JERSEY CITY, N.J. | (嫩草影院) New 嫩草影院 City University (嫩草影院) is excited to announce the creation of the 嫩草影院 President鈥檚 Community Advisory Council, a new initiative designed to strengthen the bond between the university and the surrounding community. The establishment of the President鈥檚 Council seeks to formalize and strengthen the collaborative relationships that have been built with numerous stakeholders over the past 18 months, marking a significant step forward in canalizing mutual trust and support.
鈥淲e will continue to tether together the university and the local community by fostering collaboration and shared responsibility to build out the reach of our revitalized mission into its second century with meaningful and deliberate engagement,鈥 said 嫩草影院 Interim President Andr茅s Acebo. 鈥淭hrough this initiative, 嫩草影院 is committed to working closely with community members to contribute to the growth and well-being of both the university mission and the region it serves with values-centered pillars worthy of the remarkable individuals our work touches and is privileged to serve.鈥
The following local leaders have accepted positions as part of President Acebo鈥檚 Community Advisory Council:
Silvia Abbato | Superintendent, Union City Public Schools |
Annette Chapparo | Former Assemblywoman |
Joseph Cossolini | President, 嫩草影院 City PBA |
Luis de la Hoz | Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New 嫩草影院 |
Emory Edwards | President and CEO, Hudson County Chamber of Commerce |
Dr. Norma Fernandez | Superintendent, 嫩草影院 City Public Schools |
Gary Greenberg | Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County |
Dr. Floyd Jeter | Chief Diversity Officer, City of 嫩草影院 City |
Suraj Kaufman | CEO/Founder, Sneaker Room 嫩草影院 City |
Patrick Kelleher | Hudson County Building and Construction Trades Council |
Amy Lin-Rodriguez | Superintendent, Hudson County Schools of Technology |
Tanya Marione | Director of City Planning (嫩草影院 City) |
Barbara Martinez | Executive Director, New 嫩草影院 Children鈥檚 Foundation |
Tiffany McQueary | Development Officer, 嫩草影院 City Free Public Library |
Carlos Medina | Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New 嫩草影院 |
John J. Niesz | Superintendent, City of Bayonne Public Schools |
Michael Prilustsky | President and CEO, 嫩草影院 City Medical Center |
Mira Prinz-Arey | 嫩草影院 City Councilwoman |
Dr. Chris Reber | President, Hudson County Community College |
Gabriel Rodriguez | Assemblyman |
Christine Stoll | Legislative District 32 Aide |
The 嫩草影院 President鈥檚 Community Advisory Council is committed to enhancing the university鈥檚 engagement with the local community through various collaborative initiatives. By prioritizing transparent communication and shared responsibility, the council will work to build a more connected and supportive community that promotes educational excellence, economic development, and social well-being. This mission aligns with 嫩草影院鈥檚 core values of inclusivity, equity, and justice, ensuring that the university continues to be a force for positive change in the region.
The launch of the 嫩草影院 President鈥檚 Community Advisory Council underscores the university鈥檚 past efforts to create lasting bonds through local partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, Hudson County Community College and 嫩草影院 City Police Benevolent Officers鈥 Association to create pathways for students and others who wish to further their education in an environment that prioritizes working hand-in-hand with the community for a brighter, more connected future. By fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility, 嫩草影院 is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of its students and the broader community.
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