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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)

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Addictions Counseling Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Anaïs Mompoint, MSW, LCSW · College Lecturer II (Social Work)

Business Advisory Committee

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

Computer Science Advisory Committee

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

Environmental Management Advisory Committee

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

Health Sciences Advisory Committee

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

Interpreter Training Program Advisory Committee

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

Law and Public Safety Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Patrick Beatty, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.S. · College Lecturer II (Criminal Justice)

Media, Communication, and Design Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Gary Shaffer, M.A. · Assistant Professor (Humanities & Fine Arts)

Nursing Advisory Committee

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

Social Work Advisory Committee

CHAIR: Anaïs Mompoint, MSW, LCSW · College Lecturer II (Social Work)

Workforce Education

Veterinary Assistant Advisory Committee

CHAIR: (TBA)