Hudson County Community College Vice President Selected to Participate in Harvard Leadership Development Program for Higher Education

February 9, 2024

Dr. Nicholas Chiaravalloti will take part in the esteemed virtual institute.

February 9, 2024, Jersey City, NJ – Change is inevitable. Preparing for organizational change can mitigate negative impact on an organization’s present and future operations. The Harvard Graduate School of Education’s “Organizational Change in Uncertain Times: A Leadership Program for Higher Education” was designed for higher education leaders who are responsible for change agendas. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has announced that Dr. Nicholas Chiaravalloti will represent the College in the program.

The four-week virtual institute is designed to assist college leaders preparing to meet change head-on, from developing initial strategy to implementation and evaluation. The institute provides a synchronous, interactive learning experience for engaging with peers and Harvard Graduate School of Education faculty. Participants will have the opportunity to use contemporary research and apply best practices to address specific challenges their organization may be facing. Program content includes live sessions, discussion boards, break-out sessions, and readings.

Attendees will assess how well-positioned their educational institutions are in meeting current and future challenges; deepen their understanding of factors that both inhibit and advance change; reflect on their leadership strengths and growth opportunities to increase their effectiveness as they drive innovation and lasting impact; explore skills and strategies to lead teams through change and uncertainty; and develop a blueprint as a guide for addressing anticipated challenges.

HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber said the College’s success in supporting students and the community is due in large measure to HCCC supporting the professional development of administrators, faculty and staff. “Dr. Chiaravalloti serves as our liaison with federal, state, and local officials and the community at large. He provides executive and administrative direction for the College’s legal affairs, and leadership in developing, supporting, and executing our priorities, so this opportunity is especially well suited to his work here,” Dr. Reber stated.

Nicholas Chiaravalloti has been serving as HCCC’s Vice President for External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, and Senior Counsel to the President since 2017. He holds a doctoral degree in Education from St. Peter’s University, Juris Doctorate degree from the Rutgers-Newark School of Law, and Bachelor of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America.

Prior to joining HCCC, Dr. Chiaravalloti was Director of Community Engagement, and Director of the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership at St. Peter’s University. He also served for six years as Assemblyman for the 31st Legislative District (Bayonne/Jersey City); Majority Whip; and State Director for the Office of Senator Robert Menendez. In the private sector, he was a partner in the law firm of Weiner & Lesniak, LLP and is the owner of consulting firm ANJ LLC. Dr. Chiaravalloti serves on the New Jersey Broadband Commission, the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America - Northern New Jersey Council, the Executive Board of the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Planning Association New Jersey Committee.