Office of the President

Dear Members of the CT State Community,

Ahead of my official August 1 start date, I want to express my genuine excitement to join Connecticut State Community College as your Interim College President, and to thank Interim Chancellor Maduko for his leadership, vision, and entrusting me with this opportunity. From my earliest conversations with leaders across the system, I’ve been inspired by the passion, perseverance, and resilience that define the CT State community — and I am energized to now be part of it.

Throughout my career in higher education and corporate leadership, I’ve been driven by a deep belief in the power of learning to transform lives. As a first-generation college student, I understand firsthand the life-changing impact that access to education can provide, and that’s why I’m especially proud to join an institution so deeply committed to student access, opportunity, and success. CT State is a vital engine for Connecticut’s workforce, and the work you do each day opens doors for learners and professionals across the state.

As CT State enters its third year, I look forward to working alongside you — across campuses, through shared governance, and with our dedicated faculty, staff, and students — to sustain and strengthen the college’s momentum. I’m particularly eager to support the strategic planning process, the journey toward full accreditation, and key priorities already underway in partnership with our business, industry, and civic leaders. 

I deeply appreciate the pride CT State takes in serving more students than any other public higher education institution in the state; in every corner of Connecticut, the impact of your work is evident through the students you educate and the professionals you prepare. I recognize that the path has not been without challenges, especially through the complexities of the merger. Yet, the data clearly affirms the progress you are making as a singly accredited institution. As part of a mission-driven college committed to building a more vibrant future, I’m excited to partner with CT State’s talented and experienced faculty and staff who make that vision possible, well aware that there is much more for us to do and accomplish.