Associate Director, NHC | Co-chair of PACIEE

Diana Gálvez brings over a decade of experience working in higher education. She has
                                       worked for the past fifteen years within the realms of student life, student services
                                       and academic affairs. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Diana's story is intertwined
                                       with the vibrant tapestry of Hudson County. It was here that she completed her formative
                                       K-12 education, igniting her passion for learning.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude
                                       from Hudson County Community College with an Associate of Arts in Sociology in May
                                       of 2017. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts with New Jersey City University
                                       in Sociology and Anthropology in January of 2020, after completing an observational
                                       study in New Delhi, Agra, and Ahmedabad, India. She is currently pursuing her master’s
                                       degree with Fairleigh Dickinson University in Administrative Science.
Diana is deeply committed to fostering student success at the North Hudson Campus,
                                       where she serves as Associate Director, guiding students and connecting them with
                                       essential resources. In her role as a CSS Instructor, she prepares students for their
                                       college journey and actively encourages campus involvement. Diana also contributes
                                       significantly as an advisor for the Latin Society and co-advisor for the Active Minds
                                       Chapter of HCCC, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. She leads the social
                                       connections and communications subgroup for the JED Campus initiative and is the co-chair
                                       of the President’s Advisory Council on Institutional Engagement and Excellence. Additionally,
                                       Diana co-facilitates La Hermanidad, a vital support group that offers invaluable guidance
                                       to students, faculty, and staff.