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Citlalli Franco-Amezcua

Citlalli Franco is a first-generation college graduate and Latina from Imperial Valley, CA, with degrees from UC Irvine and SDSU. As an Event Assistant at CSU Fullerton and a CCHALES researcher, she supports student transitions, accessibility, retention, and equity in 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.