Lake Tahoe Community College is entering a transformative era, one defined by growth, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success. As we continue to celebrate LTCC’s 50th anniversary, the campus is evolving in exciting new ways, with major projects taking shape that will redefine how we serve our students and community.
President Jeff DeFranco’s 2025 State of the College Address marks the beginning of a year filled with new opportunities, impactful partnerships, and bold steps forward for LTCC. These efforts reflect our ongoing mission to empower every student to achieve their academic and personal goals in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Watch the 2025 State of the College address at 9 am on September 11th.
2025 Guest Speaker: Christian Jackson
Christian Jackson, 25, has built a reputation for his humanist approach to problem-solving
across industries. Over the last two years, he has worked closely with state- and
nation-wide education leadership to bring an AI implementation mindset that works.
Not because it's quote-on-quote "fast," but because it listens. His business, Edapt,
is now making AI both practical and comfortable for educational leadership and students.
A Loyola Marymount University Valedictorian, Christian transitioned from college directly
into this work, focusing on applying existing technologies to new areas, streamlining
processes for his partners. Christian's work reflects his commitment to social impact,
earning him recognition from the UN with the International Award for Excellence in
SDG Impact. His background in entrepreneurship and systems design allows him to communicate
complex business and technical concepts. When not building or speaking, Christian
can be found listening to souldies music – think Earth Wind and Fire, Marvin Gaye,
Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross. Learn more at his personal site: https://christianjackson.me/.