As president of the South Orange County Community College District Trustee Board, I am proud to represent Irvine Valley College (IVC) right here in Irvine...where I have lived and taught for decades.

Being a lifelong educator, I have always championed community colleges. They play a critical role in providing an affordable and accessible education to students right in their own backyards.

Last year, a regional Economic Impact Study reported that IVC brought $738.4 million to our local economy.

IVC ranks No. 1 in California for the number of students transferring from a community college to a four-year university.