Contributors

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Amy Williams

Amy Williams is the Executive Director of NACEP, bringing extensive experience in education policy and leadership. She is dedicated to advancing quality concurrent enrollment programs and fostering collaboration among educators, policymakers, and institutions nationwide.

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Teri StPierre

Teri StPierre serves as the Director of Early College and the Mathematics Faculty Liaison at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education. She has previous teaching experience at both the middle and high school levels.

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Andrea Roma

Andrea Roma is an experienced higher education professional serving as the Accreditation and Member Services Manager at NACEP, where she supports accreditation efforts and member services.  She leads the Accreditation Commissioners and Peer Reviewers, facilitating collaboration and guiding programs through the accreditation process. Known for her creativity and humor, Andrea incorporates fun and engaging themes to educate, recognize, and celebrate the hard work of the NACEP community.

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Dianne Lassai Barker

As Director of State Engagement for the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), Dianne Lassai Barker is dedicated to advancing the goal of higher education attainment and career advancement for all students. 

Dianne champions NACEP’s goals by engaging states through relationship building and technical assistance, fostering concurrent and dual enrollment policy conversations, leading the NACEP Affiliated Chapters, as well as supporting the Advocacy and  Accreditation Commissions.  Previously, Dianne was the Director of Secondary Education Initiatives and Dual Enrollment for the Technical College System of Georgia.  Dianne has worked in higher education for over 20 years at the state’s system office and a two-year postsecondary institution. 

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Miranda Rodriguez

Miranda Rodriguez serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Membership and Operational Strategy at NACEP, leading efforts in member engagement, communications, and organizational operations to support the growth and success of the concurrent enrollment community.