ConexED Early Adoption & EmpowerED Community of Practice

Welcome to the central hub for colleges interested in or actively engaging in early adoption of ConexED.

At this page, you will find contact information, links to implementation updates, Early Adopter Office Hours sessions, and connections to the EmpowerED Community of Practice (CoP).

ConexED Selected as Statewide Advising Platform

ConexED was selected through a statewide RFP process to support advising, case management, scheduling, and student engagement across Washington’s community and technical colleges.

The platform aligns with Guided Pathways, equity-centered advising, and statewide modernization efforts.

More about ConexED

ConexED is an all-in-one Student Enrollment & Services Management Platform.

ConexED's enterprise solution helps colleges track and manage students from onboarding to completion to bring the highest level of equity and access for all students at all stages of the student lifecycle, regardless of ability or location.

Contacts

We are here to support you! Please reach out to any of the following individuals as needed.

  • Dani Rider, Assistant CIO - ctcLink Support: ctcLink and questions about statewide roll-out of ConexED
  • Grant Rodeheaver, Deputy Executive Director / CIO, IT Division: For questions regarding ConexED contract
  • Abraham Rocha, SBCTC Contracts Officer: For questions about RFP/contract process
  • Monica Olsson, Accessible IT Coordinator: Accessibility review
  • Amunoo Tembo, Student Success and Pathway Navigation Policy Associate: General questions about EmpowerED Community of Practice
  • Christine McMullin, Policy Associate, Student Services: Advising and Counseling Council (ACC)

  • Abbe Breiter, ConexED Implementation Manager: First point of contact for any questions or concerns
  • Brent Reid, ConexED Chief Operating Officer: Questions about statewide ConexED roll-out

Early Adopter ConexED Office Hours

Join us for monthly Office Hours, a recurring space for collaboration and support for early ConexED adopters.

Sessions are held the fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2 p.m.

Get Involved & Next Steps

If your college is interested in adopting ConexED early or would like to participate in future Early Adopter Office Hours, please contact:

  • Amunoo Tembo, Student Success and Pathway Navigation Policy Associate: General questions about EmpowerED Community of Practice
  • Christine McMullin, Policy Associate, Student Services: Advising and Counseling Council (ACC)

Visit the EmpowerED Community of Practice page for updates, meeting materials, timelines, and college spotlights.