Human Centered Design (HCD) is comprised of faculty, academic staff, administrative staff and students who are committed to making HCD a department that strives for excellence. We work collaboratively to support creativity and success in teaching and learning, research and public engagement.

Administration and Staff Directory

Name title room phone email
Juan Hinestroza Department Chair T57A Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-2168 hcd-chair@cornell.edu
Sienna Torbitt Chair's Assistant  T57 Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-2168 slt86@cornell.edu
Caroline Brockner Administrative Manager T57B Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-6266 ceb68@cornell.edu
Rhonda Gilmore Director of Undergraduate Studies, Design + Environmental Analysis 2419 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-255-1951 rg35@cornell.edu
Gary Evans Interim Director of Graduate Studies, Design + Environmental Analysis 3422 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-342-1214 gwe1@cornell.edu
Shane Hutchinson Graduate Programs Coordinator 1411 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-255-2809 sah49@cornell.edu
Fran Kozen Director of Undergraduate Studies, Fiber Science & Apparel Design and Department Extension Leader 275 Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-6204 fhk2@cornell.edu
Darin Gillenwater Undergraduate Programs Coordinator T57 Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-3196 djg326@cornell.edu
Denise Green Director of Graduate Studies, Fiber Science & Apparel Design T37Human Ecology Building (HEB) 607-255-3199 dng22@cornell.edu
Karen Steffy Events Coordinator and Website 1427 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-255-8605 ks247@cornell.edu
Christine Cioletti Faculty Support 1411 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-255-3151 cc2757@cornell.edu
Vicki Sill Financial Administrator 1414 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-255-5321 vss25@cornell.edu
Marissa LaFalce Communications Specialist 1413 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) 607-254-3501 mfp1@cornell.edu