Dr. Edward Bush has over 21 years of experience in higher education. Dr. Bush is the President of Cosumnes River College in Sacramento. Prior to his position as College President, Dr. Bush served as Vice President of Student Services for seven years, tenured associate faculty member in student life and leadership, the Director of the Educational Talent Search federal TRIO grant, Dean of Student Services. Dr. Bush leadership experience further includes his involvement on statewide committees and initiatives. Dr. Bush currently serves as the Area 2 representative for the California Community College League CEO Board, the CEO Representative for the state’s Chancellor Office Faculty Diversity Committee and the Chancellor’s Office Student Success Metrics Taskforce. Dr. Bush is an innovative leader who has been able to reimagine traditional institutional practices. His innovative approach including the implementation of guided pathways has led to improvement of student outcomes while reducing gaps in achievement for students of color and other historically marginalized student populations. Dr. Bush is a student success focused leader with a clear vision and expertise in leading organizations through periods of change and structural disruption in order to meet the evolving needs of students and the communities in which they serve. Dr. Bush is a scholar practitioner who has served as an adjunct faculty members for several graduate programs. Moreover, Dr. Bush academic achievements includes; the co-authorship of 2 books, 2 book chapters, and 12 peer reviewed publications appearing in a variety of journals. Dr. Bush is a sought after speaker on issues relating to student success, equity, diversity, and leadership. He has been an invited presenter for numerous statewide, local and national organizations. Dr. Bush received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from University of California, Riverside, a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Claremont Graduate University in Urban Educational Leadership. He and his wife Dr. Jenise Bush have a daughter who is a law student at UC Irvine and a son who is a recent graduate of Morehouse College.