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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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Join us for an information session Thursday, Dec. 5 to learn more about Anoka Tech’s Medical Assistant degree and diploma program. Find a link in our bio to learn more.
If you are, or would like to be, good at building things from scratch, curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems or fixing things that are broken, this field may be the right one for you. "[Anoka Tech] is set up with a structure where you will grow tremendously." Learn more about Anoka Tech's construction, engineering, manufacturing and technology career pathway on our website in our bio.
Thanks to all who participated in Anoka Tech Student Senate’s Can-tastic food drive and sculpture contest. Congratulations to the winning team of construction electrician students and their Christmas-tree-inspired sculpture.
Join us on November 19th from 2 to 4 pm to get help filling out your 2024-2025 FAFSA, completing entrance counseling, Master Promissory Note, exit counseling and more. One-on-one help will be available. Reserve your spot for the Financial Aid workshop today on our website.
The Turf and Golf Course Management degree program at Anoka Tech helps students develop the technical skills needed to maintain turfgrass environments and the management and organizational skills necessary to help successfully manage golf course events and employees. Learn more on our website, link in bio.