Julie White, PhD, was appointed the next chancellor and CEO of Pierce College District in Washington, effective Jan. 1, 2023. She has served as president of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom since 2019. As a first-generation student from a rural community, Dr. White understands the life-changing power of higher education. She believes that community colleges are the best institutions we have for transforming lives, advancing social justice, and creating vibrant, healthier, and more equitable communities.