Paul Corvino sits down with Sonya Christian, Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
As Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, Sonya Christian leads the nation's largest higher education system, serving more than 2 million students across 116 colleges. She is focused on expanding educational access, strengthening workforce development, and creating pathways that connect students with high-demand careers throughout California.
Under her leadership, the California Community Colleges continue to partner with business, industry, and local communities to prepare the next generation of workers in fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technology, and clean energy. Christian is a strong advocate for affordable education, student success, and ensuring California's workforce remains competitive in a rapidly changing economy.
In her conversation with Paul Corvino, Chancellor Christian discusses the critical role community colleges play in developing California's future workforce, the importance of public-private partnerships, preparing students for emerging industries, and how education drives economic growth and opportunity across the state.