Executive Board
Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Co-President
Travis Allen
Travis Allen serves as an educational visionary, championing the transformation from traditional knowledge-based education to experiential learning models. His extensive speaking career has taken him to over 45 states and 12 countries, where he has inspired more than 400,000 educators and administrators with his message of educational innovation. Through his dynamic presentations, Allen advocates for reimagining education systems, engaging audiences of educators, students, and policymakers in discussions about the power of experiential learning to unlock student potential and drive educational transformation.
Co-President
Dr. Michelle Ament
Dr. Michelle Ament is the Chief Academic Officer at ProSolve, bringing over 25 years of experience in K-12 education. She champions human-centered learning experiences that equip students with the essential skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. Guided by the belief that “The Future is Human,” Dr. Ament is shaping the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders through her work at ProSolve and beyond.
Treasure
Dr. Kecia ray
Dr. Kecia Ray leads K20Connect, LLC as Founder and CEO, bringing over 30 years of education technology leadership experience to the role. Her distinguished career includes district administration for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and research positions at both Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University, where she led award-winning instructional technology programs and virtual learning initiatives. A past president of the ISTE Board of Directors, Dr. Ray has been recognized as a Top 100 EdTech Influencer by EdTech Digest, named “20 to Watch” by the National School Board Association, and received the ISTE Lifetime Achievement Making IT Happen Award.
Secretary
Dr. Shannon Terry
Dr. Shannon Terry combines her roles as Founder and Chief Ideator at The Learning AI-gency (TLAI) with her position as Vice President of National Strategic Accounts for SAFARI Montage. With over 30 years in the education sector, she has led strategic initiatives at national, state, and district levels across urban, suburban, and rural school systems. Her expertise in AI-driven education is recognized through her service on the Board of the Human Intelligence Movement, her completion of the EdSAFE AI Alliance Education Leader Fellowship, and her recognition as TCEA District Administrator of the Year in 2020.
Member-at-Large
Jerry Almanderez
Jerry Almendarez currently serves as Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District, where he oversees 41,500 students and 5,000 staff members with an $818 million budget. His 30-year career in public education spans from classroom teaching to district leadership, marked by successful integration of technology and innovative educational initiatives. Under his leadership, the district has implemented a comprehensive graduate profile, developed a new district mission, and recently approved a groundbreaking AI Guidance Policy, demonstrating his commitment to bridging traditional education with 21st-century demands.
Member-at-Large
Dr. Robert Taylor
Dr. Robert P. Taylor serves as Superintendent of Walnut Valley Unified School District, a position he has held for 12 years, leading one of America’s highest-performing public school districts with 14,000 students. His extensive career includes roles as Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Principal in Corona-Norco Unified School District, as well as Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Students in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. As Superintendent-in-Residence at Azusa Pacific University, he founded the Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy, demonstrating his commitment to fostering educational leadership.