David Perez, Project Director of the HCE’s Educational Opportunity Center, will become the new Executive Director. David has been an integral part of the leadership of HCE for many years.
He joined the HCE Educational Opportunity Center in September 2007. As Project Director he oversaw budget, fundraising, reporting to funding authorities, developing and maintaining partnerships with community-based organizations, participant recruitment, and all E.O.C services. David has also served as both Educational Advisor and Assistant Director at the E.O.C. His main areas of expertise include financial aid, college admissions and post-secondary education transition for adults. David holds a B.A. in History from the State University of New York at Albany and a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. He is in the doctoral program in Ed.D at Northeastern University.