Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren has announced she will retire in June of 2026, after serving with the college for 20 years. She is the sixth president in the school’s history. Warren has been president of all LLCC operations since 2006.

Before coming to LLCC, Warren held leadership roles at colleges in Ohio and Georgia. She taught at both community colleges and universities, chaired a nursing department and also worked as a psychotherapist. She served in the Georgia National Guard and holds the title of retired Colonel and honorary Brigadier General.

During her time, the college built four new facilities and renovated nine others across its 15 county district. She helped bring in millions of dollars in gifts and grants, including an $18 million gift for the agriculture program. She also worked with Memorial Health to create a ‘Nursing Education Center’ and help address the nursing shortage. She also expanded transfer programs and added more options for students of all ages. She grew workforce training, health care education and other programs that help people learn new skills and advance in their careers. Warren also built strong community partnerships by working closely with businesses and local leaders.

Warren has served in leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. She is on the board of the American Association of Community Colleges and serves on boards in Springfield, including HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. She has also led many civic groups in central Illinois.

Find out more about Lincoln Land Community College at www.llcc.edu.