Board of Directors
Board of Directors

To provide honest, quality work that is done right the first time. We want you to remember us. We want you to walk away satisfied. Most of all, we want to build a relationship with you that lasts. We’re here to do the right thing so that you feel confident in your decision to work with us.
OFFICERS
Cher Brister, President
Program Coordinator
College of Education-Dean’s Office, University of Georgia
Diane Badakhsh, President Elect
Director, Division of Continuing Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Diane Badakhsh [email protected]
Sara Holmes, Treasurer
Administrative Services Specialist
Clayton State University – Center for Continuing Education
Chase Highley, VP Membership
CEO
Greenstone Media
Angela Myers-Jenkins, VP Programs
Director, Continuing and Professional Education
Clayton State University
Patty Hart, VP Marketing
Director of Business & Industry Services
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Curtis Halton, VP Operations
Director, Continuing Education
Atlanta Technical College
Melanie Baer, Past President
Program Coordinator
College of Education-Dean’s Office, University of Georgia
Members At Large
Sue Bailey
Program Coordinator
Valdosta State University
Lewis Burke
Executive Director, Economic Development
Atlanta Technical College
Kathleen Kosmoski
Manager, Workforce Development
ASME
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2 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016-5990
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212-591-7036
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[email protected]
Dorna Werdelin
Associate Vice President, Adult Education
Atlanta Technical College

Why GCEA?
At GCEA (Georgia Continuing Education Association), we know that you want to be equipped to provide the best continuing education possible. It is beneficial then to belong to a Georgia-based association that can provide relationships and resources for superior continuing education. We’re the only association of our kind in the state. If you’re struggling in your role and you want years of distilled wisdom at your disposal, we recommend joining our group! It makes the work much easier.
Become A MemberHere’s How You Start Providing Even Better Continuing Education:

1. Become a
GCEA Member

2. Get Connected to
the GCEA Community
& Resources

3. Be Empowered
& equipped for
Continuing Education
Become A Member

“I was looking for professional development
opportunities and a way to meet others in the same
field. GCEA provides great conferences each year and
an opportunity to network and learn what others are
doing in the field of continuing education.”
– GCEA Member

offering programming that increased my knowledge about
profitable programs. My experience with GCEA has been positive
and rewarding. After becoming a member of GCEA, I felt better
about developing viable courses and training
opportunities for my community.”