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Cynthia Estrada

Dr. Cynthia Estrada is an Assistant Professor at CSU Channel Islands, and a first-generation Latina scholar affiliated with CCHALES. Her research examines racial equity, race-conscious college access programs, and the experiences of Students and Leaders of Color across higher education.

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More than a President: How Latina Leaders Transform Rural Community Colleges

Drawing on interviews with two rural Latina community college presidents in California, this article examines how their leadership addresses local needs, expands educational access, strengthens community connections, and broadens opportunities for historically underserved students in rural communities through representation and equity-focused leadership.