Meet QCC’s President, Dr. Luis G. Pedraja, and his dedicated Cabinet! Discover why Dr. Pedraja believes QCC is the perfect place to start your higher education and explore his insights that provide valuable perspectives on current events and topics that help shape QCC.
President’s Insights: Why Choose QCC
Still thinking about if QCC is the community college for you? Here are just some of the reasons Dr. Pedraja believes QCC is the best place for beginning or advancing your education.
High-Quality Education and Support
Excellent Academic Programs and Facilities
Online Courses
QCC offers hundreds of classes that are entirely available online. It’s never been more convenient or affordable to receive training anywhere with an internet connection.
Dr. Pedraja's Proudest Achievements at QCC
Meet The President’s Cabinet

Dr. Luis G. Pedraja
President
Phone: 508.854.4203
Office: 132A
E-mail: president@qcc.mass.edu
For more information on Dr. Pedraja, visit his bio.

Dr. Kathy Rentsch

Michelle Tufau Afriyie
Vice President for Strategic Enrollment & Student Engagement
Phone: 508.854.2826
Office: 129A
E-mail: mtufau@qcc.mass.edu

Sean Nelson
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
Phone: 508.854.4272
Office: B72A
E-mail: snelson@qcc.mass.edu

Deb Spotts
Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of Development
Phone: 508.769.8296
Office: 119A
E-mail: dspotts@qcc.mass.edu

John Holloway
Executive Director of Access, Opportunity, and Institutional Compliance
Phone: 508.854.7407
Office: 149A
E-mail: jholloway@qcc.mass.edu

Karen Hutner
Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations
Phone: 508.854.2842
Office: 101A
E-mail: khutner@qcc.mass.edu

Sara Simms

Jess Ahrens Montecalvo
Executive Assistant to the President & Secretary to the Board
Phone: 508.854.4388
Office: 132A
E-mail: jahrens@qcc.mass.edu

Becky Lindley
Assistant to the President for Engagement and Initiatives
Phone: 508.854.4388
Office: 132A
E-mail: blindley@qcc.mass.edu
Campus Connections
Tune in to see this month's edition with Dr. Pedraja!
President in the Press
Opinion/Guest column: As summer ends, journey for new students begins
Support services that community colleges offer don’t just support academic success; they sustain hope, resilience and the belief that higher education is within reach for everyone.
Leaders on Leadership: Dr. Pedraja
Dr. Luis Pedraja’s path to the presidency began in Little Havana and wound through ministry, classrooms, and accrediting agencies before leading to Quinsigamond Community College.