Richard Hernandez named interim Executive Director
Yavapai Community College Foundation Executive Director Mary Talosi resigned her position September 9, 2024. No explanation regarding her resignation has been offered as yet by the Community College.
According to the Community College, “the Executive Director of the Yavapai College Foundation is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns the strategic vision and priorities of Yavapai College and the Yavapai College Foundation. This professional administrator position reports to the Associate Vice President of [Yavapai Community College] Community Relations.” Richard Hernandez was named interim Executive Director while the Community College conducts a national search for a new Executive Director.
Ms. Talosi was hired in May 2021. At that time Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College, said: “With the unanimous support of the Foundation’s Executive Committee, the decision to support Mary Talosi as Executive Director was easy. Her leadership and commitment to the College and the community are immeasurable.”
Ms. Talosi had worked as the Foundation’s interim Executive Director for six months prior to May 2021 when she was hired as its Executive Director.