College Leadership
College President
Nate Carter, Ph.D. | President's Office
Dr. Carter began his academic journey at Sacramento City College. From there, he transferred to the University of the Pacific, earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. He earned a master’s degree in Communication Studies from CSU Northridge and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication and Rhetoric from Howard University.
Vice President, Administrative Services
Debra Glenn holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah Valley University and Master of Accounting from the University of Utah. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an alumna of the NACUBO Fellows Program.
Vice President, Student Services
Lauren Ford, Ed.D. | Office of VPSS
Lauren Ford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Xavier University, a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from University of Southern California, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University.
Vice President, Instruction
Carol Hernández, Ed.D. | Office of VPI
Carol Hernández holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Emory University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Mills College, a Master of Science in Natural Science and Biology from the University of Idaho a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Dean, Planning, Research, Innovation and Effectiveness
Ingrid Vargas, M.A. | PRIE Office
Ingrid Vargas is originally from New York City, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Queens College. She holds a Master of Arts in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Director, Community Relations and Marketing
Cherie Colin, M.S. | Office of MCPR
Cherie Colin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Columbia College Chicago and a Master of Science in Marketing Communications from Franklin University.
Acting Dean, Academic Support & Learning Technologies Division
Bianca Rowden Quince, M.A. | Social Science / Creative Arts Division Website
Dr. Bianca Rowden-Quince holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis in Language and Discourse from California State University Hayward (now known as Cal State East Bay). She also holds a Master of Arts in Education with emphasis in Instructional Design and Technology from San Francisco State University and a Doctorate in Education in Learning and Instruction from the University of San Francisco.
Interim Dean, Business, Education, and Professional Programs Division
Tony Viertel | Business, Education, and Professional Programs Division Website
Tony is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Administration from Western Michigan University and a Master of Science in Finance from Golden Gate University.
Dean, Counseling, Advising and Matriculation
Ellen Murray, Ed.D. | Counseling, Advising and Matriculation Division Website
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory, Anthropology, and Liberal Studies from New York University, a Master of Science in Urban Affairs - Urban Policy Specialization from City University of New York-Hunter College, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Equity from San Francisco State University
Dean, Enrollment Services
Will Minnich, Ed.M, M.B.A | Admissions & Records, Financial Aid
Will Minnich holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and a Master's Degree in Higher Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Dean, Equity and Student Support
Equity and Student Support Division Website
Meng So, M.A. | Equity and Student Support Division Website
Meng So holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with an emphasis of educational policy from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Arts in Higher Education & Organizational Change from University of California, Los Angeles.
Dean, Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Dino Nomicos, M.A. | Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division Website
Dino Nomicos holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco.
Dean, Language Arts Division
Chris Gibson M.A. | Language Arts Website
Chris Gibson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature and a Master of Arts from the University of Texas, El Paso. His master’s thesis focused on the role of literature and music as tools of resistance.
Dean, Science, Math, Engineering, Technology Division
Jessica Hurless, M.A. | STEM Division Website
Jessica Hurless holds an Associate of Arts in Human Communication from Casper College, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies and a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wyoming.
Dean, Social Science/Creative Arts Division
Danni Redding Lapuz, M.A. | Social Science / Creative Arts Division Website
Danni Redding Lapuz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of California, Irvine and a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, specializing in Indonesian Gamelan and Southeast Asian Studies. Danni began her higher education studies at Orange Coast Community College.
Acting Dean, Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development
Melissa Komadina, M.A. | Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development Division Website
Melissa studied at Sacramento City College, then earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree in counseling from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a certificate in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.
Management Council Co-Chair
Alvin Macaldo-Gubatina, Ed.D. | Management Council
Alvin Macaldo-Gubatina holds a Bachelor of Arts. in Communication Studies from San Francisco State University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, and a Doctorate of Education from San Francisco State University.
Management Council Co-Chair
Lauren Ford, Ed.D. | Management Council
Lauren Ford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Xavier University (Ohio) and a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from University of Southern California. She recently earned her doctorate from San Francisco State University’s Educational Leadership program.
Academic Senate Vice President
Jessica Truglio, Ed.D. | Academic Senate
Jessica Truglio holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Howard Payne University, a Master of Science in Education from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Baylor University.
Classified Senate President
Jose Milan | Classified Senate
Jose Milan holds an Associate in Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Skyline College and a Bachelor of Arts In Latinos and Latinas Studies from San Francisco State University.
Classified Senate Vice President
Nadia Tariq | Classified Senate
Nadia Tariq's diverse multidisciplinary academic background includes an Associate in Science in Web Development at Skyline College, Pharmacy Technician training completion through Boston Reed College, and a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from the American College of Education.
