Majority of Current Pasadena City College Trustees

Hon. Steve Gibson
Pasadena Trustee Board President,
District 3

Hon. Sandra Chen Lau
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 1

Hon. Alton Wang
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 7

Hon. Kristine Kwong
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 5

Hon. James Aragon
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 2

PCC Student Leaderhsip

Jesslie Vega
Pasadena City College
Student Trustee

Jesus Cuevas Sanchez
Pasadena City College
Associated Students President

Mayors & City Councilmembers
Endorsed by Every Member of La Cañada City Council

Hon. Jeanne Kim Hobson
Mayor & Councilmember City of La Cañada Flintridge

"Francis is a thoughtful, collaborative leader who is deeply committed to serving our community.

I've had the privilege of working alongside Francis through the YMCA of the Foothills and in our city commissions, and l've seen firsthand his ability to listen, bring people together, and turn ideas into meaningful action.

Francis understands that strong institutions must continue to evolve to meet the needs of the next generation. He brings the experience, curiosity, and judgment needed to help Pasadena City College innovate while staying true to its mission and its students.

I am proud to endorse Francis Pollara for Pasadena City College Trustee and look forward to seeing the impact he will make on behalf of our community."

Hon. Jess Rivas
Vice Mayor & Councilmember City of Pasadena

“Pasadena City College is one of the most important institutions in our region for creating opportunity and helping people build a better future.

Francis Pollara understands that promise, and he understands that meeting it means being willing to think differently about how we prepare students for a changing economy.

I’ve seen Francis bring people together around big challenges and follow through with real work. He brings a deep commitment to our community and a belief that institutions like PCC should be ambitious about what they can do for the people they serve.

I’m proud to endorse Francis Pollara for PCC Trustee. I know he will bring new ideas, energy, and a strong commitment to ensuring PCC continues create opportunity for all students.”

Hon. Kim Bowman
Former Mayor & Councilmember City of La Cañada Flintridge

“Francis Pollara has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving our community.

Through his work as a business leader, nonprofit executive, and city commissioner, he has consistently brought people together to solve problems and create opportunities for others.

As someone who grew up in La Cañada Flintridge and attended Pasadena City College, he understands both our community’s values and the important role PCC plays in preparing students for success

Francis has the experience, judgment, and dedication to be an outstanding Trustee, and I am proud to endorse his candidacy.”

Hon. Justin Jones
Councilmember, City of Pasadena, District 3

Hon. Stephanie Fossan
Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Hon. Quemars Ahmed
Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Hon. Rick Gunter
Former Mayor & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
“Francis has the knowledge and skills to keep PCC great in a changing world.”

Hon. Terry Walker
Former Mayor & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
“Francis is exactly the kind of person we need on the PCC Board”

Hon. Donald Voss
Former Mayor, City Treasurer & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Hon. Laura Olhasso
Director, Foothill Municipal Water District; Former Mayor of La Cañada Flintridge

Hon. Polly Low
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Rosemead; Former President, Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials

Hon. Dan Brotman
Former Mayor, City of Glendale; Councilmember, City of Glendale

Endorsed by Every Member of the La Cañada Flintridge Unified School Board

Caroline Anderson
Governing Board President
La Cañada Unified School District Board

“Francis knows firsthand how a PCC education can change lives and strengthen our community. He will bring a fresh voice to the board, backed by a career spanning public policy, business innovation, and infrastructure development.

From managing venture investments and advising on clean technology to helping LA City Hall solve real-world problems, Francis knows how to deliver results. He has the experience and vision to keep PCC strong, transparent, and focused on the future.”

Josh Epstein
Vice President, La Cañada Unified School District Board

Octavia Thuss
Clerk, La Cañada Unified School District Board

Dan Jeffries
La Cañada Unified School
District Board

Joe Radabaugh
La Cañada Unified School
District Board

Pasadena City College Faculty

Dona Mitoma
Professor Emerita of English & Librarian, Pasadena City College

Dorothy Potter
Professor Emeritus, Librarian, Pasadena City College

Emily Fernandez
Assistant Professor of English & Language Studies, Pasadena City College

Cecile Davis Anderson
College Counselor, Pasadena City College
“Serving as a board of trustees member for a community college requires humility, leadership, cultural awareness, and a dedication to the student population. Francis is not only a PCC alumnus, he is a genuine community leader.”

Area Education Leaders & Elected Trustees

Karen Hofmann
President & Chief Executive Officer, ArtCenter College of Design

Robbie Nock
Executive Director, Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education; Former ArtCenter Vice President, Alumni and Industry Engagement

Desiree Rabinov
Glendale Community College District Board of Trustees

Manuel Magpapian
Glendale Community College District Board of Trustees

Telly Tse
Vice President, Board of Education, Glendale Unified School District

Aileen Dinkjian
Board of Education, Glendale Unified School District; Chaffey College Foundation Board

Robert L. Gin
President, Board of Education, Alhambra Unified School District

Brent Kuszyk
Former Governing Board President, La Cañada Unified School District Board

Susan Moore
Former La Cañada High School English Teacher; LCUSD Founders Day Honoree

Marvin Inouye
Former Schurr High School Photography Teacher

John Hale
Associate Executive Director, Center for Civic Education

Dr. Joe Kertes
Dean of Students Emeritus, Chapman University

Rosine Der-Tavitian
CSUN Faculty Emeritus; Former PCC Faculty of Nursing; DrNP, APRN, MSN, MPH

Marianne Hattar
Professor Emeritus of Nursing. B.S.N.; Former Founding Chair APU PHD Nursing

Gregory Mena
English Faculty, East Los Angeles College; LA Community College District (LACCD)

Appointed Officials & City Commissioners

Julie Kane-Ritsch
Sustainability & Resilience Vice-Chair, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Ahee Han
Sustainability & Resilience Commissioner, City of La Cañada Flintridge;
Former LCFEF President

Lauren Oakes
Sustainability & Resilience Commissioner, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Ara Markarian
Design Commission Chair, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Genevieve Bethel
Design Commissioner, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Halle Yuhan
Design Commissioner, City of La Cañada Flintridge

Civic & Community Board Leaders

Matt Petersen
President & Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)

Cynthia Cannady
Civic Leader & Community Organizer; Former Director, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Jessica Connolly
Community Volunteer & Nonprofit Leader; Youth Sports Advocate; Former ESPN Marketing Executive

Ed Washatka
Former President, Pasadena-Foothills ACLU Chapter; Founding Member, Pasadenans Organizing for Progress (POP)

Emily Kwon
Local Business Owner, Board Member at the Community Center of La Cañada
“I believe Francis will bring a thoughtful, collaborative perspective to the board while keeping students and the future of our community at the center of his work.”

Anne Tryba
Civic Leader & Climate Advocate; Community Volunteer
“Francis Pollara has demonstrated that he is a very effective leader with a deep commitment to serving the foothill communities he has lived in all his life.”

Brandon Lamar
Civic Leader & Community Organizer

Neal & Molly Brockmeyer
Founders, La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation; La Cañadans of the Year

Sid Karsh
Former President, La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation; Spirit of Outstanding Service Award Recipient

Mike Leininger
La Cañada Flintridge Community Center Board; Former La Cañada Unified School District Assistant Superintendent

Courtney B. Vance
Award-Winning Actor, Producer & Director; President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Greg Grande
SVP at Citizens Business Bank; YMCA of the Foothills Board President

Kristin McQueen
Counsel, Blu-ray Disc Association; YMCA of the Foothills Board

Deborah Weirick
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital; YMCA of the Foothills Board Member

Thomas Atamian
USC Keck Foundation Board; YMCA of the Foothills Board

Rainer Avanisian
La Cañada Education Foundation Director; YMCA of the Foothills Board

Kristie Baker
LCF Chamber of Commerce; YMCA of the Foothills Board Member

Petrice Ryan
Director at Paul Hastings; YMCA of the Foothills Board Member

Gary Awad
Founder & Managing Principal, ThreeG Capital; Executive in Residence, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

Community Members

Olivia Smith
Emmy Award-winning journalist and Adjunct Professor at USC Annenberg
“I grew up with Francis! He is kind, devoted and deeply committed to his community.”

Lacey MacLaughlin
VP of LCBSA, Co-President of Spartan Community Basketball, Secretary of Gladiators Football, Tribe Lacrosse Board

Ilia Florentin
Sustainability Leader

Jackie Albrektson
Community Volunteer & Public School Advocate; PTA Leader

Organizations

Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club
Stonewall Democratic Club
Los Angeles County Democratic Party
Pasadena City College Faculty Association
East Area Progressive Democrats
LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council

*Titles are provided for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation unless expressly stated.