Sobia Khan

Dr. Sobia Khan is a visionary higher education leader with nearly two decades of experience advancing student success, institutional transformation, and community impact. She currently serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Los Angeles City College, a historic institution in the heart of Hollywood that serves approximately 24,000 students across more than 100 academic, career, and vocational programs.

Previously, Dr. Khan served as Provost of the East and Lake Nona Campuses at Valencia College—an inaugural Aspen Prize winner for Community College Excellence—where she supported more than 18,000 students and led strategic initiatives to improve access, persistence, and workforce alignment. She also served as Dean for Academic Success at San Antonio College in the Alamo Colleges District, recipient of the 2021 Aspen Prize.

Dr. Khan began her career at Dallas College, where she served as Professor of English, Faculty Association Vice President, AANAPISI grant director, and co-led Achieving the Dream efforts. Across her roles, Dr. Khan brings a proven record of strategic leadership, innovation, and inclusive excellence.

She serves as incoming President of the National Asian Pacific Islander Council (NAPIC), an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, and has contributed to the AACC Commission on Student Success. She serves on multiple community and professional boards. Her work has cultivated partnerships that expand workforce pathways and align programs with regional needs.

A scholar-practitioner, Dr. Khan co-edited Beyond Equity at Community Colleges (Routledge, 2022). She is committed to building inclusive institutions that close achievement gaps and enable every student to thrive.

She is inspired by the transformative power of education and is committed to shaping policies, systems, and cultures that close achievement gaps and empower every student and employee to thrive.