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College Leadership

Anoka Technical College leadership team welcomes you and brings out the values and commitment to a quality education.

To learn more about the history of the college click HERE. 

Kent Hanson, President 

Credentials:

Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Master's in Human Resource Administration
Bachelor's in Psychology

 

Dimitria Harding, Interim Vice President for Academics and Student Affairs 

Credentials: 

Doctor of Business Administration 
Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership
Master of Science in Community Health
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Certifications:

Certified Cytotechnologist
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

    Diplomas:

Dental Assisting
Pharmacy Technician
Medical Billing and Coding

Robert PerezRobert Perez, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Credentials:

Doctor of Education, Ed.D, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Master of Public Administration, Government, Education and Non-Profit Management
Bachelor of Public and Business Administration

Brandyn Woodard, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion

Credentials: 

Doctoral Student 
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish
Master’s degree in Human Resources Development 
Certified Diversity Professional

Dawn Easley, Dean of Academic Affairs 

Credentials:

Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education Administration, Anticipated Graduation Date: Spring 2024.
Master of Arts in Education: Early Childhood 
Bachelor of Science in Family Life/Child Development, Minors: Early Childhood Education and Parent Education

 

Tara Martinez, Interim Dean of Community Partnerships and Student Success, Title IX Coordinator and 1B.1 & 1B.3 Investigator

Credentials:

Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education 
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing

Mary McCarthyMary McCarthy, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Credentials:

Master of Arts, Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications

 

 

Jay Nelson, Senior Human Resources Officer 

Credentials:

Master of Arts in Human Resources Management 
SHRM-SCP (SHRM Senior Certified Professional)

 

 

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Class of 2024, it's time to start planning your celebration. We'll see you Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm on the campus of @anokaramseycc. Find all the graduation information you need, including a link to our live event web stream on our website.
When Diana Sanchez moved to the US from Ecuador, she was looking for a college that would support her dream of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. "Anoka [Tech] opened the doors for me and gave me all the opportunities and facilities that I needed. They made me feel welcome the first time that I came here and helped me on my career path." After getting started in the Health Technology program, Diana successfully completed the coursework and testing to start in the OTA program.
Why choose Anoka Tech? Here you'll get hands-on training to develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Explore 70+ AAS degrees, diplomas and certificates to help fast track your way into a solid career. Link in bio to plan your visit.
Join us in celebrating our class of 2024! The spring 2024 graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm on Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids Campus. For more information check out our website.