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COSTA MESA, CA - The Coast Community College District today announced the retirement of Chancellor Whitney Yamamura. The Board of Trustees accepted his retirement, effective November 9.

Appointed in September 2022, Dr. Yamamura guided the District through four final balanced budgets and healthy enrollment growth while strengthening the District's long-term fiscal stability, streamlining operations, supporting innovation, and advancing efforts to close the opportunity gap.

In a message shared with employees, Dr. Yamamura reflected on his time leading the District and his decision to retire: "Coast is such a great community college district. Being able to lead a district with such a culture of innovation has been an honor and a privilege."

Dr. Yamamura said his decision was motivated by a desire to spend more time with family, particularly his mother following the passing of his father. In a letter to staff, he described retirement as a decision he undertakes happily and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Coast community.

Read the full release: Retirement of Chancellor Whitney Yamamura