Monte E. Perez Named President of East Los Angeles College
Monte E. Perez has been officially named president of East Los Angeles College (ELAC), following more than a year of serving as the campus’s interim president.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as president of East Los Angeles College,” Perez said in a statement. “Having served as interim president, I have seen firsthand the strength and resilience of the ELAC community. I am honored by the trust placed in me in leading the college forward by building on our accomplishments and creating even stronger pathways for student success. ELAC’s mission and the students it serves are at the heart of why I do this work.”
Perez was appointed interim president in November 2024 after the departure of Alberto J. Román, who left to become interim chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Román was formally named LACCD chancellor last summer.
“East Los Angeles College is a cornerstone of opportunity for the communities it serves, and Dr. Perez is exceptionally well-positioned to lead the college into its next chapter as the next ELAC president,” Román said in a statement. “During his time as interim president, Dr. Perez provided steady leadership and helped advance key priorities that position ELAC for continued success. He is a proven leader with a strong record of advancing equity, strengthening academic pathways, and building meaningful partnerships. I am excited to continue working with him to support ELAC students and elevate the college’s impact.”
Prior to his work at ELAC, Perez served as president of Los Angeles Mission College and Moreno Valley College. He has also held senior leadership roles at Golden West College, bringing a wealth of experience to his new position.
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