On April 9, the U.S. Department of Education announced another group of political appointees to leadership roles within the agency. Among this group was a key appointee for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE)! Dr. Amy Loyd, most recently a vice president at Jobs for the Future, was appointed to serve as the deputy assistant secretary for policy and strategic initiatives within OCTAE. Dr. Loyd will also serve in the role of acting assistant secretary until an individual is nominated and confirmed to that position.
ACTE has been privileged to work with Dr. Loyd on several occasions over the past few years as we have supported the CTE community during Perkins implementation, and we know she will be strong advocate for equitable access to high-quality CTE and career pathways for all learners. You can find her official bio from the announcement below:
Amy Loyd, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (serving as acting Assistant Secretary)
Amy Loyd, Ed.L.D., has an extensive background in education and the nonprofit sector, and has designed and led programs across the United States that improve education and workforce outcomes for people and strengthen communities. Most recently, Dr. Loyd was a Vice President at Jobs for the Future, where she led the organization’s programs in college and career pathways that span K-12 and postsecondary education and training into the world of work; in workforce development with a lens on economic advancement; in state and federal policy; and in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She previously was the Director of Education at Cook Inlet Tribal Council, leading a network of schools and programming providing comprehensive, culturally responsive education, training, and wraparound services to the Alaska Native and Native American communities. Dr. Loyd holds a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College and a doctorate in education leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she is an adjunct lecturer member focused on using career pathways to increase opportunity and equity.
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