President's Advisory Council
The purpose of the Rio Salado College President’s Advisory Council is to create a mutually beneficial relationship between Rio Salado and the business and community leaders who, as advisory council members, serve as advocates of the college.
Members share their insights concerning trends, opportunities, collaborative partnerships and Rio Salado’s strategic initiatives. Council members network with peers, become connected with the college and increase their awareness of the value of Rio Salado and its programs.
Advisory council members are representative of Rio Salado’s partnerships with employers, community-based organizations, state and municipal agencies and other educational institutions.
This diverse constituency provides the president and executive team with perspectives related to the college’s strategic priorities, helps identify new opportunities and markets and provides advice and assistance related to external challenges and political issues.
The advisory council meets twice each year. Each meeting agenda includes a college update presented by the president, a college initiative or partnership program presented by a member of the Rio team or an advisory council member, followed by a focused question and answer discussion.
Rio Executive Leadership
- Dr. Kate Smith
President - Ms. Devi Bala
Vice President of Administrative Services - Dr. Maria Bellino
Associate Vice President of Administrative Services - Ms. Tristan Marble
Faculty Senate President - Dr. Sarah Vandermark
Vice President of Student Affairs
- Ms. Janelle Elias
Executive Vice President of Strategy &
Academic Affairs - Mr. Jon Hoban
Vice President of Public Service - Mr. David O’Shea
Vice President of Technology and Infrastructure,
CIO Information Systems - Dr. Tamara Cochran
Dean of Community Development
President’s Advisory Council Members
- Mayor Corey Woods
City of Tempe - Ms. Robin Arredondo-Savage
Tempe Chamber of Commerce - Dr. Stacia Wilson
Tempe Union High School District - Mr. Jim Barrier
Cox Communications - Mr. Ricardo Carlo
Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona - Mr. Ryan Chase
Arizona State University - Ms. Doreen Cott
Town of Queen Creek - Dr. Cynthia Gonzales
USAA - Mr. Kevin Groman
The Welcome to America Project - Ms. Dana Kennedy
AARP Arizona
- Ms. Sheila Lehker
Cizek Associates, INC - Ms. Linda Luman
Freedom Financial Network - Ms. Caroline Lynch
Copperhill Strategies - Dr. Annique Petit
Arizona State University - Mr. John Pombier
Consultant - Dr. Corey Pruitt
Change Sparx, LLC - Mr. Ron Sites
Fighter Country Partnership - Mr. Mark Wagner
The Mighty Hercules LLC - Mr. Derrill Wolkins
BD - Ms. Jackie Wasik
Rotary Club of Tempe Downtown
