Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Hugo Hernandez is an experienced business advisor and part-time instructor, currently serving at California SBDC and De Anza College since March 2014. With extensive experience in customer service as a bartender at Mezcal Restaurant and other high-end venues since 2000, Hugo has demonstrated strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities. Previous roles include teaching assistant positions at Sonoma State University, an intern at the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies, and various logistical and supervisory roles in inventory management and production coordination. Military service as an infantryman for the US Army provided expertise in teamwork, equipment maintenance, and operational logistics. Hugo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Economics from Sonoma State University and an Associate's Degree in Energy Management and Climate Policy from De Anza College.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the district serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.