Ana Rummer
Commitment: Strengths-Based
Workshops for Booking:
Curiosity Curve Workshop
Leading Through Strengths Workshop
“I believe people do their best work when they feel known for what makes them unique.
Therefore, I commit to leading with a strengths-based lens by creating space for people to grow in the direction of their gifts.”
Aziz Hussaini
Commitment: Empowered Teams
“I believe in empowering our teams to show up as their best selves every day, and I commit to doing the same.”
Brandon Whatley
Commitment: Authentic Relationships
Workshops for Booking:
Difficult conversations/taking and providing feedback=Kindness
“I believe in privileging authentic relationships with each other and our frontline colleagues who serve our students, and I commit to active listening, seeking solutions, and acting under the principles of impact, scalability, and simplicity.”
AY26 Office Hours: Office Hours and Campuses
Email: [email protected]
David Borden
Commitment: Seek to Understand
Workshops for Booking:
Seeking to understand. Operational Efficiency = Love.
“I believe that we should not jump to conclusions, so I commit to seeking to understand instead of making assumptions.”
AY26 Office Hours: Tues: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Dewi Antony
Commitment: Growth Mindset
“I believe growth is essential to progress, and I commit to fostering an environment that promotes learning, embraces feedback, and drives meaningful innovation.”
AY26 Office Hours: Thurs: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Dorado Kinney
Commitment: Honest Conversations
“I believe that honest conversations are healthy and I commit to building relationships via authentic communication.”
AY26 Office Hours: Tues: 9 a.m. -11 a.m. or by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Beth Knight
Commitment: Collaboration in Service
Workshops for Booking:
Working Collaboratively
“I believe that meaningful growth happens in community through shared reflection and dialogue, and I commit to leading through collaboration by listening deeply, centering collective wisdom, and nurturing relationships that sustain and evolve our work – all in service to our students.”
AY26 Office Hours: Office Hours and Campuses
Email: [email protected]
Jason Marshall
Commitment: Building Relationships
“I believe the relationships we have built over the past year will help us build a better college. I commit to maintaining those relationships and working toward building a better ACC.”
Email: [email protected]
Elma Benavides
Commitment: Active Listening
Workshops for Booking:
Active listening. Difficult conversations.
“I believe love begins with truly hearing one another, and that active, undivided listening builds the trust and mutual respect needed for students and colleagues to thrive. I commit to creating space and time for voices to be heard, understood, and considered—because connection, not control, leads us to our North Star.”
AY26 Office Hours: First Monday of each month, starting on October 6 , 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Erasmus Addae
Commitment: Vulnerability
“I commit to leading with authenticity, balancing strength with vulnerability to build trust, inspire growth, and serve with purpose.”
AY26 Office Hours: Office Hours and Campuses
Email: [email protected]
Willie Martinez
Commitment: Compassionate Responsibility
“I believe that higher education is a powerful force for breaking cycles of intergenerational poverty and unlocking upward social mobility. I commit to building a culture that unites collaboration with courage, innovation with inclusion, and accountability with compassion.”
AY26 Office Hours: Tues: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Jessica Vess
Commitment: Accountability & Forgiveness
Workshops for Booking:
Hosting Your Own Food for Thought Conversations Grounded in the ACC Values
How to Communicate Effectively: The Platforms, Tools, and Timelines to Keep in Mind
“I believe real accountability can only thrive when it’s grounded in forgiveness, and I commit to leading with purpose—where asking ‘why’ sparks clarity, connection, and growth.”
AY26 Office Hours: Tues: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. , Thurs: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
“Happy to come to your campus, too!”
Email: [email protected]
Mison Yun
Commitment: Genuine
“I commit to opening doors to higher education and keeping them open.”
AY26 Office Hours: Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Nina Almasy
Commitment: Presence (Empathy)
Workshops for Booking:
Conversations centered around presence and compassion.
“I believe presence lays the foundation for empathy, trust, and non-judgment. I commit to embracing each present moment and empowering my colleagues and cultivating student success, one encounter at a time.”
AY26 Office Hours: Mon: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
“Other days/times will always be an option as well. Will meet you where you’d like💜”
Email: [email protected]
Ruth Reinhart
Commitment: Community & Connection
Workshops for Booking:
Listening, learning, and leading with you.
“I commit to building an inclusive environment that centers student needs and honors the voices of those we serve.”
AY26 Office Hours: Tues: 3 p.m. – 5p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Susy Warner-Sanchez
Commitment: Purpose & Interconnection
Workshops for Booking:
Trust is a Must: Building Relationships
Transparency and the Emperor’s New Clothes
Finding meaning to live a fulfilling life
“I believe relationships are fostered through deliberate actions that build trust, and I commit to creating environments of meaning where differences are valued through mutual respect and appreciation.”
AY26 Office Hours: Saturday morning coffee meetings at ACC Highland: Dates: 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13