2025 NCWE Board of Directors

At NCWE, we are building a vibrant community of educators, leaders, and professionals working together to drive positive change in workforce education. Our collective mission is to empower learners, foster innovation, and create lasting impact across communities and industries. Join us!

Paula Nissen

Board President

Director, North Central Iowa Institutional Research Collaborative, North Iowa Area, Iowa Central & Iowa Lakes Community Colleges

Dr. Jo Alice Blondin

Board President-Elect

President, Clark State College

Dr. Ken Warden

Board Past President

Commissioner of Higher Education, State of Arkansas

Dr. Tracy Kruse

Vice President Finance

Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Northeast Community College

Julie Parks

Vice President Programs and Engagement

Vice President Workforce Development, Community Colleges of Spokane

 

Dr. Kevin Ratliff

Vice President Partnerships

Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education, Blue Ridge Community College

 

Dr. Eric Heiser

Vice President Advocacy and Policy

President & CEO, Coconino Community College

Teresita Wisell

Vice President Governance

Vice President, Workforce Development and Community Education, Westchester Community College

Amanda Abens

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning, Pima Community College

 

Dr. Beth Arman

Senior Dean

Career and Community Partnership, Diablo Valley College

Dr. Kim Becicka

Retired Vice President

Kirkwood Community College

Ryan Davis

Senior Director of Education, Machinists Institute

Executive Director, Seattle Jobs Initiative

Dr. Floyd Hardin III

Enterprise Officer

External Relations & Engagement, Maricopa College

Dr. Johnny Hu

Vice President of Instruction

Bates Technical College

Joyce Johnson

Vice President Career Education

Nursing & Allied Health, Mt. San Jacinto Community College

Dr. Amardeep Kahlon

Vice President, Education and Learning

Central New Mexico Community College

Dr. Kenneth Lawson

President, Columbia Gorge Community College

Dr. Tyjaun Lee

Vice Chancellor

Administrative Services, Metropolitan Community College

Robert Matthews

Vice President of Student, Academic & Workforce Success

Mott Community College

Dr. Girard Melancon

Strategic Partnerships Director

NSF/ Future Use of Energy Louisiana (FUEL)

Sheridan Nixon

Associate Vice Provost

Career Connected Learning, Dallas College

Charles Sasaki

President/Superintendent

Ohlone Community College

Ne’Keisha Stepney

Assistant Provost of Workforce Development

Waubonsee Community College

Dr. Michelle VanNoy

Director

Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University

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