Sonya Christian

[Sonya Christian @sonyachristian]

Wrapping up an epic day of an epic year July 28, 2026.

Blessed to have amazing family, friends, colleagues and our furry babies Bessie (over the rainbow bridge) and Neo & working for the California Community Colleges

#Momentsthattakeourbreathaway
#lovewhatIdo
#lovelife♥️

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

Chancellor @sonyachristian joined Diya Wynn (@awscloud), Shad Ahmed (@AnthropicAI) & Alex Swartsel (@jfftweets) at #JFFHorizons in Washington, D.C., to discuss how #AI is transforming jobs, skills, and systems. #FutureOfWork

More: https://t.co/p7wYBGiuFP

[Sonya Christian @sonyachristian]

Community colleges are a uniquely American invention. They were created on a simple premise:

Higher education should not be reserved for a select few. It should be readily available to all who seek to learn, grow, and contribute.

Read more: https://t.co/K6pF10Sjt3

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

Media Statement: @CalCommColleges Chancellor @sonyachristian Issues Statement on Enacted 2026-27 State Budget

Read more: https://t.co/M52gcqxkob.

@CAgovernor @FoundationCCC

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

PRESS RELEASE from @CAgovernor: California’s Career Passport to connect qualified workers to employment, with or without a four-year degree.

Details: https://t.co/TfWcQtqXEV.

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

MEDIA STATEMENT: California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian Issues Statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026-27 May Revise

READ: https://t.co/oNhpGD9fqm

@CAgovernor @sonyachristian @CalCommColleges
#CABudget #MayRevise

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

Read the latest opinion piece by Chancellor Sonya Christian, "As graduation looms, students need pathways that are practical, affordable and connected to opportunity," in @hechingerreport: https://t.co/6nrufQIY6b.

[COD Foundation @CODFoundation]

It was an honor to join @CollegeofDesert in welcoming Chancellor @sonyachristian and the Chancellor’s Office.

A day that reflected the strength of our students, partners, and community.

Proud to support this important work.

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

Higher education powers opportunity.

Chancellor @sonyachristian joined leaders from @calstate, @UofCalifornia & @AICCU at a statewide discussion hosted by @PPICNotes on preparing students for the future & strengthening CA’s economy.

Watch: https://t.co/L2I7IjSfOY

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

At today’s Rising Scholars Convening, Chancellor @sonyachristian joined statewide partners to advance college opportunity for justice‑impacted students.
“Education restores what incarceration cannot erase—human potential.”
Thank you to CDCR & all practitioners leading this work.

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

PRESS RELEASE: @CalCommColleges Chancellor’s Office and @AltaSeaOrg at the @PortofLA Partner to Advance California Climate Goals and the State’s ‘Blue Economy’.

READ: https://t.co/UzMoBqW4tE.

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

PRESS RELEASE: @CalCommColleges Board of Governors Recognizes College of the Canyons with Exemplary Program Award.

READ MORE: https://t.co/Vfnpr0rCWp.

[AltaSea @AltaSeaOrg]

📣 New Op-Ed Alert! Our CEO @terrytamminen teamed up with @CalCommColleges Chancellor @sonyachristian to share a bold vision for the future of work in California.

Full piece here: https://t.co/E7ttHKfPIi

#AIProofCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #CaliforniaCommunityColleges

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

We wish all of our #CaliforniaCommunityColleges students, staff, administrators, faculty, friends, supporters & followers a Happy New Year. Here's to 2026!

@CalCommColleges will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the holiday.

#2026NewYear #NewYear2026

[EdSource @EdSource]

OPINION by @sonyachristian: We owe our former service members more than gratitude. As educators, we owe them clear, affordable pathways to degrees and credentials that lead to family-sustaining wages. #caedu #caleg #capol
https://t.co/a8ZDbs7rjB

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

@SierraCollege just celebrated the grand opening of its new student housing—making college more accessible & affordable for students: https://t.co/D4ivXCYHd8

Did you know some #CACommunityColleges offer on-campus housing options? https://t.co/w7NHTt39lH

@sonyachristian

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

PRESS RELEASE: Helping Veterans Translate Military Experience into Academic Achievement. The @CalCommColleges helps nearly 20,000 Veterans convert service to college credits with Veteran Sprint.

READ: https://t.co/pCaNjKIsta.

#VeteranStudents #ThankYouVeterans #StudentSupport

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

The #CACommunityColleges #Vision2030 Noncredit Summit brought together leaders statewide to reimagine noncredit education for equity & economic mobility for all students. Noncredit programs build skills & strengthen California’s workforce.
#NoncreditEducation #EquityInEducation

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

Day 1 of #C3CONVERGE2025 brought energy & bold ideas! @CalCommColleges Chancellor @sonyachristian & GO-Serve Director @JoshFryday lit up the stage with a powerful discussion on climate leadership & workforce innovation. #Vision2030 #ClimateResilience https://t.co/vRWZcbZCBz

[California Community Colleges @CalCommColleges]

The largest #CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay yet lit up the State Capitol with spirit, pride & community. Chancellor @sonyachristian joined students, faculty, staff, administrators, lawmakers & community leaders from all over the state to celebrate. 🧵1/2