HESC’s Board of Trustees consists of 15 members, including the commissioner of education, the chancellor of the State University of New York (“SUNY”), the chancellor of the City University of New York (“CUNY”), the president of the SUNY student assembly, and the chair of the CUNY student senate, who serve as ex-officio members. In addition, nine members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and one SUNY community college student is appointed by the Governor without Senate confirmation. The members appointed by the governor represent New York State banking institutions, independent colleges, licensed private career schools, college financial aid officers, students, and members of the public.
| HESC Board of Trustees Members | Member County of Residence | Current Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Victor G. Alicea, Ph.D. President Boricua College | New York County | 6/30/2020 (holdover status) |
| Dr. David Harris President Union College | Schenectady County | 6/30/2029 |
| Mr. Giovanni Harvey President, SUNY Student Assembly University at Albany | Albany County | 5/31/2025 |
| Mr. Marc M. Jerome President Monroe University | Suffolk County | 6/30/2022 (holdover status) |
| Dr. John B. King Jr. Chancellor State University of New York Designee: Jamie Frank | Saratoga County | Ex-officio |
| Ms. Becky Maxson Deputy Director for Compliance Policy Cornell University | Tompkins County | 6/30/2024 |
| Ms. Jennessa Perez Cornell University | Tompkins County | 3/27/2030 (or at graduation, whichever comes first) |
| Mr. Daniel Reden Chairperson, University Student Senate of The City University of New York | Kings County | Ex-officio 10/31/2025 |
| Dr. Manuel J. Rivera Associate Professor K-12 Education Leadership Program, Warner Graduate School of Education University of Rochester | Monroe County | 6/30/2028 |
| Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez Chancellor City University of New York Designee: Reine Sarmiento | Kings County | Ex-officio |
| Dr. Betty A. Rosa Commissioner NYS Education Department Designee: William Murphy | Montgomery County | Ex-officio |
| Mr. Isaac Torres Senior Vice President, General Counsel Carver Bank | Nassau County | 6/30/2030 |
Three member vacancies One from Banking Institutions One president or chief executive or officer of a licensed private career school One SUNY community college student | ||