2026-27 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

Treasurer:
Ryan Hitch
Distance Education Instructional Specialist 
Chaffey College

Web Designer:
Maria Aceituno
Instructional Designer
North Orange Community 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.