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Montgomery County Council Congratulates Dr. DeRionne Pollard

For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 29, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2021—The Montgomery County Council issued the following statement about Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard becoming the next president of Nevada State College.

"For more than a decade, Dr. Pollard has worked tirelessly to ensure that every student who arrives at Montgomery College is provided with the opportunities and support they need to succeed. Under her leadership, the College grew in recognition to become one of the most well-respected community colleges in the nation.

"As the first African American and openly LGBTQ+ individual to lead the College, she built a culture of acceptance and aspiration where higher education is available to all members of our community. She is a champion for racial equity and social justice, and the College is recognized as the most diverse community college in the U.S.

"Dr. Pollard has always been a unifying force in our community. Her willingness to innovate and partner with government, the business community, and our nonprofit sector has benefited all our residents. For example, amid the pandemic, when many of the College’s students were struggling, she pushed for emergency funds for students. Dr. Pollard also worked with County leaders to establish the mass vaccination site at Montgomery College's Germantown campus to help heal our community.

"The Council will miss Dr. Pollard's visionary leadership, trailblazing spirit, and her courage to speak on behalf of those who may otherwise have no voice. Montgomery County will continue to benefit from the countless leaders she has cultivated and her steadfast commitment to fostering an environment where every person can achieve their full potential.

"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Pollard and are grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our community. We wish her and her family the very best."

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Release ID: 21-185
Media Contact: Sonya Healy 240-777-7926