• "Dina has a presence in communal academic settings, illustrative of openness to others and their perspectives, and commitment to the issues and tasks at hand, with the same degree of inquiry and involvement that she brings to all she does.  She reaches across branches of the college as a whole... Dina’s accomplishments point to her continued positive impact on the present and future directions of the valuing department and of the physical sciences, especially in the chemistry department.  Her generosity of spirit, of time and service characterize her presence among us.  As a highly valued colleague, dedicated to her profession and committed to her students and their learning, she is a source of admiration and inspiration."

Margaret Earley, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita, Alverno College

• "The Assessment presentation by Dina, was great, I learned a lot. It was actually an eye-opener in how to view assessment and why we do it. As an instructor, we know that we want to measure the knowledge of our students or to have a reference of what we're teaching. But, assessments are more than that, they have to be line up with the program outcomes and also adapt to the classroom and delivery of the class." 

MATC Faculty, an attendee of Peer Support Assessment workshop

• "Dina is a creative and innovative educator who is deeply committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience. She approaches challenges analytically, breaking them into components that allow her and the people around her to see those challenges with fresh eyes. She is a clear thinker and is able to communicate her ideas succinctly in both speech and writing. My work experiences with Dina are always productive and I come away from them with new ideas that energize my own work." 

Susan Nusser, M.S.

Faculty, MATC

• "Fiercely efficient, passionate, and dedicated are the phrases that come to mind when I think about Dina. You rarely come across professionals such as Dina, who brings both intellect and integrity to the workplace... I am impressed with her ability to command a room and get people on board with novel ideas. Because of her drive to improve, Dina welcomes feedback and is not afraid of criticism. Dina is a committed educator who is concerned about the development of her students and faculty. She is always looking for innovative ways to fulfill her responsibilities to her students and MATC." 

Nadi Wickramasekera Sliwoski, Ph.D.

Faculty, MATC