Now in its third year, the Chancellor’s Leadership Institute has officially kicked off its 2027 cohort (CLI27), uniting leaders across Austin Community College District (ACC) divisions to support the College’s Theory of Change work. 

CLI27 will work closely with the Office of Institutional Research and Analytics (OIRA) to expand data literacy and empower colleagues to become active consumers of the latest College data.

Following the five-day kickoff in mid-September, the cohort will meet monthly and host discussions and presentations throughout the year.

Introducing the CLI27 Cohort

CLI27 is composed of leaders who report directly to Cabinet members or Associate Vice Chancellors. This is the second of two years of CLI cohorts focusing at this level. 

Erica Breedlove, HR Business Partner
Jason Briseno, Financial Assistance & Veterans Affairs Executive Dean
Susan Burkhauser, Senior Director of Institutional Research
Troy DeFrates, School of Applied Technologies Dean
Emily Demerath, Sr. Director of Student Affairs Staff Development
Erica Ervin, Assessment & Admissions Executive Dean
Renee Esparza, Transfer Services Executive Dean
Alison Fears, Grant Development & Compliance Executive Dean
Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Director of Special Projects
Carrye Glazar, ACCTV Executive Producer, Director of College Video
Karina Hernandez, Dean of Digital Learning
Kathy James, Executive Dean of Advising
Idolina Maldonado, Sr. Portfolio Manager
Carlos Martinez, Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor & Deputy CFO
Raine Munkens, Senior Director of Advancement Services and Stewardship
Michelle Raymond, Strategic Events Director
Julie Reck, Mental Health Counseling Services Sr. Director
Jose Resendez, ACCelerated Learning Support Executive Dean
Tiffany Ricks, School of Nursing Dean
Roxane Royalty, Orientation & First-Year Experience Executive Dean
Jason Sanchez, High School Programs Enrollment Management Director
Nancy Stano, Dean of Strategic Scheduling
Curtiss Stevens, Executive Dean
Edward Terry, College Web Director

Visit the CLI website to learn more about the program.