Academic Advising General

Meet the Counseling, Advising & Career Planning Staff

 


Amee Banks

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  Transfer Students
Email: amee.banks@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0701
Educational Background:  North Hennepin Community College, AA, Augsburg College, BA-Sociology
Hobbies/Interests:  When I’m not at NHCC, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and collecting and playing board games.  I am also a Close Personal Friend of Weird Al Yankovic.

 



Sean Davis

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  Bridge to Academic Success
Email: sean.davis@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-488-0490
Educational Background:  Lander Unversity, BA-Psychology

 



Lindsay Fort

Coordinator, Orientation and Retention Programs
Email: Lindsay.fort@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0708
Educational Background:  University of St Thomas,  University of Conneticut


 



Pat Holder

Counselor
Email: pat.holder@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0711
Educational Background:  Elmhurst College, BA , University of Maryland-College Park, M.Ed.
Hobbies/Interests: Film, Art, Reading, Social Justice

 



Scott Johnson

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  International Students
Email: scott.johnson@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0892
Educational Background:  St Olaf College

 


Sarah Miller

Director, Counseling, Advising & Career Planning
Email: sarah.miller@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0848
Educational Background:  University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA-Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, MS-Counseling
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, downhill skiing, reading, watching hockey & football.

 



Kristi Moebeck

Academic Advisor
Specialty: 
Email: kristi.moebeck@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0709
Educational Background:  North Hennepin Community College,  AA, Metro State University, BA

 



Janis Niemi

Counselor
Email: janis.niemi@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0705
Educational Background:  Macalester College, BA-Psychology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MA-Psychology

 

 

 



Karen Philbin

Director, Career Resouce Center
Email: karen.philbin@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0707
Educational Background:  Bethel University, BA-Business


 



Anna Ribikawskis

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  Health Careers & Nursing
Email: anna.ribikawskis@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0938
Educational Background:  St Norbert College, BA-Communication, Minnesota State University-Mankato, MS- College Counseling & Student Personnel

 


Karen Roam

Administrative Specialist
Email: karen.roam@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0703
Educational Background: North Hennepin Community College, AA, AS-Business Mgmt., AAS-Accounting, Metro State University, BA-Business (in progress)
Hobbies/Interests: Enjoy spending time with family especially grandchildren, bike riding, boating, 4 wheeling and spending time at the cabin.

 



Jenna Schnell

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  Online Learning, Early Alert
Email: jenna.schnell@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-493-0522
Educational Background:  University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, BS-Psychology and Organizational Communication, University of St. Thomas, MA- Leadership in Student Affairs
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and cheering for the Packers! 

 



Samantha Schendzielos

Counselor
Email: Samantha.schendzielos@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0798
Educational Background:  St Cloud State University, BA-Business, St Cloud State University, MS- College Counseling & Student Personnel
Hobbies/Interests: 

 



Michele Smaby

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  ESOL, Study Abroad
Email: michele.smaby@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0894
Educational Background:  Augsburg College, BA-Communication, Hamline University,  Certificate- ESOL Teaching 

 



Maria Yang

Academic Advisor
Specialty:  Business, Paralegal, Law Enforcement & Career Programs
Email: maria.yang@nhcc.edu
Phone: 763-424-0826
Educational Background:  University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, BA-Sociology