The QCC Board of Trustees has appointed the members of the Presidential Search Committee, which will play a critical role in screening, evaluating, and recommending qualified candidates for the presidency. The committee’s work will help ensure a search process that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the College community, with the goal of identifying a leader who will advance the mission, vision and values of the College.

The committee consists of 11 members and, in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Higher Education guidelines, represents a broad cross-section of College stakeholders. Membership includes at least three Trustees, a representative from the Department of Higher Education, and representatives from the College’s major constituencies, including students, faculty, professional staff, non-unit staff, and support staff. Committee members were selected by the Board of Trustees from among those who submitted expressions of interest, ensuring broad representation and meaningful perspectives from across the QCC community.

Committee Members 

  • Dr. Linda Maykel, Board Chair – Search Committee Chair
  • Jessica Mandes, Trustee
  • Dr. Satya Mitra, Trustee
  • Dawit Quilty, Student Trustee – Student Representative
  • Michael Dannenberg, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Department of Higher Education
  • Kristy Glover, Professor of Criminal Justice – Faculty Representative
  • Geovanni Cruz, Enrollment Counselor – MCCC Professional Staff Representative (Alum)
  • Sean Harris, Director of Community Engagement – Non-Unit Professional Staff Representative
  • Paul Ledoux, Healthcare Simulation Support Technician – AFSCME Representative (Alum)
  • Ubani Ogbonnaya, Dean of the School of Math, Science, and Engineering
  • Jessica Favreau, Alumni Association President and QCC Foundation Treasurer (Alum)
  • Sara Simms, Executive Director of Human Resources – Affirmative Action Officer (non-voting)   
  • Jess Ahrens Montecalvo, Secretary to the Search Committee (non-voting)