CCE Leadership

Overview

CCE Leadership

Our leadership covers two areas: the Executive Leadership Team and the Administrative Council.

You can learn more about these leadership members in their profiles below. 

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Jenni Murphy, Ed.D.
Dean, College of Continuing Education

With 30-plus years in a variety of industry sectors, Dr. Jenni Murphy spent the past 23 years at Sacramento State. As a scholarly practitioner, she works at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, and community impact. She applies her professional background, personal characteristics, and academic training to build and implement strategies that move organizations and communities forward.

(916) 278-6060
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Christine Irion
Assistant Dean

Member of Executive Leadership Team and Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers 

Christine Irion works as the Assistant Dean to provide leadership and project management for college-wide initiatives, support the achievement of strategic goals, and enhance CCE’s organizational culture. Christine collaborates with CCE’s executive leadership team and administrators to analyze policies and practices and develop and implement innovative solutions.

(916) 278-4809
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Dr. Deborah Hunt
Chief Deputy Director, Organizational Excellence and Leadership

Member of Executive Leadership Team and Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Dr. Hunt is an experienced Organizational Development professional with over 20 years of experience in supporting organizations across the public and private sectors. Holding a Ph.D in Biological Psychology, Dr. Hunt has a unique understanding of the intersection between human behavior and organizational systems. Dr. Hunt’s expertise lies in leveraging her knowledge and experiences to create effective strategies for organizational development and cultural change. She has a proven track record of successfully implementing these strategies across various settings, leading to improved efficiency, productivity, and engagement.

(916) 278-4826
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Tammy Champion
Associate Director, Enrollment and Marketing

Member of Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers 
(916) 278-4762
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Elizabeth Gonzalez
Director, People and Culture

Member of Executive Leadership Team and Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-4809
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Julie Jackson
Director of Development

Member of Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-6989
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Dr. Anna Keck
Senior Director, Academic and Professional Programs

Member of Executive Leadership Team and Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-5134
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Emelina Logan
Associate Director, Summer and Winter Sessions, Academic and Professional Programs, C2L

Member of Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-6984
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Jarrod Peterson
Interim Associate Director, Conferences, Trainings, and Organizational Development

Member of Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: He, Him, His
(916) 278-4766
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Lynda Nakamura
Interim Director, Digital Learning and Technology Solutions

Member of Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-5280
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Margaret Reece
Director, Operational Effectiveness & Efficiency

Member of Executive Leadership Team and Administrative Council
Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
(916) 278-2680
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