Sylvia Cocca is an Academic Program Assistant II at Hudson Valley Community College. With over 14 years’ experience in the role there is nothing Silvia doesn’t know about the College and its programs. Handling a matrix of concerns and demands with complete proficiency, Sylvia is an administrative wunderkind producing consistently high quality results for the students and staff alike.

With an extensive history in administration, Sylvia started her administrative career with the New York Telephone Company where she stayed for 24 years. She then took a position at Vanderheyden Hall before joining Hudson Valley Community College. She holds an Associate’s degree in Labor Studies from Averill Park High School/Hudson Valley Community College/Hartford Airline School and an airline stewardess qualification from Hartford Airline School. Recognized for her accomplishments, Sylvia has received many awards including two Meritorious Awards – 2002 & 2010, a Certificate of Excellence in Recognition of Scholastic Achievement Personal Enrichment and she was entered into the National Honor Society in 2008.