Academic Divisions
Cuesta College’s academic divisions offer a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for transfer, career success, and lifelong learning. Whether you're exploring the natural world through sciences like biology and earth sciences, expressing yourself through fine and performing arts, or building a career in business, technology, healthcare, or skilled trades, there’s a pathway for every passion.
With expert faculty and supportive resources, each division is committed to helping students thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Carlos Moreno, Dean
Cluster 1
DIVISIONS
Biology »
Elizabeth Lobo (Division Chair)
Izzy Vidaurri (Division Assistant)
Earth, Engineering, and Physical Sciences »
Bret Clark (Division Chair)
Izzy Vidaurri (Division Assistant)
Mathematics and Computer Science »
William Demarest (Mathematics Chair)
Fatma Shihadeh (Division Assistant)
Aubrey Kuan Roderick, Dean
Cluster 2
DIVISIONS
English »
Thomas Patchell (Division Chair)
Anna Greene (Division Assistant)
Fine Arts »
Doug Highland (Division Chair)
Magnolia Stork (Division Assistant)
Language and Communications »
Beth Ann Dumas (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Performing Arts »
Ron McCarley (Division Chair)
David Zedaker (Division Assistant)
David Kadanoff, Dean
Cluster 3
DIVISIONS
Child Development, Education, and Ethnic Studies »
Michele Gordon Johnson (Interim Division Chair)
Vicki Schemmer (Division Assistant)
Agriculture »
Amy Stapp (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Business Education »
Neil Higgens (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Social Sciences »
Christopher Gilbert (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Aubrey Priest, Dean
Cluster 4
DIVISIONS
Athletics »
Robert Mariucci (Director of Athletics)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Movement and Health Sciences »
Katy Dittmer (Division Chair)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Nursing and Allied Health »
Heather Tucker (Division Chair)
Nikki Rocha (Division Assistant)
Beth Johnson (Associate Dean of Nursing)
Michael Smiley (Director of Paramedic Program)
Lilian Burns (Director of Phlebotomy Program)
Skilled Trades and Technology »
David Fernandez (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Vacant, Executive Director
Cluster 5
DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS
Lexie Bell, Director, Grants and Special Projects Janine Medina, Coordinator, Grants and Special Projects
Belem Diaz Infante, Coordinator, Grants Special Projects
Kristina Vastine, Associate Director, Dual Enrollment CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways)
Mia Ruiz, Dean
Cluster 6
DIVISIONS
Continuing Education
Wes Martin, Director of Continuing Education and Special Programs
Amy Pike, (Admin Assistant)
Library and Learning Resources
Matthew Davis, Division Chair
VACANT, (Division Assistant)
Student Development and Success
Amy Kayser, Division Chair
VACANT, (Division Assistant)