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Dr. Olga Diaz
Vice President of Student Services
Administration Building, Room 207B
Email: @email
Phone (323) 953-4000 ext. 2460
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Joe Dominguez
Vice President of Administrative Services
Administration Building
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2098
Joe Dominguez has served as Vice President of Administrative Services at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò (LACC) since August 2022. In this leadership role, he is responsible for managing the college’s $82 million annual operating budget and overseeing the $820 million bond-funded capital improvement program. He provides executive oversight for a wide range of administrative and operational departments, including Fiscal Services, Campus Safety & Security, Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, Purchasing & Procurement, Information Technology, Business Services, Maintenance & Operations, Facilities Events & Planning, College Bookstore, School Bond Construction Program.
Since joining LACC, Vice President Dominguez has championed initiatives focused on fiscal transparency, enhanced campus safety, improved service delivery, operational efficiency, and technology-driven process improvements. His efforts have strengthened fiscal stewardship and led to strategic investments in campus infrastructure, all in support of student success.
Beyond the college, Vice President Dominguez is an active member of several professional organizations, including AACBO, ACCA, CASBO, HACU, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, where he contributes his expertise on various committees.
Dr. Carmen Dones
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Administration Building, Room 208
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2051
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 18
Dr. Dones holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Community College Policy and Leadership, and a master’s in education. As an ALIVE (Advancing Leadership Institute for Instructional Vice Presidents in Equitable Education) fellow, and National Community College Hispanic Council fellow, Carmen brings a student centered and equity minded focus to her leadership practice, and values trust, respect and inclusion. She is committed to providing opportunities and academic support to diverse students, faculty, and staff through an anti-racist lens. As a collaborative problem-solver, she is a leader with an excellent interpersonal skillset.
Juan Alvarez
Dean of Student Life
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Office of Student Life
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2451
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 15
Avid advocate for student access and success in higher education. I have had experience in the California Community College system as adjunct faculty, classified employee, and administrator. I am currently pursuing my Educational Leadership for Social Justice (Ed.D) degree at LMU.
Anna Badalyan
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
Administration Building, Room 209
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext.
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Darren Grousch
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Administration Building, Room 109
Email: groschda@lacitycollege.edu
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 1471
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 13
My educational philosophy emphasizes experiential learning and cross-cultural engagement, believing that immersive global experiences are key to preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world.
Dr. Kamale Gray
Acting Dean, Student Services
Student Services Building
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2216
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Niki Dixon Harrison
Associate Dean, Student Services
Student Services Building
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2305
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Dr. Vi Ly
Dean, Academic Affairs
Communications Building, Room 217
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2060
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 17
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Dr. Saadia Porche
Dean, Student Services
Student Services Building
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2465
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Angelica Ramirez
Dean, Academic Affairs
Noncredit, Adult Education & Basic Skills
Chemistry Building, Room 209
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2588
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 19
Angelica Ramirez received her B.A. in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Public Administration at California State University Long Beach. She also earned a certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language from UCLA. As a former ESL and community college student, Angelica Ramirez has dedicated her professional life to supporting student success by ensuring that students receive quality instruction and support services. She has nearly 20 years of experience in both student services and academic affairs at various campuses with the LA community College District. For the last decade, Angelica has served as an Academic Affairs dean at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò (LACC), where she is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the college’s Noncredit, Adult Education and short-term noncredit Vocational programs.
Dan Wanner
Dean, Academic Affairs
STEM
Franklin Hall, Room 306
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2892
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 23
As a long-time faculty member and administrator at LACC, I have a great interest in using strategic planning and program review to improve all areas of the college, supporting participatory governance and strengthening collaboration between faculty and administration, and focusing on equity-based student success initiatives and programs.
Shaena Engle
College Public Relations Director
Administration Building, Room 210
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2244
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò: 8
Shaena Engle has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations in the education, corporate, entertainment, and non-profit fields.
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Jose Mendoza
College Financial Administrator
Administration Building, Room 222
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2085
Years at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò, 18
Like to spend my free time watching movies, practicing horticulture, working out, reading, and traveling. Prior to working at ÓÕ»óÂÜÀò was a store manager for Home Depot, salesman for Allstate Insurance, and in retail sales. First job was working at a cookie shop. Educational philosophy is that it is a bridge builder that allows for transformative change in people's quality of life and builds a platform for subsequent generations to achieve even greater success. It is an economy driver and engine of change.
Christi O'Connor
College Store Manager
Student Union, Cubstore Bookstore
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2099
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Rocio Rubalcava
Registrar
Student Services Building
Admissions and Records
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2107
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