City College of San Francisco selects its next chancellor as it works to keep accreditation

The president of a community college in Spokane, Washington, who formerly taught and held administrative roles at several Bay Area community colleges, has been chosen as the next chancellor of City College of San Francisco.

Kimberlee Messina will take over the role from Interim Chancellor Mitchell Bailey, who was appointed in June 2024. The college’s board of trustees is scheduled to have a final vote on Messina’s contract on June 26.