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These endorsements represent voices from across California who believe in Geoff's vision for affordable education, workforce opportunity, and student-centered leadership.
Titles and organizational affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by any agency, board, employer, or organization named.
Featured endorsers
Leaders standing with Geoff
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Hon. Kathryn Barger
Los Angeles County Supervisor
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Hon. Victor Gordo
Mayor of Pasadena
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Hon. Bill Bogaard
Former Mayor of Pasadena
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Hon. Chris Holden
Former Assembly Majority Leader; former Mayor of Pasadena
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Hon. Jack Scott
Former Chancellor, California Community Colleges; former State Senator; former President, PCC
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Hon. John Pérez
Speaker Emeritus; former President, UC Board of Regents
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Hon. Mark González
Majority Whip, California State Assembly; former PCC student
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Hon. Michael Davitt
Councilmember and former Mayor, La Cañada Flintridge
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Hon. Stephen Del Guercio
Former Mayor, La Cañada Flintridge
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Hon. Greg Brown
Former Mayor, La Cañada Flintridge
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Hon. Steve Madison
Pasadena City Councilmember
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Hon. Tyron Hampton
Pasadena City Councilmember
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Hon. Andy Wilson
Former Pasadena City Councilmember
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Bob Miller
Former President, Pasadena City College
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Lisa Sugimoto
Former President, Pasadena City College
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Erika Endrijonas
Former President, Pasadena City College
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Hon. Tammy Silver
PCC Trustee
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Hon. Jeanette Mann
Former PCC Trustee
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Hon. Linda Wah
Former PCC Trustee
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Hon. Manuel Baca
Former President, CCC Board of Governors; Trustee, Mt. San Antonio CCD
In their words
What supporters are saying
Titles and organizational affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by any agency, board, employer, or organization named.
I strongly endorse Geoff who has overwhelming experience, dedication, and passion for our California Community Colleges.
I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Geoff Baum on the CCC Board of Governors. Geoff is a great leader and I enjoyed working with him to ensure that our community colleges provide the best learning experience possible for our students.
I worked with Geoffrey Baum as a former vice president at PCC. He is ethical, honorable, and trustworthy, and I am very excited to see him running for the Board of Trustees again. He served on the statewide Community Colleges Board of Governors and understands the critical mission of community colleges.
Having known Geoff Baum for years, I know he will put the students of PCC first. His understanding of the community college system is second to none. As a PCC alum and having served as an education policy advisor to a Member of Congress, I know PCC is in dire need of strong leadership at this critical time. Geoff is the leadership PCC needs. I hope you will join me in supporting Geoff!
I've had the pleasure of knowing Geoffrey as a neighbor and have always been impressed by his character, integrity, and willingness to help others. He is approachable, respectful, and genuinely invested in our community. I believe those qualities, combined with his sound judgment and commitment to public service, make him an outstanding candidate for the PCC Board of Trustees. I am proud to support his candidacy.
I've known Geoff for over twenty years, and he's shown time and time again, what a thoughtful, intelligent, caring person he is. I trust his judgement, and think he'd be an excellent trustee, one who will do what's right for PCC, its students and the greater community.
Geoff Baum is an outstanding candidate. I've known him for 20 years. He's focused, creative, strategic, and seriously dedicated to education.
As Geoff's neighbor for almost a decade, I want to add my endorsement for a man of exemplary character. I contributed financially, and also want to state my belief that he would be a benefit to any organization he chooses to work with.
The complete list
Endorsements for Geoff Baum for PCC Trustee 2026
As of August 2026
Titles and organizational affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by any agency, board, employer, or organization named.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Hon. Kathryn Barger
Mayors of Pasadena
- Hon. Victor Gordo
- Hon. Bill Bogaard
- Hon. Chris Holden
Mayors of La Cañada Flintridge
- Hon. Michael Davitt
- Hon. Stephen Del Guercio
- Hon. Greg Brown
Pasadena City Councilmembers
- Hon. Steve Madison
- Hon. Tyron Hampton
- Hon. Andy Wilsonformer Pasadena City Councilmember
Pasadena City College Presidents
- Jack Scott
- Bob Miller
- Lisa Sugimoto
- Erika Endrijonas
Pasadena City College Trustees (current and past)
- Hon. Tammy Silver
- Hon. Jeanette Mann
- Hon. John Martin
- Hon. Linda Wah
- Hon. Hoyt Hilsman
- Hon. Jim Osterling
- Hon. Consuelo Rey Castro
- David Ramirez
PCC Faculty and Staff
- Ellen Ligonsformer dean, Career and Technical Education
- Alan Lamsonformer president, PCC Academic Senate
- Bobbi Abramformer executive director, PCC Foundation
- Stan Kongformer professor and head of product design
- Joe Peronassistant professor, Kinesiology, Health & Athletics
- Keith Millerformer professor of physics
State Legislators
- Hon. Mark GonzálezMajority Whip, California State Assembly, and former PCC Student
- Hon. Chris Holdenformer Assembly Majority Leader
- Hon. John PérezSpeaker Emeritus and former President, University of California Board of Regents
- Hon. Miguel Santiagoformer member, California State Assembly, and former Governing Board Member, Los Angeles Community College District
- Hon. Jack Scottformer Chancellor, California Community Colleges, former State Senator and Chair, Senate Education Committee
Statewide Education and Policy Leaders
- Hon. Jack Scottformer Chancellor, California Community Colleges, former State Senator and Chair, Senate Education Committee
- Hon. Chris Holdenformer Assembly Majority Leader and former Mayor of Pasadena
- Hon. Mark GonzálezMajority Whip, California State Assembly, and former PCC Student
- Hon. John PérezSpeaker Emeritus and former President, University of California Board of Regents
- Hon. Eleni KounalakisLieutenant Governor and member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Hon. Tony ThurmondCalifornia State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Hon. Miguel Santiagoformer member, California State Assembly, and former Governing Board Member, Los Angeles Community College District
- Brice Harrisformer Chancellor, California Community Colleges, former Chancellor, Los Rios Community College District
- David Viarformer president, Glendale Community College and former president and CEO, Community College League of California
- Tod Burnettformer Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges and former president, Saddleback College
- Terri Carbaughformer Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges
- Deborah Malumedformer president, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Darius Andersonformer member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Hon. Manuel Bacaformer president, California Community Colleges Board of Governors, trustee, Mt. San Antonio Community College District, professor, Rio Hondo College
- Lance Izumiformer president, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Valerie Lynne Shawformer member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Joseph Bielanskiformer member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors and articulation officer, Berkeley City College
- Henry A.J. Ramosformer member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Col. Nancy Sumnerformer member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Paul Medinaformer student member, California Community Colleges Board of Governors
- Hon. Lisa PetridesCEO and Founder, Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education, and trustee, San Mateo County Community College District
- Kindred Murilloformer Superintendent/President, Southwestern Community College District and Lake Tahoe Community College
- Hon. Andra Hoffmanmember, Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees
- Hon. Marcia Milchikermember, South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees
Pasadena Neighbors and Community Leaders
- Hon. Tom Selinskeformer president, Pasadena Board of Education
- Cynthia Kurtzformer Pasadena City Manager
- Phil Hawkeyformer Pasadena City Manager
- Mic Hansenmember, Pasadena Planning Commission
- Lauren Albrecht
- Jay Berger
- Jonathan Brown
- Marilyn & George Brumder
- Ron Carter
- Annette Castro
- Blaine Cavena
- David Coher
- Dr. Gary Conrad
- Paul and Margaret Danielak
- Vince Farhat
- Dr. Lynn Caffrey Gabriel
- Beth Gertmenian
- Claire Glidden
- Andy Gooden
- Barry Gordon
- Gail Schaper Gordon
- Katharine Harrington
- Marilyn Heck
- Connie Holguin
- Preston Howard
- Rob Hoyt
- Carlos Javalera
- Dr. Christopher Marchack
- Richard McDonald
- Dennis McNamara
- Brian McPherson
- Walt Mix
- Angie Mont O'Brien
- John Mulchaeypresident, Carnegie Science
- Matthew Oldenkamp
- Dr. John Osterkamp
- Diana Peterson-More
- Gloria Pitzer
- Julio Ramirez
- Jan Rose
- Araceli Ruano
- Robin Salzer
- Lonnie Schield
- Don Schweitzer
- Lynn Sullivan
- Bill Ukropina
- Angelica Urquijo
- Craig Washington
- Tim Wendler
- Michael Williamson
La Cañada Flintridge Neighbors and Community Leaders
- DeDe & Greg Cook
- Gary Dennis
- Sara Dennis
- Richard Dotts
- Anita Hossepian
- Alex KeledjianLa Cañada High School alumnus
- Kevork Ara KurdoghlianLa Cañada High School alumnus, Glendale
- Jack Schaedel
Neighbors and Friends
- Hon. Denise MenchacaSan Gabriel city councilmember
- Hon. Henry Locouncilmember and mayor of Monterey Park
- Hon. Ted Weillcouncilmember and 3-time Mayor of the City of Rancho Mirage
- Aileen AdamsLos Angeles
- Rob AsgharLos Angeles
- John BakerIrvine
- Mark BoisvertSeal Beach
- Kit ColeGlendale
- Geoffrey CowanLos Angeles
- John DeWittSouth El Monte
- Steve Domierchair, Crowell Public Library Board of Trustees, adjunct professor, Loyola Marymount University, San Marino
- David DossNew York
- Eva FordhamLos Angeles
- Julia GallawaySan Diego
- Ada GatesClaremont
- Fred Grayformer PCC Student, New York
- Carol HartmanTexas
- Patrick HolertNew York
- Lisa HorowitzLos Angeles
- Monica HubbardAltadena
- Scott JenkinsSan Marino
- Douglas KrechSan Marino
- Max KrechSan Marino
- Pete KutzerSouth Pasadena
- Joy LangfordLos Angeles
- Paul Leechair, Mentor for Change
- Erin LindsayWisconsin
- Beth and Bob LoweLos Angeles
- Meyer LuskinLos Angeles
- Pablo MendezLos Angeles
- Kerstyn OlsonLos Angeles
- Clara PotesLos Angeles
- Dr. John QuigleySierra Madre
- Melinda RogersSan Marino
- Jill Romo WheelerPalos Verdes
- Joe SaltzmanPalos Verdes
- Dan SchnurLos Angeles
- Stephen SiegelOrange
- Moira ShourieLos Angeles
- Lukas StahlSanta Monica
- Jerry SullivanNew York
- Kevin Teasleyfounder and CEO, Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation, Indiana
- Dr. George ThomasArcadia
- Premi ThomasArcadia
- Tania Pantoja-AlvarezSeal Beach
- Veronica VillalobosSacramento
- Morley WinogradArcadia
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