Marielena Desanctis

Dr. Marielena DeSanctis commenced her tenure as the President of the Community College of Denver on January 15, 2021.

Dr. DeSanctis has served as Provost & Senior VP of Academic Affairs and Student Services, Central Campus President, Vice-President of Student Affairs, and an adjunct instructor at Broward College. In the K-12 sector, Dr. DeSanctis has served as a teacher, High School Assistant Principal & Principal, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction for Broward County Public Schools. She also brings with her almost six years of experience as an engineer in the private industry.

Marie earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology; a master’s degree in Math Education from Nova Southeastern University; and an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.