CCA Cultural Center

Susan Hua, Ph.D. (she/her) identifies as a Teochew Chinese American daughter of refugees of the Vietnam War and a first-generation college student.

Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Hua received her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies from New York University and her M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco. Dr. Hua earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration with an emphasis in higher education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Dr. Hua currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the Community College of Aurora where her key responsibilities include creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for students and leading institutional DEI efforts.

Marco Vasquez (el/he/him/they/them) is from Madera, CA, a vibrant community in the Central Valley known for its agriculture and a significant focal point of the huelgas from the campesinos that Cesar Chavez led and organized. Of his parents and family, Marco says, “[they have] been a great source of inspiration to pursue higher education and continue on with my career.” Marco received his B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in Psychology from Saint Xavier University and his M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from CSU Fresno (Go Bulldogs!).