Posted on June 15, 2022
| 4:09 p.m.
Genevieve Siwabessy
Genevieve Siwabessy is the new Associate Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Allan Hancock College. Siwabessy, who was one of four finalists for the position, was officially hired and welcomed to the college at the June 14 meeting of the AHC board of directors.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Siwabessy to our Hancock family,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers. “She brings a wealth of experience in higher education and has a genuine passion for student-focused inclusion, equity and success.”
Siwabessy comes to Hancock with more than 18 years of experience across multiple levels of higher education in California. Prior to joining college, she served as Dean of Student Success and Support Programs for Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. She also worked as Dean of Student Services at Woodland Community College and held several positions in the Los Rios Community College district.
Siwabessy holds a bachelor’s degree in history from UC Davis, a master’s degree in higher education leadership from CSU Sacramento. and a doctorate in education from UC Davis and Sonoma State University.
The Office of the Vice President, Student Services focuses on student success by providing leadership, management, and oversight of the college’s student services division, which includes Hancock Admissions and Records, financial aid, counseling and many other student support programs.
Siwabessy will use her experience and track record of collaboration, innovation and building positive relationships to develop student-centered and equity-focused approaches to improve services, programs, planning and support to Hancock students.
“I am thrilled to have been selected to join Bulldog Nation as the next Associate Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services,” said Siwabessy. “I look forward to building on Hancock’s reputation for providing students with a high-quality student experience alongside engaged colleagues who actively support the college’s mission and the transformative nature of education.”
Siwabessy will start her new job on July 5.