The son of immigrants from Mexico, Dr. Randy Villegas was raised in the Central Valley and is proud to call Visalia home with his wife Carina and their two adopted dogs, Cinnamon and Spice.

A product of public education institutions, he has attended public schools his entire life, earning his Associates Degree in Political Science from Bakersfield College in 2015 and Bachelor’s degree from CSU Bakersfield in 2017.  After obtaining his Master’s and beginning his career as professor in 2020, he continued his education while working, and recently completed his Ph.D. in Politics, with a designated emphasis in Latin American and Latino studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Throughout his life Randy has been a champion for students, public education, equity, and the Central Valley. As a 1 st generation college graduate and now professor at College of the Sequoias Randy recognizes the challenges and experiences that students in our community are facing, and wants to ensure every student has the resources they need to succeed.

As a trustee, Dr. Villegas has been at the forefront of increasing transparency, accountability and student success. Advocating for increased A-G, and CTE pathways for students, he wants to ensure that every student in VUSD from TK to our Adult school feels valued, cared for, and connected to their schools.

As an educator, trustee and community leader, Randy is committed to making sure that our students earn a well rounded, rigorous education that prepares them for their futures.