Dr, Barbara Gaba was appointed the ninth president of Atlantic Cape Community College in January 2017. Her vision is for the college to become the region’s preferred choice for higher education and professional training and to serve as a leading catalyst for economic and workforce development. She is working diligently with the college and its partners to anticipate and fulfill the region’s educational needs, and to strengthen the community’s economy by collaborating with K-12, non-profit and higher education institutions.