Leadership

Lisa Bailey has served as the associate superintendent, business services and economic development at Chaffey College since 2013. She provides oversight to business and budgeting services, human resources, economic development, career development and campus police. She previously served as the vice president of administrative affairs and the executive director of human resources. She has been a manager at Chaffey College for nearly 20 years.

Ms. Bailey is chiefly responsible for financial, human, safety and workforce priorities. The district’s steady enrollment growth, along with an ambitious Guided Pathways agenda, demands a strong and student-focused infrastructure to support those endeavors.

Ms. Bailey earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University, her MBA in management from California State University, Los Angeles and her certificate in affirmative action from Chapman University. Prior to her appointment at Chaffey College, she served as a manager at Citrus College for 10 years.

Dr. Michael L. McClellan is a respected leader in the California Community College system, with 23 years of diverse experience in pivotal roles. Currently serving as the Interim Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness at Chaffey College, Dr. McClellan has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation throughout his career.

His educational journey began at Pasadena City College, where he served as a tenured professor for 17 years. During this time, he pioneered transformative programs such as the Stan Gray Academic Athletic Zone and a highly successful Graduate Internship Program. Dr. McClellan's dedication and leadership at PCC earned him the prestigious 3C4A California Community College "Counselor of the Year" award and recognition as a finalist for the Risser "Outstanding Teacher" award.

At Chaffey College, Dr. McClellan has made a significant impact by serving as the sole dean overseeing both instruction and student service areas. In this role, he assumed authority, accountability, and responsibility in classroom support and student services, distinguishing himself as a leader committed to enhancing student success and institutional effectiveness.

Dr. McClellan's professional journey underscores his steadfast commitment to continuous learning and development. He holds multiple educational degrees, including an Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership from California State University, Long Beach, and advanced degrees in Educational Counseling, Leadership and Management, and Kinesiology. His pursuit of excellence includes participation in prestigious programs such as Harvard University's Management Development Program and the inaugural ALIVE Dean’s Academy, aimed at advancing leaders of color and allies into CIO roles.

Recognized for his transparent and approachable leadership style, Dr. McClellan embodies servant leadership principles, fostering collaborative teams and a culture of empowerment. He navigates complex challenges with agility and resilience, consistently prioritizing the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.

Dr. McClellan’s deep connection to Chaffey is rooted in a legacy that reaches back to the Civil Rights Movement. Building on this heritage, he aims to seamlessly integrate instruction and student services to better serve the college’s diverse student body. His vision for Chaffey College emphasizes innovation, empowerment, and inclusivity, aligning closely with the institution’s mission of improving lives and communities through education.

Alisha Rosas has dedicated her career to putting her communities first – whether they are educational, nonprofit, or volunteer organizations. Born and raised in the Inland Empire, her passion for advancing equity has guided her approach in every role for which she has served.

She has directed strategic communication teams, served as a presidential adviser, and led the student services division at Chaffey College. Alisha has also served in strategic communication roles for the University of La Verne and the United Farm Workers. Her statewide experience includes supporting First 5 California and serving its 58 County Commissions as part of a public education campaign geared toward changing behavior among parents/caregivers with children up to age five.

An accomplished writer, she wrote the first book the UFW produced in more than two decades, California’s Broken Promises. She also wrote a book with the internationally-celebrated author, Luis Rodriguez, From Trouble to Triumph: True Stories of Redemption from Drugs, Gangs, and Prison, which was published in August 2017.

Alisha’s expertise stretches across multiple specialties – including strategic and crisis communications, community outreach and engagement, enrollment management, and student support services. In her role as chief student services officer, she supports connections that foster environments of innovation, empowerment, and belonging to facilitate student success, diversity, and equity.

The first in her family to attend college, Alisha earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of La Verne and her master’s degree in emergency services administration from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in Fontana with her husband and two children.

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