Trustee

Trustees Ryan Dack and TJ Prendergast were honored to join IVC who sponsored the Tustin Unified School District and Tustin Public Schools Foundation Celebration of Schools – an inspiring evening dedicated to recognizing excellence in education and the incredible work happening across our local schools. This event highlighted the power of collaboration between K-12 and higher education to create seamless pathways for student success.

Carolyn Inmon appeared on the Laguna Woods TV show This Day, where she discussed a range of educational and community topics — including the strengths of the Emeritus program and her views on advancing local college initiatives.

Trustee Inmon and the IVC community came together for the Walk of Hope—a one-mile loop around campus to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health, connection, and showing up for one another.

Board President Carolyn Inmon and Trustees Marcia Milchiker and TJ Prendergast recently joined this special event to honor the dedication and service of our local first responders who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. This was an opportunity to express our gratitude on behalf of SOCCCD and to strengthen our connections with the public safety agencies that partner with our colleges. We are proud of the programs at Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College that train future first responders and support the vital work these heroes perform every day.

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Assistive Technology (CAT) Lab in the Gateway building. Trustee Marcia Milchiker attended and viewed live demonstrations of the lab’s tools. The lab supports students with assistive technology and AI-driven strategies, including text-to-speech, dictation, and Kurzweil 3000, a software that supports reading, comprehension, writing, and test-taking for students with disabilities. Workshops, trainings, and supervised open labs will help students discover new ways to study, connect, and thrive.

Irvine Valley College, along with Trustee Inmon, hosted Irvine Vice Mayor James Mai and Chief of Staff Steven Alves for a campus tour of IVC.

Trustee Milchiker attended the South Orange County Economic Coalition (SOCEC) Orange County Board of Supervisors Luncheon featuring Supervisor Don Wagner. The event provided an opportunity to engage with regional leaders, discuss shared priorities, and highlight SOCCCD’s role in workforce development and economic growth. This collaborative dialogue strengthens partnerships that support students, local businesses, and the broader Orange County community.

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.

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.

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.