Connecticut State Community College has appointed its first seven campus presidents to oversee operations at its locations across the state.
The appointments follow a national search and mark a milestone for CT State, which was formed in 2023 through the merger of the state’s 12 community colleges.
CT State, based in New Britain, enrolls students at 12 campuses statewide and offers degree programs, certificate programs and workforce training.
The new presidents are:
Joshua Moon-Johnson, named president of CT State Asnuntuck, Manchester and Middlesex. He previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Valley College in California.
Sharale W. Mathis, named president of CT State Capital and Tunxis. She most recently was vice president of academic and student affairs at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.
Shiang-Kwei “Ellen” Wang, named president of CT State Gateway. She previously was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York.
Kamari A. Collins, named president of CT State Housatonic. He most recently served as vice president for student success and enrollment management at Chesapeake College in Maryland.
Michael Rooke, named president of CT State Naugatuck Valley and Northwestern. He has led Northwestern since 2015 and has served in several interim leadership roles across CT State.
Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk. She has led the Norwalk campus since 2019 and previously worked as an attorney for New York City.
Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers. She has served more than a decade as president of Three Rivers and is a former president of Mitchell College in New London.
