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Get to know Saint Paul College’s leadership team and our president, Dr. Deidra Peaslee. Our leadership includes the College Leadership Team, Cabinet, and Executive Cabinet. Each group is dedicated to meeting the needs of learners, faculty, and staff.
Saint Paul College operates under a shared governance system that includes Faculty Shared Governance, Student Senate, and college committees. President Peaslee receives guidance from the President’s Advisory Council to ensure all voices are heard in decision-making processes.
Meet our president
Deidra Peaslee, EdD
President Deidra (Dee Dee) Peaslee is an innovative leader with extensive experience in higher education leadership in community colleges, public and private universities, as well as non-profit organizations. She has been the president of Saint Paul College since July 2019, and is the first woman president in the College’s 114-year history.
Under her leadership, Saint Paul College was fully reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission; has committed to becoming an anti-racist and trauma-informed; and has redeveloped its mission, vision, and values to reflect its student-ready-campus culture and foundation in social justice. Prior to Saint Paul College, Peaslee served at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for 17 years. In addition to her experience in the Minnesota state system, she was the assistant dean for the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University; a career planning specialist for ACT, Inc, and the interim placement director for South Dakota State University.
By 2028, Saint Paul College will graduate 1500 more students of color from academic programs that lead to jobs providing a family-sustaining wage.
Vision 2028
President Peaslee’s vision for implementing our current strategic plan, Creating a Stronger Future 2025, focuses on two key pathways to further student success. The first is facilitating transfer to four-year colleges by expanding and strengthening partnerships with these institutions, ensuring a seamless process for students seeking bachelor’s degrees.
The second pathway is to significantly increase the number of students of color who graduate from Saint Paul College by 2028, to reach 1500 graduates from programs that directly lead to high-demand, well-paying careers. These pathways reflect President Peaslee’s unwavering commitment to both equity and economic empowerment, ensuring Saint Paul College plays a crucial role in creating a more just and prosperous future for its students and the broader community.
In Her Own words
“As a leader, my philosophy is rooted in collaboration and respect. I firmly believe that by working together and valuing every perspective, we can create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of my leadership style, and I am dedicated to ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, valued and supported in their educational journey at Saint Paul College.”
Executive Cabinet
Executive Cabinet serves as a strategic leadership team that facilitates coordination among departments and oversees the successful implementation of the institution’s mission, strategic plan, and goals.
Name
Department
Contact
Deidra Peaslee
President
1420
Administration / Leadership Team, Cabinet, Presidents Office
28
Gregory Rathert
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
1416
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team, Cabinet, Student Affairs
Scott Wilson
Vice President of Finance & Operations
1417
Administration / Leadership Team, Business Office, Cabinet, Facility, Finance and Operations, Public Safety
Wendy Roberson
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
1415
Administration / Leadership Team, Cabinet, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Student Rights and Responsibilities
Austin Calhoun
Vice President Advancement and Communications
1418
Administration / Leadership Team, Advancement, Marketing, Communications and Public Information
Sonya Zuker
Vice President of Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness
1425
Information Technology, Institutional Research, Planning and Grants
Sarah Carrico
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
3110
Academic Affairs, Academic Effectiveness and Innovation, Academic Support, Administration / Leadership Team, Student Affairs
Kay Francis Garland
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success
1414
Administration / Leadership Team, Student Affairs
Raji Geneti
Associate Vice President Human Resources and Workforce Equity
1434
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Human Resources
Cabinet
Cabinet serves as a vital consulting body, offering strategic guidance and expertise to shape the trajectory of our institution. From academic deans guiding educational programs to non-academic deans overseeing administrative and student support services, each Cabinet member plays a key role in Saint Paul College’s development.
Name
Department
Contact
Tracy Wilson
Dean of Business and Service Programs
2469
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team, Business and Services Programs
Enyinda Onunwor
Dean of STEM
3540
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Julia Bartlett
Dean of Health Sciences
2535
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team, Health Sciences
Greg Mellas
Dean of Liberal & Fine Arts
3467
Academic Affairs, Liberal and Fine Arts
Virginia Barber
Dean of Trades & Technical Education
L456
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team
Ryan Mayer
Executive Director of Marketing
4470
Administration / Leadership Team, Marketing, Communications and Public Information
Jennifer Rohde
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
1432
Administration / Leadership Team, Advancement, Cabinet
Drew Duncan
Director of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Effectiveness
4415C
Information Technology, Institutional Research, Planning and Grants
Angel Shevchuk
Business Manager
1371
Business Office, Finance and Operations
Gary Bridges
Director of Technical Services
1470
Information Technology
Matthew Williams
Physical Plant Director
L195
Facility, Finance and Operations
Thomas Bergs
Director of Public Safety
1401-A
Administration / Leadership Team, Finance and Operations, Parking, Public Safety
Pepe Wonosikou
Dean of Student Success
1415
Administration / Leadership Team, Student Affairs, Title III
College Leadership Team
Comprising all supervisors at the college, this dynamic team is dedicated to purposeful planning, assessment, and the implementation of strategic and operational goals.
Name
Department
Contact
Tarah Sachdev
Director of Records & Registration
Administration / Leadership Team, Student Affairs, Student Records
Thomas Bergs
Director of Public Safety
1401-A
Administration / Leadership Team, Finance and Operations, Parking, Public Safety
Mark Kjellman
Director of Academic Support
3222
Academic Affairs, Academic Support, Academic Support Centers, Access and Disability Resources, Administration / Leadership Team, Student Affairs
Jennifer Huston
Director of Workforce Training & Community Ed
L587A
Academic Affairs, Administration / Leadership Team, Workforce Training and Continuing Education
Michelle Britton
Director of Pathway Advising
1332
Administration / Leadership Team, Pathway Advising, Student Affairs
Gabriela Miller
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
1300
Administration / Leadership Team, Admissions and Recruitment, Student Affairs
Rebecca Kaarbo
Director of Student Life and Diversity
1265
Student Affairs, Student Life and Diversity
Bao Yang-Moua
Financial Aid Director
1300
Administration / Leadership Team, Financial Aid, Student Affairs
Angel Shevchuk
Business Manager
1371
Business Office, Finance and Operations
Matthew Williams
Physical Plant Director
L195
Facility, Finance and Operations
Mela Shah
Director of TRiO Student Support Services
1365
Student Affairs, TRIO
Katie Pierre
Director of College Partnerships
1205
College Partnerships, Student Affairs
Shared Governance
In addition to our formal leadership structures, Saint Paul College operates under a shared governance system. This includes Faculty Shared Governance, Student Senate, and various college committees, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes.
President Peaslee also receives guidance from the President’s Advisory Council, further enriching our collaborative approach to leadership and governance.
President's Advisory Council 
