“He possesses vision and determination as well as impressive leadership skills,” Fernandez said, referring to Leo Pangelinan.
She said since Pangelinan joined the college more than two years ago, “he has made significant progress in building up our counseling capacity and overall student services.”
”His background makes him uniquely qualified to help our students succeed in their academic and professional journeys,” she added.
As dean of student services, Pangelinan is responsible for overseeing various programs and services that include admissions and records, library services, career development programs, student leadership, and federal programs like the Student Support Services, Upward Bound Program and the Educational Talent Search program
Prior to becoming dean of student services, Pangelinan served as the college’s director of counseling and career services.
He also oversaw the activities related to the College Access Challenge Project, which helps underrepresented ethnic groups enroll in college, Fernandez said.
“His background makes him uniquely qualified to help our students succeed in their academic and professional journeys,” she added.
Pangelinan said he is looking forward to working with “our outstanding faculty, staff and students as we advance the mission of the college.”
He worked as lead counselor in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity at the University of Washington in Seattle.
He also served as a multicultural student center assistant and graduate and professional students association administrative coordinator at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
Pangelinan earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University and his master’s degree educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Washington.
He has received a number of awards and recognition, including the NMC Supervisor of the Year in 2008.
Pangleinan has also been awarded a fellowship by the National Pacific American Leadership Institute, and is the recipient of the Brotman Diversity Award from the University of Washington.
