Wenatchee Valley College Trustees Wilma Cartagena and Paula Arno Martinez have voluntarily resigned from the Board of Trustees, effectively immediately. Both trustees served as board chairs during their respective appointments.
President Faimous Harrison shared the news with employees on Monday, Jul. 27 during an all-district meeting. "I want to thank Wilma and Paula for their service and leadership to our board during their terms, and wish them well in their future endeavors," President Harrison said.
The Washington State Governor's Office will lead the process of appointing new trustees to WVC's board. The college will work with the Governor's Office to ensure a smooth transition and will provide updates to faculty and staff as the process moves forward.
Wenatchee Valley College's Board of Trustees consists of five district residents who are appointed by Washington state's governor to a five-year renewable term. Together, they oversee the college's budget, strategic direction, and mission fulfillment. To learn more about the college's board governance, visit wvc.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/index.html.
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Founded in 1939, Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington and delivers relevant, innovative, and experiential educational opportunities for thriving and healthy communities. Learn more at www.wvc.edu.
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Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.
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Published July 27, 2026
Media Contacts:
Marcine Miller, Executive Director, Public Information Office, 509-682-6582, mmiller2@wvc.edu