CCRC Advisory Board Member

President of LaGuardia Community College, CUNY

Dr. Gail O. Mellow is President of LaGuardia Community College in NYC, one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the U.S.  LaGuardia is a two-year public college, serving over 50,000 students from 160 countries. Their students pursue baccalaureate education at over twice the national average and is a leader in using e-portfolios for teaching and assessment.

During her eight year tenure, the college has won numerous awards and achievements Dr. Mellow spearheads local economic development with LaGuardia’s Small Business Development Center, and NY Designs, a business incubator for design professionals.

Dr. Mellow is the co-author of three books and more than thirty articles.  Her third book, “Minding the Dream: The American Community College”, was published in 2008. She received an A. A. from Jamestown Community College, a B.A. from SUNY Albany, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from The George Washington University.