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Emelia Gregor (She, Her) : Student Support Program Coordinator, Native American Resource Center

Emelia Gregor (She, Her)

Student Support Program Coordinator, Native American Resource Center

nspire@palomar.edu

Emelia "Emy" Gregor is dedicated to advancing Native American education and leadership in tribal communities. She is a Kumeyaay descendant from the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and Haudenosaunee descendant from the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake, Canada. Raised in San Diego, Emy grew and learned alongside her local Tribal Nations, which motivated her education and work. She holds a dual Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Spanish from the University of Redlands, blending a strong educational foundation with a commitment to equitable education.

Emy's role as a Lead Resident Assistant during her college years honed her skills in creating inclusive environments for diverse student populations. Her experience as Education Coordinator at Rincon Indian Education Center Inc. showcased her expertise in teaching, mentoring, and community engagement, where she played a key role in developing culturally relevant programs and materials. Her dedication to serving her community and advocating for accurate Native representation drives her ambition to continue making a significant impact at Palomar College through the NSPIRE Program (Native Student Support Program for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education).
Leslie Salas, Ed.D. (She, Her, Ella) : Dean, Student Success, Equity, and Counseling Services

Leslie Salas, Ed.D. (She, Her, Ella)

Dean, Student Success, Equity, and Counseling Services

lsalas@palomar.edu

Leslie has been associated with community colleges since she earned her associates of arts degree in paralegal studies at Riverside City College after serving in the United States Marine Corps for nine years. She is a proud first-generation Mexican American veteran college student.

Leslie’s long-time career in the California Community College system started more than twenty-two years ago at Riverside Community College District, where she started as a clerk typist in Health Services. She successfully transitioned through several valuable experiences and landed in Student Services. During this time, Leslie came to possess extensive experience in strategic planning, accreditation, budget administration, enrollment management, assessment, the Student Equity, and Achievement program, Guided Pathways, categorical programs (EOPS/CARE, Cal Works, DSPS, etc.), career and transfer readiness, student discipline, and community relationships. After eighteen successful years at Riverside Community College District, she served as the Director of EOPS/CARE at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District for the past five years.

Leslie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts in Higher Education and holds a Doctoral degree in Community College Leadership at San Diego State University.