Bio for Keynote Speaker Barbara Endel
Barbara Endel is a Senior Associate at Workforce Strategy Center. Prior to
joining WSC, She was a Senior Program Officer with KnowledgeWorks
Foundation located in Cincinnati, OH. In her role at KnowledgeWorks
Foundation, Dr. Endel led a state-wide initiative in Ohio to integrate sectoral
partnerships in fundamental ways with Career Pathways. In addition to launching
Ohio's effort, Dr. Endel has consulted with the Louisiana Community & Technical
College System to introduce Career Pathways concepts as a strategy to help
rebuild following Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Endel has presented nationally on Career
Pathways and other adult workforce issues at the American Association of
Community Colleges, the National Council on Workforce Education,
Grantmakers for Education, and several state conferences. Dr. Endel was also
an invited participant at the September 14, 2006, U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Adult and Vocational Education gathering of experts titled: "Adult Basic
Education to Community College Transitions Symposium."
Before her position at KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Barbara spent 15 years in
Iowa City, IA working with community colleges and assessment solutions on a
national basis. Barbara earned her B.A. from The College of Wooster (OH) and
also a Master's and Doctorate from The University of Iowa.