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This journey began in 1998 with my creation of the California Partnership for Student Success (Cal-PASS), a statewide collaborative data system designed to better understand and support students from kindergarten through higher education. Those efforts expanded with the founding of the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) in 2008, and, ultimately, the launch of Caring Campus in 2018. Together, this work has been grounded in a simple but powerful belief: students succeed when they feel a strong sense of belonging and care.
As I prepare to step back from my role as President/CEO of IEBC on July 1, 2026, I do so with immense gratitude and excitement for the future. I am pleased to continue serving our Caring Campus institutions in a half-time capacity, in the role of President/CEO Emeritus, leading the Caring Campus Network, Caring Campus Academy, and ongoing grant initiatives. I look forward to remaining connected to the remarkable faculty, staff, administrators, and partners who have made this work so impactful.
Thank you to all of our community colleges, universities, philanthropic partners who have made this work possible, and stakeholders for your commitment to improving the student experience and their success in higher education. Your vital work has improved countless lives and strengthened campuses in meaningful ways. The success of Caring Campus is a collective effort, and I am profoundly grateful for your trust and collaboration these past years.
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