Mark Milliron

Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer, Civitas Learning

An award-winning leader, author, speaker, and consultant, Mark has worked with universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, foundations, corporations, associations, and government agencies across the country and around the world. As Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Civitas Learning, he is involved in all areas of the company’s development, especially helping catalyze a thriving learning community around analytics and student success initiatives with partner institutions. He serves on numerous corporate, nonprofit, education boards, and advisory groups, including the Texas Student Success Council. Most recently, Mark was named to the 2016 Chronicle of Higher Education List of Top Tech Innovators.

Cindy Pemberton

Deputy Provost, University of Missouri-Kansas City 

Cindy has served in the roles of Interim Provost, Deputy Provost, Interim Associate Dean of the School of Education and Chairperson of the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at UMKC. As Deputy Provost, she oversees academic support and mentoring, undergraduate research, career services, University College and Academic Advising, academic policy development and undergraduate curricular matters. Cindy serves as the chief operations officer for academic affairs and provides leadership and support in the implementation of the campus strategic plan regarding student success and completion.  

Stephanie Sutton

Associate Provost of Enrollment Management & Student Success Stephanie is a proud graduate of the community college system and worked in various positions including Director of Financial Aid and Dean of Enrollment, Financial, and Career services, and serves as an adjunct faculty member. With more than 30 years of experience, she is an AACC Pathways Institute Coach and has presented at the state and national level on fianncial aid, enrollment services, guided pathways, advising redesign, and other student success initiatives.

Krista O'Neil

Coordinator of Advising & Councelling Services Krista has direct supervisory and evaluation responsibilities for enrollment services advising and support staff. With 32 years of experience in advising students, she has been honored by the National Academic Advising Association as one of 13 "Outstanding Advisors" nationally and the only Academic Advisor from Ohio. She has been an active participant in LCCC's Completion by design and Achieving the Dream initiatives