Reginald Chhen Stewart

Dr. Reginald Chhen Stewart is a higher education leader with more than three decades of experience helping colleges and universities become places where students can succeed and communities can thrive. A first‑generation college graduate from Oakland, he has built his career around expanding opportunity, strengthening academic quality, and creating environments grounded in collaboration and trust.

Dr. Stewart is known for his steady leadership and his ability to bring people together across divisions to solve complex challenges. His work has focused on improving student learning, supporting faculty and staff, and aligning institutional goals with the needs of the communities they serve. He approaches leadership with humility, clarity, and a deep belief in the power of public education to change lives.

He holds a PhD in educational leadership from the University of Nevada and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School. Throughout his career, Dr. Stewart has remained committed to widening the path for students who, like him, are the first in their families to pursue higher education and to strengthening the institutions that make that journey possible.