Dr. Angela Tos
President
Coalinga College
About the Association
Our Purpose & Leadership
The California Community Colleges Chief Student Services Officers Association(CSSO Association) is the premier professional organization dedicated to supporting and representing the leaders of student services in the nation’s largest community college system. We strive to be a catalyst for positive change, supporting our members through advocacy, leadership, and professional development.
Ensuring Opportunities for Success for Every Student
The Association encompasses a network of professionals from 116 California community colleges and 73 districts, providing a platform for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy. Our charge is to empower student services leaders with the knowledge, resources and connections needed to enhance the educational experience and success of students within the community college system. We are committed to “Ensuring Opportunities for Success for Every Student.”
Our Vision
The CSSO will be the foremost voice for Student Services leadership and professional learning; rooted in racial equity, social justice, student success.
Our Mission
The CSSO Association represents CSSOs statewide and fosters a professional learning community for student service leaders that cultivates innovation, equity-mindedness, and antiracism in support of student success and racial equity.
Meet THE EXECUTIVE BOARD: 2026-2027
The Executive Board of the California Community Colleges Chief Student Services Officers Association is a dynamic and dedicated team of leaders committed to advancing equitable student success. With a diverse range of experience in student services, policy, and institutional leadership, the Board works collaboratively to support our members.
Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins
President Elect,
Region 3 Representative
Berkeley City College
Paloma Arnold
Secretary, Legislative Representative (South)
Santa Barbara City College
Lisa Neeley
Treasurer,
Region 2 Representative
Solano Community College
Dr. Henan Joof
Past President,
Region 7 Representative
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Patrick Walton
Region 1 Representative
College of the Siskiyous
Dr. Renée Kazemipour Paquier
Region 4 Representative
Ohlone College
Dr. Jesus Vega
Region 5 Representative
Reedley College
Dr. Genevieve Siwabessy
Region 6 Representative
Allan Hancock College
Dr. Robyn Brammer
Region 8 Representative
Cerritos College
Dr. Delmy Spencer
Region 9 Representative
Legislative Rep South
Crafton Hills College
Dr. Victoria Marrón
Region 10 Representative
Cuyamca College
Dr. Molly Senecal
Legislative Rep North
Santa Rosa Junior College
