Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, President & Superintendent - Palomar College

Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey is the President & Superintendent of Palomar College and is the first Latina to serve in this role. She was born and raised in Oceanside, California and is proud to have started her post-secondary education at a community college. In addition, to a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, San Marcos, and a master’s degree in Education, with an emphasis in multicultural counseling, from San Diego State University, Dr. Rivera-Lacey earned her Ph.D. in Education from the San Diego State/Claremont Graduate University joint doctoral program. Her journey is an inspiration! Learn more about Dr. Rivera-Lacey and all the ways that Palomar College is changing lives for students in this season premiere episode! Show notes: Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey - @palomardrstar on Instagram & Twitter Palomar College Mira Costa College California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Book - The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Song - Okinawan Folk Songs Business - Vista Community Clinic Thank you to Velocity supporters: JR Auto Body & Paint Solatube Tri-City Medical Center Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. Advertising inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio.