MCNC welcomes Dr. Keith Curry, President/CEO of the Compton College and Compton Community College District as 2024 Keynote Speaker.
"Every student is a success story."
Dr. Keith Curry believes every community college student can be successful with the right academic and student support services. Dr. Curry has taken a strong stance in the ability of community colleges to provide quality education to students and to provide an environment of educational excellence. Dr. Curry also has a passion for teaching those students who aspire to careers as higher education administrators. His areas of expertise include preparing students for higher education; guided pathways; bridging the digital divide; establishing partnerships among postsecondary institutions, and ensuring access for all students.Â
Dr. David Mauricio joined the Peekskill City School District as Superintendent of Schools in July of 2018. Born in New York City, Dr. Mauricio was raised by his mother and father, both of whom are Latinos who came to NYC to pursue the American Dream. Dr. Mauricio graduated from the NYC Public School system. He pursued his post-secondary education in Buffalo where he received the following degrees: BS in Ed., Special Education & Elementary Education fromS.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo; MS in Ed., Bilingual Special Education from S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo; Certificate of Advanced Study, School Administrator and Supervisor from S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo; and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from University at Buffalo. He also served in the United States Army Reserves. Dr. Mauricio has spent over 25 years working for public schools in various capacities. Additionally, he is a co-founding member and past President of the New York State Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. He is husband to Kimberly Mauricio, and the proud father of a son and daughter.