DeRionne Pollard
President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, former community college president and higher education leader focused on advocacy, storytelling, and institutional strategy.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 57min
If Facts Tell & Stories Sell, Why Is Higher Ed Still Using Facts? - with Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President & CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges and former community college president, explains why storytelling matters for policy and public support. She discusses reframing community college narratives, using student stories alongside data, AI adoption among presidents, and AACC’s new strategic compass with bold priorities and regional workforce focus.
