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Randa Wahbe and Jon Ausubel were recently elected president and vice presi- dent, respectively, of the Community College Assn. eir terms run for two years. Wahbe is a dedicated educator, union leader and advocate for faculty equity. A full-time English pro- fessor at Cypress College since 2001, she has held numerous leadership roles on campus as well as within CCA and CTA; among them: She has served as an elected delegate to CTA State Council and the NEA Representative Assembly. "As president, I'm focused on centering equity in everything we do, deepening member engage- ment, and advocating powerfully in Sacramento to ensure decisions being made are reflective of the lived realities on our campuses and the needs of our students," Wahbe said. Born and raised in California as the eldest child of immigrants, Wahbe holds BAs in Anthropology and English, an MA in Comparative Literature, and an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction. Ausubel has been a full-time English instructor at Chaffey College since 1998. He has served as Distance Education coordinator for the district and as director of the Milliken Planetarium. For the Chaffey College Faculty Assn., he has served as president, chief negotiator, PAC chair, member- ship chair, school rep, and continues to serve as grievance officer. He is keenly interested in part-time issues and is devoting this part of his career to improving the working conditions of part-time faculty at Chaffey and statewide. Born and raised on Long Island, he holds a BA in English with minors in philosophy and astrophysics; an MA in English and a Ph.D. in Ameri- can Literature and Semiotics. CCA's New Leadership 53 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5 Randa Wahbe Jon Ausubel O nadinebramsey.com at: Set against the beauty of tropical and magical landscapes, Reflections shares personal stories, emotional truths, and timeless wisdom. Raquel Ramsey has written a rich tapestry of lived experiences shaped by love, service, and cultural identity. Raquel Ramsey is the widow of Col. Edwin P. Ramsey, a decorated World War II hero. She is a veterans' advocate, educator, and storyteller whose life unfolds from island roots to the halls of activism. About the Author: About the Book: REFLECTIONS A Journey rough Memory, Love, and Island Dreams A heartwarming and spiritual memoir Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and select bookstores