our team
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Deborah Ludford
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Managing Director
Mr. Brahmbhatt has been serving the educational community for 35 years. Twenty-four of those years were spent with the Coast Community College District as the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services. C.M. holds a Lifetime Community College Chief Administrator Office Credential as well as a Lifetime Community College Su
Managing Director
Mr. Brahmbhatt has been serving the educational community for 35 years. Twenty-four of those years were spent with the Coast Community College District as the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services. C.M. holds a Lifetime Community College Chief Administrator Office Credential as well as a Lifetime Community College Supervisor Credential. He also received the 2010 Walter Star Robie Award from the Association of Chief Business Officers of CCC. C.M.'s career has granted him expertise in financial management, administrative services, cost savings, bond programs, State mandate compliance, capital construction/ facility planning, and finance resourcing.
George Walters
Deborah Ludford
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Chief Operating Officer/Principal
George Walters has served 21 plus years in California Community Colleges. During his career, he has served as a faculty member, Dean of Instruction and as Vice President of Administrative Services. As the Chief Business Officer of Barstow Community College District, Mr. Walters provided district wide leade
Chief Operating Officer/Principal
George Walters has served 21 plus years in California Community Colleges. During his career, he has served as a faculty member, Dean of Instruction and as Vice President of Administrative Services. As the Chief Business Officer of Barstow Community College District, Mr. Walters provided district wide leadership in risk management, capital projects, facilities, budget and finance, IT, maintenance and operations and auxiliary services. In addition to providing a campus-wide operational perspective to strategic planning projects, Mr. Walters brings over a decade of experience in industrial arts and career and technical education.
Deborah Ludford
Deborah Ludford
Deborah Ludford
Director of Technology Services
After starting her career in the private sector in IT, Deborah started her 30 year education career as a Professor. She has served as President of the Academic Senate, Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems at two institutions, and as the Chief Information Systems Officer for two college Districts
Director of Technology Services
After starting her career in the private sector in IT, Deborah started her 30 year education career as a Professor. She has served as President of the Academic Senate, Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems at two institutions, and as the Chief Information Systems Officer for two college Districts. Deborah is currently on the Board for CENIC, Past President and Executive Director of the Certification program for the Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and serves on the Ellucian Executive Advisory Committee (EAC). Deborah served on the SSSP MIS Revision and Funding Formula Workgroup for credit and non-credit. Deborah has been an Accreditation Liaison Officer at two institutions and has served on numerous Accreditation teams.
Linda Welz
Deborah DiThomas
Dr. Fred Trapp
Technology Services Associate
With 15 years in software development and assurance, process engineering and systems engineering in software and mission operations at U.C. Berkeley, Chevron Geosciences, California Institute of Technology and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Linda embarked on a career in higher education. Serving for the las
Technology Services Associate
With 15 years in software development and assurance, process engineering and systems engineering in software and mission operations at U.C. Berkeley, Chevron Geosciences, California Institute of Technology and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Linda embarked on a career in higher education. Serving for the last 21 years in higher education Linda has held roles in process engineering, systems implementation and as a Chief Information Systems Officer at two institutions. Linda’s experience includes implementation of two different Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) Systems at two institutions, process and software engineering to assure the best use of the ERP Systems and management of operations to support both college administrative and educational technology needs.
Dr. Fred Trapp
Deborah DiThomas
Dr. Fred Trapp
Senior Associate
Dr. Trapp has extensive experience in working with faculty and deans on curriculum design and development, orchestrating schedules of classes, completing unit plans, conducting program reviews, assessing student learning outcomes, and evaluating institutional effectiveness. Dr. Trapp has provided institutional research s
Senior Associate
Dr. Trapp has extensive experience in working with faculty and deans on curriculum design and development, orchestrating schedules of classes, completing unit plans, conducting program reviews, assessing student learning outcomes, and evaluating institutional effectiveness. Dr. Trapp has provided institutional research support in a variety of topics. He has acted as leader in roles pertaining to accreditation self-studies and has served on numerous teams on behalf of the Accrediting Commission.
Deborah DiThomas
Deborah DiThomas
Deborah DiThomas
Senior Associate
Dr. DiThomas has over 18 years working in the California Community College System. She served Riverside CCD as the Dean of Matriculation for five years, and afterword functioned in a variety of positions including VP of Student Services, Associate Vice Chancellor Student Services & Operations, and Interim President, Norc
Senior Associate
Dr. DiThomas has over 18 years working in the California Community College System. She served Riverside CCD as the Dean of Matriculation for five years, and afterword functioned in a variety of positions including VP of Student Services, Associate Vice Chancellor Student Services & Operations, and Interim President, Norco College. She also served as President of Barstow CCD for four years. Before entering the CCC System, Deborah was a teacher in the K-12 system for seventeen years. She holds an Ed.D in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University.
Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia
Associate
Mr. Garcia has a wide range of facilities planning and construction management experience. With over 30 years in the California Community College system, the last 20 years have been spent as the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations at Victor Valley College. Mr. Garcia has over 25 years’ experience in the management o
Associate
Mr. Garcia has a wide range of facilities planning and construction management experience. With over 30 years in the California Community College system, the last 20 years have been spent as the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations at Victor Valley College. Mr. Garcia has over 25 years’ experience in the management of various types of community college construction projects, has managed over $200 million in capital construction projects, and over $25 million in energy efficiency projects. Mr. Garcia has years of experience working with DSA on new and renovation projects, including certification and close out of all outstanding DSA projects. In addition, he has had extensive work experience with the State Chancellor's Office, Facilities Division in the annual preparation of both 5-year and long-range capital construction planning and space inventory. Mr. Garcia has also spent time teaching construction courses at the college and enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the field with others.
Pete Cruz
Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia
Associate
Pete Cruz has over 30 years of audit and financial analysis experience. He served in various managerial capacities at North Orange County Community College District, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Atlantic Richfield. Pete was involved in audit projects that freed up significant funds augmenting the operati
Associate
Pete Cruz has over 30 years of audit and financial analysis experience. He served in various managerial capacities at North Orange County Community College District, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Atlantic Richfield. Pete was involved in audit projects that freed up significant funds augmenting the operational efficiency and effectiveness of various agencies. He is also instrumental in developing effective policies and procedures that solidify workflows. In all, he has a vast experience in working effectively with people. Pete obtained his Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University in New York.
Alan Moloney
Steve Garcia
Alan Moloney
Associate
Alan comes to Cambridge West Partnership after a 41-year career working at community colleges, large scale research university systems, and large private universities. His work experience includes managing and directing procurement, contract, and strategic sourcing operations; dining, retail, convenience store, vending, and confe
Associate
Alan comes to Cambridge West Partnership after a 41-year career working at community colleges, large scale research university systems, and large private universities. His work experience includes managing and directing procurement, contract, and strategic sourcing operations; dining, retail, convenience store, vending, and conference operations; and business support operations such as printing, copying, document management, and other auxiliary operations. During his career he has also created the first general purchasing organization (GPO) for self-operated colleges, universities, and K-12schools and grew it to more than 135 members across 32 states. Alan is happy to bring his experience and knowledge to help the support the diverse clients of Cambridge West.
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Office Manager/Partner
Mr. Brahmbhatt has spent over ten years working in the California Community College system, having previously served as an Associate in the Facilities Department of Coast Community College District. While there, Pradip was responsible for coordinating construction projects at all three colleges in the district, prepa
Office Manager/Partner
Mr. Brahmbhatt has spent over ten years working in the California Community College system, having previously served as an Associate in the Facilities Department of Coast Community College District. While there, Pradip was responsible for coordinating construction projects at all three colleges in the district, preparing quarterly Measure M reports, and managing the software infrastructure of the Department. While at Coast CCD, Mr. Brahmbhatt created a network system for district employees & constituents to digitally access architectural and construction drawings & documents at all three colleges.
Diana Keelen
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Associate/Partner
Ms. Keelen has over 20 years of leadership and management experience in fiscal services, budgeting, contracts management and program business management. Nearly twelve of those years were at Antelope Valley College where she served as the Chief Business Official, Disbursing Officer and Export Compliance Officer overseeing
Associate/Partner
Ms. Keelen has over 20 years of leadership and management experience in fiscal services, budgeting, contracts management and program business management. Nearly twelve of those years were at Antelope Valley College where she served as the Chief Business Official, Disbursing Officer and Export Compliance Officer overseeing all business and auxiliary district functions, including the performing arts theater. Under her leadership, the district received two credit rating increases, achieved an integrated enterprise system while simultaneously obtaining fiscal independence, refunded old bonds saving $40 million and fiscally managed two capital bond programs totaling a half a billion dollars. Prior work experience includes contract managements, budgeting, and accounting in the Department of Defense at Edwards Air Force Base, specializing in Spacecraft Propulsion acquisitions. Ms. Keelen holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
George Rivas
Pradip Brahmbhatt
George Rivas
Associate
George Rivas higher education began at California State University, Long beach. There he was awarded a B.S. in Finance. He began his career at Honda North America working on variety of projects which included audits, budget and expense management projects. In 2019 he began working with the team at Cambridge West Partnership, LL
Associate
George Rivas higher education began at California State University, Long beach. There he was awarded a B.S. in Finance. He began his career at Honda North America working on variety of projects which included audits, budget and expense management projects. In 2019 he began working with the team at Cambridge West Partnership, LLC. At CW/ P, he is involved with the development of District budget models, writing budget allocation model handbooks and development of the SCFF calculator.
Henry Eggers
Clint Dougherty
George Rivas
Technology Services Associate
Working in county government and the private sector in large data centers gave Henry the foundation for a 31-year career in higher education. Henry has held numerous positions in infrastructure, system administration and networking. In addition, Henry was a faculty member in computer applications, networking a
Technology Services Associate
Working in county government and the private sector in large data centers gave Henry the foundation for a 31-year career in higher education. Henry has held numerous positions in infrastructure, system administration and networking. In addition, Henry was a faculty member in computer applications, networking and system administration in higher education for 7 years. Most notable is Henry’s experience in building data centers, disaster recovery/business continuity facilities and engineering software, hardware, and network solutions to meet the needs of students in a multi-campus institution.
Clint Dougherty
Clint Dougherty
Clint Dougherty
Director of Human Resources Services
Clint Dougherty holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and has been working in the public HR sector for over 30 years, 15 years of that has been in the California Community College system. Beginning in March 2008, Clint served 6 years as a Human Resource Manager
Director of Human Resources Services
Clint Dougherty holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and has been working in the public HR sector for over 30 years, 15 years of that has been in the California Community College system. Beginning in March 2008, Clint served 6 years as a Human Resource Manager for Kern Community College District (KCCD) where he served Cerro Coso Community College, Porterville College, Bakersfield College and the District Office in all aspects of HR. In 2014 he moved from KCCD to Barstow Community College District (BCCD) and served as the Associate Vice President and CHRO for 3 years. In 2017 Clint was subsequently selected to serve as the Associate Vice President and CHRO for Imperial Community College District where he served until his retirement in January of 2023. During his tenure with the California Community College system he also served as a Title IX Officer and EEO & Diversity Officer. He attended and graduated from the first ACHRO Leadership Academy in 2014 and continued on as a facilitator for the Academies through 2022. He served as the ACHRO HR Administration and ACHRO Emerging CHRO Academy Chair for 2021 and 2022. Clint has also served on four separate process action teams for the IEPI initiative providing expertise and assistance to California Community Colleges on institutional effectiveness and professional development.
Beth Gomez
Clint Dougherty
Clint Dougherty
Associate
For over 30 years, Beth Gomez has been in finance and education serving as the Vice President of Business and the Dean of Business Services for the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, Vice President of Business Services at Norco College and District Budget Manager at Riverside Community College District, teacher in K-12 U
Associate
For over 30 years, Beth Gomez has been in finance and education serving as the Vice President of Business and the Dean of Business Services for the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, Vice President of Business Services at Norco College and District Budget Manager at Riverside Community College District, teacher in K-12 USD, Administrative Services Officer of a Special District, and a Finance Manager. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at California Baptist University teaching Law & Finance in Higher Education.
In addition to her finance and administrative background, Beth has previously participated on several external accreditation evaluation teams and has co-chaired the Resources standard (III) for several self-evaluations.
Ms. Gomez has a master’s degree in education from California Baptist University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University San Bernardino.
Jim Buysse
Rosalinda Buchwald
Megan Gaunce
Associate
Mr. Buysse’s background includes being a higher education administrator with over 50 years of significant leadership and administrative experience, including service as Interim Chancellor of the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) and Chief Administrative Officer with RCCD and De Anza College; as Director of the Auraria H
Associate
Mr. Buysse’s background includes being a higher education administrator with over 50 years of significant leadership and administrative experience, including service as Interim Chancellor of the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) and Chief Administrative Officer with RCCD and De Anza College; as Director of the Auraria Higher Education Center’s Division of Administrative and Business Services; as a key leader of a seven-campus community college serving 24,000 students on Colorado’s Western Slope; and in progressively responsible positions with the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) and the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). Jim has a noteworthy record in governance, finance, strategic planning, administration, faculty and staff relations, human resources and communications. Mr. Buysse holds a Ph.D. in Education.
Megan Gaunce
Rosalinda Buchwald
Megan Gaunce
Director of Campus Planning
Megan Gaunce is experienced Architect and Leader within the design and planning community for Higher Education Campuses. With Approximately 15 years of experience, she has most recently served as the Principal of Pre-Design Services, where her focus was in the programming and planning of California Community Col
Director of Campus Planning
Megan Gaunce is experienced Architect and Leader within the design and planning community for Higher Education Campuses. With Approximately 15 years of experience, she has most recently served as the Principal of Pre-Design Services, where her focus was in the programming and planning of California Community Colleges and the buildings within them. She centered her work around long-range facilities planning, campus visioning and user-specific building programming and schematic design. Her leadership has guided many teams at more than 30 California Community Colleges across the State.
Rosalinda Buchwald
Rosalinda Buchwald
Rosalinda Buchwald
Associate
Ms. Buchwald has over 40 years serving the educational community. Twenty-two of those years were as the Director of Fiscal Services for Citrus Community College District. She oversaw the fiscal operations of the district, including a bookstore, cafeteria, golf driving range, student business office, child development center, and
Associate
Ms. Buchwald has over 40 years serving the educational community. Twenty-two of those years were as the Director of Fiscal Services for Citrus Community College District. She oversaw the fiscal operations of the district, including a bookstore, cafeteria, golf driving range, student business office, child development center, and performing arts center. She assisted with the preparation of the district budget and maintained budgetary controls for the funds of the district. She participated in campus strategic planning, accreditation, and shared governance. Rosalinda also served on the Fiscal Standards and Accountability Committee of the Association of Chief Business Officials and was one of the members responsible for the review and update of the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual. Ms. Buchwald holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
Mary Gallagher
Elizabeth Pratt
Rosalinda Buchwald
Associate
Mary Gallagher earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a major in marketing and an emphasis in ethnic studies; her master's degree is in Business Administration form Pepperdine University with an emphasis in international business; and her Ph.D. is
Associate
Mary Gallagher earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a major in marketing and an emphasis in ethnic studies; her master's degree is in Business Administration form Pepperdine University with an emphasis in international business; and her Ph.D. is in Education from Claremont Graduate University with an emphasis in community college administration. Mary has worked in every facet of higher education for several decades as a full-time instructor and department chair, financial aid and admissions, college business/technology/facilities operations, and a college president. Dr. Gallagher recently retired from over 20 years with community colleges.
Elizabeth Pratt
Elizabeth Pratt
Elizabeth Pratt
Associate
Dr. Elizabeth Pratt recently retired from the California Community College system after 30 years. Since 2019, she served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison Officer at San Jose City College ( SJCC). At SJCC Dr. Pratt successfully led the college to reaffirm Accreditation and steward the facilitat
Associate
Dr. Elizabeth Pratt recently retired from the California Community College system after 30 years. Since 2019, she served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison Officer at San Jose City College ( SJCC). At SJCC Dr. Pratt successfully led the college to reaffirm Accreditation and steward the facilitation of the Educational Master Plan, two Strategic Plans and the development of the Integrated Strategic Enrollment Management Plan Ensuring Retention (iSemper). During her tenure with CCC, she also served as the Dean of Workforce and CTE at Marin Community College and the Dean of Workforce, Career Education, and the Auxiliary Foundation at Napa Valley College. Dr. Pratt has over two decades’ experience in instruction in the field of business both in the classroom and online. Her expertise includes integrated strategic planning, accreditation, strategic enrollment management, distance education, business management, workforce development and grant management. Dr. Pratt recently served on the Chief Instructional Officers Board as well as the CCCAOE Board and has also served on multiple Accreditation and IEPI Teams. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to help support the success of California Community Colleges. She holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from Brandman University and an MBA in International Business from Middlebury Graduate School.
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