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

