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Peggy Zugibe is a distinguished educational leader and community advocate whose decades of public service have strengthened schools, expanded opportunities for students, and advanced the quality of life throughout Rockland County and New York State.

Since 1993, Mrs. Zugibe has been a member of the North Rockland Board of Education, dedicating more than three decades to championing educational excellence and student success. She has served on the Rockland BOCES Board of Education since 2008, representing the North Rockland Central School District and helping guide innovative educational and workforce development initiatives that benefit students across the county.

Mrs. Zugibe has long been a key figure in educational advocacy, serving as chair of the Hudson-Long Island Coalition for Responsible Funding of Education and holding positions in the Lower Hudson Education Coalition, the Mid-Hudson School Study Council, and currently as Treasurer of the Rockland County School Boards Association. In these roles, she has become a prominent advocate for public education, promoting equitable funding, student success, and robust collaborations between schools and their communities.

Recognizing the vital link between education and economic development, Mrs. Zugibe has been a member of the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) since 2015, contributing to efforts that foster business growth, job creation, and economic vitality in Rockland County.

Through her unwavering commitment to education, civic engagement, and community advancement, Peggy Zugibe has had an enduring impact on generations of students and families. The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Foundation is proud to honor her as a 2026 Champions of Change Honoree for her extraordinary leadership, service, and dedication to creating opportunities and positive change throughout Rockland County and beyond.

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