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PRESIDENT SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
WHY: Tapped to lead Aliso Viejo-based private institution, 103-acre campus just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, with close to half of its roughly 400-student undergraduate population made up of international students. Served as COO and executive vice president prior.
RECENT: Named the second president of Soka in July. Succeeded Daniel Habuki, who retired in June after 27 years of service.
NOTABLE: Soka ranked No. 28 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Liberal Arts Colleges list.