Sandra Chen Lau
Area 1
sxchenlau@pasadena.edu

Sandra Chen Lau is a nationally recognized leader in philanthropy and civic engagement. For more than 20 years, Chen Lau has specialized in helping colleges and universities, and arts and cultural institutions, grow and sustain their educational missions. 
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James Aragon
Area 2
jjaragon@pasadena.edu

James Aragon is an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College. He previously served as an associate professor and counselor for Pasadena City College for 26 years. Elected to the governing board of the Pasadena Area Community College District in March 2024, James represents Trustee Area 2, which includes the foothill communities spanning from Altadena to Sierra Madre.
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Steve Gibson
Vice President
Area 3
sgibson10@pasadena.edu

Steve Gibson began on the governing board of the Pasadena Area Community College District in July 2022. He represents Area 3 which includes Northwest Pasadena and part of southwest Altadena. PCC Northwest is located in Area 3 on the campus of John Muir High School.
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Tammy Silver
Area 4
tsilver@pasadena.edu

Tammy Silver was first elected to the Governing Board of the Pasadena Area Community College District in March of 2020. She represents Area 4 which includes the central and eastern areas of Pasadena and portions of Temple City and unincorporated San Gabriel. She is proud to have Pasadena City College in her district as well as Temple City High School and Rose City High School.
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Kristine Kwong
Area 5
kekwong@pasadena.edu

Kristine Kwong is an education lawyer representing both public and private sector entities throughout the State of California in a variety of operational issues such as labor and employment, student issues, operational compliance, and litigation.
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Ryan Liu
Clerk
Area 6
rliu@pasadena.edu

Ryan Liu is an attorney, higher education advocate, and governing board member on the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees. He represents Trustee Area 6, which includes portions of Rosemead, San Gabriel, El Monte, Temple City, and Arcadia.
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Alton Wang
President
Area 7
ayzwang@pasadena.edu

Alton Wang was elected to the governing board of the Pasadena Area Community College District in June 2022. He represents Trustee Area 7, which includes parts of the cities of Temple City and Arcadia.
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Darya Derakhshani
Student Trustee
aspccstudenttrustee@pasadena.edu

Darya Derakhshani is a sophomore at Pasadena City College, majoring in Political Science. She hopes to transfer to a four-year institution in the Fall of 2026 to continue her educational path. As Student Trustee, she seeks to advocate for educational equity and access for all PCC students, traditional and non-traditional, on the Board. As a student leader, she strives to be both responsive and dependable to those she represents. 

José A. Gómez, Ph.D.
Board Secretary
Superintendent/President
Pasadena City College
pccprez@pasadena.edu

Dr. José A. Gómez was confirmed as superintendent/president of Pasadena City College in July 2024. Before arriving at PCC, Dr. Gómez served as executive vice president, provost, and chief operating officer at California State University, Los Angeles.
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