Experience

2 Degree Shift

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Work-based Learning, OER Publishing, and CTE Pathways Development

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  Paso Robles, California, United States - Technology, from product innovation to work-based learning. Designing the work and collaborating to prepare people for the work. - Strategizing and writing grants, advising 1000 compliance details, developing and implementing CTE pathways, Planning ROI, TOC, and sustainability, supporting facilities, mentoring data and reporting. - Develop, implement, and evaluate CTE Pathways to include strategic planning, grant writing, industry partnerships, curriculum development, project… Show more - Technology, from product innovation to work-based learning. Designing the work and collaborating to prepare people for the work. - Strategizing and writing grants, advising 1000 compliance details, developing and implementing CTE pathways, Planning ROI, TOC, and sustainability, supporting facilities, mentoring data and reporting. - Develop, implement, and evaluate CTE Pathways to include strategic planning, grant writing, industry partnerships, curriculum development, project management, and reporting. Current Collaborative Projects: Advanced Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering and Sustainability, Welding, Alternative Fuels Service Technician, Mechatronics, Computer Science/Game Development, and Biotechnology. - Community college dual enrollment and articulation. - Teacher, staff, and administration professional development. - Co-wrote $35m+ in awards 2020-2023. Show less



Livable Wage Jobs

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Founder 501(c)(3)

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Paso Robles, California, United States - Textbook in progress - Integrated Math 3: Across CTE Pathways - Published OER Titles - Mathematics for Game Developers (English and Spanish), Review Algebra: Upskill Workbook (English and Spanish), AP Seminar workbook (Teacher and Student editions). - Additional Upskill Workbook titles in progress - Construction Math, AI Math, and Ag Math. Nonprofit sibling to 2 Degree Shift, Livable Wage Jobs 501(c)(3) advocates for and builds work-based learning (WBL) that supports… Show more - Textbook in progress - Integrated Math 3: Across CTE Pathways - Published OER Titles - Mathematics for Game Developers (English and Spanish), Review Algebra: Upskill Workbook (English and Spanish), AP Seminar workbook (Teacher and Student editions). - Additional Upskill Workbook titles in progress - Construction Math, AI Math, and Ag Math. Nonprofit sibling to 2 Degree Shift, Livable Wage Jobs 501(c)(3) advocates for and builds work-based learning (WBL) that supports underrepresented student and adult learner access to high-wage, high-growth careers. OER Publisher. Project Evaluation. Show less



Open Source Ag

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  San Miguel, California, United States Open Source Ag, is a 501(c)(3) small Grow-to-Donate Farm.



West Hills Community College District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chancellor of Education and Technology

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2022

  Coalinga, CA - Served as the District’s Chief Technology Officer, Chief Instruction Officer, and available, and engaged leader. - Led enrollment management initiatives and mentored colleges to build enrollment and enhance productivity. Support administrators on the role of SEM in fiscal stability and staff on the ERP implementation of SEM. - Led construction management for the Firebaugh Center. - Advised and managed compliance and processes in district admissions and records, administrative… Show more - Served as the District’s Chief Technology Officer, Chief Instruction Officer, and available, and engaged leader. - Led enrollment management initiatives and mentored colleges to build enrollment and enhance productivity. Support administrators on the role of SEM in fiscal stability and staff on the ERP implementation of SEM. - Led construction management for the Firebaugh Center. - Advised and managed compliance and processes in district admissions and records, administrative computing, and state and federal regulatory requirements. - Liaised between colleges and the District, and mentored Student Support Services categoricals, workflow processes, and campus initiatives. - Partnered with presidents and vice presidents as District advisor and mentor for budget, curriculum, digital learning strategies, accreditation, and academic and distance education technologies. - Supported federal, state, and private grants, categorical funds, and development initiative efficiency and strategy. - Led educational services compliance, instruction and information technology, and enterprise architecture and systems. - Contributed to college programs and policies to support equity, social justice, diversity, and academic excellence. - Supported Chancellor with college administrators and constituent groups by developing task forces, building relationships, contributing data, and communicating priorities toward college, District, and Vision for Success goals. - Supervised ITS, Grants, Child Development Centers, Skills Valley, and Academic Services administrators. - Contributed to BP and AP oversight, fiscal planning, strategic and long-range planning. - Presented reports at Board of Trustee meetings and study sessions. - From January-June 2021, I stepped away from West Hills to explore K-14 CTE. Show less



College of San Mateo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct CS Faculty Member

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  San Mateo, CA Taught CIS/CS (online) Internet of Things, Intro to Web Programming, Computer Networking, Cloud Applications for Business, and Microsoft Project Fundamentals courses.



University of Maryland Global Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Graduate Professor

  • Jan 2011 - May 2020

  Online Graduate Management and Technology Department Taught (online) Organizational Leadership graduate courses.



West Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Computer Information Systems, Business Instructor | Interim CTE Dean | Title III Director

  • 1996 - 2016

  Saratoga, CA - Taught Computer Information Systems and Business courses: Web Development, iOS Development, UI/UX, Java, Web Analytics, Small Business Startup, Social Media Marketing, Web and Mobile SEO, Java for Non-Programmers, Database Management, Systems Analysis, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, Introduction to Computing and others - ACCJC Site Visit Team member-4x - Wrote, directed, and assessed numerous local, regional, federal and international workforce development and… Show more - Taught Computer Information Systems and Business courses: Web Development, iOS Development, UI/UX, Java, Web Analytics, Small Business Startup, Social Media Marketing, Web and Mobile SEO, Java for Non-Programmers, Database Management, Systems Analysis, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, Introduction to Computing and others - ACCJC Site Visit Team member-4x - Wrote, directed, and assessed numerous local, regional, federal and international workforce development and technology grants. Presented papers nationally and internationally. Show less



University of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Graduate Professor

  • 2009 - 2011

  San Francisco, CA - Taught graduate courses in Organizational Theory, Anthropological Research, Dissertation Proposal, and Anthropology of Education 1997-1999 - Taught undergraduate Information Systems Management, Multimedia Engineering, New Software Paradigms, Information Technology, SPSS, Principles of Management, Advanced Expository Writing, Literature Across Cultures.