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The ACCCA Board has authorized the Regional Member Council [RMC] to plan and execute a series of events that are locally produced for the individual regions. The purpose of these events is to bring the administrators of the region together to network, share information, pick up the latest best practices and perhaps, learn a bit more about ACCCA in the process.
These Regional Events are meant to be offered to both members and non-members at little or no cost to the participants, and are intended to be replicated in other regions throughout the state on a quarterly basis to ensure easy access to affordable professional development and networking.
Each Event is designed to reflect the unique needs of the region in which it is being held. The Campus Reps of the region are surveyed in advance to determine preferences for the content and format, and our ACCCA staff and volunteers work with the Regional Director to build a program that suits the needs of most administrators in the region. These events will, over time, bring everyone together for community building, connection and information.
In fulfilling this strategic goal of the Association, the ACCCA Board has authorized these events to take place in any of the 10 recognized regions and an event can be initiated by the Regional Director or by ACCCA working with them.
If you are interested in having ACCCA bring an event to your region, contact your ACCCA Campus Rep today!
EVENT CALENDAR
We are excited to announce our next Regional Event in regions 3 & 4!
Strategic Leadership & Well-Being: Nurturing Your Best Self While Navigating Politics & Conflict as an Administrator – presenters Dr. Geisce Ly, Dr. Lonita Cordova, and Dr. Sara Parker
WHEN: March 25, 2025 | 8:30a – 3:30p
WHERE: Skyline College
WHO: Regions 3 & 4
COST: FREE
Our Regional Event is made possible by our generous sponsor, Climatec!
Meet Our Region 3 & 4 Event Speakers
Strategic Leadership & Well-Being: Nurturing Your Best Self While Navigating Politics & Conflict as an Administrator
Dr. Lonita Cordova served in the United States Navy for 8 years as an Information Systems Technician First Class. Upon exiting the navy in 2003 she went on to use the Troops to Teachers Grant to pay for her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and her GI Bill for her master’s degree in educational counseling. After finding out she was eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Lonita decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology, which she completed in 2013. Her passion began when she worked with Foster Youth, Group Home, and Housing insecure students in an alternative education program. She coordinated an Independent Living Skills Program with San Joaquin Delta College and University of the Pacific and served college aged current and former foster youth in transitioning onto a college campus.
She began her career in higher education as an adjunct in General Counseling and DSPS at Modesto Junior College and worked as an LD Specialist/DSPS Counselor, Veterans Coordinator Counselor and the Director of Student Services, Dean of Student Equity and Success, Dean of the Los Banos Campus, and Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services. Dr. Cordova has been a part time Associate Professor for Mental Health Counseling at California State University, Stanislaus, since 2015.
Dr. Cordova holds a Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management, University of Maryland, 2003, a Master of Science, Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, National University, 2006 and a Doctor of Philosophy, General Psychology, Emphasis in Education, Walden University, 2013.
Dr. Geisce Ly is passionate about motivating others to live their best life and do their best work. His career reflects more than 28 years of dedicated service uplifting students to achieve their educational goals, mentoring administrators, faculty, and classified staff on how best to navigate political landscapes, and empowering leaders to be positive change agents by facilitating trainings and workshops on professional development, personal growth, and career success.
He currently serves as Dean of the Downtown Campus and School of Business, Child Development, Culinary, Fashion, and Horticulture at City College of San Francisco (CCSF). Three years after establishing the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, CCSF was recognized as the 2021 Entrepreneurial College-of-the-Year by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. Before joining CCSF in 2013, he served as Campus Dean at College of the Redwoods and received the Leading with Excellence Award in 2009 by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce. Although Geisce has been an administrator the last 18 years, he will always remember his roots as a work-study student, social justice advocate, classified professional, counselor, and instructor.
His life’s motto is to always add value. Currently, he serves on the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) Board Executive Committee as Chair of ACCCA’s Management Development Commission which is comprised of nine professional development programs such as Admin 101, Admin 201, and Great Deans. He oversees the statewide Mentor Program since 2017, established the Management Essentials regional trainings in 2020, developed Admin 001 (a pipeline-to-administration program) in 2021, and chaired the 2022 annual conference in Monterey. Geisce earned two ACCCA distinctions: Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence in 2022 and Volunteer-of-the-Year in 2017. Previously, he served as Board Chair of the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and as Board President of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
He earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from University of Michigan, M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Penn State University, and B.A. in Social Ecology from UC Irvine. He grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and now resides in Daly City with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include reading, running, and coaching professionals to pursue excellence and sustain work/life harmony.
Dr. Sara Parker is the Vice President of Business and Administrative Services at Diablo Valley College. Sara earned her PhD and MA from the University of Delaware in Political Science and International Relations and attended UC Davis as an undergraduate. She holds a Certificate in School Business Management from the University of Southern California and is a Certified California School Business Officer. Sara started her career as a faculty member in Political Science, teaching full-time at Chabot College. She has worked in administration as a Dean, Vice President of Instruction, and Head of HR prior to joining Diablo Valley College. Sara is a Fulbright Scholar, former Chair of the American Political Science Association Committee on the Status of Community College Faculty in Profession, has published articles on community colleges. Sara and her husband have three children.
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