Trustee Marcia Milchiker

Board President Carolyn Inmon, Board Vice President Ryan Dack, Trustee Marcia Milchiker, and Student Trustee Eric Shin represented SOCCCD at the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 State of the County Address. The annual event brought together elected officials, business leaders, educators, and community partners to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Orange County and its future.

Trustees Marcia Milchiker, Lisa A. Bartlett, T.J. Prendergast III, and Board President Carolyn Inmon joined faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and campus leaders at the Presidents’ Opening Sessions at Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College. Their participation helped mark the start of the new academic year and demonstrated the Board’s continued engagement with our college communities.

Board President Carolyn Inmon, Trustees T.J. Prendergast III and Marcia Milchiker, and Student Trustee Eric Shin came together at Saddleback College Stadium to welcome and cheer on Team Netherlands (TeamNL). Their visit celebrated TeamNL’s training residency in South Orange County and the growing partnership connecting Saddleback College and our region to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees joined faculty, staff, families, and community members in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies at Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College. Trustees congratulated graduates as they marked this important milestone and recognized the dedication, perseverance, and support systems that helped students reach graduation.

Trustee Marcia Milchiker celebrated Saddleback College transfer students during the college’s transfer ceremony, handing out transfer cords alongside Blaze, the Saddleback College mascot. The event recognized students for their hard work and achievement as they prepare to continue their educational journeys at four-year universities.

Trustees Lisa A. Bartlett, T.J. Prendergast III, Ryan Dack, Carolyn Inmon, and Marcia Milchiker joined Chancellor Julianna M. Asperin Barnes and Saddleback College President Elliot Stern in celebrating the dedicated employees honored at Saddleback College’s Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony recognized the lasting contributions of faculty, classified professionals, and administrators whose years of service have supported students, strengthened programs, and enriched the Saddleback College community. SOCCCD is grateful for their commitment and impact across generations of students and employees.

SOCCCD Trustees Terri Rydell, Carolyn Inmon, Marcia Milchiker, and Lisa Bartlett recently visited the Laguna Woods Emeritus ceramics class to participate in a video commercial shoot for LWTV. During the visit, the trustees engaged with students, observed the creative work taking place in the studio, and learned more about the impact of lifelong learning opportunities within the community.

Congratulations Trustee Marcia Milchiker on winning a legacy of impact award at the annual CCLC conference hosted right here in Orange County. We are so proud of your 40 years served on the South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees. View her acceptance video in the link above.

USA Today highlighted how SOCCCD is expanding workforce development opportunities through its growth at the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) in Tustin. Featuring the trustees, the piece outlines the district’s expansion plans, including new facilities, industry partnerships, and career-focused programs designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and strengthen Orange County’s workforce pipeline.