Meet the MAP Team
Samuel Lee
Samuel Lee leads statewide efforts to promote Credit for Prior Learning as a key strategic focus of the Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030. Lee formerly served as Norco College Vice President, where he led the development of the MAP Initiative since its inception in 2017. With more than 30 years of higher education teaching and administrative experience, Dr. Lee is an innovator and leader focused on developing scalable solutions that promote equitable access, completion, transfer, and career attainment. His focused leadership on this project ensures that California Community Colleges have the support and training needed to develop new practices, articulate courses at scale, align academic and professional (industry) competencies, and bring our colleges to our communities through offers of credit for prior learning for working adults, apprentices, and veterans statewide.
Samuel Lee
Samuel Lee leads statewide efforts to promote Credit for Prior Learning as a key strategic focus of the Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030. Lee formerly served as Norco College Vice President, where he led the development of the MAP Initiative since its inception in 2017. With more than 30 years of higher education teaching and administrative experience, Dr. Lee is an innovator and leader focused on developing scalable solutions that promote equitable access, completion, transfer, and career attainment. His focused leadership on this project ensures that California Community Colleges have the support and training needed to develop new practices, articulate courses at scale, align academic and professional (industry) competencies, and bring our colleges to our communities through offers of credit for prior learning for working adults, apprentices, and veterans statewide.
Terence Nelson
Terence Nelson is the Executive Director of Pathways and Partnerships for the California MAP Initiative. He holds a Masters of Educational in Counseling and Masters of Science in Physical Education. His over 25 years in California Community Colleges have spanned from faculty to administration. Previous to this role, he was a counselor for veterans at Saddleback College and creator and coordinator of the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Program. Terence served as the President of the Region VIII Veterans Program Directors Consortium, covering 20 colleges from Mission Viejo to Glendora, and is the Region VIII representative to the State Chancellor’s Office. He also represented ASCCC on CPL workgroups, and various higher education organizations such as CMTE and NAVPA. He currently is the Chairman of CMTE. Terence also served on the Southern California Army Advisory Council, VES Elevate Advisory Board, and on the Orange County Legislative Task Force.
Terence Nelson
Terence Nelson is the Executive Director of Pathways and Partnerships for the California MAP Initiative. He holds a Masters of Educational in Counseling and Masters of Science in Physical Education. His over 25 years in California Community Colleges have spanned from faculty to administration. Previous to this role, he was a counselor for veterans at Saddleback College and creator and coordinator of the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Program. Terence served as the President of the Region VIII Veterans Program Directors Consortium, covering 20 colleges from Mission Viejo to Glendora, and is the Region VIII representative to the State Chancellor’s Office. He also represented ASCCC on CPL workgroups, and various higher education organizations such as CMTE and NAVPA. He currently is the Chairman of CMTE. Terence also served on the Southern California Army Advisory Council, VES Elevate Advisory Board, and on the Orange County Legislative Task Force.
Calvin Gloria
Calvin Klein Gloria serves as our Manager of Training and Military CPL. A Navy veteran, Mr. Gloria has an A.S. from Norco College and a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU San Bernardino. He has first-hand knowledge of the transformative positive impact college credit can make in the lives of veterans and has expertise in the areas of Joint Services Transcript analysis for credit for prior learning; MAP platform design and functionality; analysis of credit recommendations from agencies such as ACE Military Guide, ACE National Guide, NCCRS; institutional policies and regulations; Veterans Resource Center daily operations; and broad knowledge of best practices and strategies for awarding CPL based on non-collegiate training and learning.
Calvin Gloria
Calvin Klein Gloria serves as our Manager of Training and Military CPL. A Navy veteran, Mr. Gloria has an A.S. from Norco College and a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU San Bernardino. He has first-hand knowledge of the transformative positive impact college credit can make in the lives of veterans and has expertise in the areas of Joint Services Transcript analysis for credit for prior learning; MAP platform design and functionality; analysis of credit recommendations from agencies such as ACE Military Guide, ACE National Guide, NCCRS; institutional policies and regulations; Veterans Resource Center daily operations; and broad knowledge of best practices and strategies for awarding CPL based on non-collegiate training and learning.
Janelle Brekke
Janelle Brekke serves as our CPL Counselor for the MAP Initiative. As a counselor, she is passionate in providing comprehensive guidance to students, helping them navigate educational paths, and championing their success. From facilitating credit for prior learning initiatives to counseling working adults and veterans and playing a key role in institutional effectiveness projects, she brings a multifaceted perspective to education. She assists colleges with developing an articulation process and the transcription of credit for prior learning.
Janelle Brekke
Janelle Brekke serves as our CPL Counselor for the MAP Initiative. As a counselor, she is passionate in providing comprehensive guidance to students, helping them navigate educational paths, and championing their success. From facilitating credit for prior learning initiatives to counseling working adults and veterans and playing a key role in institutional effectiveness projects, she brings a multifaceted perspective to education. She assists colleges with developing an articulation process and the transcription of credit for prior learning.
Sigrid Williams
Dr. Sigrid Williams serves as our CPL Coordinator for the MAP Initiative. She brings a multifaceted perspective to education with decades of experience in CTE as a Program Specialist/Curriculum Developer, having taught for Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), at two CSU’s, and now teaching at Norco College. Her current passion lies in helping educate faculty, colleges, and constituent groups on the value of CPL for working adults and veterans and being part of this innovative transformational effort to show value to those with work experience in a variety of fields.
Dr. Sigrid Williams
Dr. Sigrid Williams serves as our CPL Coordinator for the MAP Initiative. She brings a multifaceted perspective to education with decades of experience in CTE as a Program Specialist/Curriculum Developer, having taught for Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), at two CSU’s, and now teaching at Norco College. Her current passion lies in helping educate faculty, colleges, and constituent groups on the value of CPL for working adults and veterans and being part of this innovative transformational effort to show value to those with work experience in a variety of fields.
Crystal Nasio
Dr. Crystal Nasio brings over 20 years of higher education experience, including nine years as a university faculty member and 13 years as a Dean managing career education programs across all federally defined career clusters. As Executive Advisor for Operations and CPL Engagement for the MAP Initiative, she oversees budgets, contracts, partnerships, and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) projects, focusing on apprenticeships, workforce integration, and CTE advancements. Dr. Nasio excels in building systems, improving processes, and driving measurable outcomes. Passionate about equity in education, she champions pathways from K-12 to college and career, ensuring opportunities that lead to student success and workforce readiness.
Crystal Nasio
Dr. Crystal Nasio brings over 20 years of higher education experience, including nine years as a university faculty member and 13 years as a Dean managing career education programs across all federally defined career clusters. As Executive Advisor for Operations and CPL Engagement, she oversees budgets, contracts, partnerships, and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) projects, focusing on apprenticeships, workforce integration, and CTE advancements. Dr. Nasio excels in building systems, improving processes, and driving measurable outcomes. Passionate about equity in education, she champions pathways from K-12 to college and career, ensuring opportunities that lead to student success and workforce readiness.
Malone Dunlavy
Malone Dunlavy serves as our Executive Advisor for Technology managing technology development, innovation, and integrations. He brings a unique blend of experience with over eight years of experience at a leading international English curriculum company. Throughout his tenure, Malone has adeptly bridged the academic, business, and technology domains, contributing to cross-functional success. In his role on the MAP team, Malone leverages his extensive background in UI/UX, product management, and process optimization to serve the California Community College system and its students. His passion for creating intuitive product designs and streamlining processes drives his commitment to enhancing the collaboration between the Academic and Technical MAP teams, ultimately delivering impactful CPL solutions.
Kristen Himmerick
Kristen Himmerick, M.Ed. is a higher education and nonprofit administrator with deep expertise in Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) technologies and leading large-scale academic technology projects. Previously, Kristen was VP of Technology at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), where she led the LearningCounts portfolio assessment platform and developed web tools to support CPL programs nationwide. At MAP, Kristen focuses on the platform and processes, bringing more than 13 years of experience in CPL technology.
Malone Dunlavy
Malone Dunlavy serves as our Executive Advisor for Technology managing technology development, innovation, and integrations. He brings a unique blend of experience with over eight years of experience at a leading international English curriculum company. Throughout his tenure, Malone has adeptly bridged the academic, business, and technology domains, contributing to cross-functional success. In his role on the MAP team, Malone leverages his extensive background in UI/UX, product management, and process optimization to serve the California Community College system and its students. His passion for creating intuitive product designs and streamlining processes drives his commitment to enhancing the collaboration between the Academic and Technical MAP teams, ultimately delivering impactful CPL solutions.
Kristen Himmerick
Kristen Himmerick, M.Ed. is a higher education and nonprofit administrator with deep expertise in Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) technologies and leading large-scale academic technology projects. Previously, Kristen was VP of Technology at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), where she led the LearningCounts portfolio assessment platform and developed web tools to support CPL programs nationwide. At MAP, Kristen focuses on the platform and processes, bringing more than 13 years of experience in CPL technology.
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Pedro Campos
Pedro Campos is the Chief Architect of MAP. He and his team from ITPI have been designing, developing, and supporting MAP since its inception. Mr. Campos has over 20 years of experience developing software solutions for California Community Colleges and other higher education institutions.
Pedro Campos
Pedro Campos is the Chief Architect of MAP. He and his team from ITPI have been designing, developing, and supporting MAP since its inception. Mr. Campos has over 20 years of experience developing software solutions for California Community Colleges and other higher education institutions.
Alex Campos
Alex Campos has had a robust career spanning multiple facets of software and data management, while bringing extensive experience as a Database Administrator, Data Analyst and Regional Operations Manager. He has been integral to the design, development, and support of MAP, contributing to its evolution from its inception. His expertise encompasses not only managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure peak performance and security but also exploring new technologies to ensure continuous advancement. His role involves guiding application development, ensuring all application systems run efficiently and securely while delivering actionable insights.
Alex Campos
Alex Campos has had a robust career spanning multiple facets of software and data management, while bringing extensive experience as a Database Administrator, Data Analyst and Regional Operations Manager. He has been integral to the design, development, and support of MAP, contributing to its evolution from its inception. His expertise encompasses not only managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure peak performance and security but also exploring new technologies to ensure continuous advancement. His role involves guiding application development, ensuring all application systems run efficiently and securely while delivering actionable insights.
Natalie Powell
Natalie Powell is the Director of Customer Success at ITPI. With over a decade of experience across various industries, she brings a people-centric approach to customer service. Natalie collaborates closely with MAP colleges to ensure the successful training and implementation of the platform, addressing institutional needs through technology.
Natalie Powell
Natalie Powell is the Director of Customer Success at ITPI. With over a decade of experience across various industries, she brings a people-centric approach to customer service. Natalie collaborates closely with MAP colleges to ensure the successful training and implementation of the platform, addressing institutional needs through technology.
Chelsea Marada
Chelsea Marada is a MAP Customer Success Manager at ITPI. With a background in the service industry, Chelsea is a dedicated advocate for MAP users, always focused on finding efficient solutions to enhance customer satisfaction. She partners with MAP colleges to ensure successful training and implementation of the platform, solving institutional needs through technology.
Chelsea Marada
Chelsea Marada is a MAP Customer Success Manager at ITPI. With a background in the service industry, Chelsea is a dedicated advocate for MAP users, always focused on finding efficient solutions to enhance customer satisfaction. She partners with MAP colleges to ensure successful training and implementation of the platform, solving institutional needs through technology.
Ally Barker
Ally Barker is a MAP Customer Success Manager at ITPI, bringing experience from Tesla and a strong background in AI and technology. She takes a solution-focused, people-first approach to supporting MAP colleges through training and platform implementation. Ally is passionate about using innovation to meet institutional needs and drive student success.
Ally Barker
Ally Barker is a MAP Customer Success Manager at ITPI, bringing experience from Tesla and a strong background in AI and technology. She takes a solution-focused, people-first approach to supporting MAP colleges through training and platform implementation. Ally is passionate about using innovation to meet institutional needs and drive student success.
