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.

Vice-Chair

Board Member

2021 N. Grand Ave

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

marv@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2021

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Precinct #2 – Dr. Carrie Pottinger

Board Member

2021 N. Grand Ave

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

carp@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2025

Term Expires: December 31, 2030

 
 
Precinct #3 – Melisa Lunderville

Board Member

2021 N. Grand Ave

Nogales, AZ

(520) 394-7181

mell@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1, 2025

Term Expires: December 31, 2030

Precinct #4 – Dr. Angela Meixell

Chair

Board Member

2021 N. Grand Ave

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

angm@santacruzcenter.org

Appointment Date: June 28, 2017

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Precinct #5 – Dina Sanchez

Board Member

2021 N. Grand Ave

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 394-7181

dins@santacruzcenter.org

Election Date: January 1,2025

Term Expires: December 31, 2030