Administrative Cabinet

The administrative cabinet serves in an advisory role to the president, fostering collaboration and alignment across all areas of Northeast Iowa Community College. Bringing together expertise from every function of the College, the cabinet provides an informed, integrated perspective that supports key decisions. This leadership team ensures clear communication, consistency, and a unified direction in advancing the College’s mission and vision.

David Dahms
Dave Dahms
President
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Anna Berns
Executive Director of Advancement
  • Email: bernsan@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1218
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Amy Gaffney
Vice President of Student Services
  • Email: gaffneya@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1125
Heather Groth
Heather Groth
Executive Assistant to the President and Board Secretary
  • Email: grothh@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1145
Shea Herbst
Shea Herbst
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Email: herbstsh@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2296
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Amy Lasack
Vice President of Business and Community Solutions
  • Email: lasacka@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 3160
Connie Kuennen
Connie Kuennen
Executive Director of Human Resources
  • Email: kuennenc@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1300
Kathy Nacos-Burds
Kathleen Nacos-Burds
Vice President of Teaching and Learning
  • Email: nacos-burdsk@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2135
Lexi Wagner
Lexi Wagner
Vice President of Finance & Administration
  • Email: wagnerl@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1146