Speakers

Amy Sterry, CPA is the Director of Purchasing and Contract Services for the Contra Costa Community College District. With more than 18 years of experience in accounting and finance, Amy brings a strong financial, legal, and risk-management perspective to public procurement. Her background includes senior financial leadership roles in the construction industry, where she oversaw competitive procurement, negotiated contract terms, strengthened internal controls, and ensured regulatory compliance. A California Certified Public Accountant, Amy is known for her practical, detail-oriented approach to procurement and her commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Angelic Davis, Director of Purchasing, Printing and Mail Services at Mt. San Antonio College, has over 20 years of experience in procurement, 16 years of which have been spent in public procurement. Angelic 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. In addition to her vast experience, Angelic holds a Master’s of Public Administration, is a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), and has also obtained NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification. Angelic is also a member of the Foundation of California Community College’s (FCCC) CollegeBuys Advisory Group, serves as co-chair for the Southern California Community College’s Purchasing Association (SCCCPA), co-chair of the CollegeBuys Facilities Modernization Workgroup, co-chair of the CollegeBuys Professional Development Workgroup, and is past Chapter Chair of the Inland Empire Chapter of California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO).

Aris Hovasapian brings over 18 years of experience supporting energy programs at educational institutions and agencies. Aris joined the Foundation for California Community Colleges in September 2025, after three years consulting for multiple California community colleges, advising on clean energy policy, planning, and sustainability initiatives. Previously, as LACCD’s Utility Program Manager, he supported energy, utilities, and sustainability efforts across nine colleges, overseeing utility data, solar PV contracts, utility relationships, and incentive programs. Aris authored and championed LACCD’s landmark Clean Energy and Sustainability Resolution, adopted in July 2020, which commits LACCD to 100% carbon-free operations by 2040.