Thank you to the faculty, staff, and students who have volunteered to serve in Bellevue College Governance during the 2026-27 academic year. Participation helps ensure that the college’s participatory governance process reflects the diverse perspectives, expertise, and experiences of our campus community.
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Thank You to 2026-27 Bellevue College Governance Volunteers
Thank you to the faculty, staff, and students who have volunteered to serve in Bellevue College Governance during the 2026-27 academic year. Participation helps ensure that the college’s participatory governance process reflects the diverse perspectives, expertise, and experiences of our campus community.
Community members can also get involved, contribute feedback, and help improve Bellevue College Governance by visiting the link bellevuecollege.edu/governance and using the “Comment” option.
Special congratulations to College Assembly Chair Alicia Ferguson and to all new and returning members serving on the college’s governance councils.
Classified Council
Co-Chairs: Becky Turnbull and Laura Millikan
Members: Jaspreet Dhillon, Heather Yoshinaka, Eric Peterson, Dana Harris, Marlowe Zoller, and Paige Spicer
Resource Liaisons: Frances Dujon Reynolds and Jorge De La Torre
Exempt Council
Co-Chairs: Yves Martin and Linda Foley
Members: Alex Berger, Laeticia Nkinsi, Jennifer Fetters, Kelsey James, Greg Schmidt, and Stephanie Eseksen
Resource Liaisons: Frances Dujon Reynolds and Rodger Harrison
Faculty Council
Chair: Felipe Anaya-Vitello
Vice Chair: Alice Jenkins
Members: Ron Holland, Cynthia Weintraub, Steven Yarborough, Celeste Lonson, Carol Anderson, Rachel Hutto, Tracy Fields, Jamiiru Luttamaguzi, Helton Leal, Manya Betageri, Angela Oliva, Muntaha Alibrahim, Ana Bravo, Pete Ophoven, Jennifer Parada, and Caroline Whittaker
Resource Liaisons: Ben Pryor/Jess Clark and Consuelo Grier
Inclusion & Diversity Council
Members: Tony Akhlaghi, Ryan Youell, Komal Ram, Carrie Horton, Alma Osorio, Audrey Dijeau, Adria Harris, Sara Sanders Gardner, and Meg Iyer
Resource Liaisons: Consuelo Grier and Judy Hernandez Chapar
Infrastructure Council
Chair: Heather Rane
Vice Chair: Rachel Lowe
Members: Dee Dee Orcajo, Muntaha Alibrahim, Christopher Butler, Dennis Deitchman, Melody Sierra, and Travis Sage
Resource Liaisons: Jorge De La Torre and Rodger Harrison
Resources & Planning Council
Co-Chairs: Travis Ottele and Juan Esparza
Vice Chair: Brandon Lueken
Members: Judith Paquette, Shana Chung, Sharon Kussy, Heather Rane, Quetzal Martinez, Dan Fey, Linda Foley, Sadia Mazid, and Grady Blacken
Resource Liaisons: Rodger Harrison and Jorge De La Torre
Student Success Council
Co-Chairs: Elexa Freeman-Moore and Catherine Lopez
Members: Chie Sharp, Louis Opoku Gyamfi, Terri Tanino, Jamila Bates, Melissa Martinez, Heather Rane, Caroline Fitzpatrick, and Monica Ferenc
Resource Liaisons: Judy Hernandez Chapar and Ben Pryor/Jess Clark
Thank you for your commitment to serving Bellevue College and supporting shared governance.
Questions? Contact governance@bellevuecollege.edu.
Last Updated July 1, 2026