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2026 – 2027 Advisory Committees

The College’s Advisory Committees bring together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry professionals to strengthen the quality and relevance of our academic, professional, technical, and transfer programs. Through their expertise and guidance, our advisory committees support curriculum development, program review, workforce alignment, community partnerships, and applied learning opportunities – helping ensure our certificate and degree programs meet evolving industry needs and prepare students for successful careers and continued education.

Academic

Fine and Performing Arts Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Marilyn Kralik, Ph.D., M.A. · Professor (Humanities & Fine Arts)
PATHWAY: Fine and Performing Arts

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Addictions Counseling Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Anaïs Mompoint, MSW, LCSW · College Lecturer II (Social Work)
PATHWAY: Behavioral Science and Public Service

Business Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Katherine Toy, Ph.D. · College Lecturer (Business)
PATHWAY: Business

Computer Science Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Gerald B. Cohen, Ph.D., M.S. · College Lecturer II (Computer Science)
PATHWAY: Computer Science

Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee

CHAIR: June-Ann Somma, Ed.S., RDH · Program Director (Dental Hygiene)
CO-CHAIR: Daniel Di Cesare, D.M.D., OMS
PATHWAY: Health Sciences

Environmental Management Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Lincoln Simmons, M.S. · College Lecturer (Biology)
PATHWAY: Science

Health Sciences Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Pamela Goldsmith, M.S., ATC, LAT · College Lecturer II (Health Management)
PATHWAY: Health Sciences

Interpreter Training Program Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Kathleen Basilotto, M.Ed., CI · Assistant Professor (Humanities & Fine Arts)
PATHWAY: Humanities and Cultures

Law and Public Safety Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Patrick Beatty, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.S. · College Lecturer II (Criminal Justice)
PATHWAY: Behavioral Science and Public Service

Media, Communication, and Design Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Gary Shaffer, M.A. · Assistant Professor (Humanities & Fine Arts)
PATHWAY: Media, Communication, and Design

Nursing Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Teresa Walsh, Ph.D., MSN, RN-BC · Dean, Nursing & Health Sciences
PATHWAY: Health Sciences

Social Work Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Anaïs Mompoint, MSW, LCSW · College Lecturer II (Social Work)
PATHWAY: Behavioral Science and Public Service

Workforce Education

Veterinary Assistant Advisory Committee

CHAIR: (TBA)