Jon Hooten, Ph.D., serves as Executive Director of College Advancement for Allan Hancock College. With a background in educational and nonprofit leadership, Jon brings a distinctive blend of intellectual depth and strategic vision to philanthropic work. Passionate about access, equity, and the power of community college education, Jon works to ensure that every student has a fair chance to succeed. He also serves on the boards of the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation (president), Future for Lompoc Youth (president) and the CoastHills Credit Union Foundation.