Denise Robledo, Ph.D., Executive Director
Dr. Denise Robledo currently serves as a Manager of Instructional Design at Austin Community College (ACC) and coordinates activities for a Department of Education, Title V InFocus grant. The Distance Education InFocus grant provides $2.68 million to support work that will increase student persistence, retention, and success for Hispanic and other low-income students. Prior to working for ACC, Dr. Robledo served as the Director of Distance Education at Austin Peay State University located in Clarksville, Tennessee. In her role as Director, she managed instructional design and technology support services for the university. This position involved the evaluation and acquisition of instructional technology platforms, continuous improvement of online learning policies, and support mechanisms for the purposes of cultivating talented and innovative faculty. Prior to her position in Tennessee, Dr. Robledo also served as a Director of Distance Learning for South Arkansas Community College (SouthArk) located in El Dorado, Arkansas. In this position, she managed all operational areas and support mechanisms for the delivery of online learning. Dr. Robledo has a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Media Studies, a Master’s degree in Educational Technology, and PhD in Rangeland Ecology and Management from Texas A&M University.