Strategic Connections Taskforce Membership

March 10 2026

Dear CSN Community,

I am pleased to share that the membership for the Strategic Connections Taskforce has now been finalized (see below). We received an impressive number of nominations from across the college, which made the selection process both exciting and challenging. After thoughtful conversations with the President’s Cabinet and careful review of recommendations from our shared governance leaders, we assembled a cross-sectional team that reflects the diverse voices, experiences, and expertise across CSN.

‌While our initial plan was to form a smaller taskforce, the Cabinet and I agreed that expanding the group would best support the college’s goals and ensure broad representation. Invitation letters have been sent to selected members, and we have also shared our appreciation with all who were nominated.

‌I want to emphasize that, regardless of the taskforce membership, the entire CSN community will have opportunities to participate through open forums, surveys, focus groups, and other engagement activities as they arise. Your input will be essential to this work.

‌We are grateful to the members of the Strategic Connections Taskforce, co‑chaired by Assistant Director for Strategic Planning Jyoti Senthil, and Professor of Communication Kevin Mitchell. Thank you to them — and to all of you, my fellow Coyotes — for your ongoing support and involvement as we plan for CSN’s future.‌

Sincerely,

– ‌Stacy


Strategic (plan) Connections Taskforce 2026-27

…Envisioning the Future of CSN Together

Membership

Executive Sponsor (College President)

  • Dr. Stacy Klippenstein

Administrative Faculty Co-Chair

  • Jyoti Senthil

Academic Faculty Co-Chair

  • Kevin Mitchell

External Members 

  • Jaime Cruz, IAC Member
  • Dan Minella, CSN Foundation Board Member

ASCSN 

  • Sarah Serrano

Academic Faculty 

  • Ayla Koch
  • Benjamin ‘Wil’ Wilreker
  • Michael Denman

Administrative Faculty 

  • Carey Sedlacek
  • Dr. Vartouhi Asherian

Classified Council   

  • Maria (Mayr) Berry
  • Sarah Tartaglia

Cross-functional coverage 

  • Dr. Richard Kravchak
  • Stavan Corbett
  • Cheryl Feldmeier
  • Eric Garner
  • Iris Mendez
  • Dr. Gayle Juneau Butler
  • Jonathan Barton

Ex-Officio 

  • Dr. Bob Ngo (Institutional Research)
  • Steve Goebel (Marketing and Communications)
  • Dr. Shari Peterson (Accreditation and Assessment)
  • Nick Sheppard-Miller (Budget)