It is with true excitement that I serve in the role of president at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – the first female and eighth NWTC president. I am deeply honored to serve this institution and join a community committed to academic excellence, technological innovation, and collaborative learning.
NWTC is at the forefront of career-focused education and plays a crucial role in the vitality of our community. With a history that spans more than a century, NWTC is a vital community partner, and we are continuously striving to ensure our education and training meets our region’s needs.
As part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, I work alongside the District Board of Trustees and the President's Cabinet to lead the College, guided by NWTC's mission, values, and strategic priorities. Together, we can continue providing cutting-edge, lifelong learning that transforms the lives of students and strengthens our community.
Dr. Kristen Raney has advanced student success and equity in technical and community colleges for more than 20 years. She previously served as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), in Davenport, IA, where she led the academic division and institutional accreditation for the multi-college district.
Dr. Raney has significant experience in both academic and student affairs. She previously worked at Saint Paul College in St. Paul, MN, where she served as Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Affairs before becoming the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Highlights of her work include leading a multi-year effort to redesign assessment of student learning and program review processes; establishing a department of faculty development and innovation; implementing a guided pathway advising model; and strengthening shared governance practices.
Her career began as a part-time instructional assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire, WI. She held a range of positions in her 12 years at CVTC, from faculty to Dean of Academic Development and Services. As Dean, Dr. Raney implemented new models of integrated academic support, introduced culturally responsive teaching practices, established a new model for adult basic education, and expanded support and outreach services across the CVTC district.
Dr. Raney is widely recognized as a visionary leader who approaches her work with transparency, integrity, and empathy. Dr. Raney has been a Peer Reviewer with the Higher Learning Commission since 2019. She participated in the Aspen Fellowship for the Rising Future Presidents institute in 2021-2022.
Dr. Rogalski is responsible for NWTC’s approximately 200 degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs, plus corporate training and economic development. She came to NWTC with over 18 years of experience supporting student success at community colleges, most recently as the Dean of the Business and Social Sciences at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. Her areas of achievement and expertise include leadership and management, curriculum development, and fostering collaboration with external partners, including K-12 systems, universities and business partners.
Dr. Rogalski has presented at local and national conferences on online student success, entrepreneurship and non-verbal communication.
Dr. Laura King is responsible for institutional research, planning, accreditation, marketing, and strategic communication at NWTC. King is passionate about the transformative power of education. As a champion for student success, she advocates for data-informed approaches to decision making and strategy development.
Prior to joining NWTC, Dr. King served as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she led a team focused on strategic enrollment, expanding access to data, and supporting student engagement and success.
Dr. King has been the recipient of grants, recognized for her leadership, and has presented at conferences and workshops on student success, strategic enrollment, co-curricular assessment, and crisis management.
Dr. Flatt oversees enrollment, recruitment & admissions, student development, student support & success, special projects, and regional learning. Joining the College in 2019, she previously served as NWTC's Dean of Learning Effectiveness and Early College as well as Dean of the Marinette Campus. Today, she leads NWTC's Dream Core team and is a member of the President's Cabinet.
Dr. Flatt is an educational leader with over 22 years of experience in teaching and higher education administration. She is a published author and has presented at various conferences nationwide.
Pfost currently serves as Vice President of Finance and Administration, NWTC's Chief Financial Officer, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and stewardship of the College's financial and operational resources.
Before joining NWTC, Pfost served as CFO for the University of Utah's College of Fine Arts, overseeing facilities, College safety, strategic planning, and human resources. He also had responsibility for the sustainable operation of four professional arts organizations, a performance venue, and an NIH-funded research center.
Pfost previously lived in Madison for 15 years, working at UW Health and Epic Systems, the Universities of Wisconsin Budget and Planning Office, and the Department of Planning, Community, and Economic Development for the City of Madison.
Dr. Lam leads the Talent and Culture division at the College, where she plays a key role in recruiting, retaining and developing top talent. She collaborates with her team to maintain the College’s reputation as an employer of choice, fostering an environment that supports employee growth and ensures a learning and working environment where all can thrive and succeed.
Prior to joining the College, Dr. Lam held instrumental roles at University of Minnesota Morris within teaching, research, and service since 2015. She is a co-founder of the Rural China Education Foundation, a published author, and holds national accolades for her work around educational equality.
In this Cabinet role, Jaeger acts as the Chief Advancement Officer for the College, guiding NWTC's Educational Foundation Board and staff in fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement.
Jaeger has been with NWTC since 2018, serving previously as the Dean for Corporate Training and Economic Development. She has over 25 years of industry experience, holding numerous leadership roles in higher education and external organizations. She is an active leader within the community as a member of the Greater Green Bay Chamber Economic Development Executive Board, the Bay Area Workforce Development Board of Directors, National Maritime Workforce Alliance, and the Water Cities Soccer Club Board of Directors.
Anderson's responsibilities include developing educational pathways with K-12 and university partners, enhancing teaching and learning culture, and advancing the use of cutting-edge technologies. Anderson brings over 27 years of experience in higher education and community organizational leadership, focusing on strategic development and expansion of high quality educational programming. As the previous Dean of Health Sciences and Education at NWTC, he led some of the most innovative training programs within the Wisconsin Technical College System. Anderson also worked collaboratively with Hospital Sisters Health Systems and the NEW Community Clinic to launch the NEW Community Dental Clinic on the NWTC Green Bay campus, receiving recognition from the Wisconsin Hospital Association as the Global Vision Community Partnership Award winner in 2014.
Grant is responsible for enhancing and assuring strategic alignment for student support services; retention and recruitment; guided pathways; and large-scale initiatives like Title IX, College Assessment, Response and Education team, and more. During his 22 years with NWTC, Grant has played a pivotal role in enriching the student experience. As the former Dean of Student Development, he led advising, counseling, disability, veteran, and career services. He currently serves as a part-time, holistic student support coach for Achieving the Dream and is a member of NWTC’s Association of Title IX Administrators and Association for Student Conduct Administration. Grant developed the original advising model at NWTC and has overseen nationally recognized early alert and coaching approaches to student success.
In his role, Petersen is charged with driving continuous improvement across the institution. He leads efforts to ensure that high-quality data can be easily accessed to drive better teaching and learning and smarter use of resources. Petersen has spent most of his 18 years at NWTC as a faculty member in the biological sciences and still takes every opportunity he can to teach. As a former Associate Dean, he was responsible for instructional quality in math, social sciences, and natural sciences, and worked to strengthen partnerships with industry, K12, and postsecondary partners across Northeast Wisconsin. As Manager of Student Retention, his work to better utilize data to individualize student support received national attention. Petersen currently serves as a part-time, holistic student support coach for Achieving the Dream.
In her role leading the department of Marketing, Communication & Legislative Advocacy, Plaza serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Public Information Officer for NWTC. Plaza has over 20 years working in marketing roles, most recently as the driving force behind the brand and marketing strategies at NWTC. She has empowered her team to embrace and implement innovative marketing strategies including a complete relaunch of the NWTC brand, implementing a customer relationship management system, leading national media stories, and creating the strategic vision for team growth.
Karl Reischl serves as Senior Director, Information and Instructional Technology (IIT). He brings to the role more than 25 years of experience guiding technology strategy, infrastructure, and instructional innovation in higher education. Reischl is passionate about aligning technology with teaching and learning, and he is currently helping develop NWTC's formal strategy for integrating AI into education.
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