Alyssa Perry
Vice President of Community Partnerships

Alyssa Perry serves as the Vice President of Employee Success at SJVCi, where she leads efforts to enhance the holistic experience of staff and faculty across the organization. In this role, Alyssa is focused on fostering employee engagement, supporting professional growth, and driving strategic initiatives that improve overall workplace satisfaction.

As a member of the founding family of San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), Alyssa carries forward a legacy of excellence in higher education. Her grandparents, Robert and Shirley Perry, established SJVC in 1977 with the support of her father, Mike Perry, and uncle, Mark Perry, all united by a vision to provide accessible, skills-based education to their Visalia, California, community.

Over the years, Alyssa has held diverse roles within the institution, from student services and academic support to serving as Campus President at SJVC’s Atascadero, Santa Maria, and Modesto campuses. In these leadership positions, she focused on driving enrollment growth and cultivating strong, high-performing teams. Guided by a people-first mindset, Alyssa is passionate about creating environments where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Alyssa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego and an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology. As a wife and mother, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, playing the piano, and hosting game nights. She is also deeply committed to physical fitness, mental well-being, and continuous personal development.