Staff Directory
Whatever your workforce need, our staff is available to answer your questions and connect you with resources. Find system office staff and campus contact information below.
- Continuing Education and Customized Training Campus Map
- Centers of Excellence Contact List
- Credit for Prior Learning Assessment Network Staff
Mary Beth Lakin, Director
marybeth.lakin@metrostate.edu
Charlotte Nitardy, C-PLAN Advisor and Coordinator
charlotte.nitardy@metrostate.edu
Colleen Harris-Severns, Senior Office and Administrative Specialist
colleen.harris@metrostate.edu
Shannon Bryant
Executive Director for Workforce and Economic Development
651-201-1537
shannon.bryant@minnstate.edu
Mackenzie Asper
Executive Assistant
651-448-7481
mackenzie.asper@minnstate.edu
LeAnn Snidarich
Program Manager for Workforce Solutions
651-201-1464
LeAnn.Snidarich@minnstate.edu
Patrick Kelley
Program Coordinator for Workforce Solutions
651-201-1481
Patrick.Kelley@minnstate.edu
Ric Chiodo
MRTC Manager
651-201-1787
ric.chiodo@minnstate.edu
Kelli Lyng
MRTC Assistant
651-201-1795
kelli.lyng@minnstate.edu
Phil Arellano
Director for Workforce and Education Strategies
651-201-1774
phil.arellano@minnstate.edu
Lisa Ray
Director of CAREERwise Program
651-201-1526
lisa.ray@minnstate.edu