ANGELA BROWN

SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEERA

Expertise and Experience:

Angela Brown is an accomplished Career and Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development leader with 26 years of experience advancing innovative educational programs, strengthening workforce pipelines, and building strategic partnerships across education, business, industry, and government. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of instructional, school, district, and regional leadership roles, earning a reputation for collaborative leadership, visionary program development, and student-centered innovation. Angela's extensive background includes strategic planning, workforce development, grant administration, instructional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and regional collaboration. She is passionate about creating meaningful career pathways that connect learners to high-demand industries while strengthening communities through education and workforce partnerships.

Years of Experience: 26 years in Career and Technical Education, educational leadership, and workforce development

Education:

  • Master of Educational Leadership, Radford University

  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a Minor in Business, Ferrum College

Career Background:

Angela brings extensive experience in Career and Technical Education, school administration, and regional workforce development. Most recently, she served as GO TEC Director at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), where she led the statewide expansion of GO TEC Career Connections and strengthened partnerships among K-12 education, higher education, industry, and economic development organizations. Previously, she served as Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education for Pittsylvania County Schools, Principal of the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center, Assistant Principal at Chatham High School, and agriculture and biotechnology teacher.

Throughout her career, Angela has focused on expanding access to high-quality career pathways, supporting educators, aligning educational programs with workforce needs, and creating opportunities that prepare students for successful futures. She is committed to collaborative leadership and believes strong partnerships are essential to building sustainable talent pipelines and thriving communities.

Relevant Skills:

  • Strategic Leadership

  • Workforce Development

  • Career and Technical Education Program Development

  • Grant Administration and Budget Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Business and Industry Partnerships

  • Regional Collaboration

  • Public Speaking and Outreach

  • Instructional Leadership

  • Data Collection and Program Evaluation

Career Highlights / Major Professional Accomplishments:

  • Led the expansion of GO TEC Career Connections from three middle school labs to 79 labs serving 76 schools across 49 Virginia school divisions and more than 11,000 students

  • Secured and managed more than $6 million in grant funding to expand Career and Technical Education and workforce training programs

  • Named the 2022 Virginia ACTE Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year

  • National Finalist for the 2021 ACTE Trade and Industrial Education Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Served as the first female Principal of the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center

  • Expanded dual enrollment, work-based learning, and industry-aligned training opportunities across Southern Virginia

  • Served in numerous state and regional leadership positions and presented at local, state, and national conferences

Relevant Certifications / Professional Leadership:

  • ACTE 2022 Virginia Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year

  • Past President, Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA)

  • Past President, Region VI Career and Technical Education Administrators

  • HTEC Council Member

Personal Touch:

Outside of work, Angela enjoys spending time with her daughters, Shelby and Whitney, relaxing at Smith Mountain Lake, visiting the beach with family and friends, and spending time outdoors. She is passionate about building relationships, serving her community, and creating opportunities that positively impact students, educators, and employers.