Carlos Cuauhtémoc Ayala

Dr. Carlos Ayala is a longtime educator, administrator, and former Dean of California State University, Sonoma’s College of Education. He began his academic work as a chemist, science and math teacher, small business owner, and school principal in Calexico, California. Dr. Ayala brings deep knowledge of the education landscape, strong leadership, and a passion for positively impacting student lives. He believes that the people of the Inland Empire are hardworking, have grit, and the will to improve their local economy through increased educational attainment and workforce alignment. He strives to realize the potential of all one million Inland Empire P-16 students, and he knows that we can accomplish this by working together across institutions, counties, and subregions.