Traci Lee

Traci Lee, President of Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI), has over 30 years of experience in the postsecondary education sector. Her background covers a broad range of institutional types and sizes, including small, family and independently owned schools to large, multi‐campus companies and those with limited niche offerings to those with a large volume of programs.   She has worked with schools accredited by regional, national, and programmatic entities, some with multiple accrediting bodies and regulatory requirements. She has managed many campuses across the United States and internationally, with on‐ground, online, and hybrid methods of educational delivery. Her experience encompasses virtually all aspects of education, including admissions, financial aid, academics, career services, and management of multi‐campus operations with both regional and national accreditation, domestically and internationally.   Traci earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix and also taught classes there on an adjunct basis. Traci prides herself on lifelong learning and as such, regularly participate in several relevant associations’ conferences, webinars, online training, seminars and other learning opportunities. Her term ends March 31, 2022. 

Marcia Ditmyer

Marcia Ditmyer is dean of the College for Health and Human Services at Saginaw Valley University (SVSU) in Saginaw, Michigan. She came to SVSU after serving as the associate dean for education and professor in residence with Emerita at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), School of Dental Medicine, where she provided leadership and […]

Robert Allison

Dr. Robert Allison has served as the chief financial officer/chief business officer of a number of different educational institutions, participated numerous accreditation visits, and consulted with many institutions regarding their financial health and ways to attain financial sustainability. He began his educational career, after a six year stint with the US Army, as the Controller […]

Stephen Haas 

Mr. Stephen Haas, Esq., has been running the educational operations for National Paralegal College since its inception in 2003, and has served as Chief Academic Officer since 2009. Stephen has enjoyed working with DEAC (a relationship that dates back to 2005) as an evaluator and workshop presenter, and brings his love of all things related […]

Tracey Abell

Ms. Tracey Abell is the President of American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS). She has more than 20 years of experience in online higher education management. Her career has focused on managing complex projects, including institutional eligibility and administration of Title IV student financial aid programs, program development, and navigating multi-state finance, HR, and academic […]