Meet our Governing Board

The Santa Cruz Center’s governing board ensures that students are delivered a quality education on behalf of the people in their communities. They are guardians of and stewards for the public’s interests, especially developing a critical local and state resource, higher education. Members of the governing board ensure that the community college district fulfills its responsibility to lead and serve its ever changing communities. Board Meetings take place every second Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm at the Board Room, Santa Cruz Center.

 
Precinct #1  – Dr. Marcelino Varona Jr.

Board Member

826 N. Linda Vista Dr.

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

marv@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Precinct #2 – Liz Collier

Vice-Chair

HC2 Box 280

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

lizc@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2013

Term Expires: December 31, 2024

 
 
Precinct #3 – John Fanning

Board Member

1681 Vereda Neblina

Rio Rico, AZ 85648

(520) 394-7181

johf@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Precinct #4 – Dr. Angela Meixell

Board Member

P.O Box 355

Tumacacori, AZ 85640

(520) 394-7181

angm@santacruzcenter.org

Appointment Date: June 28, 2017

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Precinct #5 – Greg Lucero

Board Chair

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

grel@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: November 5, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2027