Academic Divisions
Cuesta College’s academic divisions offer a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for transfer, career success, and lifelong learning. Whether you're exploring the natural world through sciences like biology and earth sciences, expressing yourself through fine and performing arts, or building a career in business, technology, healthcare, or skilled trades, there’s a pathway for every passion.
With expert faculty and supportive resources, each division is committed to helping students thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Erin Naegle, Dean
Cluster 1
DIVISIONS
Biology »
Elizabeth Lobo (Division Chair)
Ellie Amesse (Division Assistant)
Earth, Engineering, and Physical Sciences »
Bret Clark (Division Chair)
Vacant (Division Assistant)
Mathematics & Computer Sciences »
William Demarest (Mathematics Chair)
Fatma Shihadeh (Division Assistant)
Aubrey Kuan Roderick, Dean
Cluster 2
DIVISIONS
English »
Thomas Patchell (Division Chair)
Anna Greene (Division Assistant)
Fine Arts »
Doug Highland (Division Chair)
Magnolia Stork (Division Assistant)
Language & Communications »
Beth Ann Dumas (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Performing Arts »
Ron McCarley (Division Chair)
Michelle Wright (Division Assistant)
Carlos Moreno Dean
Cluster 3
DIVISIONS
Applied Behavioral Sciences »
Cherie Moore (Division Chair)
Vickie Schemmer (Division Assistant)
Business Education »
Amy Stapp (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Social Sciences »
Christopher Gilbert (Division Chair)
Anna Paez (Division Assistant)
Vacant, Interim Dean
Cluster 4
DIVISIONS
Athletics »
Robert Mariucci (Director of Athletics)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Movement & Health Sciences »
Allison Head (Division Chair)
Nancy Webb (Division Assistant)
Nursing & Allied Health »
Heather Tucker (Division Chair)
Michael Smiley (Director of Paramedic Program)
Nikki Rocha (Division Assistant)
Skilled Trades & Technology »
David Fernandez (Division Chair)
Tiffanie Kerr (Division Assistant)
Vacant, Executive Director
Cluster 5
DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS
Director, Community Engagement, Vacant
Nanette Piña-Stevens, Prog. Specialist, Community Engagement
Kristina Vastine, Associate Director, Dual Enrollment CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways)
Associate Director of Instruction, Vacant
South County & Community Programs
Mia Ruiz, Dean
Cluster 6
DIVISIONS
Continuing Education
Wes Martin, Director of Continuing Education & Special Programs
Amy Pike, (Admin Assistant)
Library & Learning Resources
Matthew Davis, Division Chair
Karen Beaudin, (Division Assistant)
Student Development and Success
Amy Kayser, Division Chair
Karen Beaudin, (Division Assistant)