The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently launched its Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to promote career advancement within TCSG and its 22 colleges across Georgia. The first cohort of 25 participants met at TCSG’s system office for a two-day session led by Dr. Alvetta Thomas.

“We are excited to kick-off this first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy to nurture and develop leaders in technical education in Georgia,” said Dr. Alvetta Thomas, President, Executive Leadership Academy and Talent Initiatives at TCSG. “The Senior Leadership Academy provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for success as they continue building their careers at TCSG.”

The Senior Leadership Academy is a yearlong program divided into eight two-day sessions. The first cohort will receive 160 hours of content, including 18 hours of leadership training through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government. The Academy is designed to provide participants with greater understanding of the operation and administrative functions of TCSG and its colleges such as strategic planning, data driven decision making, budgeting, student affairs, compliance, workforce development, and legal services, among others. Participants will be meeting with the Commissioner, college presidents, members of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and industry partners throughout the year.

“By providing a leadership development program for our employees, we are letting them know that TCSG is invested in our people and committed to helping them grow in their career,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. “These 25 participants are the future leaders of TCSG and our colleges, and I look forward to supporting them in their journey.”

The first cohort of The Senior Leadership Academy is:

Angela Davis, Albany Technical College
Dr. Kristen Douglas, Athens Technical College
Gail Edwards, Atlanta Technical College
Christine Ball, Augusta Technical College
Andrea Griner, Central Georgia Technical College
Heather Pence, Chattahoochee Technical College
Thomas Wesley, Coastal Pines Technical College
Dr. Tara Askew, Columbus Technical College
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Dr. Cheree Williams, Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Sonya McDaniel, Gwinnett Technical College
Les Salter, Lanier Technical College
Dr. Vinson Burdette, North Georgia Technical College
Kim David, Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Jeffery Davis, Ogeechee Technical College
Tal Loos, Savannah Technical College
Eulish Kinchens, South Georgia Technical College
Brad Hart, Southeastern Technical College
Stacy Acey, Southern Crescent Technical College
Ross Cox, Southern Regional Technical College
Dr. Nathalie Dames, TCSG
Britney Singer-Walsh, TCSG
Tim Bacon, TCSG
Kristen Buoy, West Georgia Technical College
Stevan Van Hook, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College