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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.

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Leading Community Colleges in California

Episode 15 with Tammeil Gilkerson

April 12, 2022 • Community College League of California • Season 1 • Episode 15

In this episode, Dr. Galizio speaks with Evergreen Valley College President Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson. President Gilkerson talks about how she views California Community Colleges (CCC) as portals to opportunity for social and economic mobility as well as her own personal and professional journey. We learn of her current role as President at EVC, located in the Evergreen district of East San Jose, and her hopes for the future of California’s community colleges. Additionally, President Gilkerson discusses her role as Co-Chair on the Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce and work the taskforce has done in raising awareness regarding students’ basic needs and addressing food, housing and transportation insecurities that affect CCC students.

To read the Affordability Taskforce’s latest report on food insecurity, click here.

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Dr. Larry Galizio, President & CEO, Community College League of California

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