Jose Ibarra
Educational Leader | Former Nonprofit & Government Professional | Advancing Equity, Mental Health Access, and Student Success in Higher Education
- Role
- Director of Systems Impacted Programs at Long Beach City College
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jose Ibarra
Educational leader with more than 20 years of experience across community-based nonprofit organizations, local and federal government, and higher education. Dedicated to advancing mental health equity, college access, and completion for first-generation, Latinx, and system-impacted students.Responsibilities and strengths include program design and implementation, curriculum and workshop development, staff supervision and coaching, training, outreach, and budget and grant management. Professional experience spans youth and adults experiencing homelessness, residents in public housing, individuals impacted by gangs or the justice system, and students navigating community college and transfer pathways. Content expertise includes higher education access and persistence, early childhood development, workforce and skills development, substance use services, HIV and sexual health education, and mental health support in underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Experience
Director of Systems Impacted Programs
Jul 2025 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
As the Director of Systems Impacted Programs at Long Beach City College, I oversee the Rising Scholars Network, Phoenix Scholars, and METAS programs. In this role, I support students impacted by the criminal justice system, gang involvement, and other systemic barriers. I focus on promoting academic success through holistic support services, culturally relevant programming, and equitable access to campus and community resources, all designed to foster personal growth, educational persistence, and a strong sense of belonging.
Education
Arizona State University
Doctor of Education - EdD
National University
Master’s Degree, Public Administration
2015 — 2017
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor’s Degree, Community Studies
1995 — 2000
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