Harper College will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Daniel Bartlett
GIS Manager
Cook County Government Bureau of Technology
Dan Bartlett currently serves as the GIS Manager for the Cook County Bureau of Technology. He is a Harper Alumnus, Class of 2011. Dan has earned certificates and a bachelor's degree in GIS and a master's degree in spatial data science since graduating from Harper College. He recently joined Harper as Adjunct Faculty in the GIS and Drone Department in 2026 and serves on the Board of the Illinois GIS Association.
Kari Otahal
Director of Nursing
Endeavor - Northwest Community Hospital
Kari Otahal is the Director of Nursing at Endeavor–Northwest Community Hospital, where
she has dedicated more than 15 years to healthcare leadership, operations, and workforce
development. A proud alumna of Harper College’s nursing program, Kari brings both
professional expertise and a deep personal connection to the institution and the community
it serves.
Kari earned a Master of Science in Nursing and has been recognized for her excellence in communication with an American Nurses Association nursing award. She actively mentors Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and has served as a presenter on professional governance through the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders.
Having grown up and now working in the northwest suburbs, Kari understands the vital role Harper College plays in preparing students for meaningful healthcare careers and strengthening the local workforce. She offers experience in healthcare operations, clinical education partnerships, leadership development, and strategic program growth, along with a collaborative and relationship-centered leadership style.
Jamie Pritscher-Tomaino
Director of Communications, Tasty Catering
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer (CCO), nuphoriq
Co-Founder & CEO, That’s Caring
Jamie Pritscher-Tomaino is an award-winning entrepreneur committed to excellence, professionalism, positive workplace culture and exceptional client experiences.
In addition to positions as Director of Communications at full-service caterer Tasty Catering, Co-founder of creative marketing agency nuphoriq and Co-founder and CEO of socially responsible high-end gift company That’s Caring, Jamie is also a proud board member of the International Caterers Association (ICA). Throughout her career, Jamie has focused on building purpose-driven brands, creating positive workplace cultures and using business as a platform to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Jamie attended Harper College before earning her undergraduate degree in communications, with minors in psychology and visual communications, from Illinois State University. She later earned her Master’s in integrated marketing communications from Roosevelt University.
Jamie has been presented with national awards for her leadership and business efforts, including Suburban Life Best Under 40 2015, Harper College’s Distinguished Alumni 2013, Diversity Magazine’s 2011 Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Leader and Ecovers’ 2011 30 Under 30 for Sustainability.
Kiara Trejo
Project Manager
Ardmore Roderick
Kiara Trejo is a Certified Construction Manager with more than eight years of experience
in the construction industry. She has built her career managing complex projects,
coordinating diverse teams, and supporting successful project delivery across the
public sector. As a Latina woman in construction, Kiara is passionate about leadership,
representation, and inspiring the next generation of professionals to pursue careers
in the industry. She currently serves in a field technician role within construction
management for Harper College's new student center, where she oversees the project
schedule, quality of the project, construction progress, and client support.