Experienced Leadership for Pasadena City College

Geoffrey Baum is a longtime civic and education leader who previously served 3 elected terms on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees and two terms as President of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

With more than three decades of leadership experience in higher education, public policy, and nonprofit management, Geoff has worked to expand college access, reduce costs for students, and strengthen workforce pathways across California. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as a thoughtful and effective leader on community college issues, someone who listens carefully, engages stakeholders across the political spectrum, and brings a collaborative approach that builds broad support for student success.

Geoff and his wife, Lisa, have been homeowners in the district for more than 30 years, where they raised their daughter, Amy. A dedicated neighborhood advocate, Geoff has served as President of the West Pasadena Residents Association, where he has championed the protection of the Arroyo Seco, the preservation of historic neighborhoods, and the effort to reclaim and redevelop the SR-710 stub for the city in ways that preserve and protect local neighborhoods.

Geoff is an energetic champion of public higher education and student opportunity and is known throughout the community for his integrity, his ability to work across differences, and his unwavering focus on results for students.