IPDJanuary 2, 2024IPD Instructors, IPD Staff

Eric Dormoh, Jr.

Eric Dormoh, Jr.
(952) 332-0281

Expert Areas:

  • Unconscious Bias
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Microaggressions
  • Building Inclusive Language
  • Identity at Work
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Mentoring
  • Community Building
  • Emotional Intelligence

 

Education:

Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

University of Wisconsin

 

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management

University of Minnesota

 

Philosophy of Training in a Nutshell: 

Space and Grace.  When I facilitate, the learning activities are engaging and create an interactive environment. I lead from a place of open-mindedness and a space for every voice to be heard.

 

Why the instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:

I am excited to share my knowledge with the greater community to help create more inclusive and welcoming work environments.

 

Contact Eric:

eric.dormoh@metrostate.edu  (952) 322-0281

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IPDJune 2, 2023IPD Instructors

Mark Waldof

Mark Waldof

Title/Position

Instructor, Metropolitan State University

 

Expert Areas:

  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Systems Engineering

 

Education/Professional Certificates

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of MN, Institute of Technology

 

Relevant Training Experience:

  • 44+ years of industry experience
  • Speaker for PMI®
  • Created and taught course as an adjunct professor in Minnesota Universiies

 

Some of the organizations that Mark has trained include:

  • MNDOT
  • Starkey Labs
  • Aero Systems Engineering
  • Pentair
  • CHS
  • Boston Scientific

 

Training Philosophy in a Nutshell:

My philosophy is to link real world examples to fundamental proven management

practices to build skills and effectively apply those to workplace projects to support those that are struggling with managing projects to reduce the frustration and chaos that project teams can experience.

 

Why I am excited to teach for Metro State:

Working with clients to address their challenges and learn along side them is fun.

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IPDMarch 7, 2022IPD Instructors

Christine Moore

 

Christine Moore

Title/Position
Instructor, Metropolitan State University

Expert Areas: 

  • Project Program & Portfolio Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Immersive Simulation

Education/Professional Certificates:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Augsburg College in Minneapolis
  • Pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development and Organizational Change Leadership.
  • Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
  • Certified as a professional facilitator by the International Association of Facilitators.

Relevant experience to topic areas:  

  • For more than 20 years, Christine has led, trained, and coached teams charged with making change.
  • Among the organizations Christine has worked with are:
    • American Express
    • Canadian Pacific
    • Novartis
    • Scott County
    • Motorola
    • Santa Clara County
    • Ecolab
    • HB Fuller
    • Valspar
    • NACR
    • Owens Illinois
  •  In addition to working directly with organizations and their teams, Christine creates and leads educational workshops that incorporate immersive simulation learning to ensure skill-based development and real-life application.

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:   

Adults learn by doing which means training must present opportunities to “do” (practice, execute, apply).   Whether designing or delivering training, she strives to create these opportunities.

Why the instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:   

Instructor quote: “Metro State’s motto: ‘Where life and learning meet’ is perfectly aligned to my philosophy regarding learning by doing.  Additionally, those attending Metro State’s Professional Development classes are highly motivated individuals striving for new or better careers, and I find that inspiring.

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IPDAugust 18, 2020IPD Instructors

Wally Wysopal

Wally Wysopal

Current Role:

City Manager for Fridley and
instructor for Metropolitan State University’s
Institute for Professional Development

Expert Areas:
• Public sector management and leadership

Relevant Experience:
• 33 years’ experience leading and shaping local
government in various roles
• Faculty for Master’s Level Public Administration program
• Speaker for the American Public Works Association
• Speaker for the American Water Works Association

Training Philosophy:
Improve the capacities of public servants to make government better.

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IPDApril 20, 2020IPD Instructors

Dean Heltemes

 

 

Dean Heltemes

Expert Areas:

  • Business Architecture | Enterprise Architecture | Business Process Management
  • IT and Business Strategy Development | Strategy to Execution Planning | Collaboration with C-Level Executives
  • Global Team Building and Leadership | Large-Scale Budget Creation and Management
  • IT Infrastructure and Operations Leadership | ERP Modernization | IT Contract Negotiation
  • Program and Project Management | Sales Enablement
  • Industry Experience in Financial Services, Agribusiness, Commodity Trading, Energy, & Food Processing

 

Education/Professional Certificates:

  • Business Architecture Certificate from Metropolitan State University -St. Paul, MN
  • MBA from Carlson School of Management at University of MN
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Science from St. Cloud State University

 

Relevant experience to topic areas:

  • Writer for the Business Architecture Institute
  • Builder of business architecture teams and programs
  • Practitioner of business architecture
  • Solution architecture
  • Enterprise architecture

 

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:

I believe that a blend of different teaching techniques is the best way to help people of different learning styles understand and apply new concepts.  I like to use storytelling and interactive group discussions to stimulate learning, coupled with hands on exercises to let people apply what they have learned.

 

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:

I am passionate about what business architecture can do and am thrilled at the opportunity to help people learn this exciting discipline at Metro State.  I love sharing my experiences and helping people to learn, and I know I will gain new insights from the class.

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IPDJanuary 29, 2020IPD Instructors

Bao Do

Quoc-Bao Do (goes by Bao)

Expert Areas:

  • Business Architecture
  • Business Analysis
  • Program/Project Management
  • User-Centered Design
  • Coaching/Mentoring/Development

 

Education/Professional Certificates:

  • Business Architecture Certificate from Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, MN
  • Certificate of Human-Centered Design from LUMA Institute
  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from University of Michigan

 

Relevant experience to topic areas:

  • 11+ years of Business Architecture
  • 15+ years of Business Analysis
  • around 10 years of Project Management
  • around 5 years of Design Thinking

 

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:

  • Form, Function, and Fit

 

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:

  • I am excited to be teaching and learning at a growing and innovative institution. Metro State is one the few colleges to offer a course in Business Architecture.
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IPDNovember 14, 2017IPD Instructors

Patrick Salaski

Patrick Salaski

Title/Position
Instructor, Metropolitan State University

Expert Areas: 

  • Strategy Execution
  • Mergers/Acquisitions
  • Business Architecture Practice Creation

Education/Professional Certificates:  

  • Business Architecture Certification – Business Architecture Guild
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Bachelor of Science – St. Cloud State University

Relevant experience to topic areas:  

  • Directed the growth and on-going management of a Business Architecture Practice for a Fortune 500 company
  • Helped guide the development of a Business Architecture practice for healthcare organizations
  • Part of a team that has led the post-merger activities for two mega mergers in the Healthcare Industry (Medica/Express-Scripts and Covidien/Medtronic)

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:   

I love to share my knowledge and experience with others and teach by example.  I also feel like I can help facilitate learning by helping people connect concepts with reality.

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:   

The courses at Metro State provide a strong balance of industry-leading concepts and theories with practical, real-world application through case studies, class related discussions and instructors that are recognized thought-leaders focused on delivering on the promise of business architecture services for local, leading companies.

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IPDMay 23, 2016IPD Instructors

Jeannette Grace

Jeannette Grace

Title/Position
Instructor, Metropolitan State University

Expert Areas: 

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teambuilding
  • Psychological Safety
  • Emotional Intelligence

Education/Professional Certificates:  

  • MA: Communication from Bethel University
  • BA: Professional Communication from Metro State
  • AAS: Sales & Management from St. Cloud Community and Technical College
  • Foundations of Positive Psychology Certification: University of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Qualified Administrator of Intercultural Development Inventory®

Relevant experience to topic areas:  

  • Author of G Factor: 8 Secrets to Increasing Your Gravitational Pull at Work
  • Worked as Professional Relations Representative for medical practice
  • Managed a private optometric practice

Some of the organizations that Jeannette has trained include:

  • City of Minneapolis
  • Boston Scientific
  • CH Robinson
  • Scott County
  • League of Minnesota Cities
  • MnDOT
  • Bailiwick
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
  • Danfoss
  • Wagner Spray Tech
  • Room & Board
  • Minnesota Bankers Association
  • Holiday Companies

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:   
Learning should be fun, inspiring, and useful. I create the opportunity for growth and then let the learner own the action.

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:   

  • First, as an alumnus of Metro State, I believe in the quality education they provide.
  • Second, the Institute for Professional Development is forward-thinking and focused on providing information and skills to businesses and their people on the front end of the trends.
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IPDMay 23, 2016IPD Instructors

Mandy Spiess

Mandy Spiess

 Title/Position
Instructor, Metropolitan State University

Expert Areas: 

Identifying, designing, and implementing organizational strategy and operational improvements.

Education/Professional Certificates:  

  • Business Architecture Certification – Business Architecture Guild
  • Business Architecture Certificate from Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, MN
  • Master’s degree in organizational leadership from Regis University – Denver, CO
  • Bachelor’s of Business Administration from University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
  • Certification in process improvement Process Management International
  • Certification in training US Army – Total Army Instructor Trainer Course (TAITC)
  • Certification in project management (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Certification in program management (PgMP) from US Program Management Office

Relevant experience to topic areas:  

  • 23 years of experience in a broad range of industries including:
    • Financial services
    • Manufacturing
    • Military
    • Legal services
    • Healthcare / Non-Profit
  • Chief of Operations with the US Army
  • Senior director of IT-PMO and Quality Services at MoneyGram International
  • Vice President of Client Services at Rust Consulting
  • Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) at Be the Match
  • Business Architecture Consultant with Target
  • Business Architecture Consultant with Medtronic
  • Vice President with Beneficiary Services of Prudential Financial

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:   

Training should be interactive, collaborative and engaging and should leave all participants feeling energized and empowered to put their new gained knowledge to use.

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:   

Teaching enables me to be able to not share my knowledge and experience but also learn from others who have the benefit of completely different perspectives and viewpoints. As an instructor I realize that I am also a student and that the learning process is always in both directions. And being able to teach at a local organization like Metro State is extremely rewarding because you have a direct impact and connection directly within your own community and business environment.

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