Highlight of Events
Dr. Kimberly Lowry is a distinguished leader in community college administration and nonprofit leadership. Having served in various executive roles, including tenure at various institutional types and the Aspen Institute, Dr. Lowry brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, and stakeholder engagement. As a nationally recognized expert in leadership, she is deeply committed to advancing student success in higher education.
Dr. Lowry's dynamic leadership style, coupled with her passion for empowering aspiring leaders, has made her a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Through her engaging workshops and presentations, she shares practical strategies, innovative solutions, and actionable insights tailored to the unique challenges facing organizations today. With a focus on fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and promoting learner-centered approaches, Dr. Lowry inspires and equips participants to lead with confidence and effectiveness in their respective roles.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better"
- Maya Angelou
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At CLASS Act Solutions, our mission is to provide personalized and effective coaching, leadership development, assessments, and consulting services to individuals and organizations in the education sector. As a part of our mission, we work to educate and teach the leaders of tomorrow through presentations and speaking events at conferences throughout the country.
“Leading the Way: Transforming Community Colleges for Equitable Student Success.”
2024 NASPA Community College Institute, Seattle, WA
“Effectively leading multiple generations on the workplace.”
2019 AACC Annual Convention in Orlando, FL
“Navigating Community College Leadership Development Opportunities.”
2024 NASPA Community College Institute, Seattle, WA
“Instructional Engagement in pathway driven student success.”
2019 AACC Annual Convention in Orlando, FL
“Brilliant by Design: How Pressure Shapes Exemplary Leadership.”
2024 NASPA Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
“Community College Experience: Issues, Trends, and Best Practices.”
2019 NASPA Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
“First-gen student success: New research on two-year institutions.”
2019 AACC Annual Convention in Orlando, FL
“The Role of Student Affairs in Advocating for and Serving Early College High School Students.”
2018 SACSA Annual Convention, Myrtle, Beach SC
Professional Affiliations
Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at Texas A&M University at Commerce
Advisory Board Member, 2021-Present
National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)
Advisory Board Member, 2021-Present
National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA)
Region VI Board Member, 2018-2022
Bellwether Reviewer
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Foundation Board Member, 2023-2025
NASPA Advisory Services Steering Committee Member, 2021-2023
Community College Division Director/National Board Member, 2017-2020
Community College Division, Regional Representative Coordinator, 2016-2017
Region III Community College Representative, 2014-2016
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
2018-2020-Summer Institute Advisory Board Member
Southern Association for College Student affairs (SACSA)
2019 Conference Chair
2017-2019 Mid-Manager’s Institute Faculty Member
2014-2016 College of Student Affairs Journal Peer Reviewer