Dr. Eric Leshinskie is the Interim District Provost of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) where he oversees all departments under the Academic and Student affairs division. Dr. Leshinskie has more than 20 years of experience in education including student success, faculty development, program management, instructional design, and classroom instruction. Prior to coming to the District Office, Dr. Leshinskie served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and served as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Glendale Community College. Dr. Leshinskie earned his Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation in May 2017 from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers’ College at Arizona State University. He also successfully completed the Aspen Rising President Fellowship.