Meet Our Board of Directors
LEADERS WITH A MISSION WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT
The OLC Board is comprised of committed individuals who share a desire to advance quality online and digital learning throughout the world.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND TEAM
PATSY MOSKAL, ED.D.
President
Paige McDonald, Ed.D.
Vice President
Kate Jordahl
Secretary
A. Frank Mayadas, Ph.D.
Treasurer
Elizabeth (Liz) Ciabocchi, Ed.D.
Past President
Mary Niemiec
Past President
Vickie S. Cook, Ph.D.
Board Member
Vincent Del Casino, Jr., Ph.D.
Board Member
Terry Di Paolo, Ph.D.
Board Member
Sandra Doran
Board Member
Ralph Gomory, Ph.D.
Board Member
Tanya Joosten, Ph.D.
Board Member
Anthony Picciano, Ph.D.
Board Member
Kaye Shelton, Ph.D.
Board Member
Michael Torrence, Ph.D.
Board Member
Melissa Vito, Ed.D.
Board Member
Past OLC Board Members include Meg Benke, Robert Blaine, Selma Botman, Cathryn Cheal, David Cillay, Marie Cini, Kim Cliett Long, Eric Fredericksen, Carmen Gonzales, Joel Hartman. Kenneth E. Hartman, Cassandra Herring, Stephen Laster, Robbie Melton, Gary Miller, Jacqueline Moloney, Burks Oakley II, Julia Lynn Parra, Janet Poley, Peter Shea, Wayne Smutz, Karen Swan, Calvin H. Sydnor III, Robert Ubell, Craig Weidemann.
November 16-19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida
Registration and Call for Proposals are Now Open!
OLC Accelerate is the premiere online learning conference showcasing groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D.
August 3-5, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas and
August 6-7, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois
Registration and Call for Proposals are Now Open!
OLC Elevate is a bold new initiative from OLC that brings high-impact digital learning discussions, hands-on workshops, and thought leadership directly to your regional community.
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