Berkeley City College President Angélica Garcia has been recognized on a list of 25 educators published by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The issue was released to coincide with Women s History Month and is the magazine s 10th anniversary of highlighting women who have made a difference in academics by tackling some of education s toughest challenges, according to a news release from the school.
Garcia, who identifies as pansexual, began her tenure as president of the community college in May 2020. The school is part of the Peralta Community College District and is known for civic engagement; student support services, including for veterans and the undocumented community; and a top college for Fulbright scholars and students transferring to four-year schools, including UC Berkeley, the release stated.