My History

I am a naturalized American citizen born in Nicaragua. I came to the U.S. because of a scholarship offered to me by the University of Findlay in Ohio, where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. I later completed a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Bowling Green State University. For nearly 25 years I moved through the ranks in California Community Colleges from Teacher to Director, Dean, Vice President and President. I have held residency in Monterey County for 24 years, coming to this area when Hartnell College offered me the position of Vice-President, Student Services. I later served as President at Chabot College in Hayward. Through this professional experience I have acquired knowledge on all aspects of community college operations from instruction to upper management. I am a very able public speaker. Locally I am member of the PG Rotary Club, an ambassador for the PG Chamber of Commerce and Board of Director member of the Blind and Visually Impaired Center in PG and Palenke Arts in Seaside, which shows my commitment to serve my community. I have dedicated my life to serving those with the highest barriers to obtaining a college education.