By Unknown, Governor California

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

Ian Vargas Polo, of Oceanside, has been appointed to the California Community Colleges, Board of Governors. Vargas Polo has been Regional Affairs Director Region X for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges since 2026, where he is also Vice Chair since 2026 and Communications Officer since 2026. He has been Peer Advisor for MiraCosta College since 2026. Vargas Polo has been Campus Ambassador for MiraCosta College from 2025 to 2026. He has been a Kitchen Helper for Panda Restaurant Group since 2025. Vargas Polo was a Busser for Harbor House Café from 2024 to 2025. He was a Digital Media Intern for the United Nations in 2024. He is a member of the Associated Student Government and Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Vargas Polo is a Democrat.