Office of the President
Featured in Forbes
Forbes spotlights President Britt Rios-Ellis’ “leading with cariño” philosophy and the University’s role in preparing students for careers that power the Central Valley.
Leading With Cariño: Woman CSU President Shaping The Latino Workforce
Forbes
About the President
Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D., is a bilingual and bicultural educational and community health expert with a focus on academic and inclusive excellence and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of higher education, in which she has more than 35 years of experience and a deep commitment to student success, diversity and community engagement.
Updated: March 12, 2026