AWC District Governing Board member named to ACCT Board of Directors

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Olivia Zepeda, a member of the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board, has been named to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors.

According to AWC, the ACCT is an "educational non-profit that advocates for community colleges nationwide," and says Zepeda will serve a three-year term before running for re-election.

"I am honored to have been appointed to the ACCT Board of Directors as a representative of the Pacific Region," Zepeda shared.

"ACCT is an institution that supports community colleges and trustees while providing valuable learning opportunities. As a board member, I look forward to continuing to advocate for student success and strong governance," she added.

Zepeda, who has spent 40 years in education, was appointed to the District Governing Board back in 2012 and was inducted into the AWC Hall of Fame four years later, AWC says.

To learn more about Zepeda, click here, or read the press release below.