A proven educational leader, Mr. Luis Chavez, has over 30 years in program transformation –both in traditional educational institutions as well as workforce organizations – focusing on student success. Currently as Senior Director, for Career Ladders Project, a nonprofit working with over 75 California Community Colleges and partner agencies, Luis continues to demonstrate his educational and community leadership by advocating for equity and success, especially for Latino students.

For nearly 30 years, Luis Chavez has demonstrated extensive statewide experience with K-16 academic achievement programs in both public and private settings. Luis manages a broad range of responsibilities for the Career Ladders Project (CLP). He is currently the Senior Director for the Career Ladders Project. In this role, he provides oversight, project management, coordination and implementation of capacity building, cultivating a community of practice framework focused on professional learning to impact student success and equity across multiple regional and state initiatives that support community colleges and their educational and workforce partners.