Jamillah Moore, Ed.D.

e and promote student success. Previously, Dr. Moore served as the president of Cañada College in Redwood City from 2016 to 2021. During her tenure, she worked to establish the anti-racist framework, a program to support Latinx students with transfer pathways to San Francisco State and co-chaired the San Mateo County Community College District’s Basic Needs Task Force. A prominent social justice advocate and higher education leader, she is recognized as an advocate for educational access and equity with a focus on student success for minoritized and low-income students. Her approach in covering diversity, equity and inclusion issues in higher education and their impact on access has garnered praise from intellectuals and activists. She has published and presented on a variety of topics related to equity. Dr. Jamillah Moore has become known for her passion for educational excellence, commitment to students, and tackling difficult issues. Her work examines the intersection of race, access, and institutional failure. Her research on affirmative action and college admissions has been recognized by professional organizations and garnered praise from higher education leaders and activists.

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Dr. Moore holds two degrees from California State University, Sacramento: a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a master’s degree in Intercultural Communication and Public Policy. She also earned a doctorate from the University of San Francisco in International and Multicultural Education.