A native Tucsonan, Edgar Soto attended local public schools and graduated from Tucson High School. He went on to receive his bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of New Mexico, and a post baccalaureate certification in education from the University of Arizona. He received his master’s degree in multicultural education from Northern Arizona University. Has been employed at Pima CC for over 20 years; he is vice president at Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus. Soto served in the U.S. Marine Corps and coached with USA Baseball for four years; he was the head coach for the Junior National team in 2002.

Soto is a bold advocate for increasing college completion rates and closing equity gaps. All students should have equal access to complete a college education or a credential of value, he emphasizes. With a clear path and a little support, Soto believes we can ensure our students get a high-quality education that will help them live a productive and meaningful life. All of our community will share the benefits of their success.