"I proudly endorse Manuel Baca for Mt. SAC Board of Trustee Area 7. Manuel is a proven educator and a major advocate for educational access and success, especially for first generation students and veterans."
— LA County Supervisor for the First District, Hilda Solis
In the Community
Ribbon Cutting, Business & Technology Center
Mt. SAC Student Success Center
Mt. SAC Graduate receiving Associate Degree
Kepler Scholarship Recipient Receiving Recognition Certificate
Opening Ceremonies for the Mt. SAC Veterans Resource Center
Student Veteran receiving a Rose Hills Sponsored Scholarship Award
2017 Graduating Veterans Recognition Awards Banquet
Mt. SAC Students at Founders Hall
Manuel Baca with Dolores Huerta and LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis
Mt. SAC Board of Trustees Members
Pomona Christmas Parade 2018, with former Pomona Mayor Chuck Bader and Mt. SAC Trustee Rosanne Bader. Photo courtesy of La Nueva Voz
Annual Kepler Distinguished Lecture and Scholarship Dinner
About Manuel Baca
Manuel Baca is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Management, and Business Law at Rio Hondo College and Lecturer of Higher Education (EdD Program) for the Charter College of Education at California State University, Los Angeles. As a long-time resident of the San Gabriel Valley, he has been a member of and worked with numerous civic organizations. He is an alum of Rio Hondo College, California State University, Fullerton, and the University of Southern California (where he earned a PhD). His military service was with the United States Marine Corps, receiving an Honorable Discharge (Sergeant E-5). He has held leadership roles with the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, Mt. SAC, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Rio Hondo College, civic organizations, and community-based, non-profits.
Locally, Baca has worked with numerous civic organizations throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. He founded, as principal donor, the Kepler Scholarship Program which provides mentorships and awards scholarships to Mt. SAC students majoring in the sciences and teacher education. Kepler includes outreach to students attending Pomona USD and Walnut USD. Baca is on the executive board of the Foundation for the California Community Colleges where he served as Executive Board Chair (2018-20). Currently, Baca's highest priority is ensuring a safe campus learning environment for all students and staff. He continues his advocacy work in support of gender/racial equity, educational access, and social justice.