Earlier this month, Mount Tamalpais College welcomed the newest member of its leadership team—Chief Advancement Officer Carolyn DeVoto Salcido.
In her new role, Carolyn leads the College’s advancement strategy and builds meaningful partnerships to sustain and expand MTC’s transformative mission.
“I feel so lucky to be joining the remarkable community of Mount Tamalpais College at such an exciting time,” said Carolyn. “As MTC approaches its 30th anniversary, there’s incredible momentum and possibility ahead. This position feels like the perfect fit—the perfect moment—to apply my experience in higher education toward shaping what comes next for the College.”
Carolyn brings more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit fundraising—twelve of those in higher education—and a deep commitment to advancing equity in education and social justice.
Most recently, she served as Associate Vice President of Advancement at California College of the Arts, where she guided a high-performing team through leadership transitions, completed a major capital campaign, and helped secure transformational gifts that strengthened the institution’s future. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Loyola University Chicago.
A lifelong Marin County resident, Carolyn views her work at MTC as a natural extension of her passion for expanding educational equity in her community and beyond.
“MTC represents the perfect intersection of my professional experience in higher education and my personal commitment to expanding access to opportunity,” Carolyn added. “As a seventh generation Bay Area resident, I’m deeply proud to contribute to an institution that is transforming lives right here in our community—while helping to redefine what equitable education can look like nationwide.”
Mount Tamalpais College President Jody Lewen welcomed Carolyn’s arrival, noting the importance of her role in supporting the College’s tremendous impact and future growth.
“Carolyn brings to Mount Tamalpais College not only deep expertise in advancement and fundraising for higher education, but also an understanding of what it means to build trust and community around shared values,” said Jody. “We are excited to have her as a partner as we continue working to advance the College’s mission and strengthen its foundation for the years ahead.”
