Education

Ph.D., University of California, Irvine


Certificate, Educational Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education


Certificate, Executive Leadership , Stanford Graduate School of Business


MA, San Francisco State University


BA, Comparative Literature, University of California


BA, Art History, University of California

LET’S continue the important work we’ve started.

Accountability. Stability. Re-engage learning in a post-Covid environment.

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When Reiss was first elected to the board four years ago, we strongly endorsed her because of her background. In addition to holding a doctorate in art history from UC Irvine and teaching at West Valley College in Saratoga, Reiss is a commissioner for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

It’s in that latter role that we expected her to provide keen leadership for Peralta, which had its own accreditation issues. She has fully met our expectations, digging deep into the district’s finances, especially its troubled bonds, and helping guide the district out of its accreditation struggles. If there had been more trustees like Reiss in years past, Peralta wouldn’t be facing many of the problems it does today.

- East Bay Times Editorial

10.14.22

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In order for the Peralta Colleges to serve its communities at the highest level, we must :

  • Continue the work of ensuring, and maintaining financial accountability at all levels

  • Continue the work of implementing and strengthening infrastructural stability, with a strong permanent administration, to effectively position the District for longevity

  • “Create” a robust post-covid educational environment with effective outreach, access, equitable outcomes on campuses that cultivate care, respect and collaboration for all its students, staff, faculty and administrators.

    During my leadership we:

  • staved off State takeover of the District

  • were no longer considered a high risk financial district by FCMAT

  • were taken off accreditation probation by ACCJC

  • initiated structures to ensure accountability at all levels

  • initiated technological implementations to to ensure data integrity

  • engaged in many facilitated retreats so that Board acts professionally, communicates civilly, and stays focused on the mission of the district and student success

    Much has been accomplished, but much more still needs to be done.

    Will you join me?