Chancellor's Cabinet
SBCCD is governed by a Board of Trustees and is led by Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez, Ed.D. in conjunction with a diverse and passionate senior administration team. The Chancellor's Cabinet provides leadership and counsel to help ensure SBCCD continues opening doors of higher education and opportunity for all.
Diana Z. Rodriguez, Ed.D.
Chancellor
Dr. Diana Z. Rodriguez leads the San Bernardino Community College District, a major driver of education, workforce opportunity, and economic growth in the Inland Empire. The district includes Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College, a regional workforce training center, and KVCR Public Media. Together, they serve nearly 30,000 students and generate more than $720 million for the regional economy each year.
A first-generation college graduate from Blythe, Dr. Rodriguez began at Palo Verde College before transferring to Cal State San Bernardino, where she earned a bachelor's in marketing, an MBA, a master's in education, and later a Doctor of Education from National University. She knows what it’s like to balance work, family, and school, and she carries that understanding into her work so every student has the same chance to keep moving forward.
For more than three decades, she has advanced college access, built career pathways, and strengthened partnerships with business and community leaders. Her 35-year career includes service as president of San Bernardino Valley College and leadership roles at Las Positas and Palo Verde Colleges.
Rodriguez chairs the Growing Inland Achievement Board of Directors, aligning education, community and industry partners to expand opportunity, and leads Region IX of the California Community College system, representing Inland Empire colleges statewide.
Her leadership has been recognized with honors including the 2018 Woman of the Year Award for California’s 47th Assembly District. She remains focused on keeping college and career training affordable and on preparing students for careers and lives that strengthen their communities.
Jose F. Torres
Executive Vice Chancellor of Fiscal, Administrative, & Media
Jose F. Torres serves as Executive Vice Chancellor of the San Bernardino Community College District, where he oversees a $200 million operating budget that supports the mission of Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College, and KVCR Public Media.
Torres previously served as SBCCD Interim Chancellor from December 2019 to July 2021, leading the district through the COVID-19 pandemic and guiding the development of the SBCCD Safe Reopening Plan.
Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Torres is the son of a laborer and a housemaid and the youngest of 11 siblings. He began his higher education at Mt. San Antonio College and became the first in his family to pursue a college degree. With the support of teachers, counselors, and his wife, Ati, he transferred to Cal Poly Pomona, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting, followed by a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, San Bernardino.
Driven by a desire to open doors of opportunity for others, Torres has dedicated his career to expanding access to affordable housing and higher education. Before joining SBCCD, he served for nearly a decade as vice president of finance at the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino.
Torres considers being a father one of the most important roles in his life.
Kevin Horan, Ed.D.
President, Crafton Hills College
Dr. Kevin Horan is the ninth president of Crafton Hills College. As president, he brings together faculty, staff, and students to advance the college’s long-range educational and facilities master plan, supporting the success of more than 6,000 students and 400 employees.
Dr. Horan joined Crafton Hills College after 13 years with the Contra Costa Community College District, which includes Los Medanos College, Diablo Valley College, and Contra Costa College. As chief instructional officer at Los Medanos College, he strengthened student achievement by expanding distance education, implementing guided pathways, and building dual enrollment partnerships with K–12 districts. He also led planning and implementation of more than $125 million in bond-funded projects that modernized classrooms, upgraded technology, and established a new satellite campus.
Before joining the Contra Costa Community College District, Horan served as director of campus affairs at California State University, East Bay’s Concord Campus; director of student affairs at Samuel Merritt University; and director of residence life and auxiliary services at Holy Names University.
Horan earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Mary’s College, a master’s degree in college student personnel from Western Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree in government and dramatic arts from Saint Mary’s College. Outside of work, he enjoys camping with his wife, Erica, and their two children, Sage and Reid.
Gilbert J. Contreras, Ph.D.
President, San Bernardino Valley College
Dr. Gilbert J. Contreras, Jr. leads a vibrant and diverse campus of more than 12,000 students and 1,200 employees in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire. San Bernardino Valley College serves the cities of San Bernardino, Colton, Rialto, Highland, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, and surrounding communities, as well as thousands of online students across the globe.
Dr. Contreras has served in the California Community College system for more than 17 years, most recently as interim president and vice president of student services at Fullerton College. He has also taught Chicana/o Studies at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels, along with courses in higher education governance and policy in the doctoral program at California State University, San Bernardino.
Dr. Contreras earned a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with an emphasis in housing, community, and economic development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.
Kristina Hannon, M.A.
Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Payroll, Police Services, & Health & Safety Administration
Kristina Hannon serves as Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Payroll, Police Services, and Health and Safety Administration for the San Bernardino Community College District. In 2020, she was named Administrator of the Year by the Community College League of California’s African American Caucus.
Hannon brings nearly 20 years of experience in education, having served as Executive Director and Director of Human Resources and in several leadership roles across K–12 schools and community college districts. She draws on her cultural and academic experiences to bring together diverse stakeholders, build trust, and strengthen communication across the district. Her work focuses on enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity through employee recruitment, retention, professional development, and student success initiatives.
A committed servant leader, Hannon strives to empower others to reach their full potential. She holds a bachelor’s degree in paralegal services from the University of Iowa, a master’s degree in human behavior from National University, and is a Ph.D. candidate in psychology, specializing in industrial and organizational psychology, at Grand Canyon University.
Nohemy Ornelas, Ed.D.
Vice Chancellor of Educational & Student Support Services
Dr. Nohemy Ornelas serves as Vice Chancellor of Educational and Student Services at the San Bernardino Community College District. In this role, she oversees industry partnerships, workforce development, institutional effectiveness, technology services, and programs that help students achieve their academic and career goals.
With 27 years in public service, including 19 in higher education, Dr. Ornelas has been instrumental in developing equity-driven programs and strategies that have expanded access to college for thousands of students and their families. She has played a key role in aligning SBCCD with its two colleges—Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College—through a long-range, student-centered initiative known as Planning+: Integrated Planning.
Dr. Ornelas also led the creation of SBCCD’s common application system, reducing barriers for students to apply to both colleges. As an advocate for public higher education, she has secured millions in grant funds to strengthen student services, career training, and regional economic development.
Her leadership has earned recognition including the Future Leaders of America Latino Legacy Award, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Honored Alumni Award, the Pacific Coast Business Times 40 Under 40, and the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women Service Award. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Ornelas began her education at a community college before earning a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara, a master’s from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a doctorate in education from California State University, Fresno.
Angel Rodriguez, M.Ed.
Associate Vice Chancellor of Government Relations, Strategic Communications & Grants
Angel Rodriguez serves as Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Relations, Strategic Communications, and Grants at the San Bernardino Community College District, where he helps advance the district's mission to expand access, affordability, and opportunity for Inland Empire students.
Rodriguez has helped secure more than $470 million to modernize classrooms, grow workforce programs, and increase college access at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. He negotiated a partnership with the County of San Bernardino to simplify CalFresh food aid for students and partnered with the Mexican Consulate to open a year-round SBCCD help desk that connects local families to financial aid and college enrollment support in English and Spanish.
Appointed by Governor Newsom to the California Student Aid Commission, which oversees $3.9 billion in financial aid each year, Rodriguez chairs the Student Impact, Outreach, and Communications Committee. In this role, he helps shape statewide efforts to increase awareness of Cal Grants, the Middle Class Scholarship, and the California Dream Act Application so that working families and students can afford college and career training.
A first-generation college graduate, Rodriguez earned a master’s degree in higher education administration and policy from the University of California, Riverside. He is a co-founder of the CIELO Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation, a founding board member of the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, and serves on the UCR School of Education Dean’s Advisory Council.