Program Leadership

Measure HH is led by a seasoned executive team committed to delivering high-quality, accountable results for students, campuses, and the broader community.

Measure HH program leadership is provided by:

• Dr. Joel Peterson, Vice Chancellor and Executive Operations Officer
• Aurora Ayala, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Risk Management, and Operations
• Lance Lareau, Associate Vice Chancellor of Planning and Design / District Architect

Together, this leadership team brings more than 70 years of experience overseeing complex planning, design, and construction programs in higher education and public-sector environments.

Working closely with college presidents, campus leadership, and district stakeholders, program leadership is responsible for setting priorities, establishing policies, approving major milestones, and ensuring that Measure HH projects align with campus needs, voter authorization, and Proposition 39 requirements. The team also provides oversight to ensure projects are thoughtfully phased, fiscally responsible, and coordinated to minimize campus disruption.

Even before construction activity began, extensive planning was underway to support strong governance, smart phasing, and long-term stewardship of bond funds. Phase I of Measure HH includes eight major design-build projects, along with critical renovations, repairs, and system upgrades across all campuses.

To guide this work, the leadership team met individually with each college to review facility needs identified in their adopted facilities plans:

• San Diego City College Facilities Master Plan
• Mesa 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• San Diego Miramar College Facilities Path to 2035
• San Diego College of Continuing Education, Facilities Master Plan

Planning for Phase II is expected to begin in 2027, with construction anticipated to follow after 2030, ensuring continued alignment with evolving campus priorities and long-term district goals.