President's Message
Welcome to Evergreen Valley College proudly serving the foothills of San Jose since 1975. Evergreen Valley College’s mission is to empower and prepare students from diverse backgrounds to succeed academically and to be civically responsible global citizens.
As a student attending Evergreen Valley you will find classes for transfer to the university, classes for new careers, classes training for specific careers, basic skills classes and opportunities for personal enrichment. The college also offers a wide range of student activities and student clubs to give you many leadership opportunities and experiences.
The college is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges to ensure that your units will transfer, and to ensure that you are getting a quality education.
I am pleased that you have selected Evergreen Valley College for your education. I urge you to take advantage of the many services and opportunities which are available to you in meeting your own educational goals and objectives.
We are here for you and wish you all the success in your educational future.
Tammeil Y. Gilkerson, Ed.D.
President
Contact
Tammeil Y. Gilkerson, Ed.D.
President
Penny L. Garibay,
Executive Administrative Assistant
Office of the President
SC-202
408.270.6471
President Gilkerson at the First Year Experience Program orientation for full-time high school graduates
President Gilkerson skating to EVC with a student on the first day of summer semester
President Gilkerson with the first graduates of the Infectious Disease Certification program
EVC staff back on campus for the first time since the pandemic began
Administration & Leadership
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Tammeil Gilkerson - President
Matais Pouncil - Vice President of Academic Affairs
Andrea Alexander - Vice President of Administrative Services
Howard Willis - Vice President of Student Affairs
DIVISION DEANS
Maniphone Dickerson - Business & Workforce Development
Sam Morgan - Enrollment Services
Robert Gutierrez - Language Arts
Roberta Kunkel - Library & Learning Resources, Non Credit, Dual Enrollment & Strategic Initiatives
Antoinette Herrera - Math, Science and Engineering
Lynette Apen - Nursing & Allied Health
Colleen Calderon - Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts & Physical Education
Victor G. Garza - Student Success/Counseling
DIRECTORS
Jaclyn R. Johnson - Athletics
Kathy Tran - Business Services
Liz Tyrrell - Director of Special Programs
Ebonnie Berry - Financial Aid
Josh Russell - Marketing & Public Relations
Song-Ho Tran - Outreach & Recruitment
Raniyah Johnson - Student Development & Activities
Janice Assadi - Student Health Services
Michael Osorio - Student Services & Wellness
SUPERVISORS
Tina Nguyen - Academic Services
Saloshni Chand - Business Services
Eugenio P. Canoy - Campus Technology Support Services
Kenneth Brown – Custodial
Vincent Cabada - Facilities
Mario Flores - TRIO Talent Search
Claudia Barajas - TRIO Upward Bound
Video
President Gilkerson handing out care kits with Quynh, former EVC student and Hope Hearted co-founder
At the ribbon cutting for the brand new Sports Complex
President Gilkerson and Director of Outreach, Song-Ho Tran at the Tet Cultural and Human Rights Festival
EVC volunteers getting ready to distribute food to students and community