Dr. Torres Nájera Meet and Greet
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, the college held an open house-style meet and greet with Patricia Torres Nájera, Ph.D., MATC’s new executive director of community education, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) initiatives and strategic engagement. MATC employees and students, community members and media representatives were invited to the event at the MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square. Following an introduction by Naydeen Gonzalez-De Jesus, Ph.D., executive vice president of student success, Dr. Torres Nájera spoke about her connections to MATC and the community. In this new role at the college, she will ensure HSI standards for excellence districtwide, execute strategic initiatives, and forge strong bonds with community-based organizations, school districts and other partners. Dr. Torres Nájera has helped Milwaukee residents for 35 years as an educator, a community organizer, a civic volunteer, a labor advocate and a social justice defender. Learn more at matc.edu/news.