Keynote speaker
The Honorable Doris B. González, Acting President, NYS Higher Education
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Graduates
Criminal Justice (including PhD & dual degree programs)
Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
International Crime & Justice
Public Administration (including dual degree programs)
Public Administration - Inspection & Oversight
Public Administration - Public Policy & Administration
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Doris B. González has been serving as Acting President of HESC since January 2026, bringing her extensive leadership experience to the role. Originally joining HESC as the Executive Vice President in August 2023, Doris provides administrative oversight and management of HESC operations and activities and is responsible for the development, administration, and execution of all New York State financial aid programs.
Prior to joining HESC, Doris served as the Director of Delivery Management with Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., a multinational information technology infrastructure services provider. Prior to her work with Kyndryl, Doris served for 25 years in numerous leadership roles with IBM Corporation. Coupled with her notable private sector experience, Doris has also served in leadership roles with the New York City Board of Education, NYC School Construction Authority, and NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Doris was born in the Dominican Republic and attended public schools in New York City. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Baruch College, City University of New York.
Receptions hosted by Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost Allison Pease will follow the ceremony.
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