Welcome Steve Vandever to Military Services

Military Services is proud to introduce our new Military Coordinator at the Redwood Campus, Steve Vandever. During Steve’s time as a military student at Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University, Steve embraced various fields of study, excelling in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Computer Information Systems. Steve’s service in the world’s finest Navy is a testament to his commitment to a greater purpose and a...

Welcome Alea Corrie to Adult Basic Skills

Alea Corrie will be working as an administrative assistant with the Adult Basic Skills team, spanning all campuses and our Kerby site, with a focus on program support and grant accounting. Alea most recently worked for a local bank, supporting members through the loan process, and has previously worked in the health care field. Alea is native to the Rogue Valley and an alum of...

Welcome Karla Benitez-Sanchez!

Please welcome Karla Benitez-Sanchez as our new Human Resources Generalist! She will be primarily at the Redwood Campus, and later at the Table Rock Campus. Karla was born in Southern California but raised in Southern Oregon for most of her life. She attended the University of Oregon for two years before transferring to SOU, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international studies and...

Let’s Welcome New Employee Debra Watson

Debra Watson joined RCC as an Accountant II on September 11, 2023. Debra will be working with the Business Office team, with a focus on grant accounting. Debra most recently worked for a local non-profit and has worked in both the K-12 and higher education arena. If her name is familiar, it’s because she previously worked for Rogue Community College as an adjunct faculty member...

High School Partnerships Transition Specialist

Anna Holst has been in the Rogue Valley for over 20 years, raising five children, all of whom attended RCC. She’s been at RCC since 2016, getting her start in the Educational Partnerships department. After completing the grant-funded position, she enrolled at SOU and completed her bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Leadership while working for the Medford School District. Anna has worked in the RCC...

Welcome Jonah Liden: Community & Government Relations Coordinator

Please welcome Jonah Liden to the RCC team! Jonah is RCC’s new Community and Government Relations Coordinator. Born and raised in the Rogue Valley, Jonah is excited to return from working in the Legislature to serve the community he calls home. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, reading, and of course, local government. If you have any questions about how to get involved in your local community,...

New TRIO EOC/ETS Team Member: Shauna Johnson

TRIO EOC and ETS are pleased to introduce Shauna Johnson as our new Administrative Assistant. Born and raised in Medford, Shauna has a love for the outdoors that includes photography of and in nature. For 12 years she traveled around the Pacific Northwest, which led her to her husband, Nathan, and her two boys. She attended RCC and recently graduated with an associate degree. She’s...

New TRIO EOC Transition Specialist: Mikala Kirdik

TRIO EOC is pleased to announce a new transition specialist at the Riverside Campus, Mikala Kirdik. An Oregon native who has been slowly making her way down I-5, Mikala grew up in the Columbia Gorge and attended community college in Bend and Portland. Soon after, she transferred to Western Oregon University and became the first person in her family to obtain a college degree! She...

New TRIO EOC Staff: Donna Chickering

TRIO EOC is pleased to announce that Donna Chickering is our new transition specialist focused on community outreach. Born and raised on a small, diversified Iowa farm, Donna has always had an interest in the outdoors and rural communities. This interest led her to a lifetime of work in natural resources and community development at various universities and non-profit organizations, including the University of Arizona...