College Leadership
President
Melissa Moreno, J.D.
Melissa Moreno is a licensed attorney and holds a Juris Doctorate from Santa Barbara College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara.
Vice President, Administrative Services
Joe Morello, M.A.
Joe Morello 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.
Vice President, Student Services
Newin Orante, Ed.D.
Newin Orante holds a Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University, and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on Organizational Change from California State University, East Bay.
Vice President, Instruction
Vinicio Lopez, Ed.D
Vinicio Lopez attended the San Diego Community College District before transferring to the University of California, San Diego. He later completed a Master of Arts, Education Degree and Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy from Pepperdine University.
Executive Director, The Equity Institute
O'KenZoe Selassie-Okpe, Ph.D.
Oyame KenZoe Brian J. Selassie-Okpe (O'KenZoe) holds a Ph.D. with distinction in Communication and Culture from Howard University, a Master of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, Master of Public Administration from Walden University, and a B.A. from the University of Mount Union.
Dean, Planning, Research, Innovation and Effectiveness
Ingrid Vargas, M.A.
Ingrid Vargas is originally from New York City, where she completed her BA in Political Science at Queens College. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Director, Community Relations and Marketing
Cherie Colin, M.S.
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.
Management Council Chair
Chris Gibson, M.A.
Chris holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English/American Literature from The University of Texas-El Paso. His master’s thesis focused on the role of literature and music as tools of resistance.
Management Council Co-Chair
Chad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Film Studies from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA in Business Management from the Drucker School of Management.
Academic Senate President
Lindsey Ayotte, M.A.
Lindsey Ayotte holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communcation Studies from San Francisco State University and a Master of Arts in Communcation Studies with an emphasis in Performance Studies from San Francisco State University.
Academic Senate Vice President
Cassidy Ryan-White, M.A.
Cassidy holds a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education from Buffalo State University and a Master of Arts in Educational/Instructional Technology from San Francisco State University.
Classified Senate President
Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Mary's College of California with a minor in Women and Gender Studies.
Classified Senate Vice President
ASSC President
Win Shwe Yee
Win Shwe Yee is a student at Skyline College, currently studying Economics and interested in pursuing a degree in Economics or International Business in the future.
ASSC Vice President
Jonathan Scott
Jonathan Scott is a student at Skyline College, currently studying History and interested in pursuing a degree in History or Law in the future.