Congrats 26-27 Assembly Chair & Council Electeds

The 2026-27 academic year marks an exciting time for Bellevue College governance. Congratulations to the newly elected members and the new College Assembly chair. View the current list of election winners, with more to be announced.

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Election Winners: Bellevue College Governance

Alicia Ferguson, Early Learning and Teacher Education faculty, has been elected 2026-27 College Assembly chair.

Elected Constituency Councils

Classified Council
Laura Gettleman
Eric Peterson
Dana Harris
Tori Raftery

Exempt Council
Melissa Martinez
Christine Taylor
Kelsey James
Stephanie Eseksen

Faculty Council
Stephen Yarborough
Rachel Hutto
Helton Leal
Jamiiru Luttamaguzi

Additional nominees will be appointed by their constituency councils to the functional councils for Inclusion and Diversity, Student Success, Infrastructure, and Resources and Planning in mid-May.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Email governance@bellevuecollege.edu or submit a comment or question on the public governance page at bellevuecollege.edu/governance.

Last Updated May 4, 2026