Meet the President’s Cabinet
The President鈥檚 Cabinet is PCC鈥檚 executive leadership team. This group works closely with the President to guide major college decisions, support long-term planning, and ensure the college operates in alignment with our mission and priorities.

Katy Ho
Acting President
she/her/hers, contact Katy
- Supporting institutional stabilization and long-term planning
- Advancing shared governance implementation
- Strengthening executive coordination and strategic decision-making
- Supporting alignment across college initiatives and operational priorities

Chris Kinsley
Interim VP Finance and Business Services
he/him/his, contact Chris
- Aligning budget strategy with institutional priorities and needs
- Strengthening financial forecasting and operational planning
- Supporting responsible resource stewardship across the college

Vicky L贸pez S谩nchez
VP Student Affairs
she/her/ella, contact Vicky
- Supporting student belonging and wellbeing
- Strengthening equitable access to student support services
- Advancing Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) goals
- Supporting student retention and persistence initiatives

Jennifer Ernst
VP Academic Affairs
she/her/hers, contact Jennifer
- Supporting academic excellence and student-centered teaching and learning across PCC
- Strengthening alignment between academic programs, workforce needs, and student success priorities
- Advancing collaboration across instructional divisions, academic leadership, and student affairs
- Supporting faculty success, operational effectiveness, and long-term academic planning

Howard Croom
AVP People Strategy, Equity, and Culture
he/him/his, contact Howard
- Strengthening PCC鈥檚 employee culture through equity-centered leadership and organizational development
- Advancing employee engagement, belonging, and workplace trust across the college
- Building sustainable systems that support employee wellbeing, retention, and organizational effectiveness

Josh Peters-McBride
AVP College Operations
he/him/his, contact Josh
- Leading operational planning connected to bond investments, campus infrastructure, and future growth
- Strengthening emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and campus safety systems
- Improving operational systems that support student access and the day-to-day college experience

Khylie Gardner
AVP Marketing and Communications
she/her/hers, contact Khylie
- Differentiating PCC in a crowded and competitive education landscape
- Improving student, employee, and community pride in PCC
- Aligning PCC鈥檚 value, mission, and services with the evolving expectations and needs of students and community members

Christina Kline
Executive Director, PCC Foundation
she/her/hers, contact Christina
- Expanding philanthropic support for student success and institutional priorities
- Aligning fundraising strategy with PCC鈥檚 emerging institutional needs
- Building long-term sustainability through strategic partnerships and philanthropic initiatives

Alyson Kraus
Senior Government Relations Manager
she/her/hers, contact Alyson
- Supporting advocacy efforts connected to student access, workforce development, and higher education funding
- Monitoring legislative and policy developments impacting community colleges and PCC operations
- Increasing awareness of PCC鈥檚 impact within government and community spaces