Leslie Minor

Leslie Minor, Ph.D. currently serves as the Interim Superintendent/President at Taft College. She is an experienced and dedicated educational leader who joined Taft College initially as the Vice President of Instruction in 2019. While at Taft College, Dr. Minor has collaborated on the development of the college's Educational Master Plan and other strategic plans, accreditation self-studies, a baccalaureate degree, and has worked to update processes and procedures at Taft College while promoting professional development programs for district employees.

A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Minor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington, as well as a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine. Her prior administrative leadership experience spans both Oregon and California, and she brings many years of teaching experience in psychology, sociology, teacher preparation, and business human relations to her work. She was the regional representative to the Chief Instructional Officer Executive Board for the California Community College system and participates in statewide committees. She has received recognition for her work, including two international Fulbright travel awards.

Dr. Minor has also been an active member of her community, serving with organizations such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Long Beach Farms, and the National Forest Service. She takes great pride in her role as a mentor and in supporting students, including her three adult children, all of whom attended community college.

Her passion for education, leadership, and service continues to inspire her work at Taft College, where she is committed to creating pathways for students to succeed academically and professionally.