Community Colleges America’s Opportunity Engine - Dana Emerson
Wed, Sep 09
|Creekside Room, Dominican University
Dr. Emerson will explre the vital role community colleges play in strengthening local economies, developing the workforce, and transforming lives through education.
Time & Location
Sep 09, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Creekside Room, Dominican University, 100 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
About the event
Community colleges serve millions of students each year, providing affordable access to college, workforce training, university transfer pathways, and lifelong learning opportunities. They are among the most essential and powerful institutions in higher education, yet they are often overlooked.
In this presentation, Dana will explore the vital role community colleges play in strengthening local economies, developing the workforce, and transforming lives through education.
Join us to gain a deeper understanding of why community colleges are essential to opportunity, prosperity, and America’s future.
Biography
Dana Emerson is Assistant Superintendent/Vice-President of Student Learning and Success at the College of Marin. Previously, she was Executive Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Accessibility & Fiscal Stability for the Coast Community College District. She is also the CEO of Women Hold Up Half the Sky, Inc, a nonprofit organization committed to the personal and professional development of women and society.