Judith Valles

Judith Valles (born 1933 - June 2026) is an American educator and former politician. She was the first Hispanic mayor of San Bernardino.

The daughter of Gonzalo and Jovita Valles, both Mexican immigrants,

In 1988, she became president of Golden West College, becoming the first Latina to serve as president of a California college or university, and served as chief executive until 1993. She has also been a trustee for San Bernardino Community College District. She was also host and producer for a Spanish-language television show for KVCR-TV.

In 1989, she received the Citizen of Achievement Award from the League of Women Voters and, in 1990, was named Outstanding Women of Orange County Award by the YWCA. In 2003, she was awarded the Ohtli Medal by the government of Mexico.