Governing Board

Representing: Ward 3

Rebecca Barrett grew up in Concord and is the proud product of local public schools and the District. She attended Diablo Valley College (DVC) and transferred to UCLA, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

After graduation, Rebecca worked in the California Department of Education as the Special Assistant to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She soon rose to be Principal Advisor to the State Superintendent, serving on the Department of Education’s Senior Leadership team. Rebecca was involved in some of the largest education policy changes in California’s history. She also led the team that implemented the "Gold Ribbon Schools" awards system that rewards schools for high test scores, and more importantly serves at-risk students, by engaging the community, and implementing quality art and civics programs.

Rebecca now mentors DVC students and she cultivates leadership among various youth groups. Rebecca also works as a consultant, advising individuals and organizations on how to get involved in their community.

Representing: Ward 4

Andy Li is the owner of a healthcare information technology consulting firm that provides electronic medical record (EMR) system consulting services to clients nationwide. Born and raised in China, Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Nankai University. Upon immigrating to the U.S., Andy completed his Master's degree in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Andy is very active in the community and participates in civic affairs. In 2015, Andy founded the Tri-Valley Chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) and served as Chapter President through 2017. His hard work and commitment to civic duty led to his promotion in 2018 to President of APAPA’s Bay Area Region. Andy’s experience also includes serving as the PTA Committee Chair at Hidden Hills Elementary School and serving on the School Site Council at Bella Vista Elementary School, both in San Ramon. Andy also participates in other non-profit organizations, including Rotary, and Leadership San Ramon. Further, Andy was a member of the City of San Ramon’s Economic Development Advisory Committee; the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Parcel Tax Oversight Committee; and Contra Costa County Managed Care Commission.

Andy is passionate about education and emphasizes students’ success with reduced stress. As the first Chinese American to serve on the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board, Andy understands the importance of diversity and will strive to represent everyone within Ward 4’s growing, multi-cultural community. Andy lives in San Ramon with his wife and two children.

Representing: Ward 2

Dr. Judy E. Walters grew up in southeastern Idaho and has spent over 30 years working in the California Community Colleges. Dr. Walters' involvement with the California Community Colleges grew from a desire to advance social justice goals regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or physical abilities.

She began her career as a faculty member in San Diego, and more recently served as President of Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill and at Berkeley City College. In addition, Dr. Walters was a member of the California Accreditation Commission and served as Vice Chancellor of Policy Analysis at the State Chancellor's Office. Dr. Walters has been a leader facing challenging issues, including lean budgets, social change, and collective bargaining. She has worked with respect for the contributions of others.

Dr. Walters is a certified Appreciative Inquiry facilitator and is a collaborative problem-solver who has the courage and experience to propose solutions during challenging times. She has worked with experienced educational leaders, and will support the colleges in their work with students to reach their goals of completion and transfer by ensuring they have access to classes and services needed to attain their educational goals, especially during the global pandemic.

Representing: Ward 5

Fernando Sandoval is committed to educational excellence, diversity and inclusion. Mr. Sandoval once lived in a labor camp on the Sacramento River and taught himself English as a second language. He was later raised in East County. As a military veteran, Mr. Sandoval understands the value of education.

Mr. Sandoval's experience includes holding leadership positions in STEM, with such manufacturing, retail and finance companies as Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, General Motors, Hughes Aircraft and Sperry Univac. Business. While working for HSBC Bank and Capital Markets Corporation, Mr. Sandoval gained management experience in regulatory reporting and finance.

Within the community, Mr. Sandoval is a respected educational presenter, author, community college mentor, educational conference facilitator and serves on the Districtwide Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Council, as well as Chair of the Pittsburg Unified School District Bond Oversight Committee. He was recently awarded the 2020 Cesar Chavez Award for Exemplary Community Service.

Representing: Ward 1

Mr. Márquez attended Contra Costa College (CCC) and San Francisco State University where he obtained his associate of arts degree and his bachelor of arts degree, respectively. He attended University of Hastings College of Law for two years and attended graduate courses at California State University, Hayward (now known as California State University East Bay) and San Jose State University, earning a California Community College Teaching credential qualifying him to teach Spanish, Psychology, and Ethnic Studies. As a CCC student in 1970, he co-founded the La Raza Studies Department. Mr. Márquez has worked as a Human Relations Specialist for the City of Richmond and as Deputy Labor Commissioner and Labor Standards Investigator with the Office of State Labor Commissioner, Department of Industrial Relations. He is also a Certified Spanish/English Interpreter and has his own business: Márquez & Associates.

Mr. Márquez was first appointed to the Richmond City Council in 1985, and has served numerous terms on the Council. He has been a member of the Contra Costa Democratic Central Committee and was a State Delegate to the California Democratic Central Committee. Mr. Márquez and his wife have two sons, three daughters, and 12 grandchildren.

Ivan Hernandez is a student at Diablo Valley College (DVC), majoring in Computer Science. He has served as the Vice Chair of Region III, President of Student Government at DVC (ASDVC), and was recently elected as Vice President of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Ivan is particularly passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-racism, and Accessibility (DEIAA) efforts that align with the needs of community college students. He is devoted to lifting the voices of all of the students at 4CD by providing representation for everyone. Lastly, his long-term goal is to transfer from 4CD, having contributed to making it better than how he found it by advocating for more resources/services and programs for current and future students.