Dear SDCCE Community,

Thank you for your incredible turnout and enthusiastic participation in our 2026 Spring Institution Day! Your presence and engagement helped us launch the semester with momentum, purpose, and a shared sense of responsibility—bringing our theme, Sustained in Unity, to life as a powerful celebration of both sustainability and unity in all that we do.

If you were unable to join us live—or would like to revisit highlights of the program—you can watch the recording here.

We also invite you to relive the day by exploring the photo gallery and photobooth pictures. Please feel free to share your photos and tag SDCCE on social media—we love seeing the joy, connection, and pride through your lens!

Institution Day is truly an all-hands-on-deck effort, and this year’s success would not have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of so many. My sincere gratitude goes to the following teams and individuals:

Co-chairs: DeeDee Redulla and Brenna Leon Sandeford

President’s Office Team: Catherine Napoleon, La Toiya Noles, Ksenia Cavo

Communications and Creative Services Team: Michael Escalona, Dustin De Los Santos, Chris Radomski, Tiara Sanders, Richie McGirr, RJ Hullum, Debbie Burmeister

Administrative Services (IT, Facilities, Theatre): Alonzo Pishyar, Nathaniel Pitcher, LeTrent Catchings, Brandon Volage, Bryan Mobley, Ryan Lee, Anthony Vargas, Sal Mendez, Jasmine Duran, Silvia Nogales, Mariana Toma, Aaron Trapp, Patty Lopez

Outreach Team: Andrea Gastelum, Anthony Krauss, Callahan Armstrong, Carlos Recinos, Daniel Lasker, Emmanuel Duron Escalera, Jose Angel Mena-Limonta, Karla Garcia Choto, Laura Martinez, Mohammad Jawid Siddiqi, Reginae Brown, Vanessa Munguia Mendoza

Flex & Professional Development Team: Carla Grossini-Concha, Janielle Bilello, Jessica Luedtke

Clothing & Textiles Program: Shirley Pierson, Laura Nitsch​, Alejandra Gomez​, Cheri Morgan

General Counsel: Ljubiša Kostić

Be Well CCE: Janisha Street, Jeremy Garcia, Liz Barajas

ISSP Counselor: Fatima Mota

Instructional Services: Trila Gil, Janay Patton

Student Services: Anthony Ganio, Danielle Ninness

Classified and Academic Senates: Trenton Romero and Dr. Richard Weinroth

Executive President's Cabinet: VPSS Shakerra Carter, VPI Masa Omae, VPAS Jacqueline Sabanos, CEO/Executive Director of the Foundation Dr. Tami Foy

Each of these areas and individuals played a vital role in making this year’s Spring Institution Day come to life. Your dedication reflects our shared values and reminds us of what’s possible when we work in unity.

As we begin this new academic year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to transforming lives, advancing equity, and fostering belonging for every adult learner across San Diego. Sustained in Unity, we move Forward Together.

I’m excited for all that lies ahead and grateful to be on this journey with you.