Board of Trustees
| "As an adult learner with five children before graduating first from a community college and later a four year school, I know education can be the key to success. I fully support our District in preparing students (especially the hard to reach) for their future; a journey to employment through the many avenues available through vocational programs and classes afforded toward entry into a four year school. We need to focus on making our colleges accessible and affordable to those who have not had prior educational success or opportunities." |  |
| Contact at: 18164 Calle Oeste Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-9391 - (209) 533-3009 FAX Email: dean@sonnet.com |
Pat Dean |
| "It is an honor to serve you as the Area 2 Trustee. As a first generation college student and a working woman, I understand the importance of offering an education that is open and accessible. As your Trustee, I will work to ensure our community college district provides quality vocational education, lifelong learning and proper job skills training to enable our students to achieve the success they deserve. Please contact me with your questions, ideas or concerns. I am confident that by working together we can ensure and strengthen the economic and social viability of our communities future." |  |
| Contact at: 320 Rivergate Drive, Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 848-8510 phone/fax Email: abshired@yosemite.edu |
Desirree Abshire Area 2 |
| "My personal goal is to insure that every individual within the Yosemite Community College District has access to quality education in their chosen endeavor." |  |
| Contact at: 203 Hedstrom Road, Turlock, CA 95382 (209) 985-1601 - (209) 667-8561 FAX Email: abeshar@juno.com |
Abe Rojas Board Chair Area 3 |
| "As a trustee, I have the responsibility to see that our colleges are serving the needs of our community. Community colleges should provide opportunities for students to gain employment skills and create partnerships with local businesses. Community colleges can also add to the cultural and intellectual well being of their communities. MJC and Columbia College need to make a positive difference in their respective regions and reach out to all students who want to benefit from a college education." |  |
| Contact at: 5013 Jennings Road, Modesto, CA 95358 (209) 538-3162 - (209) 538-6489 FAX Email: anneyccd@cv-access.com |
Anne DeMartini |
| "I am proud to be the second of three generations to attend Modesto Junior College. As a community college trustee in the 21st century, I believe we must continue to adapt to meet the ever changing needs of our students and community. Please contact me if you have any suggestions on how we can better serve you." |  |
| Contact at: 1226 Princeton Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 324-6205 - (209) 579-9960 FAX Email: BAMHMOD@AOL.COM |
Tom Hallinan Area 5 |
| "Education has always played an important role in my life and I greatly value the educational services, academic, vocational and recreational, that this institution provides to our community. As a trustee I will work to ensure that our district meets the needs of our students. I want also to state that I hope to always maintain open avenues of communication amongst the board, faculty, students and community members in general." |  |
| Contact at: P.O. Box 4065, Modesto, CA 95352 (209) 575-6509 - (209) 575-6565 FAX Email: linda8925@sbcglobal.net |
Linda Flores Area 5 |
| "Guaranteeing access and support for non-traditional students is an important mission of the YCCD. I am also deeply committed to supporting and enhancing the academic reputation of Modesto Junior College and Columbia College. Further, I would like to see a closer relationship between the community college and local high schools to improve transfer rates, retention and completion of degrees and certificates." |  |
| Contact at: 1205 Trinity Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 577-0947 - (209) 525-9912 FAX Email: neumannpaul@hotmail.com |
Paul Neumann Vice Chair Area 5 |