OUHSD Chooses Alum as Superintendent
Dr. Virginia Kelsen (Class of 2026) has been selected as the next Superintendent of Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) following a nationwide search and extensive community input. With more than 35 years of educational leadership experience, Virginia brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to the role, having previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Educational…
First 5 Names LVC Alum as Executive Director
The First 5 Ventura County Commission recently appointed Lauren Arzu (LVC Cohort XXIV) as the organization’s new Executive Director. Arzu joined F5VC in 2017 as a Program Manager, worked diligently on the Census project, and was promoted to Director of Human Resources & Operations in 2020. She also serves on CLU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership…
LVC Alum Named Navy Base VC Executive Director
Jon Gathman (Cohort XXIV) was recently promoted to Naval Base Ventura County’s Executive Director. This new position continues duties focused on strategic planning for supporting Sailors and their missions, with the addition of leading and mentoring the installation’s senior leaders. Jon is always on the lookout for creative and cost-effective ways that the installation can…
Women’s United Board Gains LVC Executive Director
Pattie Braga (LVC’s Executive Director and a member of Cohort XVII) was recently appointed by Ventura County Supervisor Matt LaVere to the United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Women’s United board. “I’m truly honored to serve,” Pattie says. “LVC and the UWVC have a long history together, as they were the fiscal sponsor for LVC…
LVC Alum Appointed to Fair Board
Gloria Martinez, LVC Cohort XXVII, has been appointed to the 31st District Agricultural Association, otherwise known as the Ventura County Fair Board, by Governor Newsom. Accepting the honor, Gloria said, “The Ventura County Fairgrounds are more than just a venue… It’s a space where tradition, heritage, and community come together. Like so many in our…
Jonathan Royas is new Assistant City Manager for the City of Moorpark
Congratulations to a member of LVC’s alumni network, Jonathan Royas (Cohort XXIX) for being appointed as the next Assistant City Manager for the City of Moorpark. Jonathan joins City Manager PJ Gagajena, also an LVC alum from cohort XXVIII. Jonathan serves on several non-profit and civic organization boards including the Municipal Management of Association of Southern California…