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2026–27 BOARD MEETINGS

Sep. 9, 10 am–3 pm, CTE Resource Center

Nov. 11, 10 am–3 pm, CTE Resource Center

Jan. 13, 1–4 pm, Professional Development and Leadership Seminar

Mar. 10, 10 am–3 pm, CTE Resource Center

May 12, 10 am–3 pm, CTE Resource Center

2025–26 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Executive Committee meetings will be held virtually, unless indicated otherwise.

Jul. 8, 5–7 pm

Aug. 12, 5–7 pm

Sep. 9, 9–10 am, CTE Resource Center

Oct. 14, 5–7 pm

Nov. 11, 9–10 am, CTE Resource Center

Jan. 13, 4–7 pm, Professional Development and Leadership Seminar

Feb. 10, 5–7 pm

Mar. 10, 9–10 am, CTE Resource Center

Apr. 14, 5–7 pm

May 12, 9–10 am, CTE Resource Center

Jun. 9, 5–7 pm

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2026–2027 Board of Directors

President: Arnaz Dotivala

President-Elect: Alisa Rushing

Past President: Bo Bundrick

Executive Director: Chad Maclin

Vice President for Membership: Melvina Robinson

Vice President for Public Policy: Adriane Graham

Secretary: Courtney Merridew

Treasurer: Katy Stokes

ACTE Region II Policy Board Representative: Laura Smith

Virginia Association of Agriculture Educators (VAAE)
Board Representative: Christy Kerr

Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA)
Board Representative: Michael Tetto

Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Special Populations Division (VACTE-SPD)
Board Representative: Sherry Hildebrant

Virginia Association of Marketing Educators (VAME)
Board Representative: Kim Beales

Virginia Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences (VATFACS)
Board Representative: Allison Burns

Virginia Association of Trade & Industrial Educators (VATIE)
Board Representative: Dewey Ray

Virginia Business Education Association (VBEA)
Board Representative: Allison Auten

Virginia Counseling and Career Development (VCCD)
Board Representative: Mary Walker

Virginia Health and Medical Sciences Education Association (VAHAMSEA)
Board Representative: Jackie Portnoy

Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA)
Board Representative: April Peacock

Virginia Work-Based Learning: Dr. Lori Martin

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Anthony Williams, Director—Office of Career and Technical Education, Virginia Department of Education

Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator, CTE Resource Center

Association Presidents

Association presidents are invited to attend meetings and participate in discussions but are not voting members.

VAAE President: Miranda Locuratoro

VACTEA President: Jason Suhr

VACTE-SPD President: Sherry Hildebrant

VAME President: Kim Beales

VATFACS President: Dr. Amber Tiernan

VATIE President: Tanya Rogers

VBEA President: BreAnne Woodson

VAHAMSEA President: Bobby Totty

VTEEA President: B.J. Scott

VWBL President: Eric Godwin