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Translate this PageThe President is the chief administrative officer of the District and oversees the Pasadena City College administration.
"I am humbled and excited to serve as superintendent-president of Pasadena City College, one of our state and nation’s premier community colleges. PCC is a vital resource for the students and communities in our region, and I look forward to helping the college reach new heights of excellence."
José A. Gómez, Ph.D.
President
Meet José A. Gómez, Ph.D.
Dr. José A. Gómez is a higher education leader dedicated to expanding student opportunity. Before joining Pasadena City College, he served as executive vice president, provost, and chief operating officer at Cal State LA, where he advanced initiatives such as the downtown campus, the Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative, and the Cal State LA BioSpace incubator. Under his leadership, enrollment and graduation rates climbed, and the university was recognized as a “Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer.” A first-generation college student from the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Gómez began at Mt. San Antonio and Citrus Colleges before earning degrees from Cal Poly Pomona and USC. He has also served in state higher education policy roles, taught at several colleges, and contributed to numerous boards, reflecting his commitment to education and community.