Xiaohong Li

With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Xiaohong Li proudly serves as Vice President of Information and Institutional Effectiveness/Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Taft College. She oversees Information Technology Services (ITS) and Institutional Research (IR), Planning, and Assessment. Her main responsibilities include leveraging technology and data to strategically benefit the campus community. She focuses on enhancing information security, streamlining and integrating ITS, and expanding the data analytics framework. One of her key priorities is to drive data-driven decision-making by ensuring data accessibility, relevance, and equity.

Dr. Li also serves on the Equity and Diversity Committee for the Chief Information Officer Association within the California Community College System, taking pride in system-wide initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where every voice is valued. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of community where students, staff, and faculty unite to uplift one another and create a brighter future for all.

Before joining Taft College, Dr. Li worked for Sam Houston State University (SHSU) for more than 10 years. Starting as a Graduate Assistant, she worked her way up through various leadership roles to be named Director of Institutional Research. Beyond her directorial responsibilities, Dr. Li excels in data visualizations, skillfully conducts advanced statistical and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) analyses, and enjoys Structured Query Language (SQL) programming. 

Dr. Li earned her Doctorate in Education with a focus on Higher Education Leadership from SHSU. She received her Master of Land Development from Texas A&M University and her Master of Science in Statistics from SHSU.