2025-26 Executive Committee Members

President:
Debbie Lou Angeles
Assistant Director, Academic Technology and Professional Development
Porterville College

Vice President/President-Elect:
Jennifer Kienzle
Associate Dean of Online Learning
City College of San Francisco

Secretary:
Jose Mercedes Lopez Ed.D
ESL/Distance Education Faculty Coordinator, ESL Department Chair
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

Public Information Officer:
Janet Williams
DE Faculty Coordinator
North Orange Continuing Education

Comptroller:
Ryan Hitch
Distance Education Instructional Specialist 
Chaffey College

Treasurer:
Suzanne Wakim
Distance Education Coordinator
Butte Community College

Web Designer:
Rhiannon Lares
Instructional Technologist
Chaffey College

Executive committee members currently represent CCC DECs on the OEI steering committee. CCC DECO members will continue to participate in activities and opportunities to:

  • Provide statewide voice and advocacy for Distance Education Coordinators and Professionals;
  • Serve as a one-stop information resource;
  • Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives, dialogue, and community-building;
  • Facilitate collaboration among DEC staff and stakeholders;
  • Encourage a shared commitment to the professional development of Distance Education Coordinators and Professionals;
  • Offer leadership and career development opportunities.