Administration

Meet your Valencia College administration. The administrative team is comprised of experienced and dedicated education professionals who are committed to your success.

Executive Team

President

Kathleen Plinske

Dr. Kathleen Plinske

President

Vice Presidents and Provosts

Brandon McKelvey

Dr. Brandon McKelvey

Executive Vice President, Administrative Services

Joe Battista

Joe Battista

Vice President, Workforce, Career and Professional Education

Yolanda Brown

Dr. Yolanda Brown

Provost, Workforce Education

Roberta Carew

Dr. Roberta Carew

Vice President, Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

Dr. Lesley Frederick

Dr. Lesley Frederick

Vice President, Student Affairs

Wendy Givoglu

Dr. Wendy Givoglu

Provost, General Education

Carla McKnight

Dr. Carla McKnight

Vice President, Organizational Development and Human Resources

Bill Mullowney

Bill Mullowney

Vice President, Policy and General Counsel


Chiefs

Shaun Andrews

Shaun Andrews

Chief Operations Officer

Traci Bjella

Traci Bjella

Chief Marketing Officer

Oscar Cristancho Mercado

Oscar Cristancho

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Jamie Rost

Dr. Jamie Rost

Chief Information Officer

Carelee Thomas

Carlee Thomas

Chief Philanthropy Officer & Executive Director, Valencia College Foundation