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Board of Trustees

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President's Office
Prior Hall (Building 1)
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Board of Trustees

Yakima Valley College is governed by a five-member board of trustees consisting of citizens who reside throughout Community College District 16. Board members are appointed by the Governor.

Board of Trustee Chair, Patrick Baldoz head shot.

Patrick Baldoz - Chair
Appointed 2016
ED/CEO South Central Workforce Council (Retired)

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Board of Trustee Vice-Chair, Laura Flores head shot.

Laura Flores - Vice Chair
Appointed 2024
Owner/CEO, Ignite Consulting

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Board of Trustee, Bertha Ortega Head shot.

Bertha Ortega
Appointed 2021
Heritage University
(Retired)

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Dr. Sara Cate
Appointed 2015
Physician

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David Morales
Appointed 2024
Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

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Board Meeting Schedule

Schedule of Study Sessions and Regular Meetings of the college’s governing board.

2024

Dates Time Location
Thursday, January 11, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, February 8, 2024 N/A CANCELLED
Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:30 PM Library Conference Room 055-155, Grandview Campus
Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, West Campus
Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus

2025

Dates Time Location
Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus and/or via Zoom
Thursday, February 13, 2025 N/A CANCELLED
Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:30 PM Library Meeting Room, Grandview Campus
Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, June 12, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, September 11, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus
Thursday, November 13, 2025 4:30 PM Conference Room 038-0122, Kaminski West Campus


The Yakima Valley College West Campus Conference Center is located at 1704 W. Nob Hill Boulevard in the city of Yakima, Washington. The Grandview Campus is at 500 West Main Street in Grandview, Washington.

Board Minutes

Copies of the presentations and additional meeting exhibits are available for viewing in the president’s office.

Board Actions & Bylaws