As a proud native of the Imperial Valley, I’m committed to making a positive impact on our community by strengthening our education system to prepare future leaders for success. After 28 years in higher education and a background in program development, business, accounting, financial literacy, academic advising, and entrepreneurship, I’m dedicated to improving graduation rates and enhancing our communities’ economic and social well-being through collaboration and partnerships.

Background is as follows:

Education:

• Holtville High School Graduate, Holtville, CA

• Imperial Valley College Dual Enrollment

• B.A. Political Science, Northern Arizona University

• M.A. Education Counseling, University of Redlands

• MBA Masters Business Administration Discipline Accounting, University of Phoenix

Experience:

• EOPS Director & Counseling

• Administration of Business/Accounting Professor

• Academic Senate President

• Region IX Coordinator Regional Area Consortium EOPS

• Adjunct Professor

• TACTYC Teachers of Accounting

• Strong Workforce Business & Entrepreneurship Region IX

• 28 years of experience in Higher Education/Community Colleges

Community Engagement:

• Financial Literacy Advocate Community Organizer

• Sun Community Federal Credit Union Supervisory Chair

• City of El Center Personnel Appeals Commission Board

Goals:

My goals include accommodating the addition of new Associate Degrees for Transfer rates and promoting Guided Pathways to ensure all students have clear enrollment opportunities. I aim to support the Associated Students Government in advocating for leadership and social contributions while enhancing a Comprehensive Educational Plan to strengthen the economic workforce. Additionally, I am committed to increasing the completion rates of degrees and certificates, boosting enrollment in Dual Enrollment programs, and expanding opportunities for veterans, working adults, and low-income students. I also seek to improve access, success, and support for higher-quality online programs of study while increasing system capacity in key sectors such as nursing, early childhood education, computer science, criminal justice, and business & entrepreneurship.