Directory

CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Exercise Science & Health Promotion, University of Guam

CREDENTIALS

• M.S., Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
• B.A., Computer Science, University of Guam
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Cisco Certification in Network Security

ABOUT

Vincent Dela Cruz joined the University of Guam in 2022 as chief information officer. He spent nearly 24 years working for the Guam Department of Education, the last 13.5 years as the data processing manager. He has also been an adjunct instructor at Guam Community College.

ABOUT

Else Demeulenaere is an ecologist and an avid advocate for sustainable living. Else was the co-founder of a community based gardening project which attracted neighbors and friends to learn about organic gardening, Guam’s natural resources, sustainable living by storytelling, and our ecological surroundings. While working for an NGO for nature conservation, Else studied policy-making as a tool to protect the environment. At the University of Guam, Else took part in inventorying Guam’s forests and led a pilot terrestrial monitoring project for the Micronesia Challenge. Most recently, she coordinated the Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program (GPEPP). In her new position as Associate Director, Else hopes to contribute to the ongoing growth and diversification of the Center for Island Sustainability.