Community Connect Featuring Interim Superintendent/President of Palomar College, Dr. Tina Recalde
Community Connect Series
Featuring Dr. Tina Recalde, Interim Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 8:30am - 9:30am
San Marcos Chamber
251 North City Drive, Suite 128G
San Marcos, CA 92078
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 8:30am - 9:30am
San Marcos Chamber
251 North City Drive, Suite 128G
San Marcos, CA 92078
Join the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce for coffee and an engaging conversation with Dr. Tina Recalde, Interim Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District.
Community Connect is a FREE, public series designed to bring important voices to the table and keep you informed about the latest community dialogue.
This series spotlights conversations with leaders and organizations shaping San Marcos. What’s on people’s minds about public safety, health, infrastructure, community, and current events? What strategies are being used to help our community strive and thrive—and how can we work together toward a shared purpose, place, and perspective?
Connecting residents with resources and insights for a stronger tomorrow!
Introduction of Dr. Tina Recalde
Dr. Tina Recalde proudly serves as the Interim Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District, one of the largest single college districts in California.
The Palomar Community College District has been serving the educational needs of the northern region of San Diego County for nearly 79 years. The district spans 2,500 square miles and operates within a $607 million dollar budget. Palomar College offers 250 degrees and certificates and career training programs. More than 29,000 students pursuing their educational goals attend classes at the main campus in San Marcos, at Education Centers in Escondido, Fallbrook and Rancho Bernardo, at a site on Camp Pendleton, and at a public safety training facility in San Marcos.
Prior to the unanimous decision by the Palomar Community College District Governing Board in December 2025, Dr. Recalde previously served as the Palomar College Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, leading the largest division at the college with more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees.
During the last academic year Dr. Recalde led a team of faculty, staff, and administrators in developing and ultimately receiving approval for the college’s first-ever baccalaureate degree program. The Building Performance and Environmental Design degree is currently accepting applications, and the program will launch in Fall 2026.
Dr. Recalde brings over 27 years of experience working in the California community colleges, including an early start as a student worker, and eventually becoming a faculty member and administrator. Her own early student experiences continue to be the foundation for her lifelong commitment to the success of all students, including those who could never imagine achieving a college degree.
Community Connect is a FREE, public series designed to bring important voices to the table and keep you informed about the latest community dialogue.
This series spotlights conversations with leaders and organizations shaping San Marcos. What’s on people’s minds about public safety, health, infrastructure, community, and current events? What strategies are being used to help our community strive and thrive—and how can we work together toward a shared purpose, place, and perspective?
Connecting residents with resources and insights for a stronger tomorrow!
Introduction of Dr. Tina Recalde
Dr. Tina Recalde proudly serves as the Interim Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District, one of the largest single college districts in California.
The Palomar Community College District has been serving the educational needs of the northern region of San Diego County for nearly 79 years. The district spans 2,500 square miles and operates within a $607 million dollar budget. Palomar College offers 250 degrees and certificates and career training programs. More than 29,000 students pursuing their educational goals attend classes at the main campus in San Marcos, at Education Centers in Escondido, Fallbrook and Rancho Bernardo, at a site on Camp Pendleton, and at a public safety training facility in San Marcos.
Prior to the unanimous decision by the Palomar Community College District Governing Board in December 2025, Dr. Recalde previously served as the Palomar College Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, leading the largest division at the college with more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees.
During the last academic year Dr. Recalde led a team of faculty, staff, and administrators in developing and ultimately receiving approval for the college’s first-ever baccalaureate degree program. The Building Performance and Environmental Design degree is currently accepting applications, and the program will launch in Fall 2026.
Dr. Recalde brings over 27 years of experience working in the California community colleges, including an early start as a student worker, and eventually becoming a faculty member and administrator. Her own early student experiences continue to be the foundation for her lifelong commitment to the success of all students, including those who could never imagine achieving a college degree.
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 5, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Location
Chamber Office
251 North City Drive, Suite 128G
San Marcos, CA 92078
Fees/Admission
Free Event, Open to the Public.
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