New hires, retirees, resignations -- check out the latest information about our newest employees and those embarking on their next adventure.
June 2023
New Appointments
Michael Chase, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Carron Darkwa, Adjunct Instructor (H&HS), effective August 14
Grikor Geysimonian, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Alejandro Guzman, Executive Director (Marketing & Public Information), effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Jedidiah Lobos, Dean (MSE), effective July 1
Jeffrey Lucas, Adjunct Instructor (H&HS), effective August 14
Tyrone Mettler, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 14
Seth James Monroe Johnson, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Van Rider, Dean (Workforce Development & Community Engagement), effective July 3
Jodi Rosen, Adjunct Instructor (H&HS), effective August 14
Chief Sidnam, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Toulonne Thomas, Clerical Assistant III (CTE), effective June 13
Jacklyn Thompson, Tutoring Specialist (Language & Communication Arts), effective June 13
Cassandra Trice, Supervisor (Food Services), effective June 13
Emily Velez, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Kathleen White, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), effective August 14
Ryan Yancey, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective August 14
Retirements/Resignations
Andres Carrillo, Full Time Faculty, effective June 30
Dr. Howard Davis, Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective July 1
Charnnel Ellis, Adjunct Counselor (Counseling & Matriculation), effective May 30
Timothy Emerick, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Science), May 23
Christopher Hinton, Assistant Coach (Athletics), effective December 3
Rich Sim, Full Time Faculty Arts & Humanities, effective July 1
Michael Tinnirello, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective June 9
Change of Status
Paige Carter, Project Supervisor (SS), effective June 16
Ashley Hawkins, Director (Learning Center), effective June 14
Lisa Nowak, Manager (Financial & Fiscal Services), effective June 13
Kendra Ruff, Director (EOPS), effective June 13
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May 2023
New Appointments
Raul Alanis Romualdo, Program Specialist (Outreach), effective May 16
Mike Cerano, LAb Technician (ITS), effective May 30
Parris Solis, Program Specialist (SSV), effective May 9
Chris Gonzalez, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective Spring 2023
Benjamin Partee, Interim Dean of Athletics & Kinesiology, effective April 10
Julio Martinez, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective April 24
Joaquain Stallworth, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective April 24
Retirements/Resignations
Mari-Ali Baiza, Administrative Assistant (CTE), effective April 21
Jonet Leighton, Full Time Faculty Arts & Humanities, effective July 1
Leo McConnell, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective May 13
Katarina Orlic-Babic, Director of Child Development Center, effective August 1
Change of Status
Graciela Cruz, Custodian I-Facilities, effective May 9
Vanessa Escobar, Acting Director Student Equity, effective April 17- June 30
Joshua Maldonado, Computer Services Technician, effective May 9
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April 2023
New Appointments
John Berger, Adjunct Instructor - Electronics, effective August 14
Ramon Castillejo, Director (CalWORKS), effective April 11
Kyuwoong Lee, Coordinator, Full Time Faculty - Computer Science, effective August 14
Rudy Medina, Maintenance Worker, effective April 17
Maria Middleton, Accountant - Bond, effective March 28
Retirements/Resignations
Susan Herman, Administrative Assistant, effective May 6
Willard Howard, Adjunct Instructor, effective May 7, 2022
Bilkeyshia Jester, Accountant, effective March 21
Elinor Kun, Adjunct Instructor, effective June 1
Xinmin Zhu, Adjunct Instructor, effective March 30
Change of Status
Jaqueline Seekamp, Temporary Full Time Librarian, effective August 14, 2023 - May 4, 2024
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March 2023
New Appointments
Sifrido Alvarenga, Adjunct Instructor (RCP), effective August 14
Paloma Astorga, Program Specialist, effective March 14
William Ballard, Adjunct Instructor (Fire Technology), effective February 21
Eric Beck, Adjunct Instructor (Nursing), effective March 1
Analiza Gayeta, Accounting Technician, effective March 14
Araseli Godinez, Accounting Technician, effective March 14
Matthew Golonsky, Adjunct Instructor (AFAB), effective March 15
Melissa Ippolito, Adjunct Instructor (Nursing), effective March 1
Thomas Lawrie, Adjunct Instructor (Fire Technology), REVISED DATE March 24
Helen Newby, Adjunct Instructor (Music), REVISED DATE May 15
Porsche Virgil, Buyer, effective March 16
Retirements/Resignations
Vanessa Gibson, Technical Analyst, effective February 28
Dr. Louis Lucero, Director (OSD), affective July 1
Sherif Sallam, Instructional Assistant (Auto Body), effective February 6
Change of Status
Michelle Luna, Sr, Accounting Technician, effective March 16
Marlene Santos, Financial Aid Technician I, affective March 6
Robert Tapia, Skilled Maintenance Worker, effective March 16
Felix Vasquez, Clerical Assistant III (OSD), effective March 16
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February 2023
New Appointments
Shawnette Berry, Coordinator-Evaluations, (Student Services), effective February 1 (revised)
Mario Corado, Adjunct Instructor-AFAB, (CTE), effective May 15
Jack Frankle, Adjunct Instructor-AFAB, (CTE), effective March 13
Cheyenne Morehouse, Library Assistant, (Library), effective February 16
Promise Roberts, Adjunct Instructor-AFAB, (CTE), effective May 15
Charles Shea, Adjunct Instructor-AFAB, (CTE), effective May 15
Theresa Villa, Clerical Assistant III, (Enrollment Services), effective February 16
Retirements/Resignations
Nancy Blundell, Accounting Assistant II, (Student Services), effective March 23
Kathy Duret, Adjunct Instructor, (MSE), effective July 1
Luis Echeverria, Full Time Faculty (Counseling & Matriculation), effective July 1
Richard Fleishman, Full Time Faculty (Social & Behavioral Sciences), effective July 1
Robert Haynes, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective January 5
Justin Hess, (ITS), effective January 27
Joyce Maiden, Adjunct Instructor, (CTE), effective May 8
Marion Robinson, Adjunct Instructor (Social & Behavioral Sciences), effective January 28
Neil Quebbemann, Full Time Faculty, (MSE), effective February 4
Change of Status
Scott Hudson, Warehouse Assistant 100%, (Business Services), effective January 16
Timothy Sheppard, Instructional Assistant Technical Education100%, (CTE), effective January 10
Scott Tuss, Database Administrator, (ITS), effective December 16, 2022
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January 2023
New Appointments
Anthony Diaz, Instructional Assistant (CTE), effective January 17
Jefte Gutierrez, Campus Events Worker (Facilities), effective December 12, 2022
Lashonda Jones-Ukagba, Clerical Assistant II Bond (Facilities), effective January 17
Maricia Williams, EOP&S Technician (EOP&S), effective January 17
Retirements/Resignations
Ronald Ponciano, Adjunct Head Coach (ATH), effective December 7, 2022
William Solorzano, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective December 7, 2022
Change of Status
Javier Giron, Grounds Maintenance Worker Landscaper (Facilities), effective January 16
Carla Ingram, Clerical Assistant III, effective January 16
Philip Planellas, Supervisor Custodial (Facilities), effective January 10
Van Rider, Interim Workforce DEV. & COMM. ENG., effective January 3
Timothy Sheppard, Instructional Assistant (CTE), effective January 10
Leave of Absence
Van Rider, Full Time Librarian (IERP), effective 01/03/2023-06/30/2023
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