The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest staff members to the Cougar family! Whether they’re working remotely, stepping onto campus for the first time or they’ve been familiar faces on the bricks for a while now, these new Cougars bring a lot of experience, talent and enthusiasm to the community. Please welcome these new colleagues (listed alphabetically below) to the College of Charleston family!
Judette Borsuk, Information Technology
Judette Borsuk
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant, Portfolio Management Office, Division of Information Technology
Background: I live in Princeton, New Jersey, with my husband and our two boys. Prior to joining College of Charleston, I worked at Rider University as a senior business analyst/project lead.
Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, working out and spending time with my friends, family, husband and our dog, Hope.
Tiera Grant, Upward Bound Grants and Contracts
Tiera Grant
Office Manager, Upward Bound Grants and Contracts
Background: I am originally from Murfreesboro, North Carolina, but I currently reside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Before coming to the College of Charleston I was an attendance clerk at Wando High School. I also have a jewelry business called Daisy’s Darlings & Accessories.
Interests: My favorite things to do are read, travel with family, try new restaurants and shop on Amazon! I also love spending time with my husband and three daughters.
Looking Forward: I am looking forward to assisting students, building relationships with my co-workers and manifesting my growth in higher education!
Kelly Lake, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance Office Student Services Credentialing
Kelly Lake
Director, Office of Student Services and Credentialing
Background: My husband and I moved to Charleston after we graduated from Elon University in 2006. After attending Elon, I went on to earn a master’s degree in educational leadership from the Southern Wesleyan University as well as additional coursework in school administration at Gardner-Webb University. Before joining the College of Charleston team, I spent 16 years working in Charleston County Schools as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, I was a school administrator at a K-8 charter school in Charleston.
Interests: My spare time is mostly dedicated to spending time with my family, being the personal chauffeur for my 10-year-old daughter, reading and trying (sometimes unsuccessfully) not to kill my houseplants. I enjoy checking out new restaurants, concerts and community events around Charleston.
Looking Forward: Education has always been my passion, and I am most looking forward to supporting new classes of pre-service teachers as they become highly competent and successful educators.
Nate Place, Athletics
Nate Place
Assistant Director of Operations, Department of Athletics
Background: I have worked [as a temporary employee] at the College of Charleston since October of 2017 in the Athletics Department. Originally from Lancaster, New York, a suburb of Buffalo, I am a 2017 graduate of SUNY Brockport with a degree in sports management and a dual minor in business and coaching, and a 2015 graduate of Monroe Community College.
Interests: Working in athletics, I am a big sports fan. I am a fan of all Buffalo sports – Bills, Sabres, Bandits. Also, my favorite animal is sloths, and I like to go and pet sloths. I also like to go on walks, mainly quiet places, and just look at the views.
Looking Forward: Just getting to know more people on campus and growing into my role.
Marissa Wheeler, Office of Institutional Research
Marissa Wheeler
Decision Support Analyst, Office of Institutional Research
Background: I grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia. I earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from The College of William & Mary in 2016. After graduation, I worked in Washington, D.C., for a nonprofit organization called GuideStar (now Candid). That experience got me interested in databases and also in using data for impactful philanthropy. I came to Charleston in 2019 as an AmeriCorps volunteer working with One80 Place to serve the homeless.
Interests: I enjoy exploring Charleston and taking in the scenic views. After work I will be reading, cooking, playing tennis or watching Netflix. I also love dogs and can’t wait to adopt my own.
