Meet the DEI Team

Welcome to Our Team

Welcome to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hudson County Community College. Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, each committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment. From supporting veteran and international students to developing comprehensive DEI training programs and ensuring accessibility for all, our team works tirelessly to address the unique needs of our diverse student body.

Dr. Yeurys Pujols

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Yeurys Pujols is the proud product of a Hudson County Community College education. He has a 14-year career in higher education as an administrative leader and History instructor. He earned his associate’s degree at Hudson County Community College and went on to New Jersey City University (NJCU) to receive his BA in History. He received his Master’s from Seton Hall University in Diplomacy and International Relations and is now a doctoral candidate in the NJCU Community College Leadership Ed.D Program.

Click here to view the welcome remarks from the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at HCCC.

Natalia Vazquez-Bodkin, M.Ed.

Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Natalia Vazquez-Bodkin’s mission as an educator is to equip students with the skills needed for a society in which they will become moral agents of transformative change. Natalia has 13 years of professional experience in higher education in academic support. She is a graduate of Kean University and Arizona State University and has held professional academic support staff, administrative, and adjunct faculty positions at Kean University, Bloomfield College, and Bergen Community College.