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Kanter, Martha J. was born in 1949.
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Martha J. Kanter
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Martha J. Kanter, federal agency administrator. Named Woman of Year, 24th Assembly District, 1996, Woman of Year Santa Clara County, American Association University Women, 1999; recipient Heinlen award for promoting cultural diversity, Chinese History and Cultural Project, 2002, Excellence in Education award, National Organization Women, 2003, John W. Gardner Leadership award, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, 2007.
Education
Bachelor in Sociology, Brandeis University, 1970. Master of Education, Harvard University. Doctor of Philosophy, University San Francisco.
Career
Alternate teacher Lexington High School, Public School of the Tarrytowns, Searing School, New York City. With San Jose City College, California, vice president instruction and student services. Director California Community College, San Francisco, dean, vice chancellor policy and research.
President Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 1993—2003, chancellor, 2003—2009. Under secretary United States Department Education, Washington, since 2009. Member executive board League for Innovation in Community College.
Vice president Chief Executive Officer board Community College League California. Past president Community College Leadership Development Initiatives Foundation University San Diego. Trustee Cogswell College, Pacific Graduate School Psychology.
Board directors Joint Venture: Silicon Volley Network, Inc., Penninsula Open Space Trust, North Valley Workforce Investment Board, Mexican Heritage Corporation, Vision New America, Alumni Consultant Team, Stanford Business School, EdSource. Chief Executive Officer member Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Board directors, member executive committee Foothill-De Anza Foundation.
Member Foothill-De Anza Audit and Finance Committee.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer education advisor Mayfair Improvement Initiative, SpringBoard Forward. Fellow: American Leadership Forum-Silicon Valley. Member: Rotary Club Cupertino.
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Named Woman of Year, 24th Assembly District, 1996, Woman of Year Santa Clara County, American Association University Women, 1999. Recipient Heinlen award for promoting cultural diversity, Chinese History and Cultural Project, 2002, Excellence in Education award, National Organization Women, 2003, John W. Gardner Leadership award, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, 2007.Named Woman of Year, 24th Assembly District, 1996, Woman of Year Santa Clara County, American Association University Women, 1999. Recipient Heinlen award for promoting cultural diversity, Chinese History and Cultural Project, 2002, Excellence in Education award, National Organization Women, 2003, John W. Gardner Leadership award, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, 2007.