Current Board
Representing our Community
Meet Our People
DET/CHE is governed by a board of directors following the organization’s by-laws. The board meets online monthly and in person prior to the annual conference. DET/CHE also holds an annual members’ meeting at the close of each annual conference.
All positions listed below are voting board members except the last two. The first five positions listed below comprise the DET/CHE Executive Committee.
List of officers and board members during the early years (1985 – 1997).
Voting
Executive Committee
President
Bryan Best
Term Ending | 2024
University of La Verne Sr. Instructional Technologist
Treasurer
Thea Alvarado
Term Ending | 2024
Pasadena City College Assistant Professor
Vice President/Pres. Elect
Hussam Kashou
Term Ending | 2023
Assoc. Dean, Online Learning & Educational Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College
Past President
Bob Smith
Term Ending | 2023
Stanford University Director, Classroom Innovation
Secretary
Susan Zolezzi
Term Ending | 2024
University of San Francisco
Associate Director
Voting
Board
Northern Regional Director
Aaron Zachmeier
Term Ending | 2023
Associate Director for Instructional Design and Development
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz
Northern Regional Director
Lisa Leiva
Term Ending | 2024
Head of Instructional Design
UC San Francisco
UC San Francisco
Southern Regional Director
Takiya Moore
Term Ending | 2023
Senior Instructional Designer
Western Govenor University
Western Govenor University
Director At Large
Laura Rantala
Term Ending | 2023
Online Learning Program Manager
Online Learn 11 Instructor
Long Beach City College
Online Learn 11 Instructor
Long Beach City College
Director at Large
Treb Padula
Term Ending | 2024
EdTech Specialist
UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Southern Regional Director
Joy Shoemate
Term Ending | 2024
Director
College of the Canyons
College of the Canyons
Director At Large
Kenji Ikemoto
Term Ending | 2023
Academic Technology Specialist
Stanford University
Stanford University
Director at Large
Shelli Wynants
Term Ending | 2024
Director of Online Education and Training
Professor
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton
Director at Large
Bryan Berrett
Term Ending | 2024
Director for Center for Faculty Excellence
Fresno State
Fresno State
Non-Voting
Board
Corporate Sponsor Liaison
Curtis Williams
Curtis Williams
Instructional Designer
Instructional Innovation Center
Orange Coast College
Instructional Innovation Center
Orange Coast College
Administrative Manager
Liesl Boswell
Liesl Boswell
Instructional Designer
Accessibility Expert
San Diego State University
Accessibility Expert
San Diego State University
What People Say About Us
Member Testimonials
DET/CHE has been a tremendous organization for my professional development. The network of professional contact facilitates tracking technological trends and program applications.
Dr. Henry J. BurnettDirector of Media Services University of California – Santa Cruz 
“DETCHE has been a great organization to stay abreast technology developments and innovative implementations. It’s an organization tailored for California institutions that share common goals and challenges. Conversations that begin at the conference, continue through the year. Great place to network! .”
Israel Fletes Manager of Multimedia & Classroom Technologies University of California – Riverside 
“For me, DET/CHE is a great place to find a support group willing to answer my many questions about media, classroom technology and the mechanics of distance education.”
Marion Reid Dean, Library Services California State University – San Marcos 
DET/CHE has been my life raft in the swirling seas of endless new technology and increasing demand. It has been an oasis of people, ideas and advice not easily found these days."
Rhonda Rosen DirectorMedia Reserve Loyola Marymount University 
"DET/CHE is amazing! Since November, 1988, I have finally been able to share some of the all-so-common challenges that media professionals experience. I have enjoyed the professional and personal relationships that I have developed; the meetings are always rewarding."
Russ Bowden Manager, Media Services Santa Rosa Junior College
"Although the field of Instructional Technology is growing and changing rapidly, budget reductions and program elimination dictate a greater emphasis on the collaboration of our resources and ideas. I would be hard pressed to meet these requirements without the continued dialogue, professional contact and meeting opportunities provided by the DET/CHE organization."
Peter C. Kerner Director, Media Services University of California – Berkeley