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Murrell Green, Ed.D.
Dr. Murrell Green brings a unique perspective to the A2MEND board as a proud HBCU alumnus. Born and raised in San Francisco’s Western Addition/Fillmore neighborhood, Murrell is an educator with extensive and expansive experience in higher education, specifically within the California Community College system. Murrell began his career as Adjunct Counseling Faculty at Skyline College […]
Jeremy Hart, Ed.D.
Dr. Jeremy Hart has been an educator for 20 years. He currently serves as a tenured Professor of Counseling at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA and as a lecturer in the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Prior to working at the college level, Dr. Hart worked in secondary education as […]
Walter Jones, Ed.D.
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Walter C. Jones has served as an administrator in higher education for over 22 years. His experience at both the community college and university spans over 25 years. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge in English. He attended California State University Dominguez Hills where he received […]
Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D.
Dr. Ricky Shabazz is an enthusiastic, student-centered leader with over 18 years of executive experience advancing academic achievement, educational equity, diversity, and improving access to higher education. Dr. Shabazz is a team builder with an accomplished track record developing collaborative partnerships that improve student success. He is specializing in enrollment management and cultivating institutional policies, […]
Scott W. Thayer, Ed.D.
Dr. Scott W. Thayer arrived as the 13th President of Cypress College in January, 2024. Dr. Thayer has 24 years of higher education experience in a variety of administrative roles. He is an advocate for historically underrepresented students and was integral in establishing a food pantry, housing support, and basic needs resources in prior roles. […]
Erin Vines, Ed.D.
Dr. Erin Vines currently serves as the Executive Director for the African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) and is also a board member of the organization. Previously Dr. Vines served as Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Antelope Valley College for nine years. Prior to joining AVC, Dr. Vines served as Dean of […]
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