Nicole Reaves has been serving as executive vice president and chief programs officer at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. On July 15, she is slated to become the first woman president of Schenectady County Community College within the State University of New York System.
With a notable background in higher education leadership, Dr. Townsley brings over four decades of experience to her new position. She previously served as president of both William Peace University and Nichols College, as well as interim president of Laboure College.
Dr. Kress has 30 years of community college experience. Most recently, she served as the president of Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. Earlier, she spent 20 years at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida.