The president is responsible for the management of the college and all its departments, including the operation of campus facilities and the administration of the college's business activities. To assist in these duties, the president, with the approval of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees, assigns responsibilities to his senior staff members.

Organizational Chart

Randy Bryant

Vice President, Workforce Innovation and Economic Advancement 

Randy BryantRandy Bryant oversees career training and workforce development programs, including Career Technical Education, career services, internships and apprenticeships. He is the college's Chief Workforce Development Officer and oversees federal and state funding such as Perkins, Strong Workforce Program, California Adult Education Program and Employment Training Panel allocations.

Visit the Career Training website.


Michele LeBleu-Burns

Vice President, Student Services

Michele LeBleu-BurnsMichele LeBleu-Burns oversees Enrollment Services (Admissions and Records, Assessment, Basic Needs, Cashiering, Evaluations, International Student Programs, Veterans Resource Center), Financial Aid, General Counseling and Disability Support Programs and Services, the Occupational Training Institute, Outreach and Relations With Schools (De Anza College Promise, Men of Color Community) and Student Development and EOPS (College Life, Health Services, Student Judicial Affairs).

Visit the Office of Student Services webpage.


Farhad Sabit

Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services

Farhad SabitFarhad Sabit oversees College Fiscal Services, including finance and budget; and College Operations, including bond measure projects, emergency preparedness and sustainability programs. 

Visit the Office of Finance and Administrative Services webpage.


Ram Subramaniam

Vice President, Instruction 

Ram SubramaniamRam Subramaniam oversees the administration of all academic divisions, including transfer and vocational instructional programs, as well as faculty negotiations. 

Visit the Office of Instruction webpage.


Sam Bliss

Associate Vice President, Instruction 

Sam BlissSam Bliss oversees Academic Services including Articulation, Curriculum and Scheduling; Equity and Engagement, including Learning Communities, the Student Success Center and VIDA; Online Education and Learning Resources, including the Library; Professional Development and other related activities.

Visit the Academic Services and Learning Resources webpage.


Elizabeth Smith

Associate Vice President, Communications and External Relations 

Elizabeth SmithElizabeth Smith is responsible for the Office of Communications, including internal and external communications, public information and media relations, website, publications, advertising, social media and major event planning. This position also serves as the college's liaison to the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.

Visit the Office of Communications website.


For a list of all college administrators and their academic degrees, please see the De Anza College Administrators webpage.

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