Vallejo, Maria

Chief Executive Officer , Palm Beach Community College , Lake Worth , FL

• Dr. Vallejo has served as Vice President of Academic and Student services at Nassau Community College and Vice President of Student Affairs at Rockland Community College in New York.
• Dr. Vallejo received her Ph.D. in bilingual curriculum development/higher education from New York University. She earned two master’s degrees from Columbia University and her bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College. She has extensive community outreach experience including the March of Dimes, City of WPB Education Advisory Committee, and sits on the Quantum Foundation Board of Directors. Dr Vallejo is active with The Women and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce as well as a member of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.She has partnered with Palms West Hospital in the areas of Diversity and Community Outreach. She sits on the Board of Aspira of Palm Beach and has provided assistance with student conferences, summer camp, and higher education opportunities for Aspira students. Dr Vallejo has also been involved with the United Way as a campaign chairman for PBCC; and on The Diversity Venture Fund Advisory Committee.