LeAnn Curry

Executive Director, ACTE

LeAnn Curry is the executive director of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to empowering educators to deliver high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs that position students for career success.

Since taking the helm at ACTE in 2013, LeAnn has focused on expanding services, resources, and advocacy efforts to support CTE professionals nationwide. Previously, as the association’s chief financial officer, she played a key role in developing sustainable institutional strategies to enhance member benefits and organizational growth. Her deep appreciation for CTE professionals drives her commitment to ensuring students gain the technical, academic, and employability skills needed for college and career success.

In her leadership role at ACTE, LeAnn has also prioritized strategies to maximize member engagement and increase public support for CTE students and programs. She has spearheaded grassroots outreach efforts to CTE professionals across the country, strived to raise awareness of CTE among policymakers and the public, and championed efforts to increase public and legislative support for CTE programs. Her insights regularly appear in media outlets, further amplifying the value of CTE.

With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and financial management, LeAnn has dedicated her career to serving mission-driven organizations. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maryland, College Park. LeAnn and her husband, Shawn, have three daughters, Kelly, Samantha and Abbi.

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