Student Forum w/ President Peterson (Fall 2025)

Roena Mae Delfin

SLCC Student Association President

Roena Delfin

Born and raised in the Philippines, Roena is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing and is passionate about building a career in the healthcare industry. As a dedicated student leader, she is committed to amplifying the student voice and fostering a student-centered culture at Salt Lake Community College.

Roena brings experience and vision to her role, having previously served as a student senator. During her tenure, she contributed to initiatives that aimed at enhancing the general education experience of students. She is eager to continue this work, with a focus on two key priorities: raising awareness to students that their voices matter and embodying shared governance in improving the college experience of SLCC students. Roena will serve as the Student Trustee for the 2025-26 academic year.

Greg Peterson

SLCC President

Dr. Greg Peterson

Dr. Greg Peterson is the ninth president of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), and he began leading Utah's largest two-year higher education institution on July 1, 2024. Throughout Dr. Peterson's tenure in higher education, he has demonstrated his commitment to the community college mission — aspiring to provide all students with access to and success in higher education and in life.

A first-generation community college student himself, Dr. Peterson has launched many initiatives focused on student learning and success. He led college promise programs at several two-year institutions and pioneered the nation's first Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning associate's degree. Dr. Peterson also has a strong track record of establishing partnerships with community and industry leaders to strengthen workforce pipelines, enabling students to translate their education into family-sustaining careers. Additionally, Dr. Peterson has led efforts in improving transfer rates among community college students. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Education recognized his work in this area. Most notably, at one institution Dr. Peterson oversaw a 45% increase in transfers for Native American students, a 39% increase for Black students, and a 13% increase for Latinx students.

President Peterson is active in several national education organizations. He serves on the governing board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Excelencia in Education's Presidents for Latino Student Success. He also currently volunteers his time to the American Association of Community College's Commission on Institutional Infrastructure & Transformation and previously served on its Commission on Economic and Workforce Development.

Before taking the helm at SLCC, Dr. Peterson was the President of Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona. He holds a doctorate in educational administration with an emphasis in community college leadership from the University of Texas at Austin; a master's degree in postsecondary, adult, and continuing education from Portland State University; and a bachelor's degree in English from Brigham Young University.

Jamie Cooper

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Brett Perozzi

Vice President, Student Affairs