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trustees in action | Carolyn Leg Day 2025

OCBC Legislative Day 2025

August 14, 2025

Trustee Inmon enjoyed an amazing legislative day hosted by the Orange County Business Council. Leaders of OC gathered for a one-day impactful conference. Thank you for the opportunity to hear from our policy makers from across the region on all things business, housing, environment, education and more. We can't wait until next year.  

 

 

 

 

 

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Meeting with Rep. Dave Min

August 15, 2025

Admin from IVC, along with Trustee Inmon met with Rep. Dave Min at Irvine Valley College during a visit  in his home district. With his help, we can truly address housing and food insecurity for our students. We are so thankful to partner with him in this important work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Visit with Senator Choi

August 12, 2025

Trustee Inmon was grateful for the opportunity to meet with California State Senator Steven Choi to talk about SOCCCD, the future of Orange County's workforce, and how to support students attend college with less debt and more in-demand jobs to help grow the local economy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saddleback@ATEP Opening

August 11, 2025

All of our Board of Trustees were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Saddleback@ATEP – a cutting-edge campus designed to connect education with innovation. From state-of-the-art automotive technology labs preparing the next generation of skilled technicians, to modern culinary facilities where students will master their craft, this campus is a hub for high-demand, high-growth careers. Together, we’re building pathways that drive opportunity and flavor the future at the ATEP campus in Tustin. Many thanks to all who attend to celebrate this momentous occasion.  

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Fall Opener 2025

August 11, 2025

Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College are buzzing with new and returning students, inspiring faculty, and dedicated classified professionals—all ready to make this semester one to remember as Trustee Inmon helps mark the official kick-off to the Fall semester across the South Orange County Community College District. Here’s to new goals, new connections, and new opportunities to learn and grow. Welcome back, Bobcats and Lasers—let’s make Fall 2025 our best semester yet!

 

 

 

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 State of the County 2025

August 8, 2025

A great day to learn all about Orange County facts, figures, and initiatives at the annual State of the County. There in support were Chancellor Julianna Asperin Barnes, Board President Carolyn Inmon, Trustee Lisa Bartlett and Trustee Terri Whitt Rydell. Thank you for having us for an informative day and a wonderful opportunity to connect with so many of our elected officials.

 

 

 

 

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Girls Inc. IgniteHER Conference

July 21, 2025

President of the Board Carolyn Inmon, Vice President Ryan Dack and Chancellor Julianna Asperin Barnes were proud to join Girls Inc. of Orange County for their annual IgniteHER conference hosted by Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris. The room was packed, the energy was high, and we left inspired to support and encourage the many girls in attendance who will no doubt be the future leaders of Orange County. Many thanks to President Dr. John C. Hernandez of Irvine Valley College for hosting this wonderful convening. Additionally, it was great to see supportive local leaders such as Joone Kim-Lopez, Betty Martinez Franco, MPA, Michelle Murphy, MSW, Lucy Santana and many more.