Governing Board

BOARD MEMBER	BIOGRAPHY
	Debbie Justeson, Board President \| Term 2010-2026 Trustee Area 2: La Mesa, Mt. Helix, Casa de Oro, and Rancho San Diego Debbie Justeson, elected to the Governing Board in 2010, has served as Board President since 2022. She is a lifelong educator who has devoted her career to education. Her teaching experience spans from preschool to post-graduate-level courses. After retiring from the California K-12 Education System after 38 years of service, she continues her teaching as a lecturer for the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She previously taught math at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges and received the Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award twice. She has presented at several math conferences nationwide and, as an adjunct faculty member, was actively involved in campus committees and teachers' associations. Trustee Justeson believes that education is the best pathway out of poverty; thus, she is devoted to promoting higher education to East County youth and their families.
	Julie Schorr, Board Vice President \| Term 2020-2028 Trustee Area 3: El Cajon and Bostonia Julie Schorr, elected to the Governing Board in 2020, has served as Board Vice President since 2025. She was a public-school teacher for 30 years and is currently working as a University Supervisor in the College of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She holds a Master’s degree in counseling from San Diego State University and a California administrative credential. She is committed to ensuring an equitable teaching and learning environment for all faculty, staff, and students. She promotes diversity, equity, cultural awareness, and inclusion at the colleges, ensuring that community college education remains affordable and accessible for all students. Trustee Schorr currently serves as the Vice Chair of the California Community College’s Women’s Caucus (CCCWC).
	Elena Adams, Board Clerk \| Term 2016-2028 Trustee Area 4: Rural East County, Alpine, Jamul, and to the Imperial County line Elena Adams, elected to the Governing Board in 2016, has served as Board Clerk since 2024. She was an educator for 38 years at the San Diego Community College District, retiring in 2018, and at Grossmont Adult School (1983-1998). She received the Unsung Hero Award twice from the San Diego Community College District and, in her work as a PTA president and secretary, was awarded the State of California PTA Service Award. She has been an East County resident for 47 years, and her children attended East County public schools, including Grossmont College. Trustee Adams is committed to student success in college transfer and career-technical training programs and assisting students in becoming economically self-sufficient.
	Brad Monroe, Board Member \| Term 2018-2026 Trustee Area 5: Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, and La Presa Brad Monroe, elected to the Governing Board in 2018, brings over five decades of experience as a community college educator, consultant, and board member. He served as the founding chair of the Ornamental Horticulture program at Southwestern College in 1975 before continuing his leadership at Cuyamaca College, where he led the Ornamental Horticulture program for 32 years. He is dedicated to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education while advocating for financial stability and equity within the District. His priorities include promoting salary equity among employment groups, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating with District staff to oversee construction projects. Trustee Monroe's steadfast commitment reflects a lifelong passion for advancing educational excellence and institutional integrity.
	Cindy Page, Board Member \| Term 2025-2026 Trustee Area 1: Santee, Winter Gardens, and Lakeside Cindy Page, provisionally appointed to the Governing Board in 2025, is a retired life-long educator and has been a Santee resident for more than 30 years. She spent 33 years teaching at Crawford High School and was recognized as the San Diego Unified School District High School Teacher of the Year in 2025. As AVID Coordinator, she spent 25 years supporting students in their pursuit of higher education, collaborating with both San Diego State University and UC San Diego. She is focused on creating inclusive learning environments and building bridges across diverse communities. Trustee Page's extensive experience has given her a deep understanding of how educational policy and social justice shape student experiences.
	Lu Tri Vi Huynh, Student Trustee \| Term 2025-2026 Grossmont College Lu Tri Vi Huynh, elected as Grossmont College Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 academic year, is majoring in Computer Science. He will concurrently serve as President of the Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) in 2025-2026. Previously, he served as ASGC Executive Vice President (2024-2025), during which he revitalized student clubs and strengthened the Inter-Club Council (ICC). Passionate about enhancing campus life and fostering academic excellence, he is dedicated to promoting student persistence and success. Additionally, he strongly supports initiatives aimed at boosting academic achievement. Through his leadership, he aims to create a vibrant campus environment that empowers students academically and socially. Student Trustee Huynh looks forward to transferring to a four-year university and completing his undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
	Marcelia Y. Villaseñor, Student Trustee \| Term 2025-2026 Cuyamaca College Marcelia Y. Villaseñor, elected as Cuyamaca College Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 academic year, is a physics major at Cuyamaca College with a passion for social justice and community advocacy. She graduated from Mountain Empire High School and grew up in rural San Diego County, which sparked her dedication to advocating for underrepresented communities. She focuses on creating spaces where people can feel safe, supported, and validated. She plans to transfer in Fall 2026 to pursue her bachelor’s degree in physics, with hopes of exploring new ways to connect science with public service. Student Trustee Villaseñor is committed to giving back to her community and being someone her peers can rely on.

BOARD MEMBER	BIOGRAPHY
	Debbie Justeson, Board President \| Term 2010-2026 Trustee Area 2: La Mesa, Mt. Helix, Casa de Oro, and Rancho San Diego Debbie Justeson, elected to the Governing Board in 2010, has served as Board President since 2022. She is a lifelong educator who has devoted her career to education. Her teaching experience spans from preschool to post-graduate-level courses. After retiring from the California K-12 Education System after 38 years of service, she continues her teaching as a lecturer for the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She previously taught math at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges and received the Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award twice. She has presented at several math conferences nationwide and, as an adjunct faculty member, was actively involved in campus committees and teachers' associations. Trustee Justeson believes that education is the best pathway out of poverty; thus, she is devoted to promoting higher education to East County youth and their families.
	Julie Schorr, Board Vice President \| Term 2020-2028 Trustee Area 3: El Cajon and Bostonia Julie Schorr, elected to the Governing Board in 2020, has served as Board Vice President since 2025. She was a public-school teacher for 30 years and is currently working as a University Supervisor in the College of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She holds a Master’s degree in counseling from San Diego State University and a California administrative credential. She is committed to ensuring an equitable teaching and learning environment for all faculty, staff, and students. She promotes diversity, equity, cultural awareness, and inclusion at the colleges, ensuring that community college education remains affordable and accessible for all students. Trustee Schorr currently serves as the Vice Chair of the California Community College’s Women’s Caucus (CCCWC).
	Elena Adams, Board Clerk \| Term 2016-2028 Trustee Area 4: Rural East County, Alpine, Jamul, and to the Imperial County line Elena Adams, elected to the Governing Board in 2016, has served as Board Clerk since 2024. She was an educator for 38 years at the San Diego Community College District, retiring in 2018, and at Grossmont Adult School (1983-1998). She received the Unsung Hero Award twice from the San Diego Community College District and, in her work as a PTA president and secretary, was awarded the State of California PTA Service Award. She has been an East County resident for 47 years, and her children attended East County public schools, including Grossmont College. Trustee Adams is committed to student success in college transfer and career-technical training programs and assisting students in becoming economically self-sufficient.
	Brad Monroe, Board Member \| Term 2018-2026 Trustee Area 5: Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, and La Presa Brad Monroe, elected to the Governing Board in 2018, brings over five decades of experience as a community college educator, consultant, and board member. He served as the founding chair of the Ornamental Horticulture program at Southwestern College in 1975 before continuing his leadership at Cuyamaca College, where he led the Ornamental Horticulture program for 32 years. He is dedicated to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education while advocating for financial stability and equity within the District. His priorities include promoting salary equity among employment groups, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating with District staff to oversee construction projects. Trustee Monroe's steadfast commitment reflects a lifelong passion for advancing educational excellence and institutional integrity.
	Cindy Page, Board Member \| Term 2025-2026 Trustee Area 1: Santee, Winter Gardens, and Lakeside Cindy Page, provisionally appointed to the Governing Board in 2025, is a retired life-long educator and has been a Santee resident for more than 30 years. She spent 33 years teaching at Crawford High School and was recognized as the San Diego Unified School District High School Teacher of the Year in 2025. As AVID Coordinator, she spent 25 years supporting students in their pursuit of higher education, collaborating with both San Diego State University and UC San Diego. She is focused on creating inclusive learning environments and building bridges across diverse communities. Trustee Page's extensive experience has given her a deep understanding of how educational policy and social justice shape student experiences.
	Lu Tri Vi Huynh, Student Trustee \| Term 2025-2026 Grossmont College Lu Tri Vi Huynh, elected as Grossmont College Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 academic year, is majoring in Computer Science. He will concurrently serve as President of the Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) in 2025-2026. Previously, he served as ASGC Executive Vice President (2024-2025), during which he revitalized student clubs and strengthened the Inter-Club Council (ICC). Passionate about enhancing campus life and fostering academic excellence, he is dedicated to promoting student persistence and success. Additionally, he strongly supports initiatives aimed at boosting academic achievement. Through his leadership, he aims to create a vibrant campus environment that empowers students academically and socially. Student Trustee Huynh looks forward to transferring to a four-year university and completing his undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
	Marcelia Y. Villaseñor, Student Trustee \| Term 2025-2026 Cuyamaca College Marcelia Y. Villaseñor, elected as Cuyamaca College Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 academic year, is a physics major at Cuyamaca College with a passion for social justice and community advocacy. She graduated from Mountain Empire High School and grew up in rural San Diego County, which sparked her dedication to advocating for underrepresented communities. She focuses on creating spaces where people can feel safe, supported, and validated. She plans to transfer in Fall 2026 to pursue her bachelor’s degree in physics, with hopes of exploring new ways to connect science with public service. Student Trustee Villaseñor is committed to giving back to her community and being someone her peers can rely on.