Executive Leadership Team
Dr. Pedro Avila
Superintendent/President
Dr. Avila is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and management of the college and all its departments, including the administration of the college's business activities and the operation of campus facilities. To assist in these duties, he delegates and assigns responsibilities to his senior staff members.
Executive Assistant, President's Office and Board of Trustees - Michelle Jones
(408) 848-4711 mjones@gavilan.edu
Executive Assistant, President's Office and Foundation - Jennifer Dinis
(408) 852-2803 jdinis@gavilan.edu
Visit the Office of the President webpage
Dr. Reneé Craig-Marius
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services
Dr. Reneé Craig-Marius is responsible for the administration of all Student Services at Gavilan College. This includes Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Student Success & Equity, Student Support Programs, and Educational Partnerships & Dual Enrollment including Outreach.
Contact: vpss@gavilan.edu
- Executive Assistant - Grace Cardinalli
408-848-4738 gcardinalli@gavilan.edu
Visit the Student Services webpage
Marilyn Morikang
Vice President, Administrative Services
Marilyn Morikang oversees college fiscal services, including budget and finance, and college operations, bond measure projects, technology, sustainability programs and emergency preparedness.
408-848-4715 mmorikang@gavilan.edu
- Executive Assistant - Miressa Lira
408-848-4744 mlira@gavilan.edu
Dr. Moaty Fayek
VP of Academic Affairs
Dr. Fayek oversees academic programs, faculty, curriculum, policies, accreditation, promoting student success and ensuring the quality of education.
408-852-2814 mfayek@gavilan.edu
- Executive Assistant - Victoria Masey
408-848-4761 vmasey@gavilan.edu
Visit the Academic Affairs webpage
Lucy Alvarez
Director of Human Resources
Lucy Alvarez oversees and manages all aspects of the HR function, including strategy, policies, employee relations, talent management, and compliance.
408-846-4964 lalvarez@gavilan.edu.
- Executive Assistant - Norma Najar
408-852-2823 nnajar@gavilan.edu
Visit the Human Resources webpage
