ACTE Announces the 2025 ACTE National Leadership Fellows
Alexandria, VA—The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its 2025 class of Fellows for ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program. Twenty fellows were selected for the 2025 cohort. The program identifies and trains leaders. Participants complete the program with a strong desire and motivation to support an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.
The 2025 cohort includes the following fellows. Fellows’ biographies can be accessed on the ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program webpage.
Experienced Fellows:
- Randa Pirrong – Francis Tuttle Technology Center
- Jacob Ball – Fayette County Public Schools
- Traci Jones – Providence Cristo Rey High School
- Emily Yoshikawa-Ruesch – Utah State University
- Christina Loyd – Nemo Vista High School
- Sarah Grossi – Region 14 ATC – ConVal High School
- Carla Arciniega Henrici – Lane Community College
- Lucas Schrauben – Holt Public Schools
- Ricardo Pimentel – Pawtucket School District
- Jen Newendyke – Rock Hill School District
- Arnaz Dotivala – Loudoun County Public Schools
- Katie Kensinger – Springfield Public Schools
- Adrian Lucero – Clovis Municipal Schools
- Alyssa Alcos – State of Hawaii
New Professional Fellows:
- Ethan Dado – Eden Prairie Schools
- Jennifer Breman – School Board of Alachua County
- Rachel Popham – Butts County School System
- Sophia George – Norfolk Public School
- Lonnie McRavin – Chesterfield County Schools
- Anna Alday – Alamogordo Public Schools
Fellows commit a calendar year to the National Leadership Fellowship Program, Jan. 1–Dec. 31. The 2025 class of fellows represents each of ACTE’s five regions and the majority of divisions. In addition to more experienced educators, this year’s fellowship class again includes a cohort of new professionals.
Dr. Doug Major and Dr. Dawn Lindsley were selected to serve as the Fellowship Coordinators. Dr. Doug Major is working with the Experienced Fellows, and Dr. Dawn Lindsley is working with the New Professional Fellows.
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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
