Baldwinite named Nassau County Community College trustee

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Baldwinite George Siberón earlier this year was named to Nassau Community College’s board of trustees. His term began Aug. 10 and will run to June 30, 2024.

“Not only will I be able to advocate for an excellent, affordable education for all students, no matter their race, ethnicity or immigration status, but I will also be in a position to help shape the policies and direction of this great educational institution,” Siberón said in a statement. “I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this college, where every student receives a first rate education at the lowest tuition of any college in Nassau County.”

The board is in charge of college policies, handling resources and improving services for students.

Siberón is the executive director of the Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association, a nonprofit that provides services to the Village of Hempstead and surrounding communities. He has also served as executive director of the Nassau County Youth Board, deputy director for programs and acting executive director of Aspira, a nonprofit that provides services to Latin American youth.

He was also district manager for U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, a Democrat from Brooklyn.

Siberón earned his bachelor’s degree from Queens College, a master’s in social work from Fordham University and a master of public administration from Baruch College. He is also a graduate of the prestigious National Urban Fellows Program, and is a member of Phi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

Over a distinguished career, Siberón has received many honors, including the Martin Luther King “Keeper of the Dream” Award from the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County; the Top Advocate for Latino Empowerment award from The Hispanic Network, LLC; and the Long Islander Who Made a Difference Award from the Long Island Progressive Coalition.

“I am delighted that George Siberón has been appointed to the Nassau Community College Board of Trustees,” NCC President Hubert Keen said. “Not only is George a leader and activist in the Latino community, he’s also an advocate for excellent, affordable education for all.”

“George is an active advocate for the Latino community and beyond on issues of education and economic empowerment and will bring that passion to the college,” Jorge Gardyn, president of the board of trustees, said. “That quality will be vital as he contributes to the vision and policies critical to the continuing success of this great institution and all of its students.”