The Committee consists of a minimum of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Trustees from a list of candidates submitting written applications and based on criteria established by Prop 39.

Rachel Beld 
Member in a Business Organization Representing the Business Community
Term: 2 years, through end of FY 2026-27

Eric Flodine – Chair
Member in a Support Organization for Palomar College
Term: 2 years, through the end of FY 2025-26

Tyler Collins
Member of a bona fide Taxpayers’ Association
Term: 2 years, through the end of FY 2025-26

Mary Jurgensen
Member of a Senior Citizens’ Organization
Term: 2 years, through the end of FY 2026-27

Kathleen Thuner – Vice Chair
Member of the Community at Large
Term: 2 years, through end of FY 2026-27

Kate Kovrig
Member of the Community at Large
Term: 2 years, through end of FY 2025-26

Yaretzi Hernandez (pending Governing Board approval)                                                                          Student in a Community College Support Group
Term: 2 years, through end of FY TBD