Director of Community Engagement, Sean Harris, was recently named a 2026 Black Excellence of the Hill award recipient by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC).
This annual honor celebrates Black and Latino Community leaders who are making a meaningful difference in their communities. Harris was nominated for the award by Massachusetts State Representative David LeBoeuf.
“Sean embodies the best of QCC and the Worcester community. We are incredibly proud to see his impact recognized at the state level with this distinguished honor,” said QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja.
A longtime pillar of the Worcester community, Harris has supported local organizations and initiatives for decades. He is the founder of the Professional Men of Color Dinner Club and serves on the boards of the Business Improvement District for Downtown Worcester and Dress for Success. In 2023, he was recognized with the BIPOC Community Leader Award from the Diverse Professional Roundtable. Additionally, Harris was a founding member of the Worcester Youth Center and later served as its youngest executive director.
Harris has worked at QCC since 2021, becoming the Director of Community Engagement in 2023. In addition to fostering relationships and partnerships between QCC and the surrounding community, he co-chairs the Access to Opportunity Committee and serves as a member of the Advisory Council for Access & Opportunity.
"I'm deeply honored to be recognized among such dedicated leaders from across the state. Working within the Worcester community has always been rooted in unity and what we can accomplish together," said Harris.
The award winners were celebrated on February 27 at a ceremony featuring remarks from Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and keynote speaker Mechalle Brown, President of the 7uice Foundation and mother of Celtic's star Jaylen Brown.