Search Committee

The Presidential Search Committee is charged with leading a transparent, inclusive, and successful search that leads to identifying a candidate to become Riverside City College's 13​​th president by ​July 1, 2026.

Committee Member Representatives

Academic Management

• Dr. Monica Green, President, Norco College – Chair
• Dr. Lynn Wright, Vice President, Academic Affairs
• Dr. Kristi Woods, Vice President, Planning & Development
• Dr. Shari Yates, Dean of Instruction, Career and Technical Education
• Dr. Thomas Cruz-Soto, Dean, Student Services

Classified Professionals

• Sally Lebow, Administrative Specialist

• Elena Santa Cruz, Administrative Coordinator

Confidential​

• Heidi Gonsier, Executive Administrative Assistant

Community

• Jack B. Clarke, Jr., Partner, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Faculty

• Kirsten Gerdes, Associate Professor, Philosophy
• Laneshia Judon, Professor, Business Administration
• Dr. Rhonda Taube, Professor, Art
• Dr. Araceli Calderon, Associate Professor, Spanish
• David Martinez, Kinesiology Associate Faculty

Management

• Elia Blount, Vice President, Business Services
• Tammy Few, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Employee Relations
• Graciela Caringella, Director, Employee & Labor Relations & College Support Services – EEO Representative

Student​

• Myisha Jackson, Associated Students of RCC, President