Erica Sanchez is an equity-minded educational leader with a demonstrated commitment to improving access and student success in higher education. Her journey in education has been deeply rooted in a commitment to social justice and increasing accessibility to higher education for all marginalized communities. As a first-generation Latina student at Mt. Eden High School, Erica's involvement with Puente brought her to UC Berkeley where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies. Throughout her career, Erica has been deeply involved in community initiatives. Erica is honored to serve as Chabot College's Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Director.