Our Stories, Our Impact

Welcome to our Newsroom, where you’ll find stories about our people, programs, and the impact we’re making in our community. Discover the value of community college, explore the latest news, and engage with us on social media. All press and media inquiries should be directed to Doreen Maciak at marketing@northshore.edu.

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NSCC faculty and staff offer a wealth of experience ranging from Free and Early College, to STEM and humanities courses, to workforce development programs that help students begin or advance their career. 

To arrange for an interview, please contact the Marketing and Strategic Communications Director: Doreen Maciak at (978) 739-5436 or dmaciak@northshore.edu.

Examples of Subject Matter Expertise for Media:

  • Free Community College in Massachusetts
  • Early College programs
  • Understanding achievement gaps
  • Adult learners and nontraditional student pathways
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Workforce Development and Professional Education
  • Public and private grant funding
  • STEM programs and workforce opportunities
  • Manufacturing workforce

Discover and stay in touch with what’s happening at North Shore Community College on social media.

  • Visual Style Guide: This is NSCC's shared reference for how we present ourselves. It is an indepth PDF of the Visual Style Guide shared with NSCC faculty and staff.
    Download the visual style guide

  • Logo Pack: This is a ZIP file that contains just the color variations of our logo (Seal and logotype together) in three file formats: JPG, PNG, and EPS.
    Download the logo pack

  • Editorial Style Guide: This is a quick reference tool for  anyone who wishes to write through official North Shore Community College (NSCC) channels.
    Download the editorial style guide

William A. Heineman, Ed.D., President

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William A. Heineman, Ed.D.,
President

Dr. Kathryn Nielsen Senior Executive Officer, President's Office

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Dr. Kathryn Nielsen
Senior Executive Officer, President's Office

Dr. Christian Bednar Provost/Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

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Dr. Christian Bednar
Provost/Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

Janice Forsstrom  Vice President, Administration and Finance

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Janice Forsstrom 
Vice President, Administration and Finance

Nikki Pelonia Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Institutional Belonging & Employee Development

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Nikki Pelonia
Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Institutional Belonging & Employee Development

Loyce Brown Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

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Loyce Brown
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

Jennifer James Price Assistant Vice President of Strategic Employer Relations

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Jennifer James Price
Assistant Vice President of Strategic Employer Relations

Jason Marsala Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Financial Strategies

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Jason Marsala
Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Financial Strategies

 

Demographic data:

  • Latine: 36%
  • White: 35%
  • Multi-racial or unknown: 16%
  • Black or African American: 9%
  • Asian: 4%

Fast Facts as of fall 2025:

  • 26 is the average student age
  • 7,000+ students served annually
  • 80+ Degrees and certificate programs
  • 60 years serving the North Shore region
  • 20+ workforce agreement with regional companies
  • 25+ Labs designed for real-world experience
  • 25,000+ Alumni contributing to Massachusetts' workforce
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