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President

Montgomery College

Dr. Jermaine F. Williams is the president of Montgomery College (MC), a three-campus institution with three workforce and education centers serving 40,000 students in Montgomery County, Maryland. Dr. Williams is a staunch advocate for students and engages with them, as well as faculty and staff, regularly to ensure that MC is meeting their needs. Simultaneously, Dr. Williams maintains robust relationships with elected officials and community leaders. He is closely attuned to evolving workforce needs and the importance of post-secondary advancements in preparing students to fill them. Dr. Williams is appreciated for his inclusive leadership style and for building teams that create strategic conditions and policies to improve student and community outcomes. Through listening and learning, he has articulated Transformational Aspirations for the College—bold targets for access, completion, and post-completion success—to significantly impact Montgomery County and its residents and has led the College in the development of a new strategic plan. Dr. Williams’ professional approach to student success is deeply rooted in equity-minded systems and data-informed analysis that are student-centered. Throughout his work in postsecondary education, Dr. Williams has focused on mitigating institutional, societal, and racial inequities. His view of postsecondary education as a public good informs his personal passion for innovations that enable students “to discover their passions and unlock their potential to transform lives, enrich the community and change the world.” Dr. Williams serves on the boards of more than 10 organizations and has leadership roles with the American Association of Community Colleges, the College Board, the Community College Workforce Consortium, the Association of Community College Trustees, and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

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