Advocacy

NACE advocates on behalf of its membership and the profession on issues related to the career development and employment of the college educated work force. Through its efforts, the association works to educate members regarding legislative and regulatory matters that may impact the profession, and advocates before governmental officials and the public for outcomes that best support the interests of NACE members and the profession.

Leading the effort is the Advocacy Advisory Committee, which is composed of NACE past presidents and members of the NACE Academy of Fellows. The committee includes:

Dan Black, EY, chair
Cheryl Allmen, San Jose State University (retired)
O. Ray Angle, Gonzaga University
Marie Artim, Enterprise
William Banis, Northwestern University (retired)
Ralph Brigham, Southwestern Advantage
Patricia Carretta, George Mason University (retired)
Dawn Carter, Intuit
Emanuel Contomanolis, Northeastern University
Denise Dwight Smith, University of Richmond
Glen Fowler, California State Auditor
Tim Luzader, Purdue University
Kathleen Powell, William & Mary
R. Samuel Ratcliffe, Virginia Military Institute (retired)
Kathy Sims, Gifted Hire (retired)
Trudy Steinfeld, Early Careers Consultant
Vanessa Strauss, FDIC
Ellen Smith, MWW
Trudy Steinfeld, New York University
Vanessa Strauss, FDIC
Shawn VanDerziel, The Field Museum

The committee is supported by NACE staff members Marilyn Mackes, executive director, and Edwin Koc, director of research, public policy, and legislative affairs.