New Faces - September 2019

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Priyadarshinee Dhawka ’19

EEO/AA data analyst, 8/12/2019

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Dhawka received her BA in computer science from Colgate University in 2019. She enjoys yoga, DIY, and baking. 


Patrick Greaney

Assistant dean of admission, 8/12/2019

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Greaney was a lead science teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools. He received his education from Franklin and Marshall College and enjoys hiking, swimming, and traveling. 


Dana Grindall

Assistant swim coach, 8/15/2019

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Grindall was a special education teacher in Las Vegas, a member of Teach for America, and Western High School swim coach. She received her BS in human development and family studies with a minor in education and ed services from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She received her MSEd from the University of Nevada–Las Vegas. She enjoys reading and working out (spinning).


Min Kyo Jeong

Assistant dean of admission, 8/12/2019

 

Jeong was a teacher at Brankstone Hall Asia. She received her BA from Bowdoin College and enjoys running, hiking, rowing, and traveling.


Helen Leonard

Administrative assistant for major gifts, 9/3/2019

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Leonard has been working at Colgate University as a casual wage employee since July 2018 in the Relationship Development Office. She received her AS in childhood education from MVCC and a BA in English from SUNY Oneonta. Leonard enjoys sewing, cross stitching, reading, and spending time with her family. Her spouse’s name is Kristel Leonard. 


Monique Lewis

Mental health counselor, 8/26/2019

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Lewis was a clinical director of aspiring behavioral health services. She was the owner and lead clinician of Safe and Sound Clinical Services. Lewis holds a PhD in counselor education and supervision from the University of Holy Cross. She enjoys fitness, shopping, spirituality, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.  


Leigh-Ann Wenzel

Program coordinator for the Office of Student Involvement, 9/3/2019

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Wenzel previously worked at SUNY Plattsburgh in the Center for Student Involvement as a graduate assistant and at Bed, Bath, and Beyond as a manager. She received her bachelor’s in child and family studies from SUNY Oneonta and her MSEd with a concentration in student affairs and higher education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Wenzel enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Her partner’s name is Michael Bombard.