Eric Lara

Educational Administrator

Eric Lara is a passionate environmental advocate with a diverse background in sustainable development, environmental policy, and public service. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and minors in International Affairs from The George Washington University, followed by a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco. Eric's interest in environmental protection and equitable development led him to work as an Air Quality Inspector II at the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, where he enforces air quality control policies in the Bay Area community. He has also previously interned with the US EPA and served as an Environmental Community Organizer at Clean Water Action. Eric also has experience in office management, event planning, and sales. Eric's experience is an excellent blend of private and public sector, and he is actively looking for new opportunities to help create a better world for everyone.

Experience

Associate Dean, Student Success and Equity at Mt. San Antonio College (August 2016 - Present)

Director of the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program at College of the Canyons (November 2013 - August 2016); Director of Student Affairs in Electrical Engineering at UC San Diego (October 2010 - October 2013); Retention Coordinator and Academic Advisor at Cal Poly Pomona (June 2005 - October 2010); Sales Engineer/Executive at Keyence (December 2003 - June 2005)

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from University of Southern California (2008 - 2011); Master's degree in Education from Cal Poly Pomona (2006 - 2008); Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology from Cal Poly Pomona (1998 - 2003)