sugarbush & Warren Area with a visit to Mad Taco

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Susan Lindberg

Staff Member	Campus Operations  Facilities
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Connect Online	LinkedIn

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Maryann Lisak

Staff Member	Student Health Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Contact	Whiting Hall (Medical Center Portion)

Biography

Maryann Lisak is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Champlain College Student Health Center. She has past experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a crisis setting, intensive outpatient program setting, and in primary care.

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Genevieve Lord

Staff Member	Office of Academic Affairs  Study Abroad for Current Students
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	McGill University, Master of Business Administration
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	Remote Email Me

Biography

With a background in programming, IT, and international business, complemented by an MBA from McGill University, Geneviève was previously an IT consultant and director for 11 years while living in five countries. She then became a game producer and senior game director for Ubisoftand A2M (Behaviour) in Montréal. In 2008, she became the Director of the Montreal branch of the Champlain College of Vermont.

Geneviève’s special interests are coaching and all applications of convergent media. When not working, she can be found in a good book, European BD, or playing video and board games with her (very tall) children. She is committed to helping students reach their full potential by harnessing the effects of new technologies.

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Becca Maheu

Staff Member	Office of Accessibility
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Connecticut
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

Becca is passionate about making sure all students have the tools and support they need to thrive here at Champlain College. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Psychological Sciences with a minor focused on Behavioral Health Sciences, and has always been driven to create inclusive, supportive environments. Becca is all about making a positive impact in students’ lives — whether that means helping navigate accommodations or just being a friendly face around campus. She is excited to be a part of a community that values equity, access, and student success!

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Kwami Maranga

Staff Member	Office of Marketing
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	New York
Contact	Remote

Biography

Kwami is a writer with a background in copywriting, content design and user experience. He’s helped brands craft content for their target audiences and led content strategy efforts across social media, marketing, web and mobile platforms.

Hobbies

Writing, running, listening to music, playing video games and trying new food.

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Lili Martin

Staff Member	Student Health Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Contact	Whiting Hall (Medical Center Portion)

Biography

Lili joins the student health center as a per diem nurse. Lili is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing at UVM.

Lili is currently pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner certificate at UVM, continuing her commitment to lifelong learning and expanding her capacity to serve individuals, families, and communities. Her clinical interests include primary care, integrative health, gender affirming care and sexual reproductive health, stress management and well-being.

When not at work, Lili enjoys outdoor adventures with her family.

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Hannah Marton

Staff Member	Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion  Student Health Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Vermont, Bachelor of Social Work; University of Vermont, Bachelor of Social Work
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Whiting Hall (Medical Center Portion)

Biography

Hannah is the Clinical Operations and Health Promotion Coordinator at the Champlain College Student Health Center. Prior to this position, Hannah worked as the Student Health Center’s Medical Office Coordinator. Hannah embraces her background in social work as the foundation for her professional and personal life. She values working directly with and in service to our students, recognizing that the unique needs of the individual impact the collective needs of the Champlain community. In her free time, Hannah enjoys being outdoors amongst all the natural beauty that Vermont has to offer.

Hobbies

Hiking, skiing, boating — anything outdoors! Spending quality time with friends and family!

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Diana Matot

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Champlain College, Associate in Science
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	In 1989, Diana won first place in shorthand for her Colchester High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter.
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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

Staff Member	Student Accounts
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Kaplan University, Master of Science; Keene State College, Bachelor of Arts
Contact	Perry Hall

Biography

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

Staff Member	Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion  Women’s & Gender Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Champlain College, Associate in Science
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	Graduated from three different colleges in three different Vermont towns. Also, I have an adopted elephant named Flora.
Contact	IDX Student Life Center

Biography

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

Staff Member	People Center
Education	Colby-Sawyer College, Bachelor of Science; Colby-Sawyer College, Bachelor of Science
Contact	Miller Center Lakeside

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