2017-2018 Directory
Board Officers
Dr. Herbert Kitchen
Dr. Herbert Kitchen joined Merritt College as Interim Director of Student Activities and Campus Life on July 25, 2016. Dr.
Ernie Bridges
Ernest L Bridges is a long time educator of African-American Studies at Fullerton College and California State University Fullerton. He
Michelle Word
Michelle Word is the Events Manager for the College of Southern Nevada. She is a native of Illinois and has
Dr. Marlon Hall
Dr. Marlon R. Hall currently serves as the Superintendent/President of Lassen Community College in Susanville, California. The eldest child of
Anita Black
Anita Black is a Merritt College Emeritus Vice President of Instruction and professor working as a retiree as a Cyber
Dr. Tammy R. Robinson
Dr. Tammy Robinson serves as the Dean of Global Learning Programs and Services at Skyline College in San Bruno, California.
Dr. Stacy Thompson
VICE PRESIDENT – ORGANIZATIONAL VITALITY
Dr. Stacy Thompson was raised in the Bay Area and has over 25 years experience in higher education. As an
Dr. Matais Pouncil
Matais Pouncil is delighted to serve at West Valley College with such esteemed faculty, staff, and Administrators. "The desire for,
Carol Belle-Thomas Moss
VICE PRESIDENT – PROGRAMS
Carol Belle-Thomas Moss , a native San Franciscan, educated in the public schools system, received her BA and MA from San Francisco
Dr. Charles Nwankwo
Dr. Charles Nwankwo serves as Vice President of Information Technology and Media Services. In his position provides leadership to ensure
Dr. Karin Edwards
VICE PRESIDENT – PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING
Email: karin.edwards@pcc.edu
Yvette Strickling
VICE PRESIDENT – MEMBERSHIP
Yvette Strickling is a Native of Phoenix, Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Education and
Ashton Ridley
VICE PRESIDENT – PUBLIC RELATIONS/TECHNOLOGY
Ashton Ridley is the Manager of Multicultural Affairs at the College of Southern Nevada. In his current role he is
Robert Shoffner
Robert Shoffner is the Director of the San Mateo County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), that is hosted by the
Rosslyn Knight
A native of Washington, DC and raised in San Diego, CA, Rosslyn Renee Knight holds a Bachelor of Science degree
Dr. Joel Powell
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Dr. Joel Powell is a full-time Professor of Political Science and Law at Solano Community College (SCC) in the division
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