Our Piece of the Pie’s President & CEO Hector Rivera named Co-Chair of Hartford’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Education

Our Piece of the Pie (OPP)’s President and CEO Hector Rivera will serve as a Commission Co-Chair of Hartford’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Education. In addition, OPP’s Director of Finance and Hartford City Councilman Amilcar Hernandez will serve as a Commission Member.

Hartford’s Mayor Arunan Arulampalam recently launched the Commission to identify opportunities for progress in Hartford Public Schools. Elected leaders, advocates, and community members will develop recommendations on actionable steps to address challenges faced by Hartford Public Schools. The Commission’s goals align with OPP’s mission to empower youth with the key competencies needed to overcome barriers and succeed in education and employment.

“This Commission will allow us to strategically and intentionally look at some of the district’s most glaring needs and partner with local, state, and national experts to develop recommendations. Our goal is to produce an impactful outcome and opportunities in service to our students and families.”

– Hector Rivera, OPP’s President and CEO, Blue Ribbon Commission Co-Chair

Visit HartfordBlueRibbon.org to learn more.