Leading Community Colleges in California
Community College League of California President & CEO Larry Galizio talks with California Community College leaders about opportunities and challenges facing the system. Get to know some of California's most influential community college leaders and their take on leadership. Each month Dr. Galizio will interview a new community college leader. Episodes will be posted monthly.
- Update frequency
- every 43 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 13 with Gerardo Chavez
In this episode, Dr. Galizio speaks with Gerardo Chavez, President of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges. President Chavez discusses his background as an immigrant from El Salvador,…
Episode 12 with Jee Hang Lee
In this episode, Dr. Galizio speaks with Jee Hang Lee, President and CEO of The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) in Washington D.C. After a decade and a half with ACCT, Jee Hang ascen…
Episode 11 with Francisco Rodriguez
In this episode, Dr. Galizio speaks with Francisco Rodriguez, Chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest district in the United States. Dr. Rodriguez reflects on a variety …
Episode 10 with Marisa Perez
In this episode, Dr. Galizio speaks with Cerritos Community College District Trustee Marisa Perez. Trustee Perez is a dedicated and community focused public servant, a STEM educated champion, and an …
Episode 9 with Daren Otten
Dr. Galizio speaks with Dr. Daren Otten, Superintendent/President at Copper Mountain Community College. Dr. Otten talks about the challenges and opportunities of leading a small rural college in Cali…
Episode 8 with Deborah Ikeda
Dr. Galizio speaks with State Center Community College District Trustee Deborah Ikeda about her leadership both at the state and national levels. At the state level, she currently serves as President…
Episode 7 with Eric Bishop
Dr. Galizio speaks with Ohlone College Superintendent/President Dr. Eric Bishop. Last year, Dr. Bishop joined a unique cohort of college presidents that began their presidency during the pandemic. Pr…
Episode 6 with Andra Hoffman
Dr. Galizio chats with Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Andra Hoffman about her experience becoming a trustee at the largest community college district in the state and the challenges s…
Episode 5 with Pam Luster and Keith Curry
Dr. Galizio talks with the Equity Avengers: San Diego Mesa College President Dr. Pam Luster and Compton College President Dr. Keith Curry about their journeys as community college CEOs and how their …
Episode 4 with Pam Haynes
Dr. Galizio talks with Pam Haynes, California Community Colleges Board of Governors (BOG) President and Trustee at Los Rios Community College District. President Haynes talks about her time at Santa …
Episode 3 with Frank Chong
Dr. Galizio chats with Santa Rosa Junior College President/Superintendent Frank Chong about his life experience as an American-Born Chinese from New York City growing up during the Civil Rights Movem…
Episode 2 with Ken Brown
Dr. Galizio speaks with El Camino College Trustee Ken Brown about his time at Morehouse College and how he landed his engineering position at Northrop Grumman. Trustee Brown talks about social justic…
Episode 1 with Constance Carroll
For the first episode of the Leading Community Colleges in California Podcast, Dr. Galizio interviews Constance Carroll, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District. Dr. Carroll has over 4…