Chris Vitelli

Chris Vitelli serves as Superintendent/President, bringing extensive experience in management and administration including senior roles as Chief Student Services Officer, Chief Instructional Officer, and Accreditation Liaison Officer. Prior to his current role he was Vice President of Student Services at Merced College.

Each of these roles required leadership and collaboration in implementing educational and instructional programs, special projects, and budget management. Those experiences have shaped his trajectory as an innovative leader with strong vision and a deep familiarity with all aspects of a community college organization.

Selected experience

• Vice President of Student Services, Merced College, where he led efforts to put students first
• Dean of Instruction and interim Vice President of Student Services at Columbia College in Sonora, California
• Director of Student Services for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Florida
• Director of Business, Industry, and Community Services, Merced College
• Expanded community outreach, strengthened high school and four-year partnerships, increased student equity and success initiatives, and grew veterans' resources and foster youth programs