Lee Lambert

A visionary leader and senior-level community college executive of more than two decades, Lee D. Lambert has served as Chancellor of Foothill-De Anza Community College District since July 2023. Prior to that, he served as Chancellor of Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, where he led a transformation of the college into Centers of Excellence. Lambert is a dynamic advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion; student success; community engagement; and professional development. He is an internationally and nationally recognized speaker on the future of work and learning. Among Lambert's many achievements and recognitions are the League of United Latin American Citizens Humanitarian Award, ACCT Marie Y. Martin CEO of the Year Award, the Kathleen deLaski Innovator Award and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial President of the Year Award. He has also been honored as Tucson Man of the Year and National Guard and Reserves of the U.S. Patriotic Employer. A sought after thought leader, Lambert serves on numerous local, state, and national boards, including Joint Ventures Silicon Valley, NOVAworks Workforce Board, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Credential Engine Board, and Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board. Lambert was born in Seoul, South Korea; grew up on three continents; and served in the U.S Army. He holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law.