Leadership
Welcome to San Diego City College. Serving students for more than 100 years, we celebrate the rich heritage of all of our students and staff. We respect that you come to City College with an important family heritage, a valuable collection of life experiences, and a great expectation for your future.
Although we come from different places, we join together here at City College focused on one goal: student success. Student success has different definitions, but here at City College it means that each and every student is provided a pathway to reach their academic, career, and life goals.
Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D.
President
Dr. Ricky Shabazz is an enthusiastic, student-centered leader with over 20 years of executive experience advancing academic achievement, educational equity, diversity, and improving access to higher education.
Marciano Perez, Jr.
Vice President of Student Services
Marciano Perez, Jr. is a higher education professional with over 25 years of leadership
experience in community colleges, universities and K-12 education. He has served
as an administrator for the past five and a half years at the community college.
Matilda Chavez
Vice President of Instruction
Dr. Matilda “Tillie” Chavez serves as Vice President of Instruction at San Diego City College, where she provides strategic leadership for academic programs, enrollment management, faculty development, and instructional innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, she has served as Acting President, Chief Academic Officer, Dean, Department Chair, and Faculty Leader.
A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Chavez is committed to expanding educational opportunity, strengthening workforce pathways, and advancing student success. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, dedication to shared governance, and ability to build strong partnerships that support student achievement and institutional excellence.
Dr. Chavez believes that strong relationships, inclusive decision-making, and a commitment to belonging are essential to creating transformative educational experiences for students and communities.
Roxann Solis
Acting Vice President of Administrtive Services
With more than 20 years of dedicated service to the district, Roxann brings deep institutional knowledge and extensive experience in administrative operations. She is known as a proactive, results-driven leader who moves important initiatives forward while helping campus operations run smoothly and effectively. Committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff, Roxann continues to be a trusted leader who helps the campus community thrive.