Debbie DiThomas earned her Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; her Master of Arts Degrees in Educational Counseling and Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and a Master's Degree in Educational Technology from the University of California, Riverside. She earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University. Dr. DiThomas has over 33 years experience in education including 20 years of teaching in the K-12 through University setting. She has over 19 years of community college leadership in assisting special populations and general students with academic and student services. She has spent over 10 years developing personnel, programs and services to enable student success.