- Occupation: Current Trustee and University Administrator
- Current administrator as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at CSU Monterey Bay
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership form the University of La Verne
- Ed.M. in Education-Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard University
- B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University
- Graduate and Alumni Honoree of West Valley College in Saratoga
- Past board member to the San Benito High School Board of Trustees in Hollister
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Budget Responsibility- At a time when finances to support education are limited, we need to be as efficient as possible to maximize resources.
- Community Needs- I will advocate for the needs of the community ensuring that they are expressed and addressed by Gavilan College.
- Increased Access- Gavilan classes and services must continue to be flexible and available to meet the needs of students and demands of the job market.
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- Dr. Luz Maria "Lucha" Ortega -- Candidate's Statement
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I have over 15 years of experience working in higher education-- over ten years in community colleges and five years in a university setting. Below is a summary of my credentials, experience and qualifications in seeking election as a trustee for the Gavilan Joint Community College Board.
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League of Women Voters of California
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