About
- Degrees: BA in Economics and a master’s degree in Public Policy, both from
Georgetown University - Affiliation: President & CEO, Business for Educational Success and Transformation in
NC (BEST NC) - Other Affiliations: I serve on various boards and education organizations, including the
Principal Fellows Commission, Teaching Fellows Advisory Board, and myFutureNC
Advisory Board. I am also an Adjunct Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. - Your connection to community colleges? In addition to my education work in North
Carolina, I have a personal connection to community colleges because my dad earned
an associate degree in Nursing when I was four years old, the highest educational
attainment in my family up to that point. This paved the way for my academic successes. - What do you love most about the NC Community College System? I love the
accessibility of the NCCCS and the breadth of opportunities it offers to students in North
Carolina. From Career & College Promise courses for high school students to
post-baccalaureate courses for aspiring teachers, NCCCS students can achieve their
dreams of today and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow. - A fun fact about you? I have visited all 50 states, each at least twice
