Chesapeake College Board Chair Reza Jafari has been appointed as the Northeastern representative to the Board of Directors of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) by Carol Del Carlo, ACCT Chair.
ACCT is a national nonprofit organization representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees governing over 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges nationwide. As a member of the ACCT Board of Directors, Jafari will contribute to national leadership, policy development, and advocacy efforts that strengthen community colleges and the students they serve.
“Community colleges play an utterly critical role in expanding access to education, strengthening local economies, and empowering students for upward careers,” Jafari said. “It is an honor to serve on the ACCT Board of Directors and to represent the Northeastern region at the national level. I look forward to working with fellow trustees across the country to advance the mission and impact of community colleges.”
Jafari brings decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, economic development, technology, and global innovation. He currently serves as Chair of the Chesapeake College Board of Trustees and is the Chairman, CEO, and Founder of e-Development International, an executive advisory group based in Easton, Maryland. His career includes senior executive roles in global communications and technology organizations, as well as extensive service on state, national, and international boards and commissions focused on innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.
“Reza’s appointment reflects both his deep expertise and his long-standing commitment to education and public service,” said Chesapeake College President Dr. Clifford Coppersmith. “His leadership at the local level and his global perspective make him an exceptional representative for our region and for community colleges nationwide.”
Throughout his career, Jafari has served in leadership roles with organizations including the Maryland Economic Development Commission, the United Nations’ ITU TELECOM, and the UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development. His work has consistently emphasized innovation, connectivity, and educational opportunity.
Jafari holds an M.B.A., a Specialist in Education postgraduate degree (SEd), and ABD/Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology and Innovation from Indiana University, Bloomington.
For more information about AACT visit www.acct.org. To learn more about Chesapeake College visit www.chesapeake.edu.
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