Our Team
Ghada Abukuwaik
An experienced board member and driven community leader with extensive experience in pharmacology, business management, and operations. An NCPA Adherence Award winner in 2019 and McKesson Pharmacy of the Year Nominee in 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2023. She is the CEO of multiple pharmacies in New Jersey, a national Independent advisory board member, NIAB McKesson Board member, and NJ CPESN Facilitator. She is a caring and dedicated pharamcist and caretaker.
Zaid Qasem
Zaid is a committed legal professional who brings experience in civil litigation, commercial matters, and various issues of equity. As an attorney, Zaid has represented clients across various courts, securing favorable outcomes in complex cases. With a passion for justice and a dedication to serving the community, Zaid is excited to contribute his expertise to further the mission of the organization.
Sirhan Abdullah
Dr. Sirhan Abdullah is the son of hardworking Palestinian immigrants who arrived in New York City in the 1970s. He joined HCCC in 2011 and became a deeply engaged campus citizen. Dr. Abdullah has been instrumental in developing many of the College’s online courses, and served on the HCCC Assessment, Development and Planning, and Online Advisory committees. He cochaired standard IV for the HCCC Middle States Self-Study. Dr. Abdullah previously taught Health Science and Biology at Bergen Community College and William Paterson University.
Abdallah Mohammad Matari
Dr. Matari came to HCCC in 2001 as a Lab Technician, and became a tenured faculty member in 2009. He has been serving as Chemical Hygiene Coordinator since 2001, and as Biology Coordinator since 2010. He was the first STEM professor to teach online and hybrid courses at the College. Dr. Matari has conducted the cyclical review of Biology as well as revisions to courses and curricula, and developed courses such as Histology and Genetics. He has served on numerous HCCC committees, promoted the HCCC Biology program during Open Houses, and was a volunteer judge at the Hudson County Community Science Fair for high school students.