Message From the President

 

Pending approval of the FHDA Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Korngeibel to the position of Vice President of Workforce Innovation & Economic Advancement at De Anza College. In this role he will provide leadership and vision in the development and operation of Workforce Development and Community Education programs on and off campus, lead in the implementation of new career technical education programs, and provide leadership to ensure the viability and integrity of career and vocational programs.

 

Most recently, Aaron served as Dean of Business & Social Sciences at Foothill College, a role he has held since 2022.  At Foothill, Aaron has served as a valued member of the College's leadership team and has played a pivotal leadership role in supporting innovative, equity-centered curriculum and career pathways. He supported faculty in the development of new programs including Early Childhood Education apprenticeships, Spanish-language coursework to expand access, Pre-Law Studies Certificate pathway, and emerging AI-focused courses in business and the humanities. He was instrumental in Foothill’s partnership with the Felton Institute to launch the ECE REACH (Early Care and Education, Realizing Employment and Creating Hope) initiative, a workforce development pipeline to empower first-generation, non-traditional, and immigrant apprentices. He also provided critical leadership for Foothill’s grant and successful designation through California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) for a Wellness Coach certification, closing healthcare workforce gaps while strengthening the reputation and impact of the district. 

 

Prior to Foothill College, he served North Seattle College as Associate Dean and later Dean of Workforce Instruction from 2017-2022.  He oversaw professional technical training programs in fields such as Business, IT, Allied Health, Early Childhood Education, Electronics, and Engineering Graphics. He also served as a program coordinator and instructor at North Seattle prior to moving into administrative roles.  

 

Aaron will join De Anza as our new vice president on August 3, 2026.  He was selected for this position because of the depth and breadth of his experiences and accomplishments.  Many thanks to the hiring committee, faculty, staff, and administrators who participated in this important recruitment.

 

Please join me in welcoming Aaron to the De Anza College community and its senior leadership team.

 

Respectfully,

 

David Wain Coon, Ed.D.

Interim President

De Anza College