Enrique Perez, J.D. was appointed Vice Chancellor, Educational Services in July 2016. Reporting directly to the Chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), his responsibilities include supporting the district’s colleges—Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College—on strategic enrollment management, public and government affairs, institutional effectiveness, planning and research, resource development and information technology. He represents RSCCD in working in governmental affairs at the local, state, and federal levels.

Mr. Perez has over 23 years of experience in higher education having joined RSCCD in July 2000. Prior to his appointment as Vice Chancellor, he served in several districtwide leadership roles including Director of Business Programs, Executive Director of Business Development and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Educational Services.

Mr. Perez has worked in the community RSCCD serves for over 28 years and serves on various business and nonprofit boards which have strengthened RSCCD’s relationships and partnerships in the community. Through his work as Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, Mr. Perez brings a profound understanding of current opportunities and challenges for RSCCD.

Mr. Perez earned a juris doctorate from Whittier Law School, a master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Southern California.