AWC to hold candidate forums to meet Entrepreneurial College EVP finalists

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Arizona Western College is inviting Yuma and La Paz community members to their candidate forums.

The forums, taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026 and Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Matador Activity Center, room 106, is for those who want to meet the five finalists for the Executive Vice President (EVP) for AWC's Entrepreneurial College.

"We had a great response to our posting to lead this remarkable arm of the college," said Kathy Ocampo, AWC Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "We're looking to build on the momentum of the last few years, to take our Workforce Development and Career Technology offerings to the next level. The next leader will chart a path for our faculty, staff and students while keeping us connected to the emerging trends in higher education and industry."

The times to meet the candidates are as follows:

• Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • 7:30-8:30 a.m.: Dr. Isaac Zuniga
  • 2-3 p.m.: Dr. Shadi Kilani
  • 3:45-4:45 p.m.: Dr. Shelley Pearson
• Monday, April 20, 2026
  • 7:30-8:30 a.m.: Dr. David Campbell
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Andrew Clegg

To learn more about the candidates, read the press release below.