CUESTA COLLEGE NEWS + Foundation Annual Report

FALL 2018 Highlighting our BUSINESS A Letter From Our PARTNERS Superintendent/President Harvey’s Honey Huts has been providing portable sanitation JILL STEARNS services to the Central Coast

Dear Cuesta community, since 1979. Owners Harvey and Jennifer Smith have been Thank you for the very warm welcome. It is a joy and privilege to serve as the seventh business partners with Cuesta superintendent/president of Cuesta College and to join you in service to our students College for almost as long. In and community. Since July, I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn the history of our the early 1980’s, one of their institution and to build an understanding of what makes Cuesta College such a special place. two children attending Cuesta I am inspired by the creative, engaging, and challenging programs offered and the incredible College ran cross country and support provided through the Student Success Center to facilitate completion. The activity had asked them to deliver a and energy of the math lab is so contagious that I regularly walk through, just to observe and few portable units for one of be reminded of the importance of our mission. his meets. The couple gladly The impact of the Cuesta College Promise Scholarship that provides two years of fee-free agreed to do so and was education to San Luis Obispo County high school graduates continues to expand. Recent high approached by then Athletic school graduates are pursuing associate degrees for transfer and career technical education Director Warren Hansen to purchase advertising in support of programs in growing numbers and students report that the local Promise Scholarship was a the athletics program. Jennifer struck a deal by replying with, significant factor in choosing to begin their higher education journey at Cuesta College. The A New Leader Cuesta College News “How about hanging our banner on a fence facing the highway, local Promise Scholarship extends to our new educational programs including an associate at the Helm + Foundation Annual Report and in return we will give you free toilets year-round?” Thirty-five degree for transfer in plant science, agriculture mechanics courses, and a course in geographic years later, the sponsorship deal still stands. On July 1st, Dr. Jill Stearns Fall 2018 information systems. The growth of our dual enrollment programs in local high schools shortens became Cuesta College’s Today, Harvey’s Honey Huts provides unlimited portable toilet the timeline to degree completion and decreases the cost of higher education. The dual seventh Superintendent/ CONTENTS services for all Cuesta College sporting events at no cost to the enrollment programs provide opportunity for students to begin their preparation for President. After a nationwide college. “I can’t express to you the gratitude we have for Jennifer university transfer or a career while still in high school. Recently, one student successfully search, Cuesta College’s 2 . . . . A Letter From Dr. Jill Stearns and Harvey and their entire family,” said Athletic Director Bob completed her associate’s degree prior to high school graduation! Board of Trustees selected 3 . . . . Business Partner—Harvey’s Honey Huts Mariucci. “They have been such generous supporters of Cuesta Dr. Stearns following the 4 & 5 . . .Cuesta Promise In 2018, Cuesta College celebrated the opening of two new buildings; a stunning, technology- retirement of Dr. Gil Stork. College Athletics for decades—from track and cross country rich, instructional building on the San Luis Obispo Campus and the Campus Center on the Dr. Stearns previously served 6 & 7 . . .Year in Review meets, baseball and softball games, to the annual City to the Sea North County Campus. Funded by Measure L, these new buildings provide state-of-the-art as president of Modesto Junior 8 . . . . Culinary Program Half Marathon. They are wonderful people and have been such classrooms, comfortable study spaces, faculty offices, and meeting rooms that support College since July of 2012, and 9 . . . . Cuesta College Athletics an inspiration to our community.” collaboration and community. Current construction projects include the aquatics center and at West Hills College as the vice president of educational 10 & 11 . .Spring 2018 Commencement The Smith’s in-kind donations provide an invaluable service to the data center on the San Luis Obispo Campus, the Early Childhood Education building on the services, the interim associate 12 . . . .Recognitions campus and the wider community, but their impact goes beyond North County Campus, and there is still more to come! Measure L provides new and newly dean of student learning 13 . . . .Foundation Grants that. “Supporting college athletics supports the entire picture of renovated facilities to advance Cuesta College’s values of access, success, and excellence in outcomes, and director of a college education,” Jennifer said. “Some talented high school higher education. financial aid. Pictured here 14 . . . .Alumni Story students may not be able to go to a four-year college yet, and is Dr. Stearns and her family. 15 . . . .Faces & Places I hope to see you on campus soon. Cuesta College—Build Your Future! I refer to Cuesta as a springboard to continue their sport and 16 . . . .A Letter From Anita Robinson Warm regards, start a solid college education.” 17 ...... Donor, Bob Garrett 18 . . . .A Letter From Shannon Hill For more information on how to become a 19 . . . .Foundation Financials Business Partner with Cuesta College, please call the Cuesta College Foundation at (805) 546-3279. 20–27 . . Donors Jill Stearns, Ph.D.

2 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 3 Expanding a PROMISE In 2013, Cuesta College launched the student is Anna Betts. She is currently her that we would visit each she was Cuesta Promise—a scholarship program looking to complete her general education accepted to and look at the programs and that would allow any recent graduate of a courses at Cuesta, transfer to UC Santa financial aid packages offered. She applied San Luis Obispo County high school the Cruz, and then pursue a career in to seven universities as well as Cuesta. opportunity to attend the college fee-free economics. We sat down with the college When it came time to decide which school their first year. A private donation of $8 freshman and her mother, Aimee La Rue, she intended to attend, Anna surprised million from the Charles and Leeta Dovica to talk about how the Cuesta Promise is me by choosing Cuesta. She said the Family Trust funded the scholarship, impacting their lives. fact that Cuesta would save us so much breaking down financial barriers to higher money during her college experience was Why is the Cuesta Promise a great education for local students. Today, nearly the deciding factor. I was really proud that opportunity for your family? 3,000 San Luis Obispo County students she had deeply considered all her options, aimee I know how exceptional the faculty have received the Promise. and Cuesta came out on top. at Cuesta are, and I know you cannot live But college leaders wanted to do more. In in a more beautiful place than the Central Anna, what would you say to high 2016, the effort to fundraise for a second school students debating whether Coast of California. Those are great reasons year of the Promise was announced by to attend Cuesta on the Promise? to choose Cuesta for your first years of now retired Superintendent/President higher education. But now, because of the anna I would say don’t think that just Dr. Gil Stork. With a goal to raise almost two-year Cuesta Promise, a local family because a lot of people are going to a $10 million (the necessary cost to sustain can save an average of $50,000 for those four-year school that you must go, too. a second-year), the bar was set very high. two years. It’s remarkable if you think When all things add up, community colleges Over the course of two years, private about it. It is absolutely the most sound and four-year colleges teach you the exact donations of almost $3 million have been financial option. same skills you need in the first two years. received by the Cuesta College Foundation. But community colleges are awesome— PROMISE BY THE NUMBERS anna It’s true! The biggest reason I chose Those funds, combined with financial the instructors are very approachable Cuesta is because the Promise saves an assistance from the State, allowed for and class sizes are way smaller than at incredible amount of money and allows 2013 25% the dream to be realized. a university, and I like that. Also, I would At Cuesta College’s 29th me to stay close to my family while I 925 Annual Scholarship Reception In the Spring of 2018, the Promise say consider all the money you can save PROMISE complete my general education. All 2017 36% STUDENTS in August, Pacific Gas and Scholarship expanded to include a taking advantage of the Promise; perhaps general education courses are the same Electric Company (PG&E) second year of fee-free education. your parents will consider buying you a no matter if you attend a four-year or two- Local High School Grad presented a check to the car with some of the savings, haha! Year two of the Cuesta Promise includes year school. So, why not get them for free? Attendance Rate In October, Cuesta College Cuesta College Foundation in welcomed nearly 800 local the amount of $100,000 to academic performance measures. To earn The Cuesta Promise application aimee And, I couldn’t be more thrilled that *2018 data not available PASO ROBLES HS 176 high school seniors onto the support the second year of the a second fee-free year, students must for academic year 2019–20 is Anna chose Cuesta over the universities San Luis Obispo Campus to Cuesta College Promise complete more than 50 percent of the currently open through August 1, ARROYO GRANDE HS 145 she was accepted to. When we talked experience a day at the college Scholarship. Other major units attempted, and earn a grade point 2019; the priority scholarship ATASCADERO HS 133 and hear about the Cuesta campaign donors include the about college and her future, I told Anna % average of 2.00 or higher during their application deadline is March 2, 90 MORRO BAY HS 97 Promise scholarship. The 5th Harold J. Miossi Charitable it was her decision where she wanted to first year on the Promise. 2019. For more information, visit SAN LUIS OBISPO HS 91 Annual Promise Day included Trust, the Estate of Mary go. I encouraged her to apply to all the Local students attending campus tours and an open Schwartz, the Estate of Laura cuesta.edu/admissionsaid/ TEMPLETON HS 73 This Fall, the first recipients of the expanded schools she was interested in and assured cuestapromise. Cuesta after graduating house with faculty and Coats, Rick and Jill Stollmeyer, Promise stepped onto campus. One such attend as Promise students Biggest High School Classes program staff. and Dr. Grace Crittenden.

4 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 5 Cuesta College

2018 in Review

1January 2February 3March 4April 5May 6June 7July 8August 9September 10October 11November 12December The prestigious A ribbon-cutting Author Ron The public enjoys For the first time, a The college Cuesta College’s College for Kids The Ceramics The Annual A 20th Anniversary The college posts Military Friendly ceremony is held to Suskind discusses a day of free swim Summer Interses- celebrates the new seventh Superin- saw more local Program gets College Night on Celebration is held signage and gets School® designa- celebrate the new his memoir Life, at the college’s sion is offered to 43,000 square-foot tendent/President youth participation its clay for the the SLO Campus on the North the message out tion is earned for 32,000 square-foot Animated at the aquatic center prior provide the North County Dr. Jill Stearns is in sports activities semester via the hosts hundreds of County Campus that it will officially the 6th year in SLO Campus 2018 Book of the to its closure for community with Campus Center sworn in during the this summer than Clay Stomp, where high school in Paso Robles, go smoke-free in a row. Instructional Year event. bond-funded repairs. more flexible with a ribbon-cut- Board of Trustees ever before, and participants mix students and their which opened its January 2019. Building. The Drama The inaugural course options. ting ceremony. monthly meeting. expanded to 6,000 pounds of parents as they doors in 1998. Department Cougar Welcome Cuesta opens a A $1.5M donation include archery. clay with their feet. meet with dozens Discovery Day at receives nine Days welcomes food pantry on the from the Harold J. of colleges and Cuesta College is national awards hundreds onto the SLO Campus to Miossi Charitable universities. held on the North from the Kennedy college’s campuses address student Trust marks the County Campus, Center for its to find out what food insecurity. largest gift in offering the production of Man Cuesta has to offer. college history to community a of La Mancha. the arts programs. chance to see the college’s science and technology programs in action.

6 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 7 Cuesta College ATHLETICS From the Desk of Athletic Director Bob Mariucci BUILD YOUR

Dear Cougar Fans,

Over the past few issues of CC News, I have highlighted the successes of our coaches and current student FUTURE athletes. For this issue, I would like to take the opportunity to spotlight a few of our 2018 stand-out athletes Through Cuesta’s and let you know where they are now. These young men and women have gone on to become very successful university students and have continued to excel in their sport at their respective schools, located all over the New Culinary Program country. We are very proud of all our student athlete graduates.

This fall, Cuesta College launched a California involving the recycling of food Culinary Arts Certificate of Specialization, when a memory from his upbringing combining academic and lab training with sparked. “My mother followed the real life experience in the field of culinary Mediterranean diet when I was young, arts. Taught in a professional kitchen and the waste from the kitchen was at at the California Conservation Corps in zero,” Auriemma said. “She used every- San Luis Obispo, the certificate consists thing, everything. And we recycled the of four courses that can be completed leftovers. So, I began thinking, why are within one semester. we trying to solve the problem of wasted food by recycling it? Why not start at the MIA VISS NOAH SAUNDERS EVAN STORK COURTNEY BARBA ANDREW NAVIGATO CHANDLER MANKINS “Numerous opportunities are now available beginning, and use all the food? Then we More Course Offerings 2018 Warren Hansen Two-Time Men’s Track & Field 2018 Women’s 2018 Male Athlete of 2018 Warren Hansen to students interested in culinary—this Female Scholar Basketball MVP Thrower Basketball MVP the Year Male Scholar would have no waste.” Cuesta College is rolling out fresh new new set of courses meets the requirements Athlete of the Year Leading Scorer 17.9 Cuesta Record Leading Scorer Baseball Athlete of the Year offerings in a variety of areas. for entry level employment, offer food Auriemma moved to Morro Bay and Water Polo points per game Holder Hammer 17.9 points per game Western State Water Polo safety certification, are transferable to enrolled in Cuesta’s Culinary Program. • Introduction to Viticulture course (AGPS & Swimming Attending Campbell 153' 7" Attending Eastern Conference Player & Swimming the Cal State Universities, provide lifelong At 60-plus years old, his goal today is 250). As part of the college’s Agriculture 4x Dean’s University Attending Nazarene College of the Year 4x Dean’s Honor List Sacramento Honor List learning skills, as well as consumer and to teach others about a zero waste Plant Science Program, this CSU-trans- Attending State University 3.79 GPA industry-applicable skills,” said Cuesta Mediterranean diet lifestyle, while ferable course introduces viticulture to 3.96 GPA Oklahoma State University College Nutrition Instructor Cherie Moore. securing employment in the local food students via exploring the concepts of Attending Arizona Attending University State University of California, Irvine “The culinary arts field has a large, growing industry. He says Cuesta is helping to grape growing, history, distribution, job market and this certificate provides improve his cooking technique, and biology, anatomy, propagation, cultivated a career advantage for job seekers in allowing him to start a new chapter. varieties, rootstocks, climate, vineyard San Luis Obispo County and beyond.” practices, common diseases and pests. “I wanted to show everyone, and myself, Get Involved! Michele Auriemma is one such job seeker. that at my age, in my 60s, I can start again, • Introduction to Geographic Information I want to encourage you to become actively involved in our annual activities. Whether it is supporting our A zero-waste chemical engineer from Italy, and start a new life.” Systems course (GEOL 225). Cuesta is Auriemma was working on a project in working to meet the high-demand Booster Club, volunteering your time at our home events, encouraging the coaches and athletes, or just coming industry needs for certified Geographic out to enjoy a game, we’d love to see you show your Cougar spirit. You can call the Athletic Department at Information Systems (GIS) technicians. (805) 546-3207 to find out how. The CSU-transferable course introduces The Culinary Arts Program consists of the following four courses: Nutrition 213: Food the concepts, techniques, and tools of Again, thank you for being a part of “our team” and best of luck to all our sports teams and coaches in 2019! Safety and Sanitation with ServSafe Certification, Culinary Arts 210: Fundamentals I, GIS, including data acquisition, manage- Hope to see you at the games. Culinary Arts 220: Fundamentals II, and Culinary Arts 125: Baking Science I. There ment, manipulation, spatial analysis, and are no course prerequisites for the Culinary Arts Certificate of Specialization, cartographic output. The course is the allowing students to easily customize their course sequence to work with their first in a series that will result in a GIS schedules. For more information, call (805) 546-3263. Analysis Certificate, which will officially Bob Mariucci, Director of Athletics launch in the Fall of 2019.

8 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 9 Spring 2018 COMMENCEMENT

Cuesta College’s class of 2018 graduated 946 students and The graduates ranged in age from 17 to 69, with degrees given awarded 1,249 degrees at the 53rd annual commencement to 373 males and 567 females. Of the graduates, 259 earned ceremony on Friday, May 18th. honors or high honors by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, including 15 who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. A total of 485 associate of arts degrees, 247 associate of sciences degrees, and 517 transfer degrees were awarded. The college A total of 29 veterans earned a degree this year, representing offers over 30 transfer degrees providing students with a clear the branches of Air Force, Army, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard. pathway into the California State University system in areas like The graduating class also included students from three interna- agriculture business, psychology, communication studies, early tional countries (Australia, Brazil, and Nicaragua) and four states childhood education, and more. (Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington).

Of this year’s graduating class, 440 students came from local high schools, 155 of which were Promise Scholarship recipients.

RN Pinning Ceremony th 50 Cuesta College’s Registered Nursing (RN) program celebrated its 50th graduating class this year. “This is an incredible opportunity for our students The graduates of the RN program's first class earned their nursing pins in 1969, and, since then, and the community,” said Cuesta College Director Cuesta College has educated and graduated more than 1,800 nurses. of Nursing Marcia Scott. “The partnership with CSU- Monterey Bay allows students to remain in the community This year’s graduating cohort included 43 students ranging in age from 21 to 54, and is made up and work as RN’s while pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree. of 31 females and 12 males. Forty of the graduates are from within the San Luis Obispo County This spring, our students completed clinical hours and and Santa Maria area. research projects that benefitted the San Luis Obispo Public “Every nursing graduation is special, but this one marks a milestone of 50 years of preparing and Behavioral Health Departments and the SLO Noor Clinic. nearly 2,000 nurses to provide top quality health care to the citizens of San Luis Obispo County In addition, they obtained FEMA and child abuse certifications. and beyond,” said then Cuesta College Superintendent/President Dr. Gil Stork. These graduates are well on their way to becoming nursing The RN program also celebrated the first cohort of 18 RN students earning a Bachelor’s Degree in leaders in our local community, as well as becoming potential Nursing. The students participated in the Cuesta College and CSU-Monterey Bay Collaborative leaders in state, national, and global health arenas.” Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) pathway, which provides students the opportunity to complete a BSN just 12 months after completion of their Associate Degree. All courses are offered locally. The eighteen students are on target to graduate with a BSN in May 2019.

10 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 11 Extraordinary GROWING WITH GRANTS Local, state and federal grants brought recognition, prestige and several million dollars in much-needed ACHIEVEMENTS funding to Cuesta in 2017-18. The funds will assist the college in launching programs, building new career paths and expanding student services to improve success. Here’s a quick look at how some Faculty & Staff Honorees of these grants are building the future for students today. Per the tradition of the Fall Opening Day Ceremony, the following faculty and staff were honored for their contributions to the college.

$150k $225k $150k $125k Nuclear Education & Geographic Information Education Futures DREAM Centers 2018 ACADEMIC 2018 CLASSIFIED 2018 MANAGEMENT 2018 DR. MARIE E. 2018 PETER AND M’MAY 2018 TEACHING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR SENATE EMPLOYEE ROSENWASSER— DIFFLEY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD Training Scholarship Systems (GIS) Analyst (Pathways for Future for Undocumented Gary Rubin, Denise McDonough, OF THE YEAR PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP FACULTY EXCELLENCE Dr. Anthony NUCLEAR REGULATORY NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AWARD Teachers) Students Business Education, Division Assistant, Jason Hopkins, Richard Jackson Koeninger COMMISSION Brian McAlister, Establishes a GIS Analyst CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES North County Mathematics Sergeant, Cuesta —Performing Arts/ —History Provides scholarships for Police Department Assistant Director, Drama certificate at Cuesta College COLLEGES CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE Establishes Dream Centers Cluster Coordinator students in the Cuesta College Bond Projects that meets the high-de- Supports the college’s that respond to the needs of Nuclear Power Program and mand workforce needs for participation in a statewide undocumented students and develops a workforce capable Geographic Information effort that creates pathways their families on the San Luis of supporting the operation System (GIS) Technicians. GIS to a teaching credential for Obispo and North County and decommissioning of expertise is needed in almost California community college Campuses. nuclear facilities and the safe every discipline for spatial data students to address critical handling of nuclear materials, management, including engi- teacher shortages. primarily at Diablo Canyon neering, architecture, health, Power Plant. agriculture, and computer information systems.

CCPRO Awards SkillsUSA National Awards Best In Nation The college’s Marketing and Communications At this year’s SkillsUSA National Leadership Cuesta College’s jazz combo group IATA Department was honored in April with four and Skill Conference, Cuesta College was named the 2018 Best Community awards from the statewide Community Career Technical Education students College Small Jazz Combo in the nation $ $ $ $ College Public Relations Organization Milan Tolani (pictured) and Ben Braun by American jazz magazine DownBeat. 5k 100k 275k 295k for their work on the college website, were awarded a gold medal in Early The members of IATA include students art gallery brochure, CC News magazine, Childhood Education and a bronze medal Ian Skinner, Adam Nash, Tyler Dukes, Teacher Preparation Veteran’s Resource Cultivating Latino Adult Education and Community Programs logo redesign. in Information Technology Services. and Alex Nash. Pipeline Center Service Student Success & Literacy CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES Expansion in Agriculture CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Supports the college’s partici- Provides adult education, CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE Strengthens the Cuesta Strong Workforce Stars Rodeo Club Nationals pation in a Regional Community literacy services, and Expands on-campus Veterans’ College Agriculture Program Cuesta College’s Career Technical Education In June, six members of the Cuesta College of Practice for community integrated English literacy- Resource Centers that provide by adding courses that programs were honored with multiple 2018 Rodeo Club competed at the 2018 College colleges developing pathways civics education programs support services for students meet local workforce needs, Strong Workforce Star recognitions from National Finals Rodeo. The team placed to a teaching credential for throughout San Luis who are current or former providing internships and the State. Among the notable accomplish- 4th in the nation, and student athlete Will students, especially those Obispo County. members of the Armed Forces introducing more students to ments: Cuesta’s Psychiatric Technician Centoni placed first in both Bull Riding and that prepare future teachers of the United States and who the field of agriculture through grads see a 245 percent increase in earn- the Men’s All-Around competition. in Career Technical Education are enrolled, or are attempting an annual job shadowing day. ings, while Registered Nursing grads enjoy (CTE) and Science, Technology, to enroll, at Cuesta College. a 136 percent increase in earnings. Both Engineering, Math (STEM) maintain 100 percent job placement rate. disciplines.

12 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 13 FACES & PLACES Events, Honors and Awards

Alum: Mario Espinoza from EOP to PhD 2018 Awards Luncheon The beginning of Mario Espinoza’s journey came into the EOPS center, forming study The annual awards luncheon recognized outstanding alumni, members Stan and Janice House, student Kailey Schwabenland in education happened almost by chance. groups, and planning potlucks.” supporters and volunteers of the college. The 2018 Honored and Howard Carroll of the Harold J. Miossi Trust were recognized After accompanying his mom to the Mario graduated with two A.A.s, one in Alumni Dr. Sarah Ashley, Heidi Harmon, Tom O’Malley and for their volunteer work and philanthropy at Cuesta. A video of Achievement House thrift house near the Liberal Arts and another in Social and Maria Spaeth (left photo) were recognized for their outstanding the event is on Cuesta’s YouTube Channel. Cuesta College SLO campus, he wandered achievements since their time as students at Cuesta. Community Behavioral Sciences, from Cuesta College off to explore and found himself at the in 2014. A world civilizations class he took, registration window of the college. with Dr. Chris Nielsen, helped develop Before he knew it, he had signed up his passion for ethnic studies. When he for seventeen units. decided to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in organizations and how they advocate for Life had been difficult for Mario prior to Comparative Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly, immigrant health policies. The program attending Cuesta College. To cope with he was well prepared because of his has taken him around the country, his dad’s cancer diagnosis, he turned experience at Cuesta. “Cuesta College attending renowned national conferences to alcoholism and had a run-in with the taught me how to find resources, and how in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. law. “Going back to college saved my life, to find community networks that helped “I’ve been exposed to things that I’ve only 2018 Legacy Dinner because I was just lost before that,” he me achieve my goals,” he said. “I found out dreamed of finding,” he said. “My world In May, the Cuesta College Foundation hosted the Dr. Gilbert H. Stork Legacy Dinner in said. “It was a really tough time before and through EOPS that there are resources has changed through education in ways honor of former Superintendent/President Dr. Stork, who retired from the college after during Cuesta; and I felt like I found my to help students, such as myself, that I didn’t even know were possible.” 51 years of service. The event raised funds for the Cuesta Promise scholarship and was footing when I started developing healthier were low-income and underrepresented attended by more than 200 community members, faculty, staff, and supporters. networks and a positive community.” transfers. When I got to Cal Poly, I looked As Mario continues his educational journey, for those resources.” he remains grounded through one of the The community Mario found was mostly things most important to him—family. in the college’s Extended Opportunity Today, he’s aiming to bring another type of “I think most of all my motivation was rooted Programs & Services (EOPS) department. resource for underrepresented groups in in my dad’s words to me,” he said. “He told Not only did he find support from his the form of social justice and awareness me to give it my best and improve on myself. peers, but also from the staff. “I had two as he pursues a PhD in Sociology at UCSB I think that’s what ethnic studies does great counselors, Heidi (Webber) and Jan- with an external fellowship from the for me. It’s a constant improving on what et (Florez), who helped me figure out what Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Con- I know about the world and what I can I wanted to do,” he shared. “They helped currently, he is also teaching in the ethnic teach people about the world.” me figure out how to navigate the campus studies department at Cal Poly. Having and where to find support for my statistics already completed his master’s degree, For more information about What's in a name? class, as an example. They were always he’s in his second-year of the doctorate EOPS, please contact April Friends and supporters of Cuesta College attended the annual Presidents’ Luncheon in there for me, and it inspired me to give program and is developing a research McGee at (805) 546-3144, or June on the stage of the Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CPAC). Following the event, back by trying to help everyone that project centered around immigration visit cuesta.edu/student/ the college announced a $1.5 million donation to the CPAC for the Harold J. Miossi studentservices/cafe/eops Charitable Trust and unveiled an image of the building’s new name.

14 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 15 Bob Garrett, Donor, on GIVING BACK A Message From Our Foundation Board President Tell us about yourself and your of a culturally rich community. And connection to Cuesta College. having spent a career at a small college, My late wife and I moved to the I understand the struggles Cuesta faces, ANITA ROBINSON Central Coast 20 years ago after and how much it depends on the financial spending 32 years in Indiana, where support of those of us who admire what it Your Commitment to Cuesta College Duejean worked as a utility attorney and contributes to the community. I was a college professor. Our introduction I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Foundation’s volunteers and Your contributions have gone primarily to Cuesta came when we enrolled in a donors who work tirelessly to help in so many ways, giving back to the College and their Foundation Mission to the area of greatest need and the series of French classes, in hopes of Harold J. Miossi CPAC—why these community. These individuals are an invaluable asset to Cuesta, as well as fantastic The Cuesta College Foundation avoiding embarrassment when we beneficiaries? What is your hope for the future of supporters of our students. ensures the greatest educational traveled abroad. When we discovered Cuesta College? opportunities for student access My support of the Harold J. Miossi CPAC As a Board member of the Cuesta College Foundation for the past 15 years, I have had the wonderful performing arts programs and success by: reflects my own interests, and it honors Cuesta College is doing its job well; Cuesta the opportunity to experience the unique bond connecting Cuesta College with the at Cuesta, we were all in. ❦  my late wife's love of music; and I contrib- is on a track of refinement, growth, and community. It gives me great satisfaction to support the first-rate education Cuesta Providing the highest level of support and philanthropic ute to the Area of Greatest Need because development. What I hope is that it will College offers via private funding for programs and projects that are either not funded Why did you decide to become opportunities a Cuesta College donor? I trust the people at Cuesta to continue keep on doing what it is doing. or under-funded by the State. ❦  making good decisions, as they have in Serving as a liaison between the My career in academia has made me a Philanthropy has played a key role in shaping and supporting the mission of Cuesta college and the community the past. fan of higher education; in retirement I've College, and the stories in this publication honor those who have given so generously. ❦ Enhancing the college’s visibility published a college text, I have a Visiting Why is it important to support I hope you will join me in continuing to invest in Cuesta College and our students, and stature There are various ways to Scholar appointment at Cal Poly where community colleges? ❦  donate to Cuesta College, ensuring the highest level of access and success in the future. Advocating for community colleges I've served on two advisory boards, and I started out at a community college, and ❦ Fostering a creative and rewarding I've guest lectured both at Cal Poly and monetary and otherwise. I appreciate the role they play in enabling environment for students, faculty, at Cuesta. Everything I've seen at Cuesta Call the Cuesta College staff, and volunteers. many students to get a college education tells me that it treasures the mission of Foundation at (805) 546-3279 by completing their first two years at a enabling students to live richer and more more affordable institution near their to find out how you can Anita Robinson productive lives. A second passion has The Cuesta College Foundation is a homes. But more importantly, community support the college. President, Cuesta College Foundation Board of Directors tax-exempt, non-profit organization been the performing arts, which we have colleges offer two-year programs that Monetary gifts to the Cuesta Fund incorporated in 1973 for the purpose supported financially and through my prepare students for the jobs that make help to support the college’s priority of providing essential financial support wife's service as president of OperaSLO. needs and technology upgrades. for the College’s programs, services, our country run, the area of education I see CPAC as one of the crown jewels scholarships, and capital campaigns. that other colleges largely neglect.

16 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 17 Foundation FY 2017–2018 in A Message From Executive Director of Cuesta College Foundation/Advancement NUMBERS SHANNON HILL

If you have ever been to commencement, you know how mean- ingful the moment is during the ceremony when the students 847 student scholarships and departmental awards turn around and thank their faculty. Which is followed by an even provided in the fiscal year 2017–2018 more special moment when they turn around and thank their 4.7 million families and friends for their help along the way. dollars raised in 2017–2018 For me, the support shown to the new grads in those moments % is even more emotional than seeing them walk across the stage, 2% 1 beaming with pride as they receive their diplomas. 974k dollars given to Cuesta College % It’s with this thought in mind, that I’d like to turn to you and say 4 scholarships and departmental awards thank you for your support. 7% Because, as I was accepting an award for the Cuesta College Your Award-Winning Foundation Team % Foundation in Rancho Mirage in October, I was thinking of you. From left: Katie Osman, Shannon Hill, Jennifer Hetherington, 9 $ Karen Urquhart-Tacket, Erin Warren-Gordon and Rick Camarillo; % At the national Conference for Community College Advancement, 45 Jessica Strano (not pictured) 4.7 2.5 million Cuesta College was honored as one of only six educational million dollars given to Cuesta College 10% foundations across the country to be recognized for Overall in the form of programmatic support Performance in 2018. A group of judges in Washington D.C. took time to recognize our foundation because of your giving 19% to Cuesta. Sustained growth could not exist without the breadth 5M of support that you continue to give us. 0M To be honored in this way acknowledges the inspiration our 35M students provide, the work of the faculty and staff, and the true What does the $4.7M raised suport? commitment of our community to the cause of educating San 30M 45%. . Endowments 2%. . Community Programs Luis Obispo County. Thank you again for creating meaningful 25M moments—on and off the commencement stage! 19%. . Scholarships 1%. . Business/CTE

10%. . Arts/Humanities 1%. . Library Support 20M

9%. . Capital Equipment 1%. . North County Campus 15M 7%. . Math/Science/Athletics 1%. . Student Services Total Net Assets 10M Shannon Hill 4%. . Area of Greatest Need Total Endowment Assets Executive Director of the Foundation & Advancement 5M

0M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 2016 2017 2018

18 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 19 1109 Investigations Austin Amante John Arno Lucinda Borchard Vicki Candelario Steven and Jayne Cohen 1st Capital Bank Amazon Smile Foundation Allyn and Lee Arnold Karen Boriack Craig and Rosemary Canfield Seth and Lisa Cole A.G.I. Geotechnical Ancient Peaks Winery Arroyo Grande Lions Club Cecilia Boroumand Phillip and Kathy Caraccioli Zorus and Judith Colglazier AAUW—Morro Bay Branch Rodger and Stevie Anderson Joseph Arteaga Donna Bower Edwin and Nancy Kay Cardoza Matthew and Sarah Colletti Marcy Adams Nancy Anderson Arts Obispo Raymond and Sonya Bracken Charles and Anet Carlin Claudia Collier Paula Adrian Ian Anderson Jean Asher John and Katherine Bradley Glenn and Bernice Carlson Jeffery and Lisa Combs Henry and Kathleen Agostini Joann Anderson Linda Ashworth Bradshaw Construction Vicki Carlson CompTIA Certifications Sandra Aguilar Rita Anderson Joseph and Donna Asire Linda Brady and Kevin and Teri Carney Ed and Lucy Conklin Chris Akelian James Anderson Atascadero Police Association F. Michael Suddarth Janet Carpenter Douglas and Margery Conner J. Allen Akkerman Anderson Inn David Athey Christine Braun Roxanne Carr John Alan and Victoria Connerley John and Linda Alexander Andre, Morris & Buttery John and Kelly Attala Sheree Brekke Maria Carrillo Christopher and Sharon Connors All About Events Katchy Andrews Wayne Attoe and Peter Frith James Brescia Howard and Vicki Carroll Sandra Contreras Allan Hancock Joint Community Grant and Dawn Annoni August Ridge Vineyards Brisco Foundation Jeff and Peggi Carscaden Patrick and Christie Cooney College District Irene Annoni Claudia Aurand Robert and Jenica Briscoe Dorothea Cartwright Harold and Alma Copenhefer Allchin Gun Parts Antique Auto Club of America Michael and Kellie Avila Mark and Bethany Brokaw Betty Cary Patrick Corrigan David and Crystal Alley Apple Farm Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa Frank and Deolynda Brown John Cascamo D. F. and A. T. Costa Mary Alpaugh Barbara Arens Avila Valley Barn Gary and Jean Brown Roger and Marge Castle Adrian and Maggie Cotton Thomas and Heather Amante Rosario and Angela Armenta Karen Aydelott Brown Butter Cookie Company Catalina Barber Corporation Kathy Coull Brown Family Estate Trust Catering by Chef Charlie Michelle Craig Larry Bryant Central Coast Outdoors Tammy Crandell and Ronda Watson 2017–2018 Duane and Wanda Buchholz Chabot-Las Positas David and Lynn Crane Jeffrey and Joan Buckingham Community College District Creative Solutions Steve Budke Joy Chambers Kathryn Cripe Clarence Buetow and Chamisal Vineyards Grace Crittenden Helen MacDonald Susan Chandler Julian and Donna Crocker DONORS Nancy Bull Charitysmith National Society Charles and Lois Crotser Thank you! Gener Bunggay of Memorial Funds Betty Crow Douglas Burdge Charlie's Place Darlene Azevedo Greg and Lara Baxley David and Susan Black Joseph Cruz Charles Burkhardt Donald and Claire Chase B & B Collision Repair Melissa Bayhan Norman and Nancy Blackburn Cuesta College Classified Kellie Burns Delbert and Mary Ann Chausse David and Christine Babitz Beacon Property Management Sarah Blackstone United Employees John and Amy Burton Michael and Denise Chellsen Rudy and Anne Bachmann Guadalupe and Mike Beanway Sam Blakeslee Cuesta College Federation Peter and Tammy Burton Cherent Ranch Theatre of Teachers Dennis Baeyen June Beck Dan Block Frank and Renee Bush Cherokee Blood Cuesta College Management Senate Philip and Tina Bailey Whitney Behn Janeal Blue Thomas and Joan Butch Chevron California West Mona Culver Lyn Baker Judy Beier Debbie Blue Fionnuala Butler Chevron Matching Employee Funds Steven and Marni Cunha Baker Wine & Grape Analysis Barbara Bell Tammy Blum Buttercup Bakery David and Linda Chipping John and Devin Cunningham Jack and Donna Baldwin Gene and Gracia Bello BMW of Santa Maria C.S. Carol Enterprises Martha Chivens Evelyn Cunningham Warren and Linda Balfour Lidia Bello Vivian Boaz Michael and Anadina Cabassi Kathleen Choal Jason and Lilliana Curtis Yusuf Balogun Terry Benevedo Jens Bogesvang Charles Cabassi Dean and Betty Choate Suzanne Curtis Timothy and Marilyn Banducci Sidney and Beryl Bennett Bryce and Amy Boggs Lorraine Cagliero James and Mary Ciernia Jon and Jenny Curzan Bank of America Santa Maria Rhonda Berg Denae Boggs Charles and Barbara Cakshiri City of San Luis Obispo D. Chivens Construction Regional Office Hanan Berman Catherine Bolin Cal Poly Corporation Bret Clark and Michelle Zulim Clark D. Lea Design Studio Dave and Mary Baranowski Kim Bernard Sean and Marie Boling Bertha Caldwell Ronald Clark Jesse Dabill Kenneth and Judy Barclay Matthew Berohn Sarah Boling California Industrial & James and Karen Clarke Allen Dailey William Bardelli Jonathan Berohn Vincent and Reda Bono Techology Education Alyson Clegg Madonna Dailey Deborah Barker Scott and Heather Bess Kevin Bontenbal California West Coast Xtreme CoastHills Credit Union Joe Dansby BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Jim and Ingrid Best David and Jennifer Booker CalRTA Division 23 Elaine Coats Marilyn Darnell Richard and Mary Ann Barthelmass Gregory and Mary Bettencourt Jerome Boots and Cricket Handler Rick Camarillo William Cockshott Jeffrey and Nicole Darnton Sid Bartholow Renee Bewley Borah's Awards Eric Campos Ron and Katherine Coelho Eric and Sharon Darnton Roger and Sylvia Baumgartner Blach Construction Company Willadean Borchard

20 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 21 Jim and Barbara Datter Leland and Valerie Endres Fresca Foods Lee and Lisa Gray John and Sue Headding Ellen Jagger Thomas and Elizabeth Davis Wallace English John and Mary Frey Robert and Dorothy Green Heart to Heart Real Estate Ronald Janney Gerald and Katherine Davis Epoch Winery Frolicking Frog Cellars Christopher and Shanda Green Alex Hedbany Breanne Jantz Matthew Davis Richard Equinoa Michael Frommlet and Matthew Green J. Patrick Hedges Jordan Jantzen DB General Contracting Donald and Marguerite Erickson Barbara Zappas Harvey and Evelyn Greenwald M. Hedges and L. 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Dean Johnson Dignity Health Lynaia Fallscheer Rudy and Michele Garcia Guest House Grill Arne Hillesland Harold and Kay Johnson Peter and Joanne Dill Silvio Favoreto Luis Garcia Nick and Karen Guriel Catherine Hillman Grigger and Alice Jones Phillip Dillon Stephanie Federico Kathryn Garcia-Colleran Anthony and Melanie Gutierrez Douglas and Katherine Hilton Ron Jones John Dilworth Patty Felix Garden Interiors Paul and Cathy Gyselbrecht Hinsons Tire and Auto Marla Jones John and Sharon Dobson Darrell Fenton James and Elaine Gardiner Haila Hafley-Kluver Stephanie Hoff Alexandra Kahane-Unch Cam and Donnie Doerschler John and Jan Fetcho Bob Garrett Peter Hagen Vernon and Michele Hoffecker Charmion Kaiser Michael and Margaret Doherty Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Richard Garrett Darlene Hagenow Elaine Hogue Jack and Fumiko Kanbara Jane Donaldson Robert Field David and Sandra Garth Zachary and Kari Hall Bertha Holland Kenneth Kargol Donati Family William and Faith Ann Fieldhouse Maria Garza-Brown Susan Hall Helen Hollister Brenda Karleskint Gary and Donna Donovan Roland Finger Joan Gellert-Sargen Gail and Sandra Halvorson Edward Holterhoff Keenan Associates John and Sharon Donovan Firestone Walker Brewing Company Douglas Genereux Kenneth Hampian and Allen and Terry Hopkins Stephen and Janet Keeter Suzan Dargahi Jan Downs Monica Fiscalini Russ and Cheryl Genet Jason Hopkins Rod and Shirley Keif Lee Hannah Gerald and Leslie Dragoo James and Deborah Fleming Barbara George Laurence and Torre Houlgate Michael and Melissa Keller Warren and MaryEl Hansen Michael and Diane Draze James and Mary Fleming Jeffrey Gervasi Stan and Janice House Kenneth and Darlene Kellett Donald Hansen Bailey Drechsler Matthew Fleming Christopher and Tisha Gilbert Mary Howell Lynn Kelley Gary and Muriel Harkins Ed and Maureen Dresp Rodolfo and Marietta Flores Jim and Marrietta Gillogly Max and Suanne Huffman Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards Jon and Carole Ann Harmon Susan and Budd Dressler Janet Florez Ron and Patricia Giovannelli Hughes Property Development Jason and Renee Kenagy Michael Harness Howard and Sylvia Drucker Charles and Velda Flory Garth Gipson Donald and Diane Hunn Larissa Kennedy Natalie Harper Anna Dudley Laura Foley Nella Girolo Tom and Cheryl Huse Kennedy Club Fitness Mary Harper Frank and Jill Dufault Merlynn Foppiano Chris and Kelly Gleason Ideas Multicultural Communications Petra Kern Linda Harris Beth Ann Dumas Bert and Candace Forbes Glenn Dean Fine Art Donald and Janis Idler Gregory and Libby Kerr Harrison Hart Vicki Duncan Cyr Steven and Cynthia Foster H.E. and M.B. 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Behman Gallery Kitchell Construction Todd Frederick Marjorie Hawkins Stephen Ekegren and Ruth Goodnow Terence and Georgianne Jackson David and Susan Kline Lawrence Freeman Brian Hawkins Marianne Barber Craig and Susan Gossard Julianne Jackson Matthew Knudsen Frank Freitas Robert and Judith Hay Lois and C. R. Elliott Nicholas Gough Richard Jackson John and Laura Knutson French Hospital Medical Center Scott and Allison Head Raymond and Sharon Ellis Robert Graham Jaffa Cafe Carolyn Knutson

22 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 23 Steve Kobara Gina Lobel Vi Matlin Mission Linen Diane Olear Jeanne Potter Kon Tiki Inn Elizabeth Lobo Steven Maughmer Darren and Angela Mitchell Michael Olstad Marceline Powell Jacob and Helen Kooi Brian Locher Jane Maxwell Mitchella Vineyard & Winery Opera Lovers Meet Gary and Nancy Pozzi Margaret Korisheli Dianne Long Stewart and Marcia Maynes Robert and Michele Moesch Robert Orlando Precision Collision Kathleen Kravets Longcrier & Associates Edward and Marilou Mayo Michael Mogull Terence Orton Premier Termite Jano Kray Mario and Gina Lopez Michael and Michele McAustin Chris and Amy Moller Chad and Katie Osman Alan and Patricia Prince Dan and Liz Krieger Jari Lopez Patty McCann Lauren Monson P & E Enterprise Ventures David and Lorrie Prochaska Bryan and Tessa Krill Eusebia Lopez Jason and Cristine McCarty David and Cherie Moore Pacific Gas and Electric Company Elizabeth Pryor Dennis and Darlene Krouse Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Trust Michael and Donna McConnell Tim and Karen Moore Pacific Gas and Electric Company George and Esther Pudlo KRT Marketing Robert and Carina Love Laurie McConnico David and Rebecca Morey Foundation Matching Gifts Purrfect Touch Live Cell Analysis KSBY Matthew and Stephanie Lowe Robert and Mary McCorkle Kate Morgans Pacific Western Bank Quaglino Roofing Frank Kudelka Maxwell Lowry Bryan and Lori McDaniel Don and Jean Morris Ana Paez Andres Quezada Mary Kullman Kyle Lozier Denise and John Kelley McDonough Michael and Sandy Morris Charlie Pagan Lawrence and Barbara Quirico Brent and Madeleine La Mon Robert and Wendy Lucas April McGee Morris & Garritano Insurance Dwight and Eileen Panter Quota International of Morro Bay Thea LaBrenz Lucia Mar Unified School District Lawrence and Susan McGourty Bill Mortimer Charles Pappenos Charitable Foundation John and Dee Lacey Scholarship Fund Whitney Mcilvaine Glenda Moscoso Park Cinemas Rabobank Anita Lacumsky Claus and Tamara Lugmair Pat and Diane McKeague Elliott and Kathleen Moscot Mary Parker Richard and Pamela Racouillat Monique Laforge Hart Candice Lusk Leslie McKinley Margaret Mott Cheryl Parkin Christopher and Lisa Raders Laguna Lake Golf Course Michelle Macelvaine Sandee McLaughlin Thomas Moylan James and Laura Parnell Ranch Wifi Charles Lammers Madonna Inn Maria McLeod Abesh Mubaraki Kirby and Lorraine Parnell Lana Rauch Marcia Laney Ed Maduli Sandra McMillan Patricia Mudra Paso Robles Art Association Rava Ranches Bradley Langer Judy Mahan Richard McMillen David and Janelle Muff Paso Robles Waste and Recycle Ravine Waterpark Curtis and Marie Larsen Valerie Maijala Patricia McNamara Millie Muggelberg Pragna Patel-Mueller and RC McCauley Robert Mueller Las Cazuelas Brian Mainini McNamara Realty Patrick and Laura Mullen James Ream Patricia Marie Miller Living Trust Erin Lastreto James Maino and Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy Janice Murphy Ernest and Karen Reamer Lisa Kilburn-Maino D. 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24 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 Cuesta College News | Fall 2018 25 David Rose Greg Shank SpOILed Louis Tedone Kenneth and Heather Vesterfelt George and Kimberlee Wilson Marie and Lee Rosenwasser Diane Shannon Sprouse Communications Michael Teehee Victor Hugo Winery Devon Wilson Rob and Laurie Rossi John and Nilgun Sungar Sharpe Barbara Spry Michael and Nataly Teixeira Eric Vidmar Phillip Wilson Rossi & Carr Electrical Michael and Stevia Shaw St. Timothy’s Church Tenet Central Coast Gary and Joyce Villa Eliane Wilson Rotary Club of SLO—De Tolosa Madeleine Shaw Ronald and Martha Staib Sally Testa Thomas Villa Rex Wolf and Janice Fong Wolf Gary and Kathleen Rubin William and Nancy Shearer Debra Stakes The Boxer Family Trust Villa Automotive Center Wonderful Giving David and Delia Ruiz B.M. and R.L. Sheehy Richard Staley The Coffee Pot Restaurant David Vinke and Vickie Andrade-Vinke Abbie Voss Woodward Ron and Shaunna Ruppert Shell Beach Brew House Stantec Consulting Services The Cronk Revocable Trust Virt Juice Janis Woolpert Harold Russel Wes and Janet Shephard Theodore and Carie Stanton The Crushed Grape Christian and Regina Voge Michael and Lesley Wright Judith Rutter and Mary Hooker Teri Sherman Keith and Jill Stearns The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Jay and Yolanda Waddell Kevin and Peggy Wright Amie Ryan Mark Shinbrot Gary and Vallerie Steenson The Marlene Peter Survivors Trust Mary Wainscott Deborah Wulff Jim Salim Kimberly Shirkey Gaye Steil The Mortgage House Carol Walker Stephen and Rebecca Wyer RJ Salton Gregory Showers Nancy Steinmaus The Rosalyn Castello Trust Scott Wall Irene Yoshiyama Daniel and Marie Salyer Melvin and Anita Siegel Mark Stengel Thoma Electric Co. John and Cindy Wallace Joseph and Patricia Young G. Patrick and Debra Sammon Sierra Vista RMC Volunteer Auxiliary Antonio Stephens-Antezana Robert Thomas Michael and Marianne Walter Sharon Young San Luis Ambulance Service Mike Silacci Adele Stern Maria Tibbles Lydel Walters Leslie Zdroy San Luis Obispo County Farm Aaron and Shirley Silva Marilyn Stickler Mary Tidwell Debra Warden Cheryl Ziehl and Aaron Kaplan Supply Company Sharon Silva Mark and Brenda Stiles Tigerlily Salon Waterloo Cellars Patrick Zimpfer San Luis Obispo County Probation Gary Silva and Barbara Knotts Silva Edward Stimmel Timothy Hayes Financial & Ronald and Wanda Watson Kathryn Zipperian Criminal Justice Administration Bruce Silverberg Kenneth and Sherri Stoddard Insurance Services Thomas and Bonnie Wear Ljubica Zulim David and Keely Sanchez The Cuesta College Foundation Yolanda Simanek John and Kris Stokes Timshel Vineyard Lisa Wearda Jesus Sanchez Board of Directors 2017–2018 Roger Siminoff Richard and Susan Stokes Mary Ann Tison James and Jean Webb Mark Sanchez and Yvette Sarmiento OFFICERS: Jack and Laurie Sinton Rick and Jill Stollmeyer Janet Tod Nancy Webb Duane and Kathleen Sands Anita Robinson, President Six Flags Magic Mountain George Stone Tognazzini's Dockside Restaurant Heidi Webber Guy Sanford Debbie Perrault, Vice President of Development Clinton and Laura Slaughter Gilbert and Janice Stork Maureen Tolson Mark Weber Santa Barbara Zoo Anneka Scranton, Vice President of Membership Mary Slavet Thomas Strait Tony Costa Martin and Donna Wefald James Sargen Tim Williams, Vice President of Alumni Relations SLO Baked Bakeries Jason and Jessica Strano Antonia Torrey Stephen and Eleanor Weinstein Rodney and Raetta Schatz Kate Morgans, Secretary-Treasurer SLO Consignment Furniture Street Side Ale House Richard and Catherine Torrez Charles Weir Christin Schatz DIRECTORS: SLO Night Writers Tim and Mary Strobridge Trader Joe’s San Luis Obispo Alice Welchert Lisa Schicker Cheryl Smith Derek and Elaine Stroud Charlie and Carol Travis Wells Fargo Bank San Luis Obispo Jim Anderson Douglas Hilton George Pudlo Deborah Schlanser Ralph and Joan Smith Alan and Myra Strunk Daniel Troy Wells Fargo Community Bryce Boggs Mary E. Howell Chris Raders John and Vivian Elizabeth Schroeder Robert and Ruth Ann Smith Sub Sea Tours Erich and Sarah Tucker Support Campaign Michael Cabassi Grigger Jones Mike Shaw James Schuelke E. Smith Sunshine Health Food Dean and Tammy Tucker Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Bill Carpenter Jano Kray Laurie Sinton Thomas Schulz Matching Gift Program Alan Smith Superior Crane & Transport Heather and Taylor Tucker Roxanne Carr Dee Lacey Iris M. Swisher John and Julia Schutz Barbara Wendt Steven Smith Kristen Susoev Mark and Anne Turner Jeff Darnton Bill Mortimer Pete Sysak (appointed Robert Schwennicke James and Helen West by Board of Trustees) Deborah Smith-Cooke John Swift Umpqua Bank Susan Dressler Pragna Patel-Mueller James and Delana Scott Western Crane and Diesel Terry Vigil SoCreate, Screenwriting Swift Action Fund Christopher and Elyse Ungar Rob Garcia Hunter Perry (appointed Jerry and Leslie Kim Scott Sharon Westray by Cuesta College Scott Wall for Everyone Iris Swisher and Dick Strachan United Way of Nella Girolo Patrick Scott San Luis Obispo County Lee White President) Laurice Sommers Sylvester’s Gary Harkins Barbara Scott Gayle Unzueta Carol Whitney Sophidion Foundation Peter and Jean Sysak EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS: Marcia Scott Karen Vail Mark Wiberg Soroptimist International Art and Karen Tacket Jill Stearns, Superintendent/President, Cuesta College Randy and Tracy Scovil San Luis Obispo Mary Vandenberg Joyce Wieseman Johnine Talley Dan Troy, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Anneka Scranton Elizabeth Souza Paul Vanderheyden and Mary Lou Wilhelm Rosemary Talley Administrative Services, Cuesta College Natalie Segovia Sharon Spatafora Lucia Vanderheyden Cleveland Jeffery and Chollion Williams Talley Vineyards Deborah Wulff,Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Victoria Seitz John and Deb Spatafore Ruth Vasconcellos Lisa Williams Academic Affairs, Cuesta College Erika Tarantino Robert and Alice Sennett Lori Spears Estella and Martin Vazquez Timothy Williams Mark Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Julie Tardos Brian and Sandra Serpa Eric Spitz and Stephanie Maun Michael and Geiska Velasquez Salinas Williams Student Services and Student Centers, Cuesta College Ronald Tarica SESLOC Federal Credit Union James Spitzley Paul and Antonette Veloria Erwin Willis Jordan Jantzen, ASCC President, Cuesta College Roderick and Jacqueline Tarrer Farid Shahid Splash Cafe John and Young Veres Cynthia Wilshusen and Jimmie Lee Florence Tartaglia

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