Meet the Project RISE Staff
Director of Student Support Services
Pamela Sweetwood has been with Heartland since 1993, and was formerly the Director of Special Programs (which handles everything to do with International students) and worked with the Community Scholars volunteerism scholarship. She hails from Ottawa, IL. After getting her undergraduate degree in English, earned a master's in Psychology.
Coordinator of TRIO Academic & Retention Services
Tiara Randle has been a part of the Heartland family since 2010, serving in a variety of roles. She was born in Decatur, IL and raised in Bloomington, IL. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and master’s in College Student Personnel Administration.
Administrative Assistant
Jan McKay started working at Heartland Community College in January 2011. She really enjoys meeting and assisting the students in Project RISE. Feel free to stop by to schedule your Advising Appointments, sign up for workshops, cultural events, and college visits.
Project RISE Program Specialist
Alicia serves as our in house Career Specialist. She has years of experience connecting students with job opportunities and pushing them to reach their full potential. Some of her services include: resume development, interview skills, and job shadow experiences.
Office Assistant
Kiara Mills serves as our Office Assistant where she helps in the day-to-day office tasks. She is a student at Heartland, pursuing her Associate's Degree. After HCC, she plans to transfer to ISU and pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars are Project RISE Student Ambassadors. They help promote the program to others and are very involved in the many services we provide. This unique, invite only oppourtunity is for students who are a positive reflection of our program.
Chase Brown Faith Majors Kiara Mills
Project RISE Peer Mentors
