for his efforts to increase racial equity in Long Island's public schools

In addition to being the founder and managing partner of Cameron Engineering & Associates-one of Long Island's premier consulting firms-John D. Cameron is leading the way to create a more equitable Long Island. 

The Long Island Regional Planning Council shines a spotlight on key issues affecting the quality of life on Long Island including public education. As chair of the Council, Mr. Cameron has led its Education Working Group that is seeking to improve K-12 educational achievement, especially for students of color.  The core membership of the group includes representatives of the Council, the Nassau and Suffolk School Boards and Superintendents Associations, BOCES, and the New York State Union of Teachers.  This collaboration is a challenging undertaking and Mr. Cameron's ability to keep people of diverse perspectives talking around the table is an important step forward for the region.

"Under John Cameron's leadership, the LIRPC dove below the headlines to understand both the opportunities represented by Long Island's highly successful education system and limitations caused by uneven opportunities for students of color," says Tom Rogers, Superintendent of Nassau and Western Suffolk BOCES, adding "Understanding the role that system will play as a pillar of Long Island's future prosperity, Cameron led the LIRPC to a 12-point plan that directly addresses the delicate issues most avoid discussing."

Mr. Cameron provides additional support to public education through his role as the vice chairman of the SUNY College of Old Westbury Foundation Board.