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: Ally Ao
408-848-4711 aao@gavilan.edu
Departmental Assistant: Holly Strother
408-852-2803 hstrother@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 instructional programs, as well as curriculum approval processes, online education, professional development, equity and engagement, faculty and classified professional staff negotiations, and tenure review.
408-848-4760 rcraigmarius@gavilan.edu.
- Executive Assistant - Grace Cardinalli 408-848-4738 gcardinalli@gavilan.edu
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 morikang@gavilan.edu
- Executive Assistant - Miressa Lira; 408-848-4744 mlira@gavilan.edu
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.
Visit the Human Resources webpage
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.
Visit the Academic Affairs webpage
