Joumana McGowan

Joumana McGowan is an Executive Leader and College Administrator who specializes in Student Learning & Support Services. 

Education & Training

Joumana McGowan launched her academic career with the pursuit of her Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from MSA Community College. Graduating with Phi Theta Kappa Honors, this formative experience set the foundation for McGowan’s continued success.  She then continued on to California State Polytechnic University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, as well as a Master of Business Administration.  For these pursuits, McGowan received Cum Laude and Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors, respectively.  Additionally, she is a graduate of the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard University. McGowan also maintains her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Community College Leadership from the University of Southern California, LA.

Professional Experience

College Administrator & Higher Education Professional

Most recently, Joumana McGowan represented a California based Community College as an Executive Leader.  A seasoned Higher Education Professional, McGowan has maintained numerous executive leadership roles in academic spaces throughout her career.  In her most recent role, McGowan was responsible for planning, evaluating, coordinating, developing and leading various programs that enriched the academic experience and overall learning opportunities of students within the Community College.  This program development was enriched by McGowan commitment to the school’s enrollment targets: Visual & Performing Arts, Mathematics & Business, Career Technical & Continuing Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Language Arts & Library, Kinesiology & Athletics, as well as Natural, Physical & Health Sciences.