Faculty

• Dr. Cindi Nadelman

  

  Professor, Business and Computer Systems
  Office: Lyons Center 223, Henniker Campus
  Phone: 603.428.2909
  Email: cnadelman@nec.edu

  Awards, Achievements, and Recent Press
  Awards:
  NEC’s Kilgore Faculty of the Year Award, 2017

  Achievements:
  Director of Veterans Affairs at NEC
  Service Officer in the American Legion, Post 78

  Recent Press:
  Authored textbook and associated workbook titled Human Rights in a Digitally Connected World

  Educational Background
  DBA in Management Information Systems, Northcentral University
  MBA, Northcentral University
  MPA, Georgia College and State University
  BS in Computer Science, University of Tampa
  BS in Education, Slippery Rock University

  Research Interests

  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital privacy
  • Identity theft
  • Implementation of distance-learning programs

   

  Bio
  Dr. Cindi Nadelman started her college teaching career while serving in the United States Air Force and stationed overseas. She is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Nadelman teaches business, computer systems, and liberal arts seminar courses. She has a special interest in applying her practical experience to an academic setting so it is easily understood by all. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, traveling, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and all other types of outdoor activities. She is a seasoned educator in technical programs with more than 25 years of experience.

• Dr. Joan Lawson

  

  Visiting Assistant Professor MSCIS;
  Program Director, Executive IT & Cyber and Data Science & Analytics
  Office: John Lyons Building
  Email: jlawson@nec.edu

  Educational Background
  EdD in Information Technology, University of the Cumberlands
  MS in Software Engineering with specialization in Database Technologies, Regis University
  BS in Computer Information Systems, Bentley University

  Bio
  Joan Lawson had an extensive career in Information Technology—working in enterprise architecture, IT management, software development, and more—at companies such as IBM, Monster, and Kronos. She has over 15 years as an adjunct professor and completed her doctoral studies to expand her knowledge of the educational environment. Joan joined NEC in 2022 and assumed the role of Program Director in 2023.

  Joan feels very fortunate to have been involved in the evolution of IT. She started with paper tape and punch cards and is now working on artificial intelligence, with so many great experiences on the way. Outside of NEC, Joan loves to travel, cook, quilt, ski, kayak, and camp.

• Richard Mitchell

  

  Program Director, Computer Information Systems
  Office: John Lyons, Henniker Campus
  Phone: 603.428.2935
  Email: rmitchell@nec.edu

  Educational Background
  Master’s degree, Harvard University

  Bio
  Rick Mitchell has many years of experience working in information technology, as a systems designer, project manager, and educator. For many years, he was the president of Programmers Studio, a consulting firm that provided programming and analysis services throughout New England. He worked as a senior project manager at Fidelity Investments and later as a Vice President of Systems Development at the Boston Company.