Leadership
WSU-Rochester Advisory Group
Leadership at WSU-Rochester works closely with the WSU-Rochester Advisory Group. The WSU-Rochester Advisory Group advocates for WSU-Rochester and facilitates local connections that helps the University remain responsive to community needs in Olmsted County. The group meets bi-monthly. Annually, the board also dialogues with and advises Winona State University leadership.
For more information on the WSU-Rochester Advisory Group, or to request a schedule of upcoming meetings or minutes from past meetings, please contact Carolyn at cryno@winona.edu.
Current Members of WSU-Rochester Advisory Group
- Chair (2022-2023): Jorrie Johnson, MBA, PMP, Project Manager- Targeted Business and Workforce Compliance, City of Rochester Administration
- Vice Chair (2022-2023): Jon Eckhoff; Rochester City Lines
- Misun Bormann, EdD; HR Manager, Mayo Clinic Workforce Education Investments
- John Eckerman, RSP Architects
- Jane Foote, EdD, RN, MSN, CNE; Mayo Clinic
- Jeanine Gangeness, PhD; Winona State University-Rochester
- Tracy Hale; Director, Winona State University Alumni Engagement
- Allison Harwood, Zumbro Valley Health Center
- Kristine Ihrke, Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field
- Julie Kiehne; Winona State University Adult & Continuing Education
- Jonathan Locust, PhD; Winona State University Equity and Inclusive Excellence
- Regina Mustafa, Community Interfaith Dialogue on Islam
- Tasos Psomas, Tino’s LLC
- Rawhi Said, MBA; Program Director, Mayo Clinic Office for Education, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Chris R. Schad; Director of Business Development, Destination Medical Center
- Sharon Schneller; Vice President for Nursing, Olmsted Medical Center
- Rebeca Sedarski, State of Minnesota
- Don Supalla; President Emeritus, Rochester Community and Technical College
- Kristi Ziegler, Emeritus