ACPA International Office
The ACPA International Office, headquartered in Washington, D.C. at the National Center for Higher Education in One Dupont Circle, provides the operational leadership necessary to support the Governing Board, the Assembly, and the nearly 5,500+ members.
Chris Moody, Ed.D.
Executive Director
Dr. Chris Moody is currently the Executive Director of ACPA and has served in this role since December 2017. He oversees the transformative work of the ACPA Leadership Council and represents the Association as a member of the Washington Higher Education Secretariat group in advocating for issues of importance to higher education to the federal government and the U.S. Congress.
p: 202-835-2272
Tricia Fechter Gates, Ph.D.
Deputy Executive Director
Tricia joined the ACPA International Office staff in April 2013 as the Senior Director, Professional Development, Research, and Scholarship and currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director. Tricia leads the professional development, marketing, and technology teams and oversees the strategy, creation, and execution of programs and products to drive the Association’s innovative efforts.
Tim Arth
Senior Director of Membership & Strategic Initiatives
Tim joined the International Office team in November, 2014 and serves as the primary resource to ACPA’s current and prospective members. Tim also directs ACPA’s Corporate Partnerships program and supports the strategic direction of the Association through partnership with volunteer leaders.
p: 202-688-1978
Sarah Garner
Director of Organizational Development & Engagement
Sarah joined the ACPA International Office after serving the Association in various volunteer leadership roles. She is responsible for the strategic advancement of ACPA’s internal constituent and entity groups, including training and development of volunteers. Sarah also leads ACPA’s volunteer recognition activities and member engagement initiatives, and related programming and partnerships.
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Tom Gentry
Manager, Association Finances and Bookkeeping
Tom joined the International Office staff in 2008 and serves as Manager, Association Finances and Bookkeeping. He manages all fiscal and accounting functions and oversees human resources at the IO.
p: 202-759-4834
Bethany Tognocchi Lyst
Director of Brand & Digital Experience
Bethany Tognocchi Lyst joined the International Office in September 2017 and is responsible for all ACPA related marketing materials, targeted communication efforts, website upkeep and social media campaigns. She oversees implementation of the ACPA visual brand and ensures all materials tell the ACPA story. She also manages operations for some of ACPA’s virtual professional development offerings.
p: 202-759-4831