Bronx, NY — Ronnie R. Hector is being recognized by
Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for his achievements in
Academia and in acknowledgment of his work with the State University of New
York (SUNY) Bronx Educational Opportunity Center.
With 30 years of experience, Mr. Hector serves as the
Executive Director and Chief Executive/Academic Officer of the SUNY Bronx
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). He has been in this role for four years,
providing direction and visionary leadership toward achieving the institution's
mission. Mr. Hector is responsible for all aspects of the center's operations,
including instruction, student support services, facility management, personnel,
and fiscal affairs.
In collaboration with Bronx Community College and SUNY
University Center for Academics and Workforce Development (UCAWD), Mr. Hector
spearheads the execution of relocation efforts and the strategic redevelopment
of academic, career, and technical programs at a future new site. Reporting
directly to the college president, he collaborates with SUNY's UCAWD and the
directors of other EOCs statewide.
Mr. Hector has professional expertise in working with
political officials and raising capital for SUNY Bronx EOC while looking at
employment needs. He develops positive external relationships with the center's
advisory council, civic and business organizations, governmental agencies,
corporate entities, and community-based organizations to promote and advance
the center. In addition, Mr. Hector provides center-wide leadership for
developing business and industry partnerships. He develops and implements
programs and services to meet the needs of residents and businesses in the
Bronx and New York City. He also manages a budget of nearly five million
dollars annually.
In pursuit of higher education, Mr. Hector went to several
universities to obtain his degrees, including a Bachelor's degree in Public
Administration from Medgar Evers College. He then completed his Master's in
Higher Education at Ashford University and a Master's in Education Counseling
at Alfred University. He is expected to earn his Ph.D. in Higher Education,
Leadership, and Counseling from North Central University in March 2023.
Among his professional accolades and awards, Mr. Hector has
received a New York City and State Organization Award for the 100 Most
Respected New Yorkers to Help New Yorkers. He was also recently featured in a
Bronx Community College article (April 2022).
Mr. Hector considers developing his reputation as his most
significant career accomplishment. He attributes his success to his
grandmother, who guided him and his family on education, and his college advisors.
Looking to the future, Mr. Hector intends to continue his stellar leadership
and hopes to become a college president.
For more information, visit www.bronxeoc.org.
