Christine Gillespie is an experienced leader in public and private partnerships. She previously served as the Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Bergen Community College. Currently, she spearheads a $12 million United States Department of Labor H1B Scaling Apprenticeship grant.
Christine holds an EdD in community college leadership from National American University, a master’s in adult education from Penn State University, and a bachelor’s in education from Indiana University of PA.
Numerous organizations, including the United States Department of Labor, United States Secretary of Defense, and Consulate General of Ecuador, have recognized Christine for her national contributions to higher education and regional work with underserved communities.