The Secretariat is led by a Steering Committee composed of nine member Chief Executives and the President of ACE. The Steering Committee’s responsibilities include oversight and planning. The Committee, which meets at least two times each year, plays an active role in planning the Secretariat’s program agenda.
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Ted Mitchell
President
American Council on Education
![Andy Brantley headshot](http://whes.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/steering-brantley.jpg)
Andy Brantley
President and CEO
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
![Jessie Brown headshot](https://www.whes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jessie-brown.png)
Jessie Brown
Vice President and Chief of Staff
American Council on Education
![Sue Cunningham headshot](http://whes.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/steering-Cunningham.jpg)
Sue Cunningham
President and CEO
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
![Shirley V. Hoogstra headshot](http://whes.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/steering-hoogstra.jpg)
Shirley V. Hoogstra
President
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
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Kimberly Jones
President
Council for Opportunity in Education
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Jee Hang Lee
President
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
![John O'Brien headshot](https://www.whes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/obrienWHES.jpg)
John O’Brien
President and CEO
EDUCAUSE
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Angel Pérez
CEO, National Association for
College Admission Counseling
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Dr. Charles L. Welch
President & CEO
American Association of State
Colleges & Universities