American Council of Trustees and Alumni

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Coming across this visual, I say to myself, "This honestly reflects how I try to lead my team." Looking back on a long career, it is sad to admit that several managers I worked under were the ghastly opposite of this. One or two came close to living up to what is represented in this chart. The good news is our current leadership at American Council of Trustees and Alumni is constituted this way.

Emily Jae is making it a priority to bond and connect with her team, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Here’s a snapshot of the Development team—Emily Jae, Nancy Phillips, Jimmy Lewis, Tracy Pang, and Grant Vargo-Willeford—enjoying their quarterly lunch in the ACTA café. At ACTA, we believe that Teamwork isn’t just a strategy—it’s the key to our success. Each team member pictured here exemplifies kindness, respect, and camaraderie, showcasing the power of collaboration in action. The team’s dedication to fostering strong friendships brings great benefits to our workplace: Improved Morale: Thanks to the team, our work environment is both positive and enjoyable, significantly boosting job satisfaction. Better Communication: Friendships within the team, nurtured by Emily, lead to honest and constructive feedback, minimizing misunderstandings and enhancing clarity. Increased Creativity: The friendly atmosphere Emily helps create sparks creativity and the free exchange of ideas, leading to innovative solutions. Thank you, Emily, for making our workplace a fantastic place to be! Your friendly and supportive nature has truly been transformative🌟🙌 #TeamSpirit #WorkplaceWellness #GreatLeadership #ThankYouEmily

We are thrilled to announce that Armand Alacbay, ACTA’s chief of staff and senior vice president of strategy, has been elected as the secretary of the George Mason University Board of Visitors. Mr. Alacbay is an expert in higher education governance and is dedicated to ensuring that trustees across the nation have the resources they need to exercise effective leadership.   Reflecting on his new role, he shared, “It has been nothing short of amazing to witness the transformation that George Mason has undergone over the past 40 years. That is a testament to the campus community, but also to the decades of engaged stewardship by the Visitors who have preceded our Board. I am honored to continue the tradition.” He also remarked, “I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences afforded to me by ACTA over the past 13 years to bring this moment to fruition.” This appointment highlights Mr. Alacbay’s impressive career and the impact of ACTA’s work to promote transparency and accountability at America’s colleges and universities We look forward to his continued contributions to higher education in this new role.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni is a Gold goDCgo Transportation All-Star! We are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold goDCgo Transportation All-Star, a testament to our sustainable transportation choices. This award was given to ACTA to highlight our dedication in supporting the District of Columbia's transportation goals. Here is what we are doing to increase sustainability and benefit our employees: 1. Hybrid Schedule: When possible, employees are given the choice to utilize a remote day to work from home. This helps promote work-life balance and reduces carbon emissions associated with daily commuting. 2. Flexibility: Recognizing the diverse commuting needs of our team, we have established core office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while our office remains open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This flexibility enables employees to commute during off-peak hours, minimizing traffic congestion and supporting a smoother commute experience. 3. Commuter Benefits for Employees: To further promote sustainable commuting practices and alleviate the financial burden of transportation costs, we offer our commuting employees a pre-tax commuter benefit. This enables our team members to save up to 30% on transit expenses while actively encouraging the use of public transportation. At ACTA, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values sustainability and employee well-being.

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