Urban College of Boston Welcomes Two New Board Members: Constanza Cabello and Jan Wyatt
Boston, MA, 6/26/2024 – Urban College of Boston is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Constanza Cabello and Dr. Jan Wyatt bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board, reinforcing the college’s commitment to equal opportunity in higher education.
Constanza Cabello, ED.D.
Dr. Constanza Cabello is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader passionate about developing equitable organizational cultures and communities. With foundations in leadership, facilitation, and counseling, she has spent her career working to advance DEI in her community and workplace.
She currently serves as the Vice President for Equity Programs at State Street Corporation, a financial services and asset management firm that oversees approximately 10% of the world’s wealth and employs over 45,000 people globally.
Before working in financial services, Connie was a senior diversity and community engagement officer in higher education, where she served in both administrative and teaching capacities on campus. Dr. Cabello also founded her own DEI practice, Cabello Consulting LLC, in 2011.
She is a dedicated change agent with demonstrated success implementing DEI strategy, achieving goals, and producing results in corporate and educational settings.
Connie holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership Studies from Northeastern University, a Master of Science in Counseling from Central Connecticut State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy and Planning from the University of Connecticut. Her publications and research concern the intersections of racial equity, leadership, and education.
Urban College of Boston is thrilled to have her perspective and experience supporting our students and their futures.
Jan Wyatt, Ph.D
Dr. Jan Wyatt joins the Board with a distinguished background in educational leadership.
Over his eighteen-year career in higher education, Jan has held roles such as Associate Professor, Department Chair, Academic Dean, Vice Provost, Executive Director, Associate Vice President, and Vice President of Academic Programs (VPAP).
Currently, as VPAP at SNHU, he leads the Academic Programs teams to deliver high-quality programs nationwide.
Previously, he spearheaded academic processes for efficiency and effectiveness, supported regional and programmatic accreditation efforts, and developed the award-winning Higher Education and Real-World Training (HEaRT) and Nursing Credentialing Center initiatives.
At other institutions, Jan has managed academic programs, faculty, student learning experiences, curriculum development, accreditation, strategic planning, and budget management. Jan holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management (Capella University), an M.B.A. (SNHU), an M.S. in Higher Education Administration (Kaplan University), and a B.S. in Marketing (Florida International University). He has completed leadership training at Harvard Law and UC Berkeley Online.
Urban College of Boston welcomes his extensive higher education experience to support our goals and initiatives.
By incorporating the expertise and leadership of Dr. Constanza Cabello and Dr. Jan Wyatt, Urban College of Boston is poised to continue its tradition of excellence and inclusivity in higher education.
Peter Ebb, Urban College of Boston Board Chair welcomes the new members, stating: “We feel extremely fortunate that Jan and Connie are joining the Urban College Board. Both have extensive experience in areas of critical importance to the College. Like many of Urban College’s students, both were born outside the United States (Jan in Trinidad, Connie in Chile) and have a deep understanding of the challenges our students face.
Jan and Connie are passionate about making higher education accessible to communities like those served by Urban College and dedicated to a student-first focus in educational programs. They will strengthen the board, and they will benefit the College and the students we serve.”
Their admission to the board also marks the departure of two incredible board members, Dr. Paul LeBlanc and Yiming Shuang.
Dr. Paul LeBlanc shared his insights and expertise as the former president of Southern New Hampshire University, an important partner of Urban College.
Yiming Shuang is a dynamic nonprofit leader whose strategic operational perspective supported Urban College’s rapid recent growth.
The college is immensely grateful for Dr. Paul LeBlanc and Yiming Shuang’s contributions as board members and wishes them continued success.
About Urban College of Boston:
A private, accredited, non-profit college founded with the mission to open new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education that prepares a diverse community of learners to pursue career advancement and transform their lives.
With a focus on students who have been traditionally underserved or excluded from higher education opportunities in the United States, Urban College of Boston carries out its mission through its academic offerings and student services, with ongoing attention paid to matters of access and affordability for students. The College offers three associate degrees (Associate of Arts degrees in Early Childhood Education, General Studies, and Human Services Administration) and seven certificates.
The College offers classes in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole, with the goal of bringing every student to college-level English language proficiency by the completion of their studies.