WOW Case Study: How Technology Is Transforming Access and Completion

Marina Aminy

Executive Director, California Virtual Campus

Dr. Marina Aminy is an associate vice chancellor at Foothill-De Anza Community College District and the executive director of the California Virtual Campus, a state-wide initiative to help California Community College students accelerate completion of their educational goals through access to high-quality online courses, digital technologies, and course sharing. Marina was previously a dean and full-time faculty member at Saddleback College and San Jose State University. She has over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, including leadership and teaching at the community college, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Marina is passionate about supporting students in all environments through intentional, equity-minded practices, policies, and innovations.

Christina Hinkle

Executive Dean - Humanities and Social Sciences, Saddleback College

Christina Hinkle has dedicated over 20 years to higher education, with experience spanning both four-year universities and two-year colleges. Holding degrees in Political Science and History, she began her career teaching these subjects for five years before transitioning into academic leadership. Christina served as the director of learning assistance at Saddleback College, later advancing to dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She now serves as the executive dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, where she continues to champion student success and academic excellence.

Christina lives in Southern California with her husband, two daughters, and their beloved fur baby. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, crafting homemade soap, and maintaining her family card game champion status.

Matt Sterenberg

Director of Parchment Customer Advocacy, Instructure

Matt Sterenberg is the director of customer advocacy at Instructure, supporting the global Parchment product ecosystem. He is the host of Credentials Unscripted, a thought leadership podcast about innovation in digital credentialing and learner pathways. He holds a bachelor’s in history from Calvin University and a master’s in communications from Northwestern University.