WCCAEOP Announces Award Winners, New Officers

Director of Transitional Programs Harold Warren was named the 2026 Administrator of the Year.

Warren was described as a compassionate and supportive leader. His colleagues said that he maintains high standards of integrity and honesty in all personal and professional matters and that he has played a pivotal role in the community, consistently highlighting the transformative power of higher education.

Workforce and Community Service Programs Coordinator Krystle Anderson received the 2026 Educational Office Professional of the Year Award.

Anderson was recognized as a student-centered professional who has successfully served as a WCCAEOP officer and has implemented new fundraisers to support the organization and the community.

WCCAEOP has also named its new officers for the coming year.

The newly installed 2026–2027 officers of WCCAEOP are:
President: Andrea Tyson, career pathways specialist
Vice President: Doris Alston, public safety program support coordinator
Secretary: Kelvin Coley, assistant director of financial aid
Treasurer: Terrie Wellington, admissions and records specialist

WCCAEOP is a member of the NCAEOP. The NCAEOP is a support organization for educational office personnel and administrators. It provides professional development opportunities, insurance, and scholarships to members as well as a legislative platform to promote input into all educational matters in the state.