Carol D'Amico

Executive Vice President at Strada Education Network

Carol D'Amico is a renowned figure in the field of higher education and workforce development. Here are some key points about her career and achievements:

Roles and Experience

She served as the Executive Vice President at Strada Education Network, overseeing areas such as grant making, engagement, and policy from 2013 until her departure in 2021.2 3 4
Prior to her role at Strada, D'Amico held a federal appointment as Assistant Secretary for Adult and Vocational Education in the U.S. Department of Education from 2001 to 2003.1 2
She was also the Executive Vice President and Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and the President and CEO of Conexus Indiana, a manufacturing and logistics initiative.1 2

Educational Background

D'Amico holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies and a master’s degree in adult education and organizational development, both from Indiana University Bloomington.1

Publications and Research

While serving as a senior fellow in education and co-director of the Center for Workforce Development at the Hudson Institute, she co-authored the report “Workforce 2020,” which discusses the demographics of the future U.S. workforce and the challenges in preparing it for the global economy.1 2

Board Memberships and Appointments

D'Amico has been appointed to several national and state boards, including a multi-term appointment by President George W. Bush to the Institute for Education Sciences, and appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and the National Assessment Governing Board. She also serves on the boards of INvestED, Ben’s Ranch Foundation, the Indiana Conference for Women, and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.1 2

Current Role

As of March 2021, D'Amico joined Thomas P. Miller & Associates (TPMA) as a Strategic Advisor, where she brings her expertise to help state governments, colleges, and universities align their education and training models with future workforce demands.2