Board of Directors

2026–2027

Officers

Erica Betz
President

Erica Betz

Director of Experiential Learning
Vanderbilt University

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Tracy Austin
President-Elect

Tracy Austin

Career Readiness & Strategic Solutions
Clemson University

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Ralph Leal
Past President

Ralph Leal

Director, Career Engagement and Corporate Relations
Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Blake Winchell
Director – Finance

Blake Winchell

Associate Director – Student Services
LSU Olinde Career Center

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Directors

Alicia Smyth
Director – Communications and Marketing

Alicia Smyth

Senior University Recruiting Partner
Boeing

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Kelly Rownd
Director – Professional Development

Kelly Rownd

Associate Director, Employer Relations
North Carolina State University

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Raylea Rideau
Director – College Knowledge Groups

Raylea Rideau, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Director, Career Development
Rice University

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Katie Wiley
Director – Targeted Knowledge Groups

Katie Wiley

Director of Employer Development
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Clarissa Tejeda
Director – Access and Community Development

Clarissa Tejeda

Director of Employer Relations & Community Outreach
Texas A&M University – San Antonio

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Matthew Battista
Director – Member Services

Matthew Battista

Assistant Vice President for Advancement
Saint Leo University

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Mallory Powell
Director of Employer Engagement

Mallory Powell

Vector Marketing

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Katie Ramirez
2026 Conference Chair

Katie Ramirez

Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success
Trinity University

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