Meet Our Team
Michelle Hernandez, M.S.A.
Dean, Equity and Engagement Division
- She / Her / Hers
- hernandezmichelle@deanza.edu
Michelle is a passionate servant-leader with more than 20 years of experience in higher education. She is committed to creating conditions that matter to students through collaboration, innovation, equity-minded practices, data-informed decisions, and strategic planning.
Adriana Garcia
Program Coordinator, Office of Equity
- She / Her / Hers
- 408.864.5636
- GarciaAdriana@deanza.edu
Sarah Wilker, Ph.D.
Faculty Coordinator - Equity, Office of Equity
- She / Her / Hers
- 408.864.8822
- wilkersarah@deanza.edu
Dr. Sarah Wilker is a dynamic educator with over five years of experience teaching and supporting faculty and students in colleges, universities, and high schools across the United States. As an equity-focused faculty member, she is dedicated to developing research-driven educational programs that empower all communities of learners and building inclusive environments that support pedagogical excellence, faculty development, and student wellbeing.