Alexander King
Alex is a Red Lake Tribal Member and a proud alum of Red Lake Nation College (Class of 2014.) While attending RLNC at age17, he was one of the youngest full-time students, yet also served as RLNC Student Council President. After receiving his AA degree, he transferred to Bemidji State University, where he earned his BA in Liberal Studies. Before returning to RLNC as Registrar, Alex worked as a Family Case Manager at Oshkimajitadah. He had dual roles in Financial and Employment Services and gained experience with client support, as well as data and software management. Alex is a shining [...]
Krystal Jourdain
Krystal is an enrolled member of Red Lake who was born and raised in Red Lake. She graduated from Red Lake High School in 2010 as class Valedictorian. She worked at Red Lake Gaming and was promoted to Guest Service Supervisor. In 2013, she returned to Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) where she participated in the women’s basketball team. Krystal graduated from Leech Lake Tribal College/Red Lake Nation Campus in 2015 and took a year off before enrolling at Bemidji State University (BSU). In May 2018, she graduated with a B.S. in psychology. She eventually wants to complete a Master’s [...]
Floyd Jourdain
Floyd "Buck" Jourdain, Red Lake Ojibwe, was born and raised on the Red Lake Reservation in Northwest Minnesota. His Indigenous studies roots go back to the Red School House survival school in St. Paul, where he was educated in Indian History, culture and the rights of Indians and tribes. After Red School House, he returned home and is a proud graduate of Red Lake High school. he holds a BA in Liberal Studies from Bemidji State University, with an emphasis in Indigenous Knowledge. He served as Tribal Chairman of the Red Lake Nation from 2004 to 2014. He is currently [...]
Racheal Jorgenson
Racheal is proud to be an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation. She earned her IT Fundamentals and A+ certifications from CompTIA, in 2017. Racheal earned her A.A. Degree from Red Lake Nation College after Fall semester in 2017, graduating with the Class of 2018. She also attended MNWest Community/Technical College in 2001-02. Racheal has lived in Wisconsin, Southwest Minnesota, Washington (state), and, of course, Northern Minnesota. She worked in retail for Shopko from 2004-2012. She worked for Seven Clans Casino/Hotel/Waterpark-Thief River Falls, as a Night Auditor in the hotel, from 2012-16. She became a full-time student at Red [...]
Jeff Jones
Jeffrey Jones earned his A.A.S. in computer programming from Hennepin Technical College, his B.S. in mathematics from the University of New Mexico, his M.A. in Teaching from the University of St. Thomas, and his MA Graduate Certificate in Serious Game Design and Research from Michigan State University. Jeffrey has taught for 8 years at RLNC and previously taught high school math and computer science classes for 14 years, including AP Statistics and College Algebra. His current work includes curricular reform to bring cultural context and the use of games and history in the teaching of mathematics.
Nadine Bill
Nadine Bill, a seasoned professional in higher education and brings over two decades of leadership experience. Her extensive background includes roles in admissions and student services at the University of Washington, as well as serving as a development and community outreach director at Green River Community College. In 2005, Nadine received a prestigious fellowship in Higher Education from Harvard University, where she dedicated her efforts to student services research and collaborated on an inter-faculty initiative at the Kennedy School of Government. An accomplished author, Nadine led primary research funded by the Gates Foundation, resulting in the publication of "Native Pathways: [...]
Rochelle Johnson
Rochelle Johnson, an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation, boasts an impressive academic background with extensive studies culminating in her acquisition of a bachelor and masters degrees from Bemidji State University, a sixth-year degree from St. Cloud State University, and her doctoral ABD from the University of North Dakota. With 29 years of dedicated educational experience in Minnesota schools, Rochelle has navigated various roles, including elementary classroom teaching, online graduate instruction, and 15 years of distinguished school administration. Her commitment to the college is unwavering, reflecting her strong belief in education and dedication to providing educational opportunities, especially for [...]
Annette Johnson
Annette earned her Masters Degree in Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG) from the University of Minnesota Duluth and also her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Bemidji State University. Annette is a Red Lake Tribal Member and most recently served two terms as the Tribal Treasurer of the Red Lake Tribal Council from 2014-2022. She has more than 25 years experience in accounting and finance. Additionally, Annette serves on the Wells Academy Board of Directors; the Bemidji Regional Development Advisory Council serving the Minnesota Public Radio; the Bemidji State Accounting Advisory Board; Advisory Committee member of BSU Accounting and Business Departments, [...]
Dr. Thomas Hokanson
Dr. Hokanson earned bachelor’s degrees in History and Social Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato. At this same institution he received a graduate certificate in Culturally Responsive Teaching and a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. He then attained a doctorate degree in Educational Administration: Adult & Higher Education from the University of South Dakota. While at USD his research focused on the influence that membership in a minority student organization had on student social integration, academic success, and persistence toward graduation. Dr. Hokanson also earned a M.S. in ethnic and multicultural studies from the Minnesota State University, Mankato, in 2019. [...]
Justin Heminger
Justin Heminger is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes located on the Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota. Most recently, Justin worked at Takoda Institute In Minneapolis, Minnesota, as an Intake Assistant/Testing Proctor. He helped with enrollment sessions, paperwork needed for enrollment, and administering assessments required for registration. Justin is close to completing his degree through RLNC, and is working as our Admissions and Records Specialist. After graduation he plans on attending a 4 year college to pursue his bachelor's degree. Justin looks forward to this new adventure and being able to help students succeed along the way.
