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

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, tenure review. (Appointment is pending board approval)

Visit the Office of Instruction webpage.


Rob Mieso

Vice President, Student Services

Rob MiesoRob Mieso oversees the Counseling and Advising Center; Disability Support Programs and Services; Enrollment Services, including Admissions and Records, Assessment, Cashier, Evaluation, International Student Programs and Veteran Services; Financial Aid; the Occupational Training Institute; Outreach and Relations With Schools, including the De Anza College Promise, Food Pantry and Men of Color Community; and Student Development and EOPS, including College Life, Health Services and 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, bond measure projects, emergency preparedness and sustainability programs. (Appointment is pending board approval; start date is July 1, 2025)

Visit the Office of Finance and Administrative Services webpage.


Sam Bliss

Associate Vice President, Instruction 

Sam Bliss As associate vice president for Instruction, Sam Bliss oversees the Academic Services and Learning Resources Division, the Library, Online Education, Professional Development, the Equity and Engagement Division and other related activities.

Visit the Academic Services and Learning Resources webpage.


Marisa Spatafore

Associate Vice President, Communications and External Relations 

Marisa Spatafore 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. She also oversees the Community Education Division, which includes the Child Development Center, Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College Academy, Planetarium and Short Courses. She is the college's liaison to the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.

Visit the Office of Communications webpage.


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

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