Jeff Goumas, M.Ed., is a product developer/manager and teacher educator who focuses on the intersections of open education, strategic edtech integration, and digital skills development. As a Senior Technical Advisor at World Education, he leads a range of teacher professional development initiatives focused on supporting adult educators in building evidence-based edtech strategies into their instructional routines. As the Director of World Education’s CrowdED Learning initiative, he has developed applications and professional development models to support educators to use open educational resources (OERs), with a focus on educator collaboration in the development of OERs to help increase the availability of high-quality, free, engaging learning resources for adult learners. Jeff has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Keene State College and an M.Ed. in Technology in Education from Lesley University.

Ryan is an innovative leader in adult education, digital literacy, and workforce development. As Program Coordinator with TCALL at Texas A&M, she designs and delivers training that helps educators integrate digital literacy into instruction and build digital resilience among adult learners. Ryan is passionate about creating engaging, tech-driven learning experiences that expand access and equip educators and learners to thrive online.

With over a decade of experience in educational support and curriculum design, I have dedicated my career to enhancing the learning experience for students of all ages. My journey began eight years at LC as an Off-Site Coordinator and DL Lead, where I assisted instructors in developing lesson plans for adult learners. While concurrently working with Laredo College and the TX DL Call Center as a Learning Support Specialist I, I assisted in writing the Digital Literacy standards. Currently, I serve as a Facilitator for our local school district, a role I have held for three years. In this capacity, I translate standards into actionable lesson plans for PK3–5th grade teachers, ensuring that every educator has the tools they need to succeed. 

Gareth Wingfield is a lifelong adult educator, starting his career as a volunteer for a non-profit when he was 14. Since then, he has worked in many areas of adult education, including HSE and ESL instruction, remote learning, program coordination, and professional development, but he is most passionate about reaching students with math and English.

Elissa Mapp is an ESL faculty member at Austin Community College with a background in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. She has taught ESL in Texas since 2019 and in higher education since 2020. Her work centers on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), flipped classroom pedagogy, and digital literacy to create inclusive, engaging learning environments that support learner access, confidence, and academic and career growth across instructional modalities.

Charmyn Tumey is a dedicated educator and community leader based in East Texas (Go Pirates!) with a profound commitment to expanding opportunities for adult learners. With a career rooted in management and sales, Charmyn transitioned into the education sector after earning her MBA from LeTourneau University in 2011, a milestone that solidified her trajectory in nonprofit leadership. Building on over a decade of leadership within the Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy program, Charmyn now serves as a Program Specialist for the Texas Career Pathways Professional Development Center at Restore Education. In this role, she bridges the gap between educational practices and Texas workforce needs, designing programs and facilitating workshops that empower diverse learners to achieve sustainable post-secondary outcomes. Inspired by her mother’s legacy of faith and service, Charmyn holds numerous leadership roles across civic and educational organizations. She remains a steadfast advocate for community uplifting, believing firmly in the transformative power of collaboration and lifelong learning.

Irene E. Ramos has worked in the field of Adult Education since August 1990 and has performed numerous roles in her career, ranging from Instructor to Program Manager. She is currently the Executive Director of Intellimethods, where she works alongside a strong team of hardworking professionals dedicated to providing high-quality professional learning opportunities and creating solutions that improve program efficiency and are widely affordable. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from St. Mary's School of Law, both in San Antonio, Texas. Ramos lives with her husband of 37 years, in Poteet, Texas, where she was born and raised, and where she served on the city council and as Mayor. 

Dr. Glenda L. Rose serves as Director of TCALL. With a passion for building innovative, learner‑centered solutions, she collaborates with educators, agencies, and community partners to expand opportunities for adult learners across Texas. Glenda is known for her practical, people-first approach and her talent for turning complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies that empower both instructors and program leaders.

Hello, I'm Melinda Tuley. I graduated from Texas A&M at Galveston with a Marine Biology Degree, and found myself in teaching in 2023 with Community Action working with corrections. Now I am the Digital Literacy Lead and Coordinator of the Caldwell, Lee and Fayette Counties.

The Hills Sisters, Dr. Jennifer Hills and Krystal Hills, are educators, creatives, and co-founders of The Leadership Academy of Creative Arts (TLACA), a nonprofit dedicated to illuminating pathways to success for all learners. Inspired by a grandmother who never completed her high school diploma but made education a family priority, they support adult learners through math, self-discovery through numbers, and technology. Through their work with Adult Education and Literacy at Dallas College and TLACA, they help learners and educators build digital confidence through practical, accessible learning.

Denise Hinojosa Orand is a long-time Adult Education practitioner with over three decades of experience in instructional and program leadership, distance learning, and program accountability. She has supported Adult Education programs through data analysis, compliance guidance, and instructional improvement initiatives, and currently serves as a Program Manager and the Director of the 243 IELCE Grant for Harris County Department of Education. Her professional interests include leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to support adult learners, instructors, and program sustainability.

Jha Allen is an AI strategist, educator, and founder of Endless 8, a Houston-based consulting firm specializing in digital transformation and AI adoption for educators and organizations. With over ten years of experience in marketing, technology integration, and workforce-focused training, she helps adult education and workforce programs move from digital access to meaningful adoption. Jha’s work focuses on translating complex technology into practical systems that improve instruction, operations, and learner outcomes across education and workforce environments.

Emily Delgado wears all of the acronym hats as a GED, ESL, ITP, & IET support instructor, as well as an Instructional & Technology Coach for Northside Adult Education & Learning in San Antonio, TX. She is a recent COABE Google Scholar with a passion for using technological tools to increase efficiency and quality in both planning and learning. 

Ms. AnneMarie Molinari-Sanders is the Manager of Disability Services and a Professional Development Specialist for TRAIN PD @TCALL, Texas A&M University. Ms. Molinari-Sanders holds a master’s degree in special education. AnneMarie is a certified Digital Accessibility Specialist through the Texas Distance Learning Association and completed multiple training courses on remediating digital documents for accessibility including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Adobe PDF. AnneMarie is dedicated to educating and empowering her colleagues to create and use accessible digital content, platforms, and materials, so everyone has equal access to digital resources.

Karen Young brings over a decade of experience as an educator and instructional technology coach across K–12 and adult education. In 2024, she founded KEY Consulting, partnering with adult education programs to design engaging digital learning experiences, deliver impactful professional development, and support effective EdTech implementation. She’s passionate about helping educators thrive in a tech-enhanced world. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, romantic comedies, and travel.

Jacqueline Aguilera is a visionary educator, consultant, and project manager dedicated to advancing adult education and workforce development. She leads innovative initiatives with local and neighboring state adult education and family literacy providers, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber Workforce Institute and, with Literacy Texas, designs engaging symposia activities and hosts their monthly Best of Texas Training Show. Known for blending creativity and edutainment with strategy, Jacqueline brings expertise in gamification, collective impact, and resourceful project design. Her work bridges communities and empowers instructors and career navigators to spark motivation, persistence, and learner success.