ACT State Organizations
A Unique Network of Education and Workplace Professionals
ACT Professional Learning Community members work across the K-career spectrum and share a passion for bringing diverse groups of education and workplace professionals together, creating space to connect and communicate, and ensuring educational and career success for all learners. The community has members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and includes:
- More than 15,000+ members — and growing.
- 350+ actively engaged regional council members who guide PLC work and help plan ACT Regional Events.
- 24 elected National Leadership Council members who work to identify initiatives and ensure their alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of ACT.
Benefits of Professional Learning Community Membership
ACT PLC members help shape the education and workforce landscape so that everyone can achieve education and workplace success. As a free member, you receive:
- Discounts for ACT Regional Learning Events.
- Access to ACT newsletters and members-only webinars.
- Access to a private Facebook group for peer insights and best practices.
- Updates on ACT product enhancements, research, and toolkits.
- The opportunity to join a Regional ACT Council.
- Access to exclusive professional development opportunities.
Membership is open to all who champion the ACT mission — Helping people achieve education and workplace success.
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Date(s) |
Conference |
Location |
Registration |
| December 9, 2025 |
Arizona ACT Conference | Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ | Submit a proposal |
| January 13, 2026 | Smoky Mountains ACT Summit | University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tennessee | Submit a proposal |
| January 22-23, 2026 | Southeast ACT Summit | Bryant Conference Center – Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Submit a proposal |
| February 11, 2026 | Midwest ACT Summit |
Tulsa Tech Conference Center – Owasso, Oklahoma | Call for proposals opens in August |
Your State Organizations Advocate
Bobby Rush
bobby.rush@act.org
Bobby Rush is the director of customer experience and leads the ACT Professional Learning Community, spearheading efforts to create intersections of ideas and action on issues crucial to education and workplace success. Bobby collaborates closely with grassroots volunteers across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, facilitating meaningful dialogue among educators, policymakers, and workforce leaders. Bobby is a key connector between councils, helping to drive initiatives that improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.
National Leadership Council
Jordan Buxton, Business Development, Hutton, Central, Workforce
Charles Carabello, Associate Director for Admissions and Enrollment, University of Georgia, South, Higher Education
Sebern Coleman, Director of Educator Preparation, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Pacific, Workforce
Mike Fotenopulos, Academic Coach, Springdale Public Schools, Central, K-12
Tammy Green, Executive Director of Community and Workforce Education, Metropolitan Community College-Fort Omaha, Central, Workforce
Morgan Horne, Assistant Principal, Virginia Virtual Academy, North, K-12
Todd Johnson, Director, Research and Data Analysis, Capital Region ESD 113, Pacific, K-12
Angela Kalampalikis, Workforce Development Administrator, Community College System of New Hampshire, North, Workforce
Darin Kelberlau, Executive Director of Assessment, Millard Public Schools, Central, K-12
Meri Kock, ACT Coordinator, Metro Nashville Public Schools, South, K-12
Eileen Melody, 7th and 8th Grade School Counselor, Mansfield Middle School, North, K-12
Mark Petty, Director of Strategic Enrollment Communications, University of South Dakota-Vermillion, Central, Higher Education
Bronwyn Robertson, Assistant Director, WIOA Compliance, Mississippi Community College Board, South, Workforce
Wendy Rock, Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Hatching Results, Central, Higher Education
Joshua Swindall, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Hartselle City Schools, South, K-12
Sonja Wright-McMurray, Senior Associate Director of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education Division of Career and Technical Education, Central, Workforce
Structure and Purpose
What We Do
Members work together to coordinate and participate in activities that advocate and advance the ACT mission. This includes providing feedback to ACT staff about ACT solutions, participating in ACT Regional Events and workshops, and supporting state-specific initiatives.
How We Do This
ACT Professional Learning Community members' expertise spans the kindergarten to career continuum, allowing members to connect with diverse groups within their states and across the country. From elementary teachers to secondary administrators to enrollment advisors to workforce professionals, stakeholders engage in dialogue and unify in purpose around college and career readiness issues. Passionate professionals can apply to join an ACT Regional Council to engage more deeply with ACT.
We work closely with departments across ACT to provide members with the most updated news and information, including on the legislative front. Team members monitor federal and state legislation to ensure that proposed laws, policies, and regulations support success for all students instead of creating barriers. We regularly educate our members on these measures to keep them updated as informed stakeholders.
ACT Regional Leadership Council
The ACT Leadership Council comprises over 20 elected members who work to identify ACT Professional Learning Community initiatives and ensure alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of ACT. The Steering Committee format enables ACT State Organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively through shared resources, streamlined communications, and standardized processes across state councils.
Social
We hope you will join us on Facebook on our private Professional Learning Community page. We hope you will use this as any other PLC page to share promising practices and connect with other education and workforce professionals nationwide.