Recognizing Roberta Mason as South Lake Tahoe Woman of the Year

April 23, 2025

Honoring a Local Legend at Lake Tahoe Community College and Beyond

Roberta Mason Earns Woman of the Year

LTCC is incredibly proud to share that California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (Senate District 4) has formally recognized Roberta Mason as the 2025 South Lake Tahoe Woman of the Year. The honor was presented by Todd White at the most recent LTCC Board Meeting.

Roberta’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have shaped the college and community for over 40 years. As a founding trustee and the first President of LTCC’s Board of Trustees, Roberta helped bring higher education to South Lake Tahoe—transforming lives and building a legacy that continues to educate and inspire.

From pioneering LTCC’s creation in the 1960s to her continued service on the LTCC Foundation Board today, Roberta is the heart of Coyote Country. Her selection for this honor, nominated by LTCC as part of our 50th anniversary celebration, is a powerful reminder of what passionate civic engagement can achieve.

Please join us in celebrating Roberta Mason—a tireless advocate, a community pillar, and the unofficial “mother” of LTCC.

Roberta Mason + LTCC

Left to right starting in the back:
LTCC Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco, Trustee President Jeff Cowen, Trustee Kerry David, Trustee Tony Sears, Trustee Dr. Karen Borges, Trustee Nancy Dalton, Roberta Mason, and Todd White of Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil’s office.