Meet Our Team

Kristen Huyck, Ed.D.

A San Diego native with a passion for California Community Colleges, Kristen Huyck brings her professional experience as a public affairs practitioner and career dedicated to education to the team.

Gabe Waite

Gabe graduated from SDSU with a bachelor’s degree in art and an emphasis in graphic design. Prior to MiraCosta, he contributed to design layouts for the San Diego Zoo's Zoonooz magazine and later was the senior designer for 11 years at a San Diego design firm specializing in corporate identity, communications, and signing for local industries.

Alex Karvounis

Soon after Alex graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, he began traveling the world with his twin brother Nick, performing their original comedy variety show “Double Trouble.”

France Cruz, Ed.D.

France found her passion in higher education, particularly community colleges, which she sees as vital for empowering individuals to achieve their goals. With experience in marketing, communications, and alumni relations, she has honed skills in strategizing to boost institutional presence and engage diverse audiences.

Victoria Do

Victoria joined the Public Information team in March 2022. They provide graphic design solutions for the Community Learning Center as well additional projects college wide. Victoria comes from a newspaper publishing background in the bay area.

Christi Middlesworth

As the newest member of the PIO team, Christi is feeling in her element amongst MiraCosta’s students, faculty and staff. She is a San Diego transplant, arriving 13 years ago after a sunny, February vacation with college friends reminded her there was more to life than river rafting and skiing.