Meet the Encore Team
Suzanne Ortiz
Director, Entrepreneurship & Educational Development
Manages The Center for Entrepreneurs and Educational Development Programs at Corporate College®, Encore and Community Education
Working with the Encore program is an invaluable experience. Not only do we work with exceptional instructors and participants, but everyone is dedicated to the program’s purpose — to educate and be a part of an experience that exists because of the love of learning. We enjoy giving individuals the opportunity to learn what they have always wanted to learn and to meet new people who have the same interests they do. Encore is valuable because of everyone who is a part of it — both internally and externally. Thank you, everyone!
Fran Tomba
Program Coordinator, Community Education
Coordinates Community Education and Encore
I love working in the Encore 55+ Learning Program. It is so inspiring to hear students say what a wonderful program it is and how they look forward to attending. Not only is it a wonderful social occasion for them, demonstrated by the hugs and kisses everyone gets when new sessions start, but also a learning experience that keeps them enriched and engaged in body and mind.
It is exciting to hear such positive feedback from the many folks who attend Encore year after year. Our participants are our best form of advertisement. Most new participants have learned about Encore from family and friends.
When explaining the features and benefits of Encore to potential students, it is such a thrill to hear them remark what a great value the program is and how they cannot wait to get started.
Traci Lyons
Program Coordinator, Entrepreneurship & Educational Development
Coordinates Educational Development Programs at Corporate College® and Encore
I enjoy working closely with Encore participants because of their strong desire for personal enrichment. Observing the interactions between participants and their instructors highlights the importance of lifelong learning. I’m excited to help connect adult learners with the Tri-C community through the Encore program.
Terri Kroboth
Encore Campus Fridays Site Facilitator
Western Campus
I especially enjoy the interaction between instructors, participants and College administration at Tri-C’s Western Campus. Just being on a college campus is energizing to me — it’s almost like taking a mini vacation once a week. No books, no homework and no tests necessary.
Alicia Ciliberto
Encore Campus Fridays Site Facilitator
Eastern Campus
My mom was an Encore student for 30 years at the Western Campus. Seeing how much she and her friends enjoyed classes and socializing made me want to participate as soon as I retired. After 9 years as a student, I am happy to now welcome students and teachers as the On-Site Facilitator at Eastern Campus.