Rick Rantz serves as Dean, Academic Affairs at Allan Hancock College where he manages the Business, Fine Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences departments. His educational background includes a teaching English as a second language certificate, a master's degree in linguistics & bilingual education, and doctoral studies in higher education at Baylor University and the University of Houston. As a former K-12 teacher, he worked in California, Ecuador, and Argentina. At the higher education level, he has held administrative positions at Feather River College, Sierra College, and Allan Hancock College. LeeAnne McNulty is the Director, Institutional Grants at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. Her position enables her to serve thousands and support the needs of traditionally underserved populations. Dr. McNulty's legacy is giving educational institutions the tools, guidance, and resources to implement lasting, sustainable, and culturally responsive practices. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, CLAD Credential, a Master's Degree in Education, and a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership, Education.