Mike Ho is the Student Life and Leadership Director and holds a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Philosophy from Holy Names College in Oakland, CA, and a Master's Degree in Student Personnel Administration from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. His primary area of research was multicultural and disability affairs in education and is excited to work in the area of student activities.

Prior to working for the Maricopa Community College District, Mike worked in a variety of fields, including software consulting, career counseling, environmental education, and college student housing. He has consulted for colleges nationwide in the area of educational technology and his work has been featured in Campus Technology and the Peer Educator magazine.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mike came to Arizona in 2004 from Providence, Rhode Island with his wife, Renee and their two children, Angela and Christian. His hobbies include cooking, camping, and outdoor activities with his family.

Ryan is a Program Specialist in the Student Life & Leadership Office.  She has been working in Student Life since 2002.  Ryan received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Northern Arizona University.

Ryan enjoys working in such a warm, pleasant, fun and always busy environment. Working with all of the different students and staying involved with the many activities around campus makes her job worthwhile.

When Ryan is not at PVCC, she enjoys spending time with her two children, Isaiah and Brookelynne.  Her hobbies include gardening, reading and of course watching football.