Leadership

Henry Shannon brings more than four decades of experience as a higher education leader to Chaffey College – a place he has enhanced and transformed into the nationally-recognized center of learning it is today.

Dr. Shannon came to Chaffey College in 2007, delivering mindful and strategic leadership that has generated a stronger sense of community, as well as clear goals and objectives that have helped students thrive.

Since 2012, graduating classes have experienced an upward trajectory thanks to his focus on retention and completion rates. But he didn’t get there alone. Campus stakeholders received encouragement and empowerment from Dr. Shannon to seek opportunities for increasing student support. Faculty and staff applied for and obtained millions of dollars in grant funding, implemented accelerated learning opportunities and introduced new student support programs to further help students turn their academic dreams into reality.

Dr. Shannon’s dedication to ensuring all students have access to a quality higher education shows in his service on and off campus. He shares his expertise as a board member with the Community College Research Center Advisory Board, the Alliance for Education of San Bernardino County, the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board, Growing Inland Achievement, California Community Colleges Region 9 CEOs and more. He holds numerous memberships with national organizations such as the American Association of Community Colleges and the American Council on Education.

Dr. Shannon received the "President/Superintendent/CEO of the Year" award from the African American California Community College Trustees and Administrators caucus in 2026. Growing Inland Achievement awarded Dr. Shannon for "Equity-Focused Excellence" during the Toward a Shared Vision Conference in October 2023. In April of that same year, Dr. Shannon received the PROmoter Award by the Community Colleges Public Relations Organization (CCPRO). The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools honored Dr. Shannon in 2022 with the "Distinguished Service Award," and the Inland Empire Economic Partnership named Dr. Shannon "Educator of the Year" in 2021 for his commitment to workforce education and partnering with the business community. The Association of Community College Trustees honored Dr. Shannon in 2018 with a regional and national Marie Y. Martin Chief Executive Officer Award for his significant impact on two-year colleges.

Prior to joining Chaffey College, Dr. Shannon served as Chancellor of St. Louis Community College. During his years of service in St. Louis, he was a campus president and the chief student affairs officer. Additionally, Dr. Shannon was a faculty member and administrator at both Harris-Stowe State University and St. Louis University.

Dr. Shannon earned his bachelor’s degree at Harris-Stowe State University. He earned both his master’s and doctorate degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and a management certificate from Harvard University.

He currently resides in the Chaffey College district with his wife, Gwendolyn. They have four adult children and 10 grandchildren.

Lisa Bailey currently serves as Acting Superintendent/President of Chaffey College, an appointment she assumed during the College’s national search for its next Superintendent/President.

Prior to this appointment, Bailey served as Associate Superintendent, a position she held since 2013, with leadership responsibility for Business Services, Economic Development, and, most recently, Administrative Services. Over the course of her tenure, her areas of responsibility have included business and budget services, human resources, information technology, operations, workforce and economic development, maintenance and operations, facilities development, and campus police. She previously served Chaffey College as Vice President of Administrative Affairs and Executive Director of Human Resources and brings more than 25 years of management experience at the College.

Bailey’s commitment to education extends beyond Chaffey College. For more than a decade, she has served as an executive committee member and officer of California Schools Risk Management (CSRM) and for nearly five years on the executive committee of the Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF). She has also contributed to the professional development of community college leaders throughout California, including several years delivering core human resources training for the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA). For the past five years, she has presented the budget seminar at the Community College League of California’s Asilomar Leadership Skills Seminar, which supports the advancement of women in community college administrative leadership.

Bailey earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University, an MBA in management from California State University, Los Angeles, and a certificate in affirmative action from Chapman University. Prior to joining Chaffey College, she served as a manager at Citrus College and taught at both the high school and college levels.

Bailey’s dedication to community colleges is also deeply personal and rooted in a family legacy of service. She was inspired by her grandmother, Carolyn, who joined Santa Monica City College in the 1940s as a switchboard operator. A high school graduate and the sole provider for her family, Carolyn built a career through determination, perseverance, and the support of college leaders who recognized her potential. She ultimately became the College’s first female Accounting Supervisor. Her journey, and the transformative opportunity that community colleges provided her family, continues to shape Bailey’s commitment to the mission of community colleges and to creating opportunities for others.

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.