Meet the OneStop Staff
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Mai See Yang
OneStop Navigator
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Education: Augsburg University, Bachelor's of Art in Sociology, Minor in Women's StudiesHow long have you worked at HTC? 11 monthsWhat's the best thing about your job? Working with a diverse team and together providing services to meet the need of HTC campus, staff and students.What did you want to be when you grew up? PharmacistAre you an early bird or a night owl? Early birdWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? My spouseWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? Australia and LaosFavorite movie or TV show? AvatarBiggest Fear? Drowning, I can't swimRequested last meal? A homemade bowl of pho and slice of vanilla tres leches cake from Cafe LatteBiggest pet peeve? Not putting things back where they belongFavorite Animal? OwlWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Spending time with my daughter and spouse, the outdoors, cleaning, and training for runsFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? Run Find Yourself
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Angel Hoglund
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Education: Completing Bachelor's in Technical Communication from Metropolitan State University, AAS degree in Website Design from Hennepin Technical CollegeHow long have you worked at HTC? 25 yearsWhat's the best thing about your job? Helping students get the answers to their questions as quick as we can and working with a great teamWhat did you want to be when you grew up? A writer or artistAre you an early bird or a night owl? Definitely an early birdWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? Oh, probably my best friend, Vicki, though we wouldn't live long but it would be fun.Where is the farthest away you have traveled? The Caribbean IslandsFavorite movie or TV show? Dirty DancingBiggest Fear? Snakes. Yuck.Requested last meal? Probably my mom's chili and homemade tortillasBiggest pet peeve? HypocrisyFavorite Animal? Pugs, of courseWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Playing with my three dogs, taking care of my dad, cooking, reading or crochetingFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "Err on the side of kindness." - My good friend, Sue Schmitz
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Jordan Shoulders
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Education: Bachelor's of Arts in Communication StudiesHow long have you worked at HTC? Three monthsWhat's the best thing about your job? Helping students get set up for successWhat did you want to be when you grew up? Forensic ScientistAre you an early bird or a night owl? I'm a mid-day banditWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? My familyWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? Australia/New ZealandFavorite movie or TV show? Anything sports related or DB SuperBiggest Fear? Opening a bag of popcorn and a seed popping and hitting me in the eye/Vikings not winning the Super Bowl in my lifetimeRequested last meal? A bowl from Mongos and Val's burger, shake and friesBiggest pet peeve? When people don't actively listenFavorite Animal? My maniac children (lol)When you are not working, what are you doing? Watching sports or hanging with the familyFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "I can promise you if our first reaction in every situation is kindness, the world would be a better place. The great part is we can start that today, so try it and see if you like it." - Anonymous JS
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Olivier Adjoumani
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Education: Bachelor's in Trade and Exportation from Agitel Formation Ivory CoastHow long have you worked at HTC? 2 yearsWhat's the best thing about your job? Diversity and working with students to achieve their educational goalsWhat did you want to be when you grew up? DiplomatAre you an early bird or a night owl? Early birdWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? My spouseWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? Ivory CoastFavorite movie or TV show? Wildlife documentaryBiggest Fear? SnakesRequested last meal? Ivorian dish made from plaintainBiggest pet peeve? When people are disrespectfulFavorite Animal? DogWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Taking care of my familyFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? It always seems impossible until it's done. Never give up, you can do it!
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Sang Yang
Director of OneStop
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Education: Bachelor's of Science in Business Management and Human Resources; Master's of Public Administration (MPA) and ABD in Counselor Education and Supervison (Ed.D)How long have you worked at HTC? July 2017What's the best thing about your job? Working with a dedicated and wonderful teamWhat did you want to be when you grew up? PilotAre you an early bird or a night owl? Early birdWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? My best friendWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? ThailandFavorite movie or TV show? AvatarBiggest Fear? Anything in the rodent familyRequested last meal? King Crab w/a side of the best steakBiggest pet peeve? Loud chewing and slow driver in the fast laneFavorite Animal? HummingbirdWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Hiking, camping, exploring the outdoors and travelingFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "Live as today is your last and love them when they are still with you."
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Cheng Chang
OneStop Navigator
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Education: University of Minnesota, Bachelor's of ArtsHow long have you worked at HTC? Almost two monthsWhat's the best thing about your job? I get to help students navigate campus resources and overcome different enrollment and financial aid challenges so that they can focus on school and work toward graduation.What did you want to be when you grew up? A movie directorAre you an early bird or a night owl? I am an early birdWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? Bear GryllsWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? CaliforniaFavorite movie or TV show? Currently, The MandalorianBiggest Fear? HeightsRequested last meal? A combo or papaya salad, sticky rice, and charcoal grill A5 wagyu beefBiggest pet peeve? Dishes in the sinkFavorite Animal? BeaversWhen you are not working, what are you doing? When I am not working, I will usually go on walks, watch soccer, learn new things through podcasts and random YouTube videos.Favorite Quote or Personal Motto? "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
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Jakob Tenofsky-Ealy
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Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts from Minneapolis College of Art & DesignHow long have you worked at HTC? Two yearsWhat's the best thing about your job? Getting to help and laugh with the studentsWhat did you want to be when you grew up? A cartoonistAre you an early bird or a night owl? Night owlWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? Rambo. At best, he'd get us off the island, at worst he'd teach me how to surviveWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? The CarribbeanFavorite movie or TV show? The Rush Hour trilogyBiggest Fear? Having the same hair style my father has now (i.e. BALD)Requested last meal? A banh mi (sandwich)Biggest pet peeve? Those who think they are better than othersFavorite Animal? Wolves and dogsWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Hanging with friendsFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." - Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in Rocky Balboa
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Pa Ying Moua
OneStop Navigator
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Education: Bachelor's from Gustavus AdolphusHow long have you worked at HTC? I have worked at HTC for over a yearWhat's the best thing about your job? I get to work with the best team and studentsWhat did you want to be when you grew up? When I was young, I wanted to be a FirefighterAre you an early bird or a night owl? I am definitely a night owlWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? Momo, my dogWhere is the farthest away you have traveled? The furthest I've traveled is Costa Rica. I studied there back in college.Favorite movie or TV show? Princess BrideBiggest Fear? I am afraid of heightsRequested last meal? PHO!!!!Biggest pet peeve? People who don't put their shopping carts backFavorite Animal? Giant PandasWhen you are not working, what are you doing? I am walking with or talking to my dogFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "Everything happens for a reason."
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Jiksa Tafara
Assistant Director of OneStop
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Education: Master's of Business Administration (MBA)How long have you worked at HTC? July 2020What's the best thing about your job? CollaborationWhat did you want to be when you grew up? Coach/Motivational SpeakerAre you an early bird or a night owl? Night owlWho would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island? Myself (lol)Where is the farthest away you have traveled? EthiopiaFavorite movie or TV show? For lifeBiggest Fear? VolcanoesRequested last meal? Ethiopian cuisineBiggest pet peeve? Being interruptedFavorite Animal? A dogWhen you are not working, what are you doing? Reading, working outFavorite Quote or Personal Motto? "Winners train, losers complain..."
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