Superintendent/President MiraCosta Community College District
Dr. Sunita “Sunny” Cooke began her career as an educator as a faculty member at Grossmont College, where she served for nearly eight years as president before joining the MiraCosta Community College District as superintendent/president. Dr. Cooke worked at local and state levels in economic and workforce development. She chaired the Statewide Task Force on Workforce and a Strong Economy, resulting in an ongoing annual investment of approximately $248 million to enhance California community college career education. Dr. Cooke received her bachelor’s degree in biology and a teaching certificate from American University in Washington, D.C. After being awarded a doctorate in biology at Georgetown University, she completed a postdoctoral training program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Soroptimist International of Coronado is proud to recognize Dr. Cooke’s contributions to improving the lives of others through education.