2026 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!
Dr. Jo Alice Blondin
Board President
President, Clark State College
Dr. Tracy Kruse
Board President-Elect
Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Northeast Community College
Paula Nissen
Board Past President
Director, North Central Iowa Institutional Research Collaborative, North Iowa Area, Iowa Central & Iowa Lakes Community Colleges
Robert Matthews
Vice President Finance
Vice President of Student, Academic, and Student Success, Mott Community College
Julie Parks
Vice President Programs and Engagement
Vice President Workforce Development, Spokane Colleges
Dr. Kevin Ratliff
Vice President Partnerships
Vice President for Partnerships, Workforce and Southern Campuses, Columbia State Community College
Dr. Eric Heiser
Vice President Advocacy and Policy
President & CEO, Coconino Community College
Dr. Ken Warden
Governance Chair
Commissioner of Higher Education, State of Arkansas
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
Shannon Bryant
Executive Director
Workforce and Economic Development, Minnesota State
Ryan Davis
Senior Director of Education
Machinists Institute
Dr. Floyd Hardin III
Enterprise Officer
External Relations & Engagement, Maricopa College
Dr. Johnny Hu
Vice President of Instruction
Bates Technical 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 KC
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
Ne’Keisha Stepney
Assistant Provost of Workforce Development
Waubonsee Community College
Dr. Michelle VanNoy
Director
Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University
Teresita Wisell
Vice President
Workforce Development & Community Education | SUNY Westchester Community College
Minah Woo
Vice President of Workforce, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, Howard Community College
450+
Colleges engaged
5,000+
Network partners and members
30+
Years of leadership in workforce education
100+
Strategic partners
50
States and Guam served
800+
Participants NCWE annual conference and peer learning events
Join us in shaping the future of workforce education.
Whether you’re a practitioner, educator, industry partner, or policy advocate, NCWE welcomes your voice. Together, we can create pathways that empower learners, strengthen communities, and support a thriving, equitable future.
