Gina Liberti has been teaching functional nutrition since 2003. She began her academic career in education with an Undergraduate Degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in education. Motivated by health concerns, she went on to earn a AAS in Dietetic Technology and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition. The focus of her teaching and lectures has always been the connection between chronic disease and the ability to use food as medicine.

A serial entrepreneur, Jim has started several successful businesses, both domestic and international. Having earned an MBA from Pace University, Jim embarked on a career in global marketing and manufacturing. Jim has traveled to over 80 countries and all 7 continents, bringing cultural expertise into the class discussions. Jim has taught at RCC since 2011, in the Business Department. Jim also has a Management Consulting Company where he works with entrepreneurs to grow and scale their companies.

Karen Jaimes is a ceramic artist, activist, and educator who has taught ceramics since 2011. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from SUNY New Paltz and has been teaching at Rockland Community College since 2021.

With over a decade of teaching experience across schools, universities, museums, and community arts programs, her teaching uses the transcultural and transhistorical nature of clay to foster dialogue, connection, and community.

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Her sculptures have been exhibited in the Hudson River Museum, the Dorsky Museum of Art, the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, the Katonah Museum of Art, and the Barrett Art Center among others. Her art is held in private collections in the US.

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MBA From Iona. Has taught advanced Computer Systems courses at RCC since 2002. He is currently the Past President and Grievance Chair of the RCCAFA. Prior to that he served as Vice President and grievance chair for 7 years. Currently represents the adjuncts in the Faculty Senate.