Board of Directors 2026–2027

The organization is run by a Board of Directors that represents the students and faculty from the NorCal and SoCal regions of the state and outside directors representing the professional industry and four-year universities. All officers and board members elected or appointed per the constitution. Regular meetings are held online with occasional in-person meetings, typically at convention venues.

 

2026-2027 JACC Board of Directors

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Sharyn Obsatz

President

 

 

NorCal Rep

Cindy McGrath

NorCal Rep

Los Medanos College

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Christian Brown

SoCal Rep

Cerritos College

Patrick Schmiedt

Patrick Schmiedt

Secretary/Treasurer

Citrus College

Nancy Kaplan-Biegel

Nancy Kaplan-Biegel

Communications Director

Skyline College

Annie Sciacca and Eleni Gastis

Eleni Gastis and Annie Sciacca

Past Co-Presidents

 

Contra Costa College & Laney College

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Ginny LaRoe

Industry Rep

First Amendment Coalition

 

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Ashley McBride

Industry Rep

The Oaklandside

 

Evan Solano

Evan Solano

Industry Rep/JACC Alumnus

South County News Group

\(Citrus College JACC Alumnus)

Waleed Rashidi

Waleed Rashidi

University Rep

California State University, Fullerton

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Katherine Martinez

Student President

Fullerton College

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Courtney Standley

SoCal Student Rep

Fullerton College

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Ann Penalosa

NorCal Student Rep

De Anza College