Peter Collazo has over a decade of experience in higher education in access and support programs, as well experience in government, and the nonprofit sector. He currently serves as an Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) at the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) for New Jersey.
Prior to joining EOF, Peter oversaw the Work Progress Program (WPP) for the Human Resources Administration (HRA) in New York City where, similar to his position at OSHE, he administered funding and support to over 60 NYC-based nonprofits that provided paid short-term work experiences for opportunity youth. Peter has served in various positions within opportunity programs (i.e., SEEK, BC Bound) at the City University of New York (CUNY). He has dedicated his career to promoting equity in education and the workforce so that individuals can unlock their full potential and achieve their vision of success.
Areas of Expertise: Opportunity Programs, Equity in Education, Funding and Support