NCCET Board of Directors
Meet Our Leaders
Led by President Joseph Cassidy, NCCET’s leadership team brings together experienced educators, administrators, and industry partners from across the country. Together, they provide strategic direction and oversight for programs, initiatives, and conferences that advance continuing education, workforce development, and community engagement.

Our Board Members

Joseph Cassidy
MBA, Ed.D
President
Vice President Workforce Innovation and Community Education, College of DuPage

Donald Tracy
Past President
Interim Dean of Continuing Education, Austin Community College

Karen Kozachyn
Ed.D
Member-at-Large
Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development, Delaware County Community College

Elaine Chapman
Member-at-Large
Extension Director, Pasadena City College

Mike Nielsen
Member-at-Large
Executive Director of Corporate and Continuing Education, Seattle Colleges



