Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Carol Johnson is an experienced professional in engineering and project management with a diverse background spanning several decades. Currently serving as an Adjunct Engineering Professor at Foothill-De Anza Community College District since August 2015, Carol transitioned back to STEM education after years in the industry. Previous experience includes roles as a Senior Program Manager at Adobe Systems Inc., Director of Program Management at Propel Software, and various positions at Hewlett-Packard, where responsibilities included managing international deployments and cross-functional teams. Carol has also contributed as a consultant for high-tech firms and volunteered to teach 3D design and printing. Academic qualifications include a Master’s in Engineering Management from Stanford University, a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor’s in Physics from William & Mary.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the district serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.