The RP Group Board of Directors
The RP Group represents and engages institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE) professionals in the California Community Colleges system to empower them to facilitate data-informed decision-making and be agents of institutional change focused on advancing student success and equity at individual colleges and systemwide. The Board of Directors of The RP Group is elected by the organization’s institutional members and is charged with determining and operationalizing our mission, vision, and core values.
The Board leads the organization by:
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Representing and advocating for the interests and needs of the IRPE community;
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Developing organizational policy;
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Setting strategic direction for the organization; and
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Providing oversight of the organization’s finances.
The RP Group is grateful to our active and engaged Board for volunteering their time to serve such an integral role in helping shape research, planning, and institutional effectiveness across the California Community Colleges system!
Regional Board Members

Dr. Emma Blackthorne, Kern Community College District (2025-2027)
Central Valley South

Caitlin Busso, Norco College (2024-2026)
Inland Empire

Dulce Delgadillo, North Orange Continuing Education (2024-2026)
Orange County

Dr. Karen Engel, Cañada College (2023-2026)
North Bay/Peninsula

Dr. Rose Giordano, Sacramento City College (2024-2026)
Central Valley North

Anahit Grigoryan, Los Angeles City College (2024-2027)
Central Los Angeles

Dr. Amber Hroch, Cerritos College (2023-2026)
Los Angeles County

Dr. Joyce Lui, San Jose Evergreen Community College District (2025–2028)
South Bay

Dr. Rachel Miller, Palomar College (2025-2027)
San Diego/Imperial

Emil Mubarakshin, Los Angeles Mission College (2025-2027)
Central Coast/North Los Angeles

Mayra Padilla, Contra Costa College (2025-2027)
East Bay

Sean Whaley, Feather River College (2025-2027)
Far North
At Large Board Members

Micheline Pontious, City College of San Francisco (2024-2025)
At Large

Jaime Rodriguez, Mt. San Antonio College (2024-2025)
At Large
Resources
Regional Research Group Coordinators and RP Group At-Large and Regional Representative Board Members: What's the Difference?
RP Group Board Committee Descriptions
RP Group Board FAQs
RP Group Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
RP Group Board Officer Job Descriptions
RP Group Bylaws