Dr. Brownlee is an inclusive educator who proudly served as the sixth president of the Community College of Aurora. Within the first two years of his presidency, President Brownlee has already brought about significant change and improved the student success agenda at the Community College of Aurora. These successes include CCA embarking upon its first capital project in 24 years, record-breaking capital and scholarship fundraising, the hiring of CCA’s largest and most diverse faculty ranks in the college’s history, improved student completions by more than 20%.

Dr. Mordecai publishes frequently, including serving as a columnist for EdSurge. He also teaches for Lamar University and the University of Charleston. Dr. Mordecai has been featured on several local, state, and national platforms, including the American Association of Community Colleges Community College Journal, NASPA Leadership Exchange, EdUp Experience, EdTech Magazine, and Colorado Sentinel. In 2023, Dr. Mordecai was named 40 Under 40 by the prestigious Denver Business Journal and the Community Leader of the Year by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, he was featured by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine as a “New School” leader representing the next generation of college presidents.

Dr. Schwartz is the newly appointed President of Paradise Valley Community College. In this role, she will provide enthusiastic leadership, support, and the dedication necessary to foster an environment that allows the tremendous community of faculty, staff, and students to continue to innovate, learn, and provide students with the opportunity to continue to innovate, learn, and grow together. She is a passionate educator committed to the community college mission and the success of all students. 

With more than 20 years of higher education experience, Dr. Schwartz joined Paradise Valley Community College in February 2019 as the Vice President for Student Affairs. In this role, she provided leadership to the Student Affairs Division and was committed to creating equitable and affirming spaces for all students to achieve academic and personal success. 

Dr. Schwartz previously served as the Dean of Pathways and Student Success and the Dean of Student Affairs at Front Range Community College in Colorado. She also served as the Director of the Center for Human Enrichment at the University of Northern Colorado – a program focused on the success of first-generation college students. She began her career working in residential living-learning environments at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She believes education should connect with the whole person, inspire creativity, enhance self-awareness and lead to the desire and capacity to be a life-long learner. 

Dr. Schwartz’s educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado; a Master of Arts in Student Development in Postsecondary Education from the University of Iowa; and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central College in Iowa. She continues to give back to the higher education community by teaching graduate-level courses at Arizona State University, the University of Colorado-Denver, and the University of Denver. Dr. Schwartz and her family enjoy living in Arizona, where they spend a lot of time on the soccer pitch, enjoying time outdoors, and connecting with the community.

Dr. Reyna M. Anaya serves as Vice President of Student Success at the Community College of Aurora (CCA). A student-centered and equity-driven leader, she is committed to advancing transformative pathways that support students in achieving their educational, personal, and professional goals. Through inclusive and collaborative leadership, she has strengthened student services at CCA and contributed to system-level impact across the Colorado Community College System.

A recognized voice in student affairs, Dra. Anaya contributes through scholarship, mentorship, and national service. She is actively engaged with NASPA and HACU and has held leadership roles with ASCA. She currently serves on the NASPA Board as Director of the Community College Division (2026–2028), following service as Senior Student Affairs Officer Representative, 2025 Annual Conference Community College Representative, and 2026 Region IV-West Conference Co-Chair.

Her leadership has been recognized at institutional, regional, and national levels, including fellowships with HACU’s La Academia de Liderazgo and the Dr. Ted Martínez, Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Program, as well as multiple awards for her contributions to education and community college leadership, including the 2025 Region IV-West Community College Professional Award. 

Dra. Anaya earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. Her scholarship explores intersectionality, equity, and holistic student success. Most importantly, she values time with her familia and centers community and cultural wealth in both her life and leadership.

Tonjua Williams, Ph.D., became St. Petersburg College's seventh president on July 3, 2017. A St. Petersburg native, Dr. Williams began her tenure with the college in 1986, rising through the ranks in a variety of academic and administrative roles.Prior to becoming President, Dr. Williams was Senior Vice President for Student Services from 2013 to 2017. She has served in nearly every area of the college: Provost, Associate Provost, Director of Special Programs, Program Coordinator, Academic Advisor, Recruiter, Senior Accounting Clerk, and Adjunct Faculty.

Dr. Williams earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Barry University, a master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Florida, and bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Humanities from Clearwater Christian College.

In 2016, Dr. Williams was awarded the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, making her part of the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidential Fellows. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Tampa Bay, Leadership St. Pete, the Chancellor's Leadership Program, and the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Florida.

Selected by the presidents of the Florida College System, Dr. Williams served as Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents for the 2022-23 academic year and Legislative Session.