The Office of the President

The President of the college is responsible for the entire operation of the college; this means the President oversees virtually all aspects--the thousand and one decisions that are made each month--to keep LAMC working smoothly. The President also provides vision and guidance in planning for the college's future while working within the guidelines set by the District's Chancellor and Board of Trustees.

The President of LAMC is Armida Ornelas, PhD.

President Ornelas is assisted by the Vice-Presidents of Academic Affairs, Student Services, and Administrative Services, each of whom has responsibility over particular areas of the college's work.

See the Offices of Academic Affairs, Student Services, and Administrative Services for more information.

The Office of the President is staffed by:

  • Oliva Ayala, Executive Assistant (818) 364-7795
  • Julianne Rosetti, Foundation Development Officer (818) 364-7600 x7111
  • Tyler Staines, Marketing and Communications (818) 364-7856
  • Karina Weatherly, Senior Administrative Assistant (818) 364-7780

 

Contact info:

Location: SSAB 321

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone: (818) 364-7795

 

 

President's Message:

On behalf of our faculty, staff and administrators, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Los Angeles Mission College - bienvenidos! We are eager to support you and ensure that you succeed in achieving your educational goals, both on campus and at our off-site location in Pacoima.

Whether your goal is transferring to a four-year college, earning a degree, or earning a certificate that will improve your job opportunities, we’re here to help! We offer transfer degrees, Associate and Bachelors degrees, and short-term certificates in high-demand for good-paying fields like Allied Health, Child and Family Studies, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Informational Technology, and Paralegal Studies.

Additionally, we offer an expanding adult education program that can help you earn a GED (high-school equivalency diploma), master English as a second language, or sharpen your job or life skills.

The entire L.A. Mission College family is committed to your success. We continue to create new events and activities because we know that college is not just about studying, transferring, or completing a certificate. L.A. Mission College is where you get inspired and discover a greater you!

I wish you an exciting, productive, and immensely successful time here at Mission.

Sincerely,

Armida Ornelas, PhD