Category: Personnel Updates

Please welcome Tamara Adams as the new Office Coordinator for the Facilities Management, Planning and Construction (FMPC) Department. Tamara brings extensive institutional experience, along with a strong background in innovation and leadership. Her academic journey began as a first-generation, non-traditional student at Rogue Community College, where she attended part-time as a TRIO SSS participant and earned an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree in...

Christine Nelson has been appointed as the new Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation at Rogue Community College (RCC). Nelson, who has led the RCC volleyball program since its launch in 2019 and served as an instructor at RCC, brings a deep passion for promoting fitness, health and wellness. Her extensive experience in athletics and physical education will further enhance the college’s athletic, physical education,...

Please welcome Rachel Ostroskie to her new role as the Assistant Director of High School Partnerships. Rachel brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, a deep understanding of processes and a strong ability to build relationships and rapport. Rachel’s extensive experience at RCC spans various departments, including Applied Technology, the RCC Bookstore, Pre-College and GED, the Counseling and Advising Dean’s Office and, most recently, Admissions &...

Kassy Brooks has joined Rogue Community College as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Success and the Dean of Enrollment Management. Relocating from scenic Anchorage, Alaska, Brooks brings a passion for education and community development and is eager to contribute to the vibrant academic environment at RCC. With her fresh perspective and valuable experience, she looks forward to making a positive impact and...

Ky Anderson is a new intern counseling associate at RCC. Her journey in the helping field began with earning an Associate of Science in Human Services from RCC in 2020 as a first-generation college student. She has worked with underserved families and adolescents, deepening her commitment to understanding human behavior and the systemic societal factors that contribute to mental health outcomes. Ky also holds a...

Carmen Mons has accepted a new position at RCC, as the Director of Dental Programs. When you have a chance, please congratulate Carmen on her new role, and thank her for her years of service to RCC as a faculty member. We are excited to be growing our dental programs with Carmen in this new leadership role.

Ian Kautzman has joined Rogue Community College as the new Instructional Systems Specialist, with a focus on the digital accessibility of online courses. His primary location is the Teaching and Learning Center on Redwood Campus. Ian brings a diverse professional background, having worked in instructional design, LMS administration, marketing, and real estate. Currently, Ian operates and manages a vacation rental property next to his home...

Lyndsay Tarrant, originally from Oregon and raised in Texas, has been a staff member at Rogue Community College for more than two years. Her journey with RCC began as a student and student employee, deepening her love for the institution. Recently transitioning into the role of Academic and Career Coach, Lyndsay is excited about the opportunity to support students in navigating their academic and professional...

J. Dane Johns is a new addition to Oregon and RCC Access & Disability Services. Coming from Boise State University with undergraduate degrees in philosophy, communications and history and a master’s in medieval history, Dane’s thesis was on knights and their social stratification at the outset of the Middle Ages. Dane has a professional background in academic and professional testing, and he still teaches classes...