The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees has announced the election of new officers for 2025. Trustee Sara Hernandez, J.D., will serve as President of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Andra Hoffman was elected as First Vice President, and Trustee Steven F. Veres will serve as Second Vice President.
“I am deeply honored to serve as Board President at this pivotal time for LACCD,” said Board President Sara Hernandez, J.D. “Our students are resilient, talented, and determined—and they deserve a board that fights relentlessly for their success. My priority is ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Community colleges are engines of opportunity, and LACCD must continue leading with equity, innovation, and accountability. I look forward to working alongside my fellow trustees, Chancellor Román, our college presidents, faculty, staff, and community partners to build a district that truly serves all students.”
Hernandez has a background in education and public policy. She previously taught middle school in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and founded a non-profit organization focused on providing educational opportunities to low-income students. After earning her law degree, she worked in Los Angeles City Hall on economic development policies related to housing, homelessness, transportation, and infrastructure.
Currently teaching Constitutional Law at Los Angeles Valley College, Hernandez also serves on the State of California Library Resources Board after being appointed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon in 2019. As an attorney, she works with labor organizations as well as community and business leaders on environmental and housing issues. Her pro-bono work includes representing immigrants in asylum proceedings and assisting with DACA renewals through the Southern Immigrant Freedom Initiative.
Hernandez is active on several non-profit boards including Young Eisner Scholars, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic. In 2018 she co-founded DTLA Strong—a group aimed at increasing political engagement—which helped raise voter turnout in Downtown Los Angeles during the 2020 presidential election.
Her academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Duke University; a Master’s degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University; and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.
LACCD Chancellor Dr. Alberto J. Román commented on her election: “Congratulations to Board President Hernandez on her election. Her deep commitment to equity, education, and community engagement aligns powerfully with LACCD’s mission. As someone who has worked directly with students—from middle school classrooms to community college lecture halls—she understands the challenges our students face and the transformative power of education,” said Dr. Román. “I look forward to partnering with President Hernandez and the entire Board to advance student success, strengthen our institutions, and ensure LACCD remains a beacon of opportunity for all.”
