Advocacy Commission
The Commissions serve an important role in the organization by supporting NACEP’s work by engaging expertise from the field for these volunteer leadership positions.
The Advocacy Commission’s main function is to:
- Facilitate NACEP interaction with federal and state governments and departments of education.
- Develop & maintain a positive image for dual and concurrent enrollment programs.
- Strengthen communication with policy-making governmental agencies.
Advocacy Commissioners

Melissa Biegert
Chair & Board Member
Austin Community College

Kasey Damori
Vice Chair
Western Wyoming Community College

Keisha Hampton
Secondary Member
Duval Public County Public Schools

Tari Lambert
State Agency Member
Indiana Commission For Higher Education

Mercedes Pour
Region 1
Maine Community College System

Stacy Edds-Ellis
Region 2
Owensboro Community & Technical College

Caronda Bean
Region 3
South Louisiana Community College

Jessica Espinosa
Region 4
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Dennis Waller
Region 5
Northwest Nazarene University