President Dr. Adiam Tsegai 

Dr. Adiam Tsegai is an alumna of SUNY Erie Community College where she earned her associate’s degree in liberal arts and social science. She went on to study at the University at Buffalo, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology and African American Studies, her M.Ed. in General Education, and her Ph.D. in Educational and Leadership Policy and Social Foundations.

Dr. Tsegai joined SUNY Erie as the Dean of Engineering and Technologies in 2018. She then served as the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs of Health Sciences, Engineering, and Technologies. In 2021, she was appointed to the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the college. Then in 2022 she served as the college’s Officer- in-Charge and was appointed president on Dec 5, 2023.

On October 23, 2024, Dr. Tsegai was inaugurated as SUNY Erie's first African American & Woman President.

View a replay of the historic inauguration event below.