MCC Trustee Jermaine Reed re-elected to national ACCT Board of Directors

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Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees member Jermaine Reed has been elected to a second term on the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors. The election took place Oct. 23-24 during the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans.

“I’m deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve a second three-year term as a member of ACCT’s Board of Directors,” Reed said.

ACCT is a nonprofit organization that represents the governing boards of community, technical and junior colleges in the U.S. It promotes the interests of community colleges to federal and state officials and offers training and resources for trustees.

Reed has served on the MCC Board of Trustees since 2020, representing the College’s Subdistrict 2 and serving as board vice president (2022-24). As an MCC trustee, he has played a role in developing the MCC Reimagined Strategic Plan 2022-2031, served as master of ceremonies at MCC commencements, and much more.

A national voice for Kansas City’s priorities

In his continued service, Trustee Reed emphasized his priorities both locally and nationally.

“Community colleges are the bedrock of workforce development and economic mobility. I am committed to strengthening that foundation and ensuring our institution has a powerful voice at the national level,” Reed said. “Locally, I will continue my advocacy for free community college for all students in the metro area and I am fully committed to ensuring our students and college remain on the cutting edge with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.”

From his prominent national position, Reed said, he will continue to advocate for the vital needs of Greater Kansas City.

“I plan to use my voice on the ACCT Board to passionately represent the needs and opportunities of the Kansas City community on the national stage. I look forward to fostering collaboration across our country to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed, and that our region’s educational goals are heard and acted upon at the highest levels of policy and funding.”