Queensborough’s dedication to equity, inclusion, and belonging is supported by community members from all corners of our campus. The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging serves as a central hub, linking campus leaders and initiatives committed to advancing these values and strengthening our shared sense of belonging.
There are a variety of pathways for engagement and participation. For information on how you can get involved and make an impact, please reach out to our office staff. We look forward to partnering with you in this important work.
Office of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Staff
Amaris Matos
Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Dr. Amaris Matos holds the inaugural position of Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Queensborough Community College-City University of New York. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of an institutional framework for equity. Dr. Matos is particularly focused on connecting Queensborough's efforts to address racial disparities with national organizations in the field. Additionally, she serves as the Senior Diversity Officer, overseeing the College's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action efforts
As a founding member of the Queensborough Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center (TRHT), Dr. Matos is dedicated to transforming the institutional culture through platforms that encourage engagement and dialogue across differences.
Dr. Matos began her college career at Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Santa Barbara College for Oriental Medicine, a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College, and a doctorate in Leadership for Educational Equity from the University of Colorado, Denver.
Yessenia Garcia
Inclusive Hiring and Cultural Programming Manager
Yessenia Garcia serves as the Diversity Program Manager in the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (OEIB). Ms. Garcia earned an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Deaf Studies at LaGuardia Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Queens College. Ms. Garcia joined Queensborough Community College in 2014 as a CUNY Office Assistant in OEIB and became the Administrative Coordinator in 2017. Ms. Garcia hopes to continue to advance her career within CUNY in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Cameron Man
Administrative Coordinator
Cameron Man is currently the Administrative Coordinator at the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (OEIB). Cameron earned an MBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems at Binghamton University. Cameron began his journey in the DEI space during his time as a Resident Assistant at university. Cameron hopes to continue his efforts to promote an inclusive environment, as well as learn more from the community.
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups play a crucial role in community development by fostering connections, facilitating collaboration, offering support, and promoting inclusivity. They create environments where individuals can thrive both personally and collectively, strengthening the fabric of the community.
Below, find a list of current Queensborough affinity groups along with their contact information. These groups are independent and self-managed, and we provide their details on this page to support and uplift their valuable work.
Asian American Faculty and Staff Association
Website: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/aafsa
Email: AAFSA@qcc.cuny.edu
Black Faculty and Staff Association
Website: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/bfsa
Email: BFSA@qcc.cuny.edu
Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association
Email: HLFSA@qcc.cuny.edu
LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association
Website: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/lgbtq
Email: LGBTQFSA@qcc.cuny.edu
