Voices of Women of Color Community College CEOs highlights the experiences and perspectives of 17 leaders from diverse ethnic backgrounds including African American, Asian Pacific Islander, and Latino/Hispanic communities. By sharing the reflections of current and former community college chancellors and presidents, including the least-explored Generation X leaders, the book enriches our understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these women leaders.
Women of color navigate the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender, often encountering what is referred to as intersectional invisibility. How they perceive themselves and how we perceive them is illuminating. In their own words, Voices fosters essential dialogue about their identities and enhances our understanding and appreciation of their contributions.
The book is divided into four parts, with chapters examining the unique pressures faced by women of color leaders in their roles in academia and emphasizing the importance of having a “voice at the table.” It considers the dynamics of the proverbial glass ceiling as bent, cracked, broken, or shattered and offers valuable insights from this diverse group of women leaders while crystalizing the "hidden curriculum" that leaders of color must navigate within higher education.