Retain Proven Leadership for Student Success at SAC
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Monica Zarske
2 months ago
I believe in her unwavering dedication and support of students as well as her committment to collaboration and supportive working relationships.
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Johnny Torres
2 months ago
After eight years of incarceration, my re-entry journey into higher education was filled with fear and uncertainty. Meeting Dr. De La Cruz transformed that experience. Through her compassion, mentorship, and leadership, she helped me rebuild my trust in academia, leadership, and others. I deeply admire and appreciate her impact on my life, and I hope to one day become the kind of compassionate and courageous leader she has shown me is possible.
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Marlene Adame
2 months ago
Support SAC Students!!!
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Daniel Cristobal
2 months ago
Dr. Maria Dela Cruz has been an exceptional leader and an integral part of Santa Ana College’s growth over the past 10 years. She leads with compassion, balance, and a clear commitment to student success while creating a culture of trust and collaboration. I have personally benefited from Maria’s leadership. She has encouraged me to find my voice, grow as a professional, and become more involved across our campus. Maria invests in people and our community. I strongly urge the Board to reconsider
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Osiel Madrigal
2 months ago
Dr. De la Cruz, in the spaces that I’ve had the honor to collaborate with her, such as the Guided Pathways Steering Committee, demonstrated to be an advocate of DEIA which is key considering the student population we serve. In addition, she was supportive of noncredit initiatives & activities which I & many other Continuing Education faculty appreciated. Her service to our college & most importantly our students is something that should be celebrated; not stained by not renewing her contract.
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Stephen Sparrow
2 months ago
I strongly urge you to retain Dr. Maria Dela Cruz as Dean of Counseling at Santa Ana College. I recently worked with Dr. Dela Cruz during a joint Santa Ana College and University of Alaska Fairbanks intensive research experience for students. I found her to be a knowledgeable and effective leader and I think I can confidently say she is an asset to Santa Ana College
Stephen Sparrow
Professor Emeritus & retired Dean at University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Natural Resources and Extension
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Gilbert Crespo
2 months ago
Coming from a student I first met Maria Dela Cruz in my Research trip in Alaska. Even though I had only known her for a week in alaska. I know how much she means to SAC and how much she'll be willing to go through helping her community too. I hope that she is able to stay at SAC and willing to help us futher more.
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Maria Yamilet Hanson
2 months ago
Counseling Faculty supporting Dr. DeLa Cruz
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Javier FOCHESATTO
2 months ago
I strongly support retaining Dr. Maria dela Cruz. During an intensive UAF research program with Santa Ana College MESA and Honors Climate Scholars, I saw Maria go far beyond leading the cohort. As a social scientist, she mentored a psychology student whose research and final presentation were among the strongest of the program. Maria brought expertise we at UAF could not provide and made a remarkable impact on students and faculty alike. Definitely keep Maria!
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Leo Pastrana
2 months ago
Dr. Maria Dela Cruz is an exemplary leader in our campus community. For ten years, she has shown unwavering devotion to the students of Santa Ana College. Under her leadership, the University Transfer Center and SAC Promise programs have grown and thrived — a direct result of her strategic insight and collaborative leadership.
Dr. Dela Cruz is a true servant leader. She leads with humility, never seeking credit for herself, and instead consistently elevating the work of her team and colleagues.
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Ha Le
2 months ago
Dr De la Cruz is a great leader. She’s considerate, personable and caring for students and staff.
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Shannon Muir
2 months ago
Counseling Faculty supporting Dr. Dela Cruz
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Maria Sanchez
2 months ago
Retain Proven Leadership for Student Success at SAC
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Angela Brown
2 months ago
I have had the pleasure of working with Maria since she was hired at SAC. She is a strong leader and an advocate for students.
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Reina Sanabria
2 months ago
María has consistently demonstrated professionalism and has always acted ethically. All of her actions are guided by what is best for students and SAC as a whole.
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Van Nguyen
2 months ago
I’m Counseling faculty-support Maria to continue her position as Dean of Counseling.
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Maria Moreno
2 months ago
Maria DeLaCruz is one of the few Dean that demonstrates strong leadership, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting students, faculty, and staff!
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Michelle Macintyre
2 months ago
Counseling. Maria has been my Dean and supervisor for nearly a decade. She provides consistency and stability for our Division. She balances firmness while also building relationships with all of her staff, faculty and across campus. We are a very large group and not always that easy to deal with, but somehow she still manages to do it successfully.
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Francisco Mora
2 months ago
Best boss I could ever ask for! This must be a mistake.
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Linh Tran
2 months ago
I’m a student at SAC and also a part of MESA-SAC. Dr. Dela Cruz has done so much for our program and given us a bunch of opportunities to grow and find our path. She always prioritizes the students’ need and cares about her students.
I believe in her unwavering dedication and support of students as well as her committment to collaboration and supportive working relationships.
After eight years of incarceration, my re-entry journey into higher education was filled with fear and uncertainty. Meeting Dr. De La Cruz transformed that experience. Through her compassion, mentorship, and leadership, she helped me rebuild my trust in academia, leadership, and others. I deeply admire and appreciate her impact on my life, and I hope to one day become the kind of compassionate and courageous leader she has shown me is possible.
Support SAC Students!!!
Dr. Maria Dela Cruz has been an exceptional leader and an integral part of Santa Ana College’s growth over the past 10 years. She leads with compassion, balance, and a clear commitment to student success while creating a culture of trust and collaboration. I have personally benefited from Maria’s leadership. She has encouraged me to find my voice, grow as a professional, and become more involved across our campus. Maria invests in people and our community. I strongly urge the Board to reconsider
Dr. De la Cruz, in the spaces that I’ve had the honor to collaborate with her, such as the Guided Pathways Steering Committee, demonstrated to be an advocate of DEIA which is key considering the student population we serve. In addition, she was supportive of noncredit initiatives & activities which I & many other Continuing Education faculty appreciated. Her service to our college & most importantly our students is something that should be celebrated; not stained by not renewing her contract.
I strongly urge you to retain Dr. Maria Dela Cruz as Dean of Counseling at Santa Ana College. I recently worked with Dr. Dela Cruz during a joint Santa Ana College and University of Alaska Fairbanks intensive research experience for students. I found her to be a knowledgeable and effective leader and I think I can confidently say she is an asset to Santa Ana College Stephen Sparrow Professor Emeritus & retired Dean at University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Natural Resources and Extension
Coming from a student I first met Maria Dela Cruz in my Research trip in Alaska. Even though I had only known her for a week in alaska. I know how much she means to SAC and how much she'll be willing to go through helping her community too. I hope that she is able to stay at SAC and willing to help us futher more.
Counseling Faculty supporting Dr. DeLa Cruz
I strongly support retaining Dr. Maria dela Cruz. During an intensive UAF research program with Santa Ana College MESA and Honors Climate Scholars, I saw Maria go far beyond leading the cohort. As a social scientist, she mentored a psychology student whose research and final presentation were among the strongest of the program. Maria brought expertise we at UAF could not provide and made a remarkable impact on students and faculty alike. Definitely keep Maria!
Dr. Maria Dela Cruz is an exemplary leader in our campus community. For ten years, she has shown unwavering devotion to the students of Santa Ana College. Under her leadership, the University Transfer Center and SAC Promise programs have grown and thrived — a direct result of her strategic insight and collaborative leadership. Dr. Dela Cruz is a true servant leader. She leads with humility, never seeking credit for herself, and instead consistently elevating the work of her team and colleagues.
Dr De la Cruz is a great leader. She’s considerate, personable and caring for students and staff.
Counseling Faculty supporting Dr. Dela Cruz
Retain Proven Leadership for Student Success at SAC
I have had the pleasure of working with Maria since she was hired at SAC. She is a strong leader and an advocate for students.
María has consistently demonstrated professionalism and has always acted ethically. All of her actions are guided by what is best for students and SAC as a whole.
I’m Counseling faculty-support Maria to continue her position as Dean of Counseling.
Maria DeLaCruz is one of the few Dean that demonstrates strong leadership, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting students, faculty, and staff!
Counseling. Maria has been my Dean and supervisor for nearly a decade. She provides consistency and stability for our Division. She balances firmness while also building relationships with all of her staff, faculty and across campus. We are a very large group and not always that easy to deal with, but somehow she still manages to do it successfully.
Best boss I could ever ask for! This must be a mistake.
I’m a student at SAC and also a part of MESA-SAC. Dr. Dela Cruz has done so much for our program and given us a bunch of opportunities to grow and find our path. She always prioritizes the students’ need and cares about her students.