Commission Members
- This page presents a list of the members of the Accrediting Commission and the Commission staff.
Dr. Amador serves as a public member of the Commission. Dr. Amador began her service on the Commission July 1, 2004. She is a retired educator, who holds MA and Ed.D. degrees.
Dr. Sherrill Amador | Chair
Dr. Kinsella serves as an administrative member of the Commission. Dr. Kinsella began his service on the Commission in January 2010. He holds MBA and DBA degrees as well as CPA and Certified Internal Auditor credentials, and currently serves as President/Superintendent of Gavilan College.
Dr. Steven Kinsella | Vice Chair
Dr. Bielanski serves as a faculty member of the Commission. Dr. Bielanski began his service on the Commission July 1, 2010. He is on the faculty of Berkeley City College and serves as faculty representative on the CCC Board of Governors. He holds M.Div., Th.M., MS and Ed.D. degrees.
Dr. Joseph Bielanski, Jr.
- Dr. Timothy Brown serves as a faculty member of the Commission. Dr. Brown began his service on July 1, 2011. He holds M.Ed., MS, and Ed.D. degrees, and is on the faculty of Riverside Community College.
Dr. Timothy Brown
Mr. Constantin serves as a public member of the Commission. Mr. Constantin began his service on the Commission July 1, 2010. He works as a finance director and holds an MPA degree.
Mr. Chris Constantin
Dr. Davis represents the Accrediting Commission for Schools of WASC. Dr. Davis began his service on the Commission July 1, 2010. He is a Commissioner with the Accrediting Commission for Schools and Colleges of WASC, and holds MA and Ed.D. degrees.
Dr. Gary Davis
Dr. Gornick serves as an administrative member of the Commission. Dr. Gornick began his service on the Commission July 1, 2009. He serves as Chancellor of the West Hills Community College District and holds MS and Ph.D. degrees.
Dr. Frank Gornick
Ms. May serves as a faculty member of the Commission. Ms. May began her service on the Commission July 1, 2009. She holds an MA degree and is on the faculty at Sacramento City College and serves as academic senate president.
Ms. Virginia May
Dr. Mahon serves as a faculty member of the Commission. Dr. Mahon began his service on the Commission July 1, 2012. He is on the faculty of Riverside Community College and on the Executive Committee of the Statewide Academic Senate and holds a Ph.D. degree.
Dr. Richard Mahon
Mr. Meng serves as a public member of the Commission. Mr. Meng began his service on the Commission January 1, 2011. He is a retired governing board member and holds an MS degree.
Mr. Charles Meng
Ms. Murata serves as a faculty member of the Commission. Ms. Murata began her service on the Commission July 1, 2010. She has an MLS degree and serves as head librarian at Kapi´olani Community College.
Ms. Susan Murata
Dr. Raul Rodriguez serves as an administrative member of the Commission. Dr. Rodriguez began his service on July 1, 2011. He holds a Ph.D. degree and serves as Chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District.
Dr. Raul Rodriguez
Mr. Rota represents the seven community colleges of the University of Hawai`i. Mr. Rota began his service on the Commission July 1, 2004. He holds a M.Ed. degree and recently retired as Chancellor of Honolulu Community College.
Mr. Michael Rota
Dr. Barry Russell represents the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office on the Commission. Dr. Russell began his service on July 1, 2011. He holds MM and Ph.D. degrees.
Dr. Barry Russell
Dr. Eleanor Siebert represents the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of WASC on the Commission. Dr. Siebert began her service on July 1, 2011. She serves as Provost and Academic Vice President at Mount St. Mary's College, and holds a Ph.D. degree.
Dr. Eleanor Siebert
Dr. Smith serves as a public member of the Commission. Dr. Smith began her service on the Commission July 1, 2007. She holds MA and Ed.D. degrees.
Dr. Marie Smith
Dr. Patrick Tellei represents the Pacific Postsecondary Education Council on the Commission. Dr. Tellei began his service on the Commission July 1, 2008. He is President of Palau Community College and holds MA and Ed.D. degrees.
Dr. Patrick Tellei
Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne serves as a public member of the Commission. Dr. Payne began her service on the Commission July 1, 2008. She is a retired educator, holding MA and Ph.D. degrees.
Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne
Mr. John Zimmerman represents independent institutions on the Commission. Mr. Zimmerman began his service on July 1, 2011. He is president of MTI College and holds his Bachelor of Science degree.