Portrait of Jacob Kevari

Jacob Kevari

He/him/his
Vice President, Division of Planning & Development
Phone
(951) 571-6421
Office
Humanities, Room 104

About

Jake Kevari brings more than 14 years of experience in the California Community Colleges system, having served as a classified professional, faculty member, and administrator.

A first-generation college graduate and Inland Empire native, Kevari holds a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a master’s in economics from the University of California, Riverside. He currently serves as board president for the RP Group of California Community Colleges, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening institutional research and planning efforts.

Prior to his appointment as vice president of planning and development in 2025, he served as the college’s dean of institutional effectiveness, where he led major initiatives in strategic planning, accreditation, assessment, and data-informed decision-making.

As VPPD, Kevari guides the college’s planning, research, and marketing efforts.

Educational Background

B.A., M.A, University of California, Riverside.

At Riverside Community College District since 2020.