Julie A. White, Ph.D. (she/her)
Chancellor and CEO
Julie holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester, a Master in Counseling from Xavier University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in English Literature from Miami University. She has served at a variety of institutions, including community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and research universities with roles in teaching, student services, academic administration, research administration, health education, and women's services. A first-generation student from a rural community, she is passionate about the role of community colleges in creating healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. She is currently a Presidents Fellow with the Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program. She joined Pierce College in 2019 as President of Fort Steilacoom. She became Chancellor in January of 2023.
Matthew A. Campbell, Ed.D. (he/him)
President, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Matt holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Temple University, a Master's in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Delaware. With more than 30 years in higher education, Matt is firmly committed to education's role in advancing racial and social justice, with a keen focus on community colleges and intentional, open engagement with data in order to achieve equitable access, opportunity, and success. Matt also completed the Aspen Institute's Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, delivered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative. Prior to his current role, Matt served as the interim president of Pierce College Puyallup, where he also served as the vice president of learning & student success for nine years.
Maria del Rosario "Chio" Flores, Ph.D. (she/her/ella)
President, Pierce College Puyallup
Chio holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Higher Education from Washington State University, a Master's and Bachelor of Business from Eastern Washington University, and an associate degree from Big Bend Community College. The power of education from G.E.D. to PhD is a testament to her educational journey and first-generation, migrant roots. Chio has over 40 years of experience in higher education in the state of Washington. She has worked at both community colleges and four-year regional and research institutions, serving in roles in which student access, success and completion were at the center of her work. Chio joined Pierce College as the President of Puyallup in June 2023.
Ilder Betancourt Lopez
Vice President, Learning and Student Success, Fort Steilacoom
Ilder is the son of Latino undocumented immigrants and grew up in Los Angeles. He feels blessed to have the education imparted by his parents and his community. In addition, he holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from University of Southern California (USC), and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Psychology from Stanford University. He has had the privilege of working with and for community college students for over 15 years in Arizona, California, and now Washington. Throughout this time, he has been in various roles: classified employee, adjunct faculty, tenured faculty, department chair, dean, and vice president.
Yuritzi Lozano
Vice President, Learning and Student Success, Puyallup
Yuritzi is first generation Mexican immigrant and the daughter of migrant farmworkers. Through her upbringings she saw first-hand the inequities they experienced. This fueled her passion for education to remove barriers, create access, and support historically excluded populations. She has over 14 years of experience working in higher education from public, private, university, and community college settings. Currently, she is in pursuit of her doctoral degree at Oregon State University in Adult & Higher Education. Yuritzi holds two degrees from the University of Washington, a bachelor degree in International Studies and master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
Jo Ann Baria, MA
Vice President, Workforce, Economic, and Professional Development
Jo Ann has more than thirty years in higher education serving as the Dean of Workforce Education, a tenured business faculty member at Pierce, Director of a Small Business Development Center and SBDC Counselor at Centralia College, and as a faculty member at the University of North Texas. Jo Ann holds a master's degree in clothing and textile analytics from the University of North Texas and completed Ph.D. coursework in Retail Management (ABD) at Texas Women's University. She also owned and operated a business and worked with fashion retailers and production/design firms in addition to teaching.
Andrew Glass, MBA
Vice President, Technology and Infrastructure
Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University), a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a concentration in Human Resources from Western Washington University, and an Associate of Arts from Pierce College. Mr. Glass has 15 years' experience working in higher education technology and has worked at multiple community colleges. He worked at Pierce College from 2008-2016 and returned to Pierce College in 2021 as the Chief Information Officer and most recently the Vice President, Technology and Infrastructure.
Holly Gorski, MBA
Interim Vice President, Fiscal Services
Holly holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University, a Bachelor of Arts in English from Westminster College of Salt Lake City, and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Washington Extension. Ms. Gorski has 25 years' experience working in Human Resources. She joined Pierce College in July 2013 as the Vice President, Human Resources, and has been serving as Interim Vice President, Fiscal Services, since October 2023.
Deena Forsythe, PHR
Interim Vice President, Human Resources
Deena holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Western Washington University. She has 30 years of experience working in Human Resources and has held various positions within the human resources department at Pierce College since 1997.
Ha Nguyen, MA
Vice President of Equity, Engagement, and Belonging
Ha is a Vietnamese refugee whose family was part of the first wave of Vietnamese Boat People, joining the thousands who fled by sea seeking refuge following the collapse of the South Vietnamese government. She is a graduate of Wenatchee Valley College where she managed full-time college studies while working at her family's small Vietnamese restaurant. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's University and completed doctoral classes at Seattle University in Higher Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Student Development. She has served Washington state's community and technical college system, advocating for students of color and other minoritized students, and leading statewide efforts to advance racial, social, and economic justice.
Marie Harris
Director of Operations, Chancellor's Office
Marie holds a Bachelor of Allied Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Pierce College and a Certificate in Project Management. She has more than 25 years in Higher Education serving as Director and Senior Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Governor Appointed Board of Trustees. She joined the college in September of 1996.