After two decades of shaping and leading the most transformative research, policy, and advocacy organization in higher education in California, Michele Siqueiros is ready to begin a new journey and will be stepping down as President of the Campaign for College Opportunity effective June 30th, 2024. We are grateful for Michele’s trailblazing leadership in her 20-year tenure at the Campaign and are excited as our Executive Vice President, Jessie Ryan, assumes the role of President on July 1st, 2024. Hear from Michele about her decision and the road ahead in her video statement above.

California Leaders Reflect on Michele's Legacy

“Michele has been a champion for equal opportunity and quality education in California, helping Americans overcome barriers that too often prevent them from pursuing their passions and giving more Californians a chance at achieving the American Dream. I had the privilege of working with Michele as a California State Senator, when we teamed up to make transferring to and completing college an attainable reality for tens of thousands of students. Michele has led the Campaign for College Opportunity with passion and tenacity each and every day and leaves with an impeccable record of improving the education, the career prospects, and the lives of many California students.”

U.S SENATOR ALEX PADILLA

MARLENE GARCIA

Executive Director

California Student Aid Commission

HELEN TORRES

CEO

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)

LENA CAREW

Head of Organizational Health and Innovation

The Justice Collective

Michele's Impact

in state investments for students since 2004

one-of-a-kind research and policy publications to date

Associate Degrees for Transfer conferred to California Community College students

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