Julie Golder, J.D.
Vice president of search services
Julie has led over 100 senior executive searches for community and technical colleges throughout the country. Julie provides oversight for ACCT’s searches, assists with recruitment efforts, manages reference reports, and provides support to ACCT’s Search Consultants. Before joining ACCT, Julie served as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. She received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana’s School of Law.
Cindy Lopez, M.A.
Director of Search Services and Tribal College Initiatives
Cindy manages day-to-day search operations and conducts and supports searches. Additionally, Cindy leads initiatives with Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and develops grant supported leadership workshops for aspiring community college presidents. Cindy is an experienced educator, manager and higher education reform program leader. Prior to joining ACCT for a second time, Cindy worked for Achieving the Dream, the University of Oklahoma, Universidad de los Andes, and the World Bank. She received an Associate of Arts from Cottey College, a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Vernon College, and a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Cora Gordon
Board services associate
Cora provides wide-ranging support for ACCT’s executive searches. Prior to joining ACCT, she worked for 11th Hour Service and PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment). Cora holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University.
Heidi Chuc Garcia
Board services associate
Heidi provides comprehensive support for ACCT’s executive search services. Before joining ACCT, she served on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council for the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at George Washington University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from George Washington University.
Andrew Laine, J.D.
Contracts and Projects Specialist
Andy provides support on preparing search proposals and contracts, as well as managing vendor certification requirements, tracking search agreement deliverables, and overseeing execution of search services contracts. Prior to joining ACCT, Andrew served as a legislative fellow with the Council of the District of Columbia. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the State University of New York at Geneseo and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.
Annette Manning, M.B.A.
Director of Finance
Annette oversees accounting and finance within ACCT, develops the annual fiscal budget, and provides analyses of investments and capital. Prior to joining ACCT, Annette served as the Controller for the National Association of Attorneys General. Annette holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Albertus Magnus College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Haven.