Diablo Valley College (ϳԹ) is proud to welcome Dr. Monica Chahal as its next permanent president, following a nationwide search launched in February 2025. The announced the selection on May 19, with final contract ratification set for June 11, 2025.
Dr. Chahal brings more than 30 years of experience in California’s community college system, having served in roles from classified professional to faculty member and administrator at several colleges, including Clovis, Yuba and Woodland. Most recently, she served as Interim President at Clovis Community College.
With this appointment, Dr. Chahal becomes the first Sikh American president in the California Community College system.
“I am honored to join the amazing team at ϳԹ,” said Dr. Chahal. “We share a commitment to ensuring student access and success, and I know that together we will continue to build upon ϳԹ’s legacy and reputation of excellence and service to our students and community. I am excited to begin my work with the ϳԹ family and its surrounding communities.”
Dr. Chahal holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC Davis, a master’s in English from CSU Sacramento, and a bachelor’s in English from UC Davis. The daughter of immigrant public school teachers, she credits her Sikh American heritage and family’s dedication to education as the foundation of her leadership.
Her student-focused vision and deep institutional knowledge make her an inspiring addition to the ϳԹ community.
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