Ashanti Hands

Activist and equity-centered leader Ashanti Hands, Ed.D., began her position as president of San Diego Mesa College, the leading college of equity and excellence, on July 1. Ashanti Hands, Ed.D., an equity-focused leader with a deep commitment to diversity, access and student success, has been named president of San Diego Mesa College, San Diego’s largest community college. Since 2016, Dr. Hands has served as vice president of Student Services at Mesa College. Dr. Ashanti Hands is the 7th president of San Diego Mesa College. She is a student-centered practitioner and disruptor of the status quo with a deep commitment to equity, excellence, inclusion and belonging. Her Why is rooted in love, joy, and creating conditions that matter for students to succeed.

Dr. Ashanti Hands is the 7th president of San Diego Mesa College. She is a student-centered practitioner and disruptor of the status quo with a deep commitment to equity, excellence, inclusion and belonging. Her Why is rooted in love, joy, and creating conditions that matter for students to succeed. View Ashanti Hands, Ed.D.’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. @PrezHands at San Diego Mesa College · Proud President of San Diego Mesa College. Dr. Ashanti Hands is an equity-minded practitioner with a deep commitment to diversity, justice, inclusion, belonging, and student success. She began serving as the president of San Diego Mesa College on July 1, 2022. Hands’ “WHY” is rooted in creating conditions for students to. Dr. Hands started her tenure as President at San Diego Mesa College on July 1, 2022. An equity-focused leader with a deep commitment to diversity, access and student success, Dr. Hands served as vice president of Student Services at Mesa College since 2016. Faith-filled, family-centered, equity-minded educator! Disruptor of status quo. Atmosphere shifter. #GoodTrouble"

Dr. Ashanti Hands is an equity-minded practitioner with a deep commitment to diversity, justice, inclusion, belonging, and student success. She began serving as the president of San Diego Mesa College on July 1, 2022. Hands’ “WHY” is rooted in creating conditions for students to. Dr. Hands started her tenure as President at San Diego Mesa College on July 1, 2022. An equity-focused leader with a deep commitment to diversity, access and student success, Dr. Hands served as vice president of Student Services at Mesa College since 2016. Faith-filled, family-centered, equity-minded educator! Disruptor of status quo. Atmosphere shifter. #GoodTrouble" Dr. Ashanti Hands has been named the new Vice President of Student Services for San Diego Mesa College. She officially began her position Jan. 4, 2016, at the start of spring semester at Mesa College.