About the Advisory Group

The CollegeBuys Advisory Group provides strategic insight, direction, and professional expertise to the California Community College (CCC) system through knowledge transfer, training and collaboration, developing cooperative agreements, and impacting legislation to advance the goals of CCCs and procurement professionals.

Fostering procurement excellence across the CCC system in partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

Advisory Group Members

Angelic Davis

Director, Purchasing, Printing, and Mail Services
Mt. San Antonio Community College District

Angelic Davis, Director of Purchasing, Printing, and Mail Services at Mt. San Antonio College, has over 20 years of experience working in procurement with 15 of those years specializing in public procurement. She has gained valuable experience and knowledge working for diverse agencies in various roles in public procurement, including the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, the City of Moreno Valley, and most recently at Mt. San Antonio College, the largest single-campus community college district in California. Angelic also serves as co-chair for SCCCPA and is the immediate past Chapter Chair of the Inland Empire CAPPO Chapter.

In addition to her vast experience, Angelic holds a Master of Public Administration, is a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), and has also obtained NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification.

April Marin

Executive Director, Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management
Santa Clarita Community College District

April Marin is the Executive Director, Contract, Procurement, and Risk Management Services for the Santa Clarita Community College District. She has over seventeen years of hands-on contract experience, including education, healthcare, and medical laboratory agreements. April is highly regarded by her colleagues for her can-do approach and takes special pride in helping others, especially when they have unique purchasing or contract needs. She oversees over $50 million in Purchase Orders each year, and her department was recently awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute for the second year in a row. Her District was 1 of only 14 higher education organizations in the United States and Canada to receive the award.

She currently serves as an alternate Board member on the Statewide Association of Community Colleges (SWACC). She is the Vice Chair of the SWACC Claims & Coverage Committee, and she represents California Community Colleges on the Schools Association for Excess Risk (“SAFER”) Board of Directors. She earned her associate’s degree in Social Science at College of the Canyons, and then went on to graduate with honors from California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Applied Studies, with a minor in Public Administration.

Ben Cayabyab

Contracts Manager
Contra Costa Community College District

With a career spanning 23 years in California Community College Purchasing, Ben has excelled in various roles, starting as a District Buyer before advancing to the position of Senior Buyer and ultimately assuming the responsibilities of Contracts Manager. 
 
For over a decade, Ben has served as chair of the Northern California Community College Purchasing Group. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Ben was honored in 2016 as the inaugural recipient of the Procurement Professional of the Year award for Northern California. He has made significant contributions to the field through his two-term chairmanship of the California Association of Public Purchasing Officials-San Francisco Chapter, further underscoring his commitment to advancing the profession.
 
In addition to his achievements in public procurement, Ben has also enjoyed success as a high school basketball coach with two section titles to his name and a remarkable victory in the California State Championship in 2017.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Public Works Bidding
  • Construction Contract Management
  • Public Purchasing Laws

Glenn Aguon

Assistant Director, Procurement & Contract Services
San Joaquin Community College District

Glenn Aguon serves as the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Services for San Joaquin Delta College, where he supports procurement, contracting, and purchasing operations in furtherance of the District’s educational mission and values. He brings more than 24 years of experience in contracts, procurement, and purchasing across both the private and public sectors, including nine years in public procurement and four years serving within the California Community College system.
 
Glenn is actively involved in advancing the procurement profession through leadership and professional development initiatives. He currently serves as Chair of the CAPPO Delta Chapter and supports CAPPO’s Professional Development Team, helping foster education, collaboration, and best practices among public procurement professionals. His areas of expertise include public procurement, contract administration, cooperative purchasing, regulatory compliance, and strategic sourcing.
 
Outside of work, Glenn enjoys spending time with his family, camping, traveling, and cruising classic cars built by his family.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Purchasing and Contracts
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Project Management
  • Public Works

Jennifer M. Alford, M.A., CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Director of Procurement, Contracts & Auxiliary Services
San Joaquin Delta Community College District

Jennifer Alford is a strategic procurement leader dedicated to building high-performing teams and advancing organizational transformation across public institutions. She is from the Central Valley region (Stockton, CA), bringing more than 20 years of public-sector experience spanning local government and higher education. Throughout her career, Jennifer has led major institutional initiatives, including three construction bond programs, technology optimization and enhancement efforts, and a full ERP implementation. She excels in building strategic, collaborative teams that advance organizational mission, values, and long-term goals. Jennifer’s expertise includes change management, policy development, risk management, emergency preparedness, and operational effectiveness.

Jennifer is a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and has satisfied the requirements for the NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP CPP) credential. She is an active member of several procurement associations, serves on the Foundation CCC CollegeBuys Advisory Group, and was recently installed as the 2026–2027 President of the California Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (CAPPO)—the first president to represent higher education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree from Argosy University in Atlanta.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Purchasing and Contracts
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Strategic Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Public Works

Kelly Rosas

Manager, Purchasing and Contract Services
San Diego Community College District

Kelly Rosas is the Procurement Manager for the San Diego Community College District, where she oversees public procurement, contracting, and purchasing operations in support of one of California’s largest community college districts. With more than 29 years of experience in public sector procurement, including 19 years with the San Diego Community College District, Kelly has extensive expertise in public contracting, competitive solicitations, cooperative purchasing, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
 
Kelly is committed to building collaborative partnerships with campus and district stakeholders while promoting transparent, efficient, and legally compliant procurement practices. She is actively involved in advancing the procurement profession through leadership, process improvement, and professional development initiatives. Kelly has served as the Southern Region Co-Chair for the Southern California Public Procurement Association (SCPPA), where she supported networking, education, and best practices for public procurement professionals as well as serving in various positions for the San Diego Chapter of CAPPO (California Association of Public Procurement Officials) for 10 years.
 
Throughout her career, Kelly has been recognized for her leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the educational mission of the San Diego Community College District.

Mina Hernandez, M.Adm.

Director, Purchasing & Material Management
MiraCosta Community College District

Mina Hernandez is the Director of Purchasing and Material Management at MiraCosta Community College District. She provides innovative leadership at MiraCosta which includes contracts administration and overseeing procurement, warehouse, mailroom, and copy center operations. Prior to MiraCosta, she was the Executive Director of General Services for West Valley-Mission Community College District. Mina is a statewide leader. She led the efforts in creating the Purchasing Guidebook and Purchasing-Facilities Guidebook, which serve as best practice guides for the California Community College System. Mina is a frequent presenter on topics related to innovation in procurement and contract management. In 2022, she completed ACBO I and II. She has led many efforts to streamline and modernize procurement practices at the various higher education institutions she has worked. In March 2021, she was selected by PlanetBids as an awardee for the annual Breaking Barriers award. In October 2021, she was awarded the CHEC Focus on Efficiency Award for leading the Purchasing-Facilities Guidebook, along with being awarded with her team for their modernization efforts with MiraCosta’s procurement processes during COVID-19.

Mina graduated with a Master of Administration from Northern Arizona University in 2012. She has a multifaceted background, having worked in higher education administration for 16 years and in the private sector as a legal professional for over a decade.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Public Works
  • Contracts
  • Project Management
  • Best Practices

Mireille Hernandez

Assistant District Director, Purchasing
North Orange Community College District

Mireille Hernandez currently serves as the Assistant District Director, Purchasing for the North Orange Community College District. She previously held the position of Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracts at the Long Beach Community College District, where she has played a crucial role in overseeing multi-million dollar capital and bond improvement projects. She ensures that contracting practices adhere to legal standards, fairness, and transparency. Throughout her career journey, Mireille has honed her expertise through diverse roles in both private industry and public agencies, including the City of Long Beach. Her tenure at LBCC has been marked by significant contributions to the procurement department, where her leadership has been instrumental in driving efficiency and effectiveness.
In addition to her procurement leadership, Mireille is committed to furthering institutional goals and promoting excellence within the educational community. As part of the LBCC Lead Academy 2018 Cohort, she actively advocated for the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) to support student success and retention. Furthermore, Mireille served as Secretary of the LBCC Management Association, demonstrating her dedication to effective governance and organizational excellence.
Mireille’s leadership extends to professional associations as well. She served a two-year term as co-chair of the Southern California Community College Purchasing Association (SCCCPA), reflecting her dedication to collaboration, innovation, and best practices within the procurement community.

Mark Hua

Director of Purchasing, Contracts, and Risk Management
Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Mark Hua is the Director of Purchasing, Contracts, and Risk Management at the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. With experience in procurement, contract administration, and risk management, Mark ensures compliance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making for the District. He specializes in managing complex agreements, overseeing competitive solicitations, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to support institutional goals. Beyond his professional role, Mark is dedicated to continuous learning and professional development. He also enjoys skiing, the great outdoors, and exploring new destinations with his wife and two children.

Priya Jerome

Executive Director of Procurement, Central Services & Risk Management
South Orange County Community College District

Priya Jerome has over 24 years of experience in managing complex supply chain activities at a global scale in private industry and within the California public educational system. She joined the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) in 2018 as the Executive Director of Procurement, Central Services, and Risk Management. She leads the District’s centralized purchasing, contracting, central services (warehouse and mailroom), and risk management programs that support two colleges. She oversees these programs with a deep understanding of distinctive business needs in education, high currency in codes, statutes, and regulations, and a unique private sector perspective for customer service and process improvements.

Priya’s leadership and commitment to excellence have been recognized in the various personal and institutional awards/recognitions she has won. In 2019 she was recognized as the Administrator of the Year at SOCCCD and in 2020 she was recognized as the Southern California Procurement Professional of the Year. In 2021 her District won the much-coveted Orange County Turning Red Tape to Red Carpet Award for Incorporating Innovative Technology for converting SOCCCD into a Fully Online Bidding, Contracting, and Public Procurement Organization—an effort she spearheaded from start to successful completion.

Priya is actively involved in several state organizations in support of community college procurement and risk management initiatives. She is the VP of the board for the Protected Insurance Program for Schools and Community Colleges, a JPA which is responsible for workers’ compensation insurance claims. She is also the Vice Chair of the Underwriting Committee for the Statewide Association of Community Colleges, which is responsible for property and liability insurance. Priya holds an MBA from the Queensland Institute of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Public Procurement
  • Public Works – Bidding and Contracting
  • Risk Management – Liability, Workers Compensation, Litigation, Insurance, and Indemnity
  • Contracting – Contractual Clauses, Liability, Indemnity, and Insurance