Siria Martinez
Vice Chancellor at California Community Colleges
- Role
- Vice Chancellor at California Community Colleges
- Location
- Davis, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Siria Martinez
I am a higher education leader and strategist with deep experience across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, focused on advancing student success through research-informed practice, systems alignment, and equity-centered strategy. My work is grounded in a commitment to continuous learning and translating evidence into actionable solutions that improve institutional effectiveness.Throughout my career, I have led and supported initiatives centered on educational equity, recruitment, retention, and persistence, particularly for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. My experience spans research, program design, professional learning, and evaluation at both the campus and system levels, with an emphasis on building sustainable structures that support students and the educators who serve them.I am especially motivated by work that addresses structural barriers, strengthens organizational capacity, and fosters environments where students experience belonging, opportunity, and clear pathways to their educational goals. Supporting institutions in doing this work thoughtfully and responsibly is central to my professional purpose.At the core of everything I do is a belief that higher education can, and must be a vehicle for possibility. Helping students realize their educational aspirations remains the most meaningful measure of my success.
Experience
Vice Chancellor
Apr 2025 — Present
Institutional Effectiveness
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Communication
Claremont Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
University of Southern California
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Post Secondary Administration and Student Affairs
Skills
- Student Recruiting
- International Admissions
- Higher Education
- Admissions
- Problem Solving
- Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Leadership
- Social Networking
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Academic Advising
- Student Development
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Qualitative Research
- Student Affairs
- Curriculum Design
- Curriculum Development
- Student Counseling
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Microsoft Excel
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.