President's Advisory Groups

President's Community Advisory Committee (PCAC)

The President’s Community Advisory Committee (PCAC) members are appointed by the Cal Poly Humboldt President to bring their professional perspectives to help inform decision making. Members provide important advice to help guide university priorities, community outreach and relations, governmental affairs, athletics, and other university matters.

  • Kim Bergel, Mayor, City of Eureka
  • Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Adrienne Colegrove-Raymond, Special Assistant to the President for Tribal & Community Engagement, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Merritt Perry, City Manager, City of Arcata
  • Keith Flamer, President, College of the Redwoods
  • Ken Fulgham, Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty Emeritus, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Sherie Cornish Gordon, Vice President, Administration & Finance and CFO, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Michael Fisher, Acting Vice President, Administration & Finance, AVP for Facilities Management, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Chrissy Holliday, Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Success, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Jacque Hostler-Carmesin, Chief Executive Officer, Trinidad Rancheria
  • Jason Hunt, Local Rancher and President, Humboldt-Del Norte Cattlemen's Association
  • Michael Spagna, Interim President, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Arne Jacobson, Director, Schatz Research Center, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Mark Johnson, Acting Vice President, University Advancement, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Michael Keleman, Chief Executive, St. Joseph Hospital/Redwood Memorial Hospital
  • Stephanie Lane, Director of Alumni Relations, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Jesse Miles, Executive Director, McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
  • Nick Pettit, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Gary Rynearson, Member and Past Chair, Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation Board
  • Susan Seaman, Program Director,  North Edge: Business Financing & Community Development
  • Tory Starr, Chief Executive Officer, Open Door Community Health Centers
  • Connie Stewart, Executive Director of Initiatives, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Bethany Gilden, Acting Chief of Staff, Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Gary Storts, Superintendent, Eureka City Schools
  • Pamela Turner, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, Compass Community Credit Union

Updated November 2024

Joint Native American Advisory Council (JNAAC)

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College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly Humboldt Joint Native American Advisory Council

Background, Purpose, Members & Structure

Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation

Foundation Board Officers & Members