Dear Gateway Community,
It's with great honor and excitement that I introduce myself as your new President. I've long admired CT State Gateway Campus’ deep commitment to transforming lives, and I'm eager to contribute to the rich history of success that defines this college. As a new member of the Gateway community, I'm dedicated to listening, learning, and working with all of you—our amazing faculty and staff, engaged community partners, our valued alumni, and especially our incredible students—to move our shared mission forward.
My top priorities for CT State Gateway are to focus on building a collaborative environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. I truly believe that working together and including everyone is key to new ideas and progress. I welcome your insights, ideas, and perspectives as we shape Gateway's future together.
Most importantly, our decisions will always center on our students’ success: supporting their academic and personal growth, preparing them for rewarding careers, and removing any barriers they might face. To all our students: your aspirations, hard work, and unique voices inspire us every day. We're here to support your journey, provide the resources you need to thrive, and celebrate your achievements. Please fully engage with all Gateway has to offer, connect with your dedicated faculty, staff, and wonderful classmates, and make the most of your time here.
Our strong connection to New Haven and the greater region is a core part of Gateway's identity. We're deeply connected to this lively city, and we know our success is tied to New Haven's well-being and growth. I'm especially focused on strengthening our relationships with the many businesses, organizations, and people that make up our community. Our community partners are essential to what we do. They offer valuable internships, job opportunities, and support services that truly benefit our students. I'm excited to work with you to continue growing these important collaborations. Gateway plays a critical role in preparing skilled graduates who meet the needs of local industries, and I am committed to expanding programs that directly contribute to our region's economic vitality.
CT State Gateway is a proud and important part of CT State Community College. Our statewide college helps us all work together, sharing resources and ideas to offer excellent, accessible education across Connecticut. I'm committed to working closely as a leader within our college to improve our students' experiences and increase our college's impact. To make sure we're all on the same page, keeping communication clear and steady will be a top priority. I'm dedicated to being open and making sure information flows easily across our campus and with our outside partners.
I'm truly thrilled to start this journey with you. I look forward to meeting many of you, understanding your passions, and working hand-in-hand to build on Gateway's strong history. Together, we'll continue to be a place of opportunity and a positive force for our students and the entire community.