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OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet our leaders

Giving opportunities to people with dreams

The Victor Valley College Foundation is led by 31 generous and responsible members of the High Desert community. Business owners, civic leaders, and retired professionals make up the majority of our governing board.

WHO WE ARE

A board built from our community

Our board members are joined by representatives of college administration, faculty, staff, and students. Together they guide, support, and oversee the Foundation’s activities and resources. Your generosity and their leadership make a powerful recipe for success.

Guide

Directors set strategy and direction, ensuring every gift advances the Foundation’s mission for Victor Valley College students.

Support

They champion scholarships and programs across the High Desert, connecting donors and partners with students who need them.

Oversee

As responsible stewards, the board safeguards the Foundation’s resources with transparency and sound governance.

LEADERSHIP

Guiding the Foundation forward

President

Craig Garrick

Founder of ComAv & CEO of Aviation Development, LLC. Craig leads the Foundation’s Board of Directors and its work on behalf of VVC students.

Executive Director

Kirsten Acosta

Leads the Foundation’s day-to-day operations, staff, and fundraising initiatives that support Victor Valley College students.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Officers & executive board

Past President

Fred Hunter

VP, Resource Development

Casey Armstrong

Armstrong Fairway Insurance

VP, Programs & Allocations

Sam Grandlienard

Southwest Gas

VP, Recognition & Outreach

Shannon Shannon

Treasurer

Kirk Riding

Director

David Greiner

Greiner Law Corp.

Director

Darron Poulsen

Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority

Superintendent / President

Dr. Daniel Walden

Victor Valley College

DIRECTORS

Our board of directors

Jackie Augustine-Carreira

Victor Valley College

Larry Cusack

Bryan Gillespie

Options for Youth

Gwen Bedics

Global Credit Union

Teressa DeAtley

Citizens Business Bank

Dr. Derek King

Excelsior Charter Schools

Donald P. Brown

Lee & Associates

Laura Dvareckas

Dvareckas, Inc.

Troy Kuhns

Victor Valley College

Jason Lamoreaux

Coldwell Banker Commercial

John Ohanian

Terra Verde Group

Austin Marshall

Mitsubishi Cement Corp.

Angela Perdomo

Victor Valley College

Rahul Nayyar, MD

Choice Medical Group

Hailey Reyes

VVC Associated Student Body

Dana Roesler

Desert Valley Hospital

Niru Vangala

Foremost Retirement Resort

Bill Scott

Community Member

Dr. Eric Vreeman

Victor Valley College

Dr. McKenzie Tarango

Victor Valley College

Kathleen Wood

Law Offices of Brandon Wood

FOUNDATION STAFF

The team behind the mission

Event Planner

Chris Nunez

Grants Development Manager

Glennis Duncan

Fiscal Services Supervisor

Amber Watson

PR & Marketing Coordinator

Penny Davis

Fund Development & Scholarship Manager

Irene Molinar-Santos

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Your generosity and their leadership make a powerful recipe for success.

Victor Valley College Foundation

JOIN THE FOUNDATION

Interested in serving our students?

Community leaders, business owners, and volunteers help make our work possible. Learn how you can join the Victor Valley College Foundation and give opportunities to people with dreams.

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