HCC Board of Trustee
The Houston City College (formerly, Houston Community College) Board of Trustees is HCC’s governing body. Duties include establishing HCC policy and appointing the chancellor. The nine board members are elected from single geographic districts for staggered 6-year terms with no term limits and serve without pay.
Candidates
BACKGROUND: Why are you running for this office? What specific
experiences and attributes make you the best candidate for
this position?
HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE SYSTEM: What do you believe are the two (2)
most important issues currently facing the City in the Houston City
College System? As a Trustee, what will you do to address them?
I’m seeking re-election to the Houston Community College Board of Trustees because I believe in the transformative power of education and the vital role HCC plays in our community. As the only candidate who is an HCC alum, having studied at both the Northline and Pinemont campuses, I bring a personal understanding of the challenges our students face. My journey from student to Trustee reflects my lifelong commitment to public service, equity, and economic empowerment. With over 15 years of leadership in human resources and a successful career as an entrepreneur, I’ve led initiatives that create jobs, promote affordable housing, and protect vulnerable families. Now pursuing my MBA at LSU, I bring both experience and passion to ensure HCC remains accessible, innovative, and responsive to the needs of every student and family.
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HCC must be a bold, inclusive engine for opportunity in the 21st century. My vision is for HCC to serve as a dynamic hub where education meets innovation, workforce development meets equity, and every student, regardless of background, can access the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world. That means expanding programs in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled trades, while also investing in wraparound services that support students holistically.
To fulfill this vision, the Board of Trustees must lead with transparency, accountability, and community engagement. We must ensure HCC remains affordable, responsive, and forward-thinking by supporting strategic partnerships, advocating for equitable funding, and listening to the voices of students, faculty, and staff. I know firsthand the transformative power of this institution, and I’m committed to helping it evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners and leaders.
ROLE OF TRUSTEES: As a Trustee, how will you work collaboratively
with internal and external stakeholders to address the needs of
current and future HCC students? Please address providing academic
and technical training opportunities as well as ensuring accessibility
and affordability.
HCC must be a bold, inclusive engine for opportunity in the 21st century. My vision is for HCC to serve as a dynamic hub where education meets innovation, workforce development meets equity, and every student, regardless of background, can access the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world. That means expanding programs in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled trades, while also investing in wraparound services that support students holistically.
To fulfill this vision, the Board of Trustees must lead with transparency, accountability, and community engagement. We must ensure HCC remains affordable, responsive, and forward-thinking by supporting strategic partnerships, advocating for equitable funding, and listening to the voices of students, faculty, and staff. I know firsthand the transformative power of this institution, and I’m committed to helping it evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners and leaders.
