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HESC President Dr. Guillermo Linares was recently recognized by amNY and PoliticsNY as one of the 2024 Power Players in Education. This esteemed list celebrates influential leaders committed to advancing education and supporting student success.
Serving as HESC President since 2017, Dr. Linares oversees the administration of $800 million in financial aid to over 300,000 students, expanding access to education across New York State. A pioneering advocate for education, he was the first Dominican-born member elected to the NYC Council and served as Chair of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. His lifelong dedication to public service and educational equity has left a profound impact on New York’s immigrant and student communities, promoting collaboration across K-12 and higher education to strengthen pathways to college success.
Read the full article on the 2024 Power Players in Education.