Michael W. Shanahan, Esq. chosen as new Vice President of Human Resources

Michael W. Shanahan, Esq. chosen as new Vice President of Human Resources
December 13, 2019

Michael W. Shanahan, Esq. chosen as new Vice President of Human Resources

Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that Michael W. Shanahan, Esq. has been selected as the new Vice President of Human Resources. He currently serves in that same capacity on an interim basis at Palomar College in San Diego County.

Shanahan brings a wealth of experience to the position. He served as Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for the Ventura County Community College District from 2013-2019, and prior to that served in executive roles in human resources for the Los Angeles Community College District. In addition, he is a licensed attorney, having received his law degree from Loyola Marymount University.

“I am honored and very pleased to be entrusted with this responsibility," said Shanahan. "The Human Resources department is filled with great people, and I look forward to continuing their tradition of excellence in supporting an engaging place to work that fosters successful students."

Shanahan will begin his tenure at the college on January 2, 2020.