Classified Employees of the Year

The West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) launched a Classified Employee of the Year program. The program acknowledges classified employees who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to students and the District’s
Relentless Pursuit of Student Success.

The Board of Trustees would like to recognize the following individuals who have been selected as Classified Employees of the Year for 2021-2022:

Lisette Padilla
Academic Advising Specialist
West Hills College Coalinga

Sheryl Shortnacy
Senior Secretary
West Hills College Lemoore

Leslie Flaming
Research Analyst
District Office


Following is an all-inclusive list of those classified employees who were nominated for the Classified Employee of the Year Program. These individuals were nominated for leadership in their local community and/or their exemplary service to
students, programs, and other supports that help the colleges promote student success:

  • Fidela Becerra, Senior Secretary - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Bruno Brumati, Human Resources Specialist - District Office (Confidential Employee)
  • Cristina Cardoso, Academic Advising Specialist - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Hollie Dillon, Senior Secretary - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Leslie Flaming, Research Analyst - District Office
  • San Juana Gonzalez, Student Services Assistant - West Hills College Coalinga, Firebaugh Center
  • Brandon Hicks, Skilled Maintenance Specialist - West Hills College Coalinga
  • Eva Jimenez, Academic Advising Specialist - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Griselda (Gracie) Jurado, CDC Cook - West Hills College Coalinga
  • Anna V. Martinez, Grants Accounting Specialist - District Office
  • Nona Montana-Dominguez, Program Assistant - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Lissette Padilla, Academic Advising Specialist - West Hills College Coalinga
  • Sheryl Shortnacy, Senior Secretary - West Hills College Lemoore
  • Juana Tapia, Academic Advising Specialist - West Hills College Coalinga
  • Catherine Ybarra, Tutor Specialist - West Hills College Coalinga