PITTSFIELD, MA β€” ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ All Rights Reserved (ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥) announces the addition of three faculty and staff members, four promotions, and three title changes.
New Faculty and Staff
Jim Mancall joins ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement. Mancall's extensive experience includes most recently serving as Chief of Staff at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado, where he led strategic planning and institutional reorganization efforts. His leadership has consistently focused on engaging communities and aligning institutional initiatives with long-term goals. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Trinity College, a master's degree in English from the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D. in English from New York University. In addition to his role at Pikes Peak State College, Mancall's career includes leadership roles at Wheaton College and Harvard University. He is a published author with work nominated for Edgar and Silver Falchion awards.
Grace Jull joins ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. She holds a master's of science degree in Anatomy Education and Education for Health Professionals from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, a master's degree in Adult Education from the University of Toronto, and a bachelor's degree in Humanities from Dalhousie University, Halifax. Jull grew up near the Canadian Rockies, and her formative time in that vast terrain informs her love of teaching the vast inner terrain of the body. She has trained over 3,000 allied health professionals in anatomy and is a licensed massage therapist specializing in neck and shoulder solutions and aquatic bodywork. The Berkshires has been her home for 30 years, and she loves hiking, art, poetry writing and exploring hot springs around the world.
Chongxian (David) Zhao joins ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ as Senior Financial Aid Counselor, bringing two years of financial aid experience from Leech Lake Tribal College at Cass Lake, Minnesota. Born in ShenYang and raised in Shanghai, China, his journey brought him to the United States, where he completed high school before pursuing higher education. He earned a dual degree in Psychology and Economics from Trinity College, followed by a master's degree in finance with a specialization in risk management from Case Western Reserve University. Currently living in Pittsfield, he is an avid NBA fan and enjoys playing cello and chess in his free time.
Promotions
Toni Buckley is now Special Assistant to the President for Mission, Values, and Community Impact. Previously, she was Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in 2017.
Dylan Carman is now Technical Assistant II. Previously, he was a part-time Tech Assistant in Chemistry as well as Adjunct Faculty for the Science and Business Division. He joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in 2019.
Michelle Mellace is now the Director of Auxiliary Services and Procurement. She had been the Administration and Finance Division Manager since joining ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in 2024.
Jessica Pemble is now a Program Manager for Workforce and Community Education. She had been the Administrative Assistant II for Workforce and Community Education since she joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in July 2024.
Title Changes
Shea Callahan is now the permanent Administrative Assistant II for Student Engagement/Dean of Students. She had been the Interim Administrative Assistant II for Student Engagement/Dean of Students. She joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in January 2023.
Natalia Eddy is now Administrative Assistant II for the Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement division. Previously, she was the Administrative Assistant II for Enrollment Management. She joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in January 2010.
Abby Powers is now Student Engagement and Communications Specialist. Previously, she was Interim Student Engagement and Communications Specialist. She joined ΊμΠΣΦ±²¥ in April 2021.