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2026 RP Group Board of Directors Nominations

The RP Group Board of Directors nomination process is now open! If your college or district is located in one of the following regions, please consider nominating yourself to serve on our Board beginning July 1, 2026:

  • Central Coast/North Los Angeles (3-year term)
  • Central Valley North (2-year term)
  • Inland Empire (2-year term)
  • Los Angeles County (2-year term)
  • North Bay/Peninsula (2-year term)
  • Orange County (2-year term)

We will be hosting two Board Elections Information Sessions to answer any questions you might have about serving on our Board and/or the nomination and election processes. The content of each session will be the same.

Please register for a session today!

Important dates and deadlines:

  • You must complete your nomination form by Sunday, April 26, at 11:59 pm to be included on election ballots.
  • Ballots will be released to IRPE office leads for RP Group Institutional Members on Monday, May 4. Each RP Group Institutional Member receives one ballot to cast a single vote for the RP Group Board member to represent their respective region. 
  • Voting will close on Wednesday, May 20, at 5:00 pm.
  • Nominees will be notified about election results at the end of May.

If you would like to plan for your nomination using a paper version of the form as a reference, you can download a PDF copy.

About The RP Group Board of Directors

The RP Group represents and engages institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE) professionals in the California Community Colleges system to empower them to facilitate data-informed decision-making and be agents of institutional change focused on advancing student success and equity at individual colleges and systemwide.

The Board of Directors of The RP Group is elected by the organization’s institutional members and is charged with determining and operationalizing our mission, vision, and core values.

The Board leads the organization by

  • Representing and advocating for the interests and needs of the IRPE community;

  • Developing organizational policy;

  • Setting strategic direction for the organization; and

  • Providing oversight of the organization’s finances.
 

Regional Board Representation Model

Click the icon in the upper-left corner to expand the map to view the colleges within each region.

The RP Group's Regional Board Representation Model is comprised of 12 regions:

Central Coast/North Los Angeles

Central Los Angeles

Central Valley North

Central Valley South

East Bay

Far North

Inland Empire

Los Angeles County

North Bay/Peninsula

Orange County

San Diego/Imperial

South Bay

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Click the photos to read the biographies of our Board of Directors. 

Dr. Emma Blackthorne
Board Member

Dr. Emma Blackthorne

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

Central Valley South
Caitlin Busso
Board Member

Caitlin Busso

Regional Representative (2024-2026)

Inland Empire
Dulce Delgadillo
Board Member

Dulce Delgadillo

Regional Representative (2024-2026)

Orange County
Dr. Karen Engel
Board Member

Dr. Karen Engel

Regional Representative (2023-2026)

North Bay/Peninsula
Dr. P. Marcell Gilmore
Board Member

Dr. P. Marcell Gilmore

President Elect (2025-2026)

Executive
Anahit Grigoryan
Board Member

Anahit Grigoryan

Regional Representative (2024-2027)

Central Los Angeles
Bri Hays
Board Member

Bri Hays

Vice President, Board Development and Membership Engagement (2025-2027)

Executive
Dr. Amber Hroch
Board Member

Dr. Amber Hroch

Regional Representative (2023-2026)

Los Angeles County
Dr. Aisha Lowe
Board Member

Dr. Aisha Lowe

Regional Representative (2025-2026)

Central Valley North
Jake Kevari
Board Member

Jake Kevari

President (2024-2026)

Executive
Dr. Elaine Kuo
Board Member

Dr. Elaine Kuo

Secretary/Treasurer (2025-2027)

Executive
Dr. Joyce Lui
Board Member

Dr. Joyce Lui

Regional Representative (2025-2028)

South Bay
Dr. Rachel Miller
Board Member

Dr. Rachel Miller

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

San Diego/Imperial
Dr. Daniel Miramontez
Board Member

Dr. Daniel Miramontez

Vice President, IRPE Professional Development (2025-2027)

Executive
Vacant
Board Member

Vacant

Central Coast/North Los Angeles
Mayra Padilla
Board Member

Mayra Padilla

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

East Bay
Micheline Pontious
Board Member

Micheline Pontious

At Large Representative (2025-2026)

Jaime Rodriguez
Board Member

Jaime Rodriguez

At Large Representative (2025-2026)

Sean Whaley
Board Member

Sean Whaley

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

Far North

Strategic Advisors

Click the photos to read the biographies of our Strategic Advisors. 

Dr. Jeremy Brown
Strategic Advisor

Dr. Jeremy Brown

Chief Instructional Officers of the California Community Colleges (CIOCCC) (2025-2026)

Stephanie Curry
Strategic Advisor

Stephanie Curry

Academic Senate For California Community Colleges (ASCCC) (2025-2026)

Ron Gerhard
Strategic Advisor

Ron Gerhard

Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) (2025-2026)

Dr. John Hetts
Strategic Advisor

Dr. John Hetts

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) (2025-2026)

David Johnston
Strategic Advisor

David Johnston

Chief Information Systems Officers Association of the California Community Colleges (CISOA) (2025-2026)

Dr. Isela Ocegueda
Strategic Advisor

Dr. Isela Ocegueda

Chief Instructional Officers of the California Community Colleges (CIOCCC) (2025-2026)

Dr. Jeff Stephenson
Strategic Advisor

Dr. Jeff Stephenson

Chief Student Services Officers Association (CSSO) (2025-2026)

Terrence Willett
Strategic Advisor

Terrence Willett

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) (2025-2026)

Board Resources

The following are resources are about The RP Group's Regional Representation Model, including job descriptions, relevant bylaws, committee information, and frequently asked questions about Board service.