CCA Vice President Dra. Reyna Anaya Appointed to National Board of Directors

April 1, 2026

Aurora, Colo. – The Community College of Aurora’s (CCA’s) Vice President of Student Success, Dra. Reyna Anaya, has been appointed to the board of directors for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), the leading association dedicated to advancing the student affairs profession, with a focus on its health, sustainability, and impact. In her board role, she serves as the Director of the Community College Division. CCA celebrates Dra. Anaya’s board appointment as it bolsters the college’s commitment to holistic student support and success.

Dra. Reyna Anaya’s appointment to the NASPA Board of Directors reflects both her deep commitment to student success and her sustained contributions to our profession, said NASPA Board Chair Dr. Darryl Holloman. She brings a powerful voice grounded in access, equity, and the community college experience — perspectives that are essential as we continue to shape the future of higher education. We are honored to welcome her to the board and look forward to her leadership and impact.

Dra. Anaya’s board appointment comes just after speaking in several sessions in NASPA’s annual conference last month and receiving NASPA’s Community College Professional award last fall. Having served CCA in multiple roles since 2018, she brings an extensive experience in student support services to her role on the board. She was a driving force in launching Foxy’s Mobile Market in 2023 and other initiatives to support food security that earned the college several campus designations including a national Swipe Out Hunger designation. Her leadership in supporting parenting students has increased CCA’s retention of students with children by 13%. That effort earned CCA the FamilyU Seal of recognition, further crediting the college for its commitment to student support.

Stepping into the role of Director of the Community College Division for NASPA is both an honor and a responsibility I carry with deep intention, said Dra. Anaya. Community colleges don’t just open doors, they build them. We are critical to shaping student success and advancing social and economic mobility, especially for those who have been historically underserved. I am committed to elevating the voices, expertise, and impact of community college professionals, ensuring our work continues to shape the national conversation and drive meaningful change for the students and communities we serve.

Dra. Anaya’s board term started on March 7. For the next two years, she will work with other NASPA board directors to guide the organization’s strategic initiatives. Dra. Anaya’s appointment reflects CCA’s continued leadership in advancing student success initiatives that address the real-life challenges students face outside the classroom. Through her work at both the college and national level, she continues to advocate for policies and practices that improve student retention, well-being, and completion, helping community colleges across the country better serve their students and communities.

About the Community College of Aurora

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) provides high-quality instruction and student support services to Aurora, Centennial, and Denver, Colorado. With a vision to aspire to be a college where every student succeeds, CCA is the most diverse college in the State of Colorado. Focused on creating social and economic mobility for its students, the college offers courses on three campuses, online, and through its high school concurrent enrollment programs. For more information, visitwww.ccaurora.edu.

About NASPA

Founded in 1919, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Representing more than 15,000 members across 1,200 institutions in all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories, NASPA provides professional development, research, and advocacy to support student learning and success in higher education. NASPA promotes inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance the student experience and strengthen institutional effectiveness. Learn more at https://www.naspa.org.

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