Barbara Holt

Barbara Holt, M.A. Ed., currently serves as the Campus Director at Carrington College, a position held since April 2025, where leadership focuses on the transition of the Santa Maria campus from SJVC to Carrington College, with a strong emphasis on improving enrollment and retention through strategic initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as Campus Director/Dean at San Joaquin Valley College from October 2018 to April 2025, where responsibilities encompassed ensuring educational quality and operational effectiveness, managing campus transitions, and successfully overseeing facility improvements. Additionally, as a Career Services Advisor, Barbara Holt excelled in preparing students for the job market, significantly exceeding targets in 2019. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Counseling and Guidance, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, both from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Cuesta College.