Michael K. Woods, an influencer in Career Technical Education (CTE), has dedicated his career to enhancing educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities and non-traditional backgrounds. After teaching agricultural science and advising FFA programs in Pennsylvania, he joined the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) as the state association liaison for region one. This role helped him build a vast network of CTE partners in the Northeast and connect with the CTE Technical Assistance Center (CTE TAC) of New York and Successful Practices Network. Currently, as the director of the CTE TAC of New York, Mike and his team focus on providing high-quality professional learning opportunities for CTE administrators, faculty, and staff across New York State. A firm believer that representation matters, his efforts emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), aiming to empower educators and improve CTE for all students in secondary and postsecondary career pathways.