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