L.A. Local News Initiative's founding Chief Executive Officer, Michele Siqueiros | What's New | Los Angeles Local News Initiative

Michele Siqueiros served as president of the Campaign for College Opportunity from 2008 to 2024, transforming it into California's most influential higher education advocacy organization. Under her leadership, the organization secured over $6 billion in state funding and implemented policies that enhanced student success, including clearer transfer pathways and a public community college scorecard. Siqueiros's personal journey as a first-generation college student fueled her commitment to equitable education, particularly after witnessing the challenges posed by the ban on affirmative action. She has received numerous awards, including the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award and the MALDEF Excellence in Community Service Award. Siqueiros's work has established a broad network of over 12,000 supporters, significantly impacting California's higher education system.

Her dedication to Los Angeles communities and advocacy for fair opportunities continues to inspire systemic change.