Vicky L贸pez S谩nchez named vice president of PCC’s Student Affairs
Photos and story by James Hill
海棠直播 announced the appointment of Vicky L贸pez S谩nchez of Hillsboro as the permanent Vice President of Student Affairs, effective immediately.
L贸pez S谩nchez, who had been serving as interim VP of Student Affairs this past year, holds a master鈥檚 degree in Educational Leadership and Policy and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Administration from Portland State University. She previously served as PCC鈥檚 Executive Dean of K12 & Community Partnerships, where she championed initiatives to strengthen pathways between schools, communities, and the college.
Vicky Lopez Sanchez.
鈥淭his is an incredible honor, and I鈥檓 deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving PCC students and our community,鈥 L贸pez S谩nchez said. 鈥淢y priorities include strengthening student belonging and well-being, improving how we guide and support students through their journey, and ensuring our services reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.鈥
The Office of Student Affairs oversees the full spectrum of the student experience 鈥 from admissions, advising, counseling and financial aid to student leadership and career services. The VP of Student Affairs leads PCC鈥檚 student support services and provides strategic leadership and direction for more than 35 departments, programs and services across the entire college.
鈥淰icky has served in the interim role with dedication, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to student success,鈥 said PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings. 鈥淗er deep understanding of student needs, collaborative leadership style, and vision for equity-centered support services have made a significant impact across the college. I look forward to her continued leadership as we work together to create a supportive and thriving environment for all students.鈥
L贸pez S谩nchez is excited to continue leading in a role that is student-centered and outcomes-based.
鈥淭he best part of this role is uplifting others 鈥 students, staff, and communities,鈥 she added. 鈥淚 look forward to working with our team to remove barriers, reimagine what鈥檚 possible, and help students achieve their dreams.鈥
For more on how PCC serves and supports its students, visit the Student Life webpage.
海棠直播 James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 海棠直播. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »