CHAMBER: Meet the Leaders 9/25

Description

Join Choose Folsom, for an insightful "Meet the Leaders" event featuring Folsom Cordova Unified School District's new Superintendent, Erik Swanson, and Folsom Lake College President, Dr. Pimentel.

Get the latest updates directly from these key leaders as they discuss developments and initiatives within their respective organizations.

11:30 – 12:00 lunch and networking

12:00 program starts

12:10 FCUSD Superintendent, Erik Swanson

12:30 Folsom Lake College's President Art Pimentel to speak on Folsom Lake College

12:50 Q & A

12:55 Closing

This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to hear from influential city and civic leaders about Folsom's business climate and other topics that directly impact business owners. You'll also have the chance to network with other professionals, helping you build relationships and stay informed on industry trends.

Art Pimentel, President of Folsom Lake College

Art Pimentel began his tenure as President of Folsom Lake College on January 9, 2023.

With over 17 years of higher education experience, Dr. Art Pimentel’s extensive background includes leadership of student and instructional services, fiscal management, marketing, community outreach, enrollment management, facilities management, government relations, and institutional and strategic planning. This appointment also marked a return to Los Rios, where he previously worked for five years within the district including serving as the Dean for Sacramento City College’s West Sacramento Center and as the district’s Interim Director of Educational Services and Student Success.

Previously, Pimentel served as President of Woodland Community College. Under his leadership, Woodland Community College increased its student retention rates by over 5% since 2019, increased enrollment by 9% post-pandemic, began construction on the college’s $42 million performing arts and culinary services building, expanded behavioral health services through a partnership with Yolo County, and developed strong partnerships with all K-12 districts in the college’s service area to expand dual enrollment and career exploration opportunities.

Erik Swanson, Superintendent for Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Erik Swanson is the new superintendent for Folsom Cordova Unified School District. He previously served as a Senior Advisor for the Teaching, Learning, and Leading Center at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). His work is focused on leading direct technical assistance to districts across the state. In this role, Swanson is focused on supporting Superintendents and Education Services teams throughout California to improve equitable learning outcomes for all students. While at CCEE, Mr. Swanson has become a Compassionate Systems Master Practitioner from MIT and works with the experts at the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching, using improvement science in education.

Before joining CCEE, Mr. Swanson served as the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services in the Stockton Unified School District. In addition, Mr. Swanson has served in the roles of Superintendent for St. Hope Public Schools, Principal for Monterey Trail High School in the Elk Grove Unified School District, and Principal for middle schools in Sacramento City Unified School District and Twin Rivers Unified School District. Other accomplishments include completing certification in the National Superintendents Academy in 2018 and as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Administrative Credentialing Coach for the Sacramento County Office of Education.

Mr. Swanson earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, his Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from the University of San Francisco, and has completed all coursework for the Leadership for Educational Equity Program from the University of California, Berkeley.