Advisory Board

Mohamed A. El-Tawansy, P.E.
Professor, Engineering
California State University, Long Beach
Professor El-Tawansy advises students pursuing engineering careers. WestCal Academy® STEM career pathway workshop programs adhere to high academic and industry standards.

Jose-Luis Fernandez, MBA
Dean, Workforce Development & CTE
Los Angeles Pierce College
Dean Fernandez specializes in Career Technical Education and Workforce Development. WestCal Academy® career pathway programs connect with existing CC/CSU programs.

Mohamed Hashem
Systems Analyst & Application Developer
Internal Revenue Service
Mr. Hashem has an extensive military, private industry, and public sector career. Government representatives regularly conduct presentations about government internship opportunities.

Milton Herring, D.Min.
Lieutenant Colonel (ret.)
United States Army
Dr. Herring offers guidance for veterans transitioning into private and public sector careers. WestCal Academy® career pathway programs also include military career pathway opportunities.

Niki Milani, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
Ventura College
Dr. Milani coordinates with WestCal Academy® to present government career opportunites for psychology majors. WestCal Academy® custom tailors presentations for each class.

Tom Oliver, Ed.D.
President (ret.)
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Dr. Oliver has extensive industry and academic experience. He assures that WestCal Academy® career pathway programs credit eligibility.

Fred Padilla, MS
Educational Chair
ASNT-GLAS
Professor Padilla assures that academic institutional curriculum reflects industry needs. WestCal Academy® connects students with multiple academic and vocational career opportunites.

Joaquin Santos
President & Business Agent
LiUNA! Local 1309
Mr. Santos brings extensive knowledge about vocational training programs that relate to public and private employment. WestCal Academy® offers academic and vocational career opportunities.

Ali Tweini
Trustee & PAC Co-Chair
Teamsters Local 2010
Mr. Tweini serves on multiple academic advisory committes pertaining to higher education. WestCal Academy® programs include academic and vocational career pathway opportunities.