Local Leader and JCC Alumna Karen L. Belcher to Speak at Jefferson Community College’s 60th Commencement

Jefferson Community College (JCC) will hold its 60th Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2024. The event will recognize graduates from December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024. It is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the McVean Student Center Gymnasium and will be live-streamed for online viewers.

The keynote speaker, Karen L. Belcher, is an alumna from the class of 1992 and the Executive Director of the Food Bank of Central New York. Since joining the organization in 2001, she has played a crucial role in its growth and impact across 11 counties, including Jefferson. Her leadership during the COVID pandemic included a collaboration with JCC’s food pantry to support over 1,000 families, highlighting her commitment to community service.

Mason L.M. Archer, the student speaker, will graduate with a 4.0 GPA and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in teaching at SUNY Potsdam. His academic achievements and community involvement exemplify the qualities JCC encourages in its students.

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