2025 February Networking Breakfast

Cypress College President Scott Thayer Will Present at the February Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast


The Cypress Chamber of Commerce will host the President of Cypress College, Scott Thayer, as our guest speaker at the February Networking Breakfast. Our event will be held Tuesday, February 11th at the Residence Inn by Marriott at 4931 Katella Avenue, Cypress/Los Alamitos starting at 7:30 a.m. Dr. Thayer will share an update on his tenure at the college this past year, plus some of the unique initiatives he has begun to undertake at Cypress College. He'll give a quick overview of the State of the College and the Cypress College Foundation, current enrollment, wellness and other accomplishments. He will also take questions from the audience, time permitting.

Dr. Scott W. Thayer is the 13th President of Cypress College and has served since January, 2024. Dr. Thayer has 24 years of higher education experience in a variety of administrative roles. Prior to his selection as Cypress College’s president, he served as the Vice President of Student Services at San Bernardino Valley College from 2017-2023, where he also served as Interim President. He has a doctorate from USC and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in California, a B.A. from Rollins College in Florida, and an A.A. from Normandale Community College in Minnesota.
 
Throughout his career, Dr. Thayer has advocated for equity in higher education. He has served as a Strategic Enrollment Management coach through the state Chancellor’s Office Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative and as a member of the Partnership Resource Teams that provide technical assistance in support of student access, retention, K-20 partnerships and equity and success initiatives. He is an established grant writer and has secured over $15M in TRIO grant and Hispanic Serving Institution funding to assist students in their pursuit of a higher education.

He and his wife Maria are proud parents of their daughters Maya Xochitl and Marisol.
 
Each Chamber breakfast attendee will also have an opportunity to stand to introduce themselves and share a little about their business before the program begins.
 
Reservations are highly recommended to secure your spot for the monthly breakfasts and can be made online. Cost of the breakfast is $25.00. Early Bird Registration is $20.00.  Attendees are also encouraged to bring a door prize to promote their product or service.  The program will include time for live networking, self-introductions, a breakfast buffet, as well as our guest speaker.
 
The Chamber networking breakfasts, which are open to the public, are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Space at these events is limited. To assure your seat, pre-register here on the chamber website.