Leigh Sata
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) recently announced the appointment of Leigh Sata to vice chancellor and chief facilities executive. In his new role, Sata will lead the district’s $14.9 billion capital improvement program for the nine-campus district to create inspiring academic spaces.
Sata brings a wealth of knowledge in campus planning and construction from his most recent role as vice president of operations and capital projects at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. There, Sata led, planned and executed major infrastructure projects while ensuring collaboration between build teams, staff and students. Sata also worked for the Solano Community College, Santa Rosa Junior College and the Sacramento City Unified School District, where he oversaw the delivery of numerous prominent projects. Having completed his doctoral dissertation on sustainability planning and implementation, Sata combines environmentally focused strategies with student engagement strategies to create state-of-the-art learning environments.
“I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation to create an environment where every student can thrive,” said Sata in a statement. “As Vice Chancellor, I will focus on strengthening partnerships, advancing strategic initiatives, and overseeing facilities planning and development to ensure our campuses provide the best possible learning environments for students.”
