Kellise Y. Williamson is an experienced higher education professional, born and raised in Baltimore City. Her vision is to support high school students and adult learners in accessing postsecondary and career opportunities. Kellise currently serves as the postsecondary credit and P-TECH coordinator with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) within the Office of College and Career Pathways. Her role includes serving as the statewide dual enrollment liaison, P-TECH program manager, and articulation agreement coordinator. Her experience includes providing leadership, management, and supervision to local education agencies and postsecondary institutions in support of dual enrollment and CTE programs. Kellise’s work supports practitioners by providing guidance with implementing dual enrollment programs under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. She earned her Master of Science in higher education administration and organizational management from Drexel University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Pennsylvania State University.