New hires, retirees, resignations -- check out the latest information about our newest employees and those embarking on their next adventure.
December 2022
New Appointments
Mayra Alatorre, Adjunct Instructor - Nursing (HSS), effective January 9
Shawnette Berry, Coordinator, Evaluations, effective January 25
Thamrongsak Cheewawisuttichai, Full Time Faculty - Chemistry (MSE), effective January 9
Bryan Collins, Lab Technician Computer-ITS, effective December 12
Barbara Fredette, Adjunct Instructor - Biology (MSE), effective January 9
Jefte Gutierrez, Campus Events Worker, effective December 9
Alejandro Guzman, Executive Director, Marketing & Public Information, effective January 3
Elizabeth Lawson, Payroll Specialist, effective December 12
Marc Ledezma, Director, Maintenance & Operations (Facilities), effective December 12
Angela Madsen, Adjunct Instructor - Biology (MSE), effective January 9
Cynthia Mock, Adjunct Instructor - Librarian, effective January 9
Taunis Nielsen, Adjunct Instructor - Fire Technology, effective November 4
Ashlee Porterfield, Clerical Assistant II Bond (Measure AV Bond ending 2025), effective December 12
Lisa Preshell, Adjunct Instructor - Librarian, effective January 9
Meghan Robbins, Adjunct Instructor - Librarian, effective January 9
Alma Scribner, Clerical Assistant III (MSE), effective December 12
Kenneth Underwood, Temporary Full Time Faculty - Physical Science (MSE), effective January 9
Retirements/Resignations
Julio Martinez, Adjunct Instructor (HSS), effective December 5
Change of Status
Denise Bayers, Graphic Artist (Marketing), effective November 16
Shane Hughes, Payroll Specialist, effective December 12
Christos Valiotis, Full Time Faculty - Physics, effective July 1
Cynthia Wishka, Full Time Counselor - 11 months (Faculty Workload Reduction), effective January 9
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November 2022
New Appointments
Quran Broussard, Custodian I (Facilities), effective November 15
Ryan Linden, Assistant Coach Baseball (Athletics), effective November 15
Joseph Medina, Assistant Coach Volleyball (Athletics), effective October 24
Lauren Moradi, Adjunct Instructor - Art (A&H), effective January 9
Andre Wallace, Grounds Maintenance Worker (Facilities), effective November 15
Retirements/Resignations
Yvette Cruzalegui, Counselor - 11 months, effective January 1
Toby Keith, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective December 3
Gabrielle Matthews, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective October 19
Dawn McIntosh, Executive Director, Facilities, effective November 13
Change of Status
Denise Bayers, Graphic Artist (Marketing), effective November 16
Michele Schottelkorb, Administrative Assistant (SBS), effective November 15
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October 2022
New Appointments
Jeffrey Baker, Adjunct Instructor - Digital Media (A&H), effective August 26
Jared Birch, Adjunct Instructor Business (S&BS), effective January 9
David Cruz Camacho, Clerical Assistant II (Counseling), effective October 12
John Clark, Adjunct Instructor AFAB (CTE), effective January 9
Francisco Devera, Adjunct Instructor Business (S&BS), effective January 9
Catherine Guardado, Clerical Assistant III (M&O), effective October 17
Daniel Johnson, Adjunct Instructor - Art (A&H), effective January 9
Charlotte Kassis, Adjunct Instructor Business (S&BS), effective January 9
Thomas Lawrie, Adjunct Instructor - Fire Technology (H&SS), effective October 11
Nicole Lohrman, Library Assistant (Library), effective October 1
Susan Lowry, Adjunct Instructor English (LACA), effective January 9
Joseph Medina, Assistant Coach Volleyball Coach (ATH), effective August 11
Helen Newby, Adjunct Instructor Music (A&H), effective January 9
Taunis Nielsen, Adjunct Instructor Fire Technology (H&SS), effective October 11
Vivek Srinivasan, Adjunct Instructor - Business (S&BS), effective January 9
Rebecca Stafford, Adjunct Instructor - Art (A&H), effective January 9
Retirements/Resignations
Janet Chapman, Accountant Technician, Senior (Business Services), effective October 16
Bryan Flores, Campus Events Worker-Facilities, effective September 23
Russell Gordon, Assistant Coach (ATH), effective September 9
Catherine Hart, Interim Dean of Community Projects & Extended Learning, effective October 28
Jesus Melendez Alanis, Cashier 50%-Business Services, effective October 3
Erin Tague, Director, Facilities Planning & Logistics (Facilities), effective October 16
Change of Status
Paige Carter, Administrative Assistant-Student Life, effective October 11
Debbie Lindsey, Temporary Academic Affairs Specialist (VPAA), effective September 15-June 30
Julia Rincon, Educational Advisor (Counseling), effective October 11
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September 2022
New Appointments
Amy Andrada, Full-Time Faculty - Sociology (SBS), effective August 15
Jeffrey Baker, Adjunct Instructor - CIS (MSE), effective August 15
Kaitlin Bessinger, Full-Time Faculty - Biology (MSE), effective August 15
Daniel Johnson, Adjunct Instructor - Art (A&H), effective August 15
Abby Livingston, Adjunct Instructor-Respiratory (H&SS), effective August 15
Lauren Moradi, Adjunct Instructor - Arts History (A&H), effective August 15
Matthew Nadalet, Adjunct Instructor - Fire Technology (H&SS), effective August 15
William Norman, Adjunct Non-Instructional Assistant Coach (ATH), effective August 15
Rieana Paul, Clerical Assistant I (CDC), effective September 14
Ron Ponciano, Adjunct Non-Instructional Coach (ATH), effective August 15
Christopher Pulliam, Adjunct Instructor-Respiratory (H&SS), effective August 15
Wendy Rider, Full-Time Faculty Learning Center Specialist (LACA), effective August 15/29
Rebecca Stafford, Adjunct Instructor - Art (A&H), effective August 15
Hosie Ward, Adjunct Non-Instructional Assistant Coach (ATH), effective August 15
Retirements/Resignations
Javier Carcano, Systems Security Administrator (ITS), effective September 18
Crystal Ellis, Senior Administrative Assistant (VPSS), effective August 11
Kyle Faber, Lab Technician Non-Instructional (ITS), effective August 19
Larry Gorden, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective August 22
Glenn Haller, Full-Time Faculty - Athletics, effective January 1
John Rose, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective July 31
Richard Shaw, Executive Director (ITS), effective January 31
Kazeem Tijani, Adjunct Counselor (C&M), effective July 29
Jerome Udager, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective May 7
Change of Status
Juan Eason, Financial Aid Specialist, effective September 16
Casey Farris, Administrative Coordinator (Palmdale), effective September 16
Maria Gudino, Clerical Assistant III (C&M), effective September 16
Joseph Ingrassi, Skilled Maintenance Worker Lead (Facilities), effective September 16
Marlene Santos, Job Placement Specialist, effective September 19
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August 2022
New Appointments
Amy Andrada, Full-Time Faculty (SBS), effective August 15
Todd Ankeny, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Kifle Bekele, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
MarRieund Chambers, Payroll Technician, effective July 16
Maria Clinton, Full-Time Faculty- AFAB (CTE), effective August 15
David Farmer, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Gabriela Gonzales, Clerical Assistant III-Student Equity, effective August 9
Brad King, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Maria Landsberg, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective August 15
Zarine Martirosyan, Cashier 50%-Business Services, effective August 16
Ellen Rainey, Adjunct Instructor (LIB), effective August 15
Adam Richardson, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Griselda Rodriguez, Adjunct Instructor (C&M), effective August 15
Christina Rogge, Adjunct Instructor (C&M), effective August 15
Filomena Scoppetta, Custodian I-Facilities, effective July 20
Dorian Smith, Adjunct Instructor (ATH), effective August 15
Jeremiah Smith, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Collin Stafford, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective August 15
Anthony Strom, Adjunct Instructor (C&M), effective August 15
Raquel Trejo, Adjunct Instructor (LIB), effective August 15
Clark Wiberg, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective August 15
Retirements/Resignations
Allison Burch, Full-Time Librarian, effective August 4
Mary Crenshaw, Payroll Specialist, effective August 16
Kaitlynn Furlong, Education Advisor (C&M), effective July 14
Chelsea Kelly, Adjunct Instructor (ATH), effective May 7
Change of Status
Megan Aceves, Paralegal/Legal Assistant-General Counsel, effective July 1
Sylvia Castro, Payroll Specialist, effective August 9
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July 2022
New Appointments
Nathan Dillon, Dean of Social & Behavioral Science, effective July 1
Catherine Hart, Interim Dean of Community Projects/Extended Learning, effective July 1-June 30
Michael Martinez, Assistant Coach (ATH), effective August 15
Kathryn Mitchell, Dean of Arts & Humanities, effective July 1
Paul Taglianetti, Full-Time Instructor - Digital Media (A&H), effective August 15
John Teuscher, Assistant Coach (ATH), effective May 16
Tongzhu Wang, Full-Time Instructor - Engineering (MSE), effective August 15
Darren Watters, Full-Time Instructor - Emergency Medical Technology (H&SS), effective August 15
Retirements/Resignations
Jon Paul Bautista, Lab Technician Physical Science (MSE), effective June 24
Daena Carroll, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective August 15
Manuel Douglas III, Full-Time Instructor (LACA), effective June 30
John Glover, Adjunct Instructor (SBS), effective June 22
Eugenio Grippo, Full-Time Faculty - Engineering (MSE), effective August 15
Timothy Haddad, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective May 31
Nicholas Valsamides, Supervisor Accounting (Business Services), effective June 24
Erin Vines, Vice President of Student Services (Expiration of Contract), effective June 30
Change of Status
Tanya Garcia, Evaluations Coordinator, effective August 1
Amanda Khatib, Sr. Administrative Assistant-Administrative Services, effective July 1
Veronica Ojeda, Clerical Assistant III-General Services, effective August 1
Juan Ramos, Athletic Turf Maintenance Specialist (Facilities), effective July 16
Erica Reyes, Educational Advisor (C&M), effective July 18
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June 2022
New Appointments
Maria Espinoza-Schrock, Full-Time Faculty (SBS), effective August 15
James Firth, Interim Director, Human Resources, effective May 1
Eugenio Grippo, Full-Time Faculty (MSE), effective August 15
Noel Manookian, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective May 16
Ricardo Matias, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Frankie Morgan, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective May 16
Marine Musulyan, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective May 16
Lilia Organista, Adjunct Instructor (HSS), effective August 15
Mohammad Panahipour, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Miguel Rodriguez, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Roberto Rodriguez, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Kendra Ruff, Interim Supervisor, Extended Opportunities & Services, effective June 13
Herach Safarian, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective August 15
Amanda Stinson, Clerical Assistant III-President’s Office, effective May 20
John Teuscher, Assistant Coach (ATH), effective August 15
Retirements/Resignations
Scott Covell, Full-Time Faculty (LACA), effective June 2
Asia Henderson-Moore, Adjunct Counselor (Counseling), effective May 13
Andrea Sanders, Full-Time Faculty (SBS), effective July 1
James Yoakum, Supervisor, Custodial Services-Facilities, effective September 1
Change of Status
Amy Andrada, Full-Time Faculty (SBS), effective August 15
Kaitlin Bessinger, Full-Time Faculty (MSE), effective August 15
Jamaal Brown, Technical Analyst-CalWORKS, effective July 1
Patricia Butterworth, Full-Time Faculty (MSE), effective August 15
Kyle Colosimo, Custodian I-Facilities, effective June 1
Vanessa Gibson, Technical Analyst-Student Services, effective July 1
Caleb Healey, Full-Time Faculty (CTE), effective August 15
Michele Lathrop, Technical Analyst-Counseling & Matriculation, effective July 1
Desireé Lee, Marketing Specialist-Public Relations, effective July 1
Harmony Miller, Interim Executive Director (HR), effective May 1
Bryan Moses, Full-Time Faculty (ATH), effective August 15
Paul Stahmann, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective May 16
Cheryl Sumner-Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant-CalWORKS, effective July 1
Robert Walden, Technical Analyst-ITS, effective July 1
Maria West, Library Operations & Services Specialist, effective July 1
Michael Wilmes, Senior Systems Administrator-ITS, effective July 1
Anet Youkhana, Technical Analyst-Enrollment Services, effective July 1
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May 2022
New Appointments
Jessica Biehl, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective August 15
Carolyn Brubaker, Full Time Faculty (CTE), effective May 16
Lilia Lewis, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective August 15
Francesca Milhoan, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective August 15
Anita Plus, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective August 15
Paul Stahmann, Full Time Faculty (MSE), effective June 30
Christie Sukhdeo, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective May 16
Retirements/Resignations
Lisa Diaz, Payroll Specialist, effective July 16
Lisa Lugo, Clerical Assistant III (H&SS), effective May 13
Elizabeth Padgett, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective April 22
Shant Printzian, Lab Technician-ITS, effective April 15
Betsy Sanchez, Executive Director - Marketing & Public Relations, effective April 14
Kirk Sennett, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective June 1
Lisa Vath, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective June 4
Change of Status
Kyle Colosimo, Custodian I-Facilities, effective April 14
Virginia Garcia, Payroll Specialist, effective May 1
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April 2022
New Appointments
Ashley Chavez, Coordinator, Veteran's Program, effective March 21
Janet Elliott, Clerical Assistant III- Maintenance & Operations, effective April 4
Martin Gonzales, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective January 10
Lisa Kinison, Accounting Technician-Fiscal Services, effective April 18
Charles Lemley, Tutoring Specialist (R&L), effective April 4
Joshua Ludicke, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective August 15
Timothy Lynskey, Adjunct Instructor (S&BS), effective August 15
Ellen McIsaac, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective August 15
Jose Ojeda, Custodian I- Facilities Services, effective April 18
Gina Peterson, Adjunct Instructor (S&BS), effective May 16
Timothy Sheppard, Instructional Assistant Automotive (CTE), effective April 18
John Weber, Computer Service Technician (ITS), effective April 12
Retirements/Resignations
Jillian Bentley, Cashier 50% - Business Services, effective April 15
Cesar Hernandez-Lopez, EOP&S Technician II, effective March 31
Nancy Inganni, Adjunct Instructor (R&L), effective May 8
Lindsay Roberts, Adjunct Instructor (H&SS), effective March 4
Anthony Snedeker, Grounds Maintenance Landscaper-Facilities Services, effective April 10
Shirlene Thatch, Coordinator Instr. Media Center- IMC, effective May 1
Change of Status
Asia Alvarez, Clerical Assistant III- Financial Aid, effective April 1
Bilkeyshia Jester, Accountant- Business Services, effective April 12
Yolanda Molina, Library Technician, effective April 12
Duane Rumsey, Full-Time Faculty (A&H), effective July 1
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March 2022
New Appointments
Ernest Fregozo, Grounds Maintenance Worker, effective March 16
Glen Morris, Grounds Maintenance Worker, effective March 16
Susanna Otis, Instructional Assistant Aeronautics, effective March 15
Retirements/Resignations
Faith Brewer, Temporary Basic Need Support (Student Life), effective July 1
Noe Flores, Coordinator Facilities Planning, effective March 22
Joseph Owens, Full Time Faculty (CTE), effective July 1
Change of Status
Darlene O'Keeffe, Administrative Assistant (ITS), effective March 16
Suzanne Olson, Administrative Assistant (MSE), effective March 1
Yecenia Perez, Athletic Trainer, Senior, effective January 1
Timothy Rasmussen, Athletic Trainer, Senior, effective January 1
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February 2022
New Appointments
Howard Davis, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective February 1
Joshua Feldman, Program Specialist FYE, effective February 16
Maria Gudino, Clerical Assistant II (C&M), effective January 18
Golden Hicks, Program Specialist - Student Equity, effective February 1
Jamie MacMillan, Clerical Assistant III (A&H), effective February 16
Julio Martinez, Adjunct Instructor (HSS), effective January 10
Olivia McKinstry, Clerical Assistant III (JPC), effective February 16
Duane Rumsey, Interim Dean Social & Behavioral Sciences, effective February 1
Retirements/Resignations
Jeffrie Ahmad, Full Time Faculty 60% (R&L), effective July 1
Ayoub Batarseh, Adjunct Instructor (CTE)- Position Declined, effective January 10
Ernest Bridges, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective June 2, 2017
Robert Carlson, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective June 14
Amber Casolari, Interim Dean Social & Behavioral Sciences- Position Declined, effective January 10
Steve Epps, Skills Maintenance Worker - Lead (Facilities), effective February 1
Barbara Fredette, Full Time Faculty (MSE), effective May 8
Robert Harvey, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective January 15
Yvonne Harvey, Clerical Assistant III (Facilities), effective January 17
Charles Hood, Full Time Faculty 10 months (R&L), effective July 1
Tyrone Mettler, Full Time Faculty 10 months (CTE), effective July 1
Aaron Rumsey, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective February 10
Rosa Sanchez, Adjunct Counselor (C&M), effective January 24
Michael Sauve, Adjunct Instructor (CTE), effective December 18, 2015
Change of Status
Una Goff, Senior Accountant- Business Services, effective February 16
Rachel Jennings, FT Time Faculty 10 mos-80% to 100% (R&L), effective July 1
Eileen O'Brien, Buyer-Purchasing, effective February 16
Robyn Serrano, Academic Affairs Specialist, effective February 9
Santi Tafarella, FT Time Faculty 10 mos-80% to 100% (R&L), effective July 1
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January 2022
New Appointments
Ayoub Batarseh, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective January 10
Nathan Bell, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective January 10
Amber Casolari, Interim Dean Social & Behavioral Sciences, effective January 3
Joseph Holton, Custodian I (Facilities), effective January 11
Cody Lewis, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective January 10
Roque Lewis, Adjunct Instructor (A&H), effective January 10
Wendy Rider, Learning Center Specialist-Temporary (R&L), effective January 10
Bennett Schiltz, Assistant Coach (ATH), effective January 10
Chloe Vidana, Clerical Assistant III (FYE), effective December 14, 2021
Clark Wiberg, Adjunct Instructor (MSE), effective January 10
Retirements/Resignations
Solange Awah, Database Administrator (ITS), effective December 16, 2021
Barbara Fredette, Full Time Faculty (MSE), effective July 1
Change of Status
Melissa Chavez, Administrative Assistant (A&H), effective January 16
Brian Kies, Instructional Assistant - Automotive, effective January 1
Keina Young, Interim Director - Palmdale Center, effective January 3
New Tenured Faculty/Counselors
Amina Gonzalez, Full-Time Counselor (C&M), effective January 3