CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) proudly recognizes Ariane Perez, Office Assistant at Oxnard College, as the 2026 Classified Employee of the Year. The annual award celebrates the excellence, professionalism and dedication of classified professionals who make an exceptional impact across the Community Colleges of Ventura County.
“These individuals have earned the commendation of their peers and represent the best of VCCCD classified employees,” said Gabriela Torres, board chair of the VCCCD. “Ariane’s dedication to removing barriers for first-generation and underrepresented students is exactly the kind of commitment that makes our colleges exceptional.”