From the President
In Memory of Mia Park
Dec. 1, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
It is with a very heavy heart that I share the devastating news that adjunct faculty member Mia Park passed away on Nov. 27, following complications of a lung transplant surgery she underwent in 2019.
Mia was a dedicated member of the Real Estate Department at De Anza since April 4, 2005. Throughout her 20 years with us, she consistently demonstrated deep commitment to her students, colleagues and the Real Estate program. She was also a 22-year member of Intero Real Estate Services management team.
“Mia loved teaching and cared profoundly about her students. She brought warmth, positivity and exceptional dedication to everything she did,” said Manisha Karia, Ph.D., dean of the Business, Computer Science and Applied Technologies Division.
Even recently, Karia continued, Mia was working with Department Chair Mark Sherby—who was, himself, her student—to build new internship opportunities and expand support for De Anza students.
“She will be dearly missed,” said Karia.
In addition to being an active real estate agent, Mia also served as the director of Intero's Development Academy. Her final position with Intero was as the broker of record.
Mia earned a B.A. from Cal State East Bay in 1992 and an M.A. from the University of Birmingham in 1998. Born in Seoul, Korea, she migrated to the United States at an early age. She is survived by her parents and her three children.
Please join me in holding Mia's loved ones in our thoughts and celebrating a life well lived.