About the President

Rios-Ellis

Britt Rios-Ellis, M.S., Ph.D., serves as the 13th president of California State University, Stanislaus. A bilingual and bicultural educational and community health leader 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 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to student success, diversity and community engagement.

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A Future Rooted in Heart

Reflecting on my first 150 days as president of Stanislaus State, I am deeply grateful and honored to serve this exceptional institution. From the moment I first stepped onto campus, I felt a sense of “coming home,” a sentiment reinforced by the warm welcome Enrique and I and our family have received from the Stan State community and the Central Valley. This shared spirit of collaboration and mutual support exemplifies the unity and care that makes Stan State so special.

Updated: December 23, 2024