Raymund Paredes Speaker & Booking Information
Former Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Foundation
Category: Inspirational Speakers
Speaker’s Fee Range: $10,000 - $20,000
Travels From: Austin TX USA
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Raymund Paredes Biography
Raymund Paredes is a former Commissioner of Higher Education for Texas, serving from 2004 to 2019. He was a leading advocate for educational equity during his tenure, focusing on increasing college access and success for underrepresented populations, including low-income and minority students. Paredes is a first-generation college graduate, earning his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He began his career in higher education as a professor of English and Comparative Literature, eventually moving into administration at several institutions, including the University of California and the University of California, Los Angeles. As Commissioner of Higher Education in Texas, Paredes oversaw a system of 38 public universities and community colleges, working to ensure that all Texans had access to affordable, high-quality higher education. He also worked to address the state's college readiness and completion gaps, launching initiatives to improve college readiness and completion rates among traditionally underserved populations. Paredes has been widely recognized for his contributions to higher education, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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