College Leadership

Newin Orante, Ed.D.   |   President's Office

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.

Joe Morello, M.A.   |   Office of VPA

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.

Luis Escobar, Ed.D.   |   Office of VPSS

Luis Escobar earned an associate degree from Contra Costa College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University.

Kristy Lisle, Ph.D.   |   Office of VPI

Kristy Lisle earned her Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Barry University and her Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, Kristy holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

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Ingrid Vargas, M.A.   |   PRIE Office

Ingrid Vargas is originally from New York City, where she completed her B.A. 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).

Cherie Colin, M.S.   |   Office of MCPR

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.

Torria Davis, Ph.D.   |   ASLT Division Website

Dr. Torria Davis holds a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Urban Educational Leadership from Claremont Graduate University, a Master of Arts in School Administration and a Master of Science in School Counseling and Guidance from California Lutheran University, and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Michael Kane   |   Business, Education, and Professional Programs Division Website

Michael holds his B.A. in Secondary Education and B.S. in Biology at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, and completed his M.S. in Applied Ecology at Eastern Kentucky University.

Ellen Murray, Ed.D.   |   Counseling, Advising and Matriculation Division Website

Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Theory, Anthropology, and Liberal Studies from New York University, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Urban Affairs - Urban Policy Specialization from City University of New York-Hunter College, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Equity from San Francisco State University

Will Minnich, Ed.M, M.B.A   |   Admissions & Records, Financial Aid

Will Minnich holds a Master's Degree in Higher Education and Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Zaid Ghori, M.P.A   |   Global Learning Programs and Services Division Website

Zaid Ghori holds a M.P.A. from California Baptist University and a B.S. in Business Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Zaid is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at Indiana State University.

Dino Nomicos, M.A.   |   Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division Website

Dino Nomicos 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.

Christopher Gibson M.A.   |   Language Arts Website

Christopher Gibson holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in English and 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.

Jessica Hurless, M.A.   |   STEM Division Website

Jessica Hurless holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Wyoming, and an Associate of Arts in Human Communication from Casper College.

Bianca Rowden Quince, M.A.   |   Social Science / Creative Arts Division Website

Dr. Bianca Rowden-Quince holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis in Language and Discourse from California State University Hayward (now known as Cal State East Bay). She also holds a Master of Arts in Education with emphasis in Instructional Design and Technology from San Francisco State University and a Doctorate in Education in Learning and Instruction from the University of San Francisco.

Lauren Ford, Ed.D.   |   Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development Division Website

Lauren Ford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Xavier University (Ohio) and a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from University of Southern California. She recently earned her doctorate from San Francisco State University’s Educational Leadership program.

Cheryl Johnson, Psy.D.   |   Student Equity and Support Division Website

Cheryl Johnson received her Psy.D. from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and her M.S. in Human Resource Development from Troy State University in Dothan, AL.

Alvin Macaldo-Gubatina, M.A.   |   Management Council

Alvin Macaldo-Gubatina is an Ed.D. candidate at San Francisco State University. He holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and B.A. in Communication Studies from San Francisco State.

Lauren Ford, Ed.D.   |   Management Council

Lauren Ford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Xavier University (Ohio) and a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from University of Southern California. She recently earned her doctorate from San Francisco State University’s Educational Leadership program.

Cassidy Ryan-White, M.A.   |   Academic Senate

Cassidy Ryan-White 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.

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Jose Milan   |   Classified Senate

Jose Milan holds an Associate in Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Skyline College and a Bachelor of Arts In Latinos and Latinas Studies from San Francisco State University.

Nadia Tariq   |   Classified Senate

Nadia Tariq holds an Associate in Science in Web Development from Skyline College and a Pharmacy Technician from Boston Reed College. She is currently enrolled at San Francisco State University to complete her Bachelor’s degree.

Irah Tancioco   |   ASSC

Irah Vanelle Tancioco is a student at Skyline College, currently studying Sociology and Social Justice Studies and planning to transfer and continue working to build community rooted in social justice.

Gerson Fernandez   |   ASSC

Gerson Fernandez is a student at Skyline College, currently studying Anthropology and planning to transfer and pursue a degree in Cultural Anthropology.