Dr. Chantae Recasner

Dr. Chantae Recasner is now serving as interim president of Seattle Central College.

Dr. Recasner joined Seattle Central College in 2023 from Western Governors University (WGU), where she served as the Equity Research Manager. With the support of data and research scientists, Dr. Recasner led a team of faculty research fellows that helped close achievement gaps at the university. Prior to WGU, Dr. Recasner served as Dean for Academic Success at Northeast Lakeview College, one of five independently accredited colleges in the Alamo Colleges District. She oversaw Distance Learning/Instructional Innovation, Library Services, Academic Support, Dual Credit, and Grants & Scholarships. Prior to her appointment as interim president, Dr. Recasner served at the Vice President of Instruction at Seattle Central.

Dr. Recasner’s career in education spans 20 years. She has served K-12 and higher education in various roles with a commitment to growing stronger, more equitable communities. She has focused on eliminating barriers to resources, systems, and institutions, especially for those historically oppressed and excluded.

She earned her PhD in Education for the University of Cincinnati, and her three master’s degrees are from The Ohio State University in Business Operational Excellence, Teaching & Learning and African American & African Studies. She earned a BA in English from Loyola University New Orleans.