3rd Annual Dual Enrollment Summit at Delaware County Community College

About this event

3rd Annual Dual Enrollment Summit Narrative

Leading Together: Pathways to Prosperity

Aligning Education, Workforce, and Opportunity

Opening Plenary

Constructing Pathways for College, Career, and Regional Prosperity

Creating Seamless Transitions from High School to High Opportunity

Session Description

Strong partnerships between education, workforce, and industry leaders are essential to preparing students for success beyond high school. This plenary session will explore how collaborative efforts can create seamless pathways that connect learners to post-secondary education, workforce credentials, and high-demand careers. Panelists will discuss strategies for aligning systems, expanding opportunities, and strengthening regional talent pipelines to support both student success and economic prosperity.

Opening panelists:

• Gina Macklin, Moderator, Vice President, Recruitment & Enrollment Management, Delaware County Community College

• Danyell Blackwell, 4th District Councilwoman, Upper Darby Township

• James Finch, Supervisor of Guidance, Upper Darby School District

• Jennifer Orazi, Dean of Workforce & Economic Development, Delaware County Community College

• John E. Cooke, Ed.D., President, Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School

• Kate McGeever, Executive Director, Delaware County Workforce Development Board

• Niya Zurcher, Coatesville Area School District Teacher & Former DE Pathways Student

• Troy Podell, Supervisor of Teaching & Learning, Downingtown Area School District

Breakout Session 1

Leading Together: From Partnership to Practice

Strengthening the Infrastructure Behind Successful Dual Enrollment Programs

• Saudia Beverly, Moderator, Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management, Delaware County Community College

• Andrea Dent, Assistant Director, Bucks County Community College

• Isabelle Waddelow, Admissions Manager, Delaware County Community College

• Megan Barbano-Maxwell, Director, K-16 Partnerships, Community College of Philadelphia

Breakout Session 2

Leading Together: Every Student, Every Opportunity

Creating the Supports That Drive Access, Persistence, and Achievement

• Marcus Swinson, Moderator, Dean of Students, Delaware County Community College

• Jackson Salasky, Academic Counselor, Delaware Technical Community College

• Raymond Harrod, Assistant Director of Dual Enrollment, Howard Community College

• Rose Richards, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Widener University

• Vanessa Brown, Manager, Dual Enrollment Pathways Program, Delaware County Community College

Closing Student Led Plenary

Leading Together: From Pathways to Possibilities

Student Perspectives on Opportunity, Achievement, and What's Next

From Delaware County Community College