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

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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.

Board Member

Dr. Emma Blackthorne

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

Central Valley South

Board Member

Caitlin Busso

Regional Representative (2024-2026)

Inland Empire

Board Member

Dulce Delgadillo

Regional Representative (2024-2026)

Orange County

Board Member

Dr. Karen Engel

Regional Representative (2023-2026)

North Bay/Peninsula

Board Member

Dr. P. Marcell Gilmore

President Elect (2025-2026)

Executive Committee

Board Member

Anahit Grigoryan

Regional Representative (2024-2027)

Central Los Angeles

Board Member

Bri Hays

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

Executive Committee

Board Member

Dr. Amber Hroch

Regional Representative (2023-2026)

Los Angeles County

Board Member

Dr. Aisha Lowe

Regional Representative (2025-2026)

Central Valley North

Board Member

Jake Kevari

President (2024-2026)

Executive Committee

Board Member

Dr. Elaine Kuo

Secretary/Treasurer (2025-2027)

Executive Committee

Board Member

Dr. Joyce Lui

Regional Representative (2025-2028)

South Bay

Board Member

Dr. Rachel Miller

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

San Diego/Imperial

Board Member

Dr. Daniel Miramontez

Vice President, IRPE Professional Development (2025-2027)

Executive Committee

Board Member

Emil Mubarakshin

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

Central Coast/North Los Angeles

Board Member

Mayra Padilla

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

East Bay

Board Member

Micheline Pontious

At-Large Representative (2025-2026)

At-Large Representative

Board Member

Jaime Rodriguez

At-Large Representative (2025-2026)

At-Large Representative

Board Member

Sean Whaley

Regional Representative (2025-2027)

Far North

Strategic Advisors

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Strategic Advisor

Dr. Jeremy Brown

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

Strategic Advisor

Stephanie Curry

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

Strategic Advisor

Ron Gerhard

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

Strategic Advisor

Dr. John Hetts

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

Strategic Advisor

David Johnston

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

Strategic Advisor

Dr. Isela Ocegueda

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

Strategic Advisor

Dr. Jeff Stephenson

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

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.