WORCESTER, MA – February 19, 2025 – Quinsigamond Community College Foundation President and QCC alum Jorgo Gushi was appointed to the college’s Board of Trustees last month by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. In October of 2024, Gushi was unanimously elected as president of the QCC Foundation where he continues to support and advocate for community college students.
“I am thrilled that Jorgo has been appointed to serve. His experience in governance and history with QCC brings a new dynamic that is so needed during these challenging times. We welcome his refreshing perspective that energizes all of us in moving the college ahead,” said Board Chair Dr. Linda Maykel.
Gushi came to the U.S. from Albania at age 18 and two weeks later started his first semester at QCC. With his sights set on a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Gushi made the decision to obtain an associate degree at QCC and then transfer to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.
While a QCC student, Gushi was elected as the president of the Student Government Association and the chair of the Student Advisory Council to the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. He advocated to advance open educational resources and championed a successful campaign that changed a state law, which now allows part-time students to run for student trustee positions. His advocacy extended to shaping the MA Department of Higher Education’s 10-year Strategic Plan for Racial Equity. In 2022, he received citations from the Massachusetts Governor's Office, State Senate, and House of Representatives for his higher education advocacy work. He also received a WPI GOLD Award for community outreach and inclusion.
Gushi is currently a technical account manager at MathWorks, a global company specializing in technical software for engineers and scientists.
“QCC changed the trajectory of my life,” said Gushi. “As an immigrant, it gave me the opportunity, community and foundation for success. Now, as a trustee and Foundation president, I’m honored to give back by supporting students, expanding opportunities and ensuring that everyone who walks through QCC’s doors feels empowered to chase their dreams, just as I did."