The first public forum will feature Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib, the vice president of Madera and Oakhurst Community College Centers. Her forum will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Angel Reyna, who is the vice president of instruction at Renton Technical College in Washington state, will be at the second forum, which will run from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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To find potential candidates, the State Center Community College District used the services of the Association of Community College Trustees to conduct a nationwide search, said Lucy Ruiz, the district’s executive director for public and legislative relations.
Ruiz said the process is continuing with background checks on the candidates. She said a screening committee reviewed applications and conducted initial interviews.
Here’s a look at each candidate’s career:
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib, candidate for Madera Community College Center President
She served as vice president, student services at Reedley College for three years, and as interim dean of instruction for fine, performing and communication arts at Fresno City College.
She also served as interim dean of instruction for ag/natural resources, manufacturing and business at Reedley College, and as a tenured faculty at Fresno City College. Her industry experience includes interior designer, project manager, and architectural drafting.
She earned her Ed.D. in education and leadership at Fresno State, her M.S. in instructional technology at National University, and her B.A. in interior design from Fresno State. She also completed coursework at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, after transferring from Fresno City College.
Angel Reyna
Angel Reyna, candidate for Madera Community College Center President
He previously served as dean of workforce education at Walla Walla Community College. At Yakima Valley Community College he held the positions of director for workforce education, interim industry coordinator, and ESL adjunct instructor.
Reyna was mayor of Mabton, Washington, from 2010-2013 and a city council member 2006-2009. He also worked as a seasonal migrant farmworker for 13 years.
He earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. Reyna is working toward a doctorate in organizational leadership at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus.
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