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Dr. Luis Pedraja

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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

At QCC, you will not only receive a world-class education, but you will also receive the support that you need to succeed. Our small class size, advising, tutoring, and other support mechanisms, are in place to ensure that you receive the personalized attention and assistance you need to complete your education as efficiently as possible.

Excellent Academic Programs and Facilities

QCC has positioned our academic programs and facilities to offer instruction that addresses today’s demands and sets you on the path to gaining the skills and knowledge for tomorrow’s economic needs.

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

Since he started at QCC, Dr. Pedraja has made significant progress in connecting with the community and moving QCC forward. In addition to creating community-based learning hubs at 2 locations and launching several initiatives to bolster student success at the College, here are a few of his proudest accomplishments.
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Collaborative & Transparent Strategic Plan
Read the Plan
25+
Community Partners & Mentors for Our Students
Become a Mentor/Mentee
Regular
Professional Development Seminars for Student-Centered Services
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President's Report

See below for 2025's President's Report.

2025 President's Report

Meet The President’s Cabinet

Dr. Luis Pedraja Headshot

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.

Kathy Rentsch​

Dr. Kathy Rentsch​

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Phone: 508.854.2712

Office: 105A

E-mail: krentsch@qcc.mass.edu

Michelle Tufau Headshot

Michelle Tufau Afriyie

Vice President for Strategic Enrollment & Student Engagement

Phone: 508.854.2826

Office: 129A

E-mail: mtufau@qcc.mass.edu

Sean Nelson Headshot

Sean Nelson

Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration

Phone: 508.854.4272

Office: B72A

E-mail: snelson@qcc.mass.edu

Deb Spotts

Deb Spotts

Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of Development

Phone: 508.769.8296

Office: 119A

E-mail: dspotts@qcc.mass.edu

John Holloway

John Holloway

Executive Director of Access, Opportunity, and Institutional Compliance

Phone: 508.854.7407

Office: 149A

E-mail: jholloway@qcc.mass.edu

Karen Hutner Headshot

Karen Hutner

Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Phone: 508.854.2842

Office: 101A

E-mail: khutner@qcc.mass.edu

Sara Simms Headshot

Sara Simms

Executive Director of Human Resources

Phone: 508.854.2757

Office: 224A

E-mail: ssimms@qcc.mass.edu

Jess Ahrens

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

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

Talk of the Commonwealth - August

08.20.2025

Talk of the Commonwealth - August

Opinion/Guest column: As summer ends, journey for new students begins

08.03.2025

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

07.18.2025

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.

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