About the National High School Center
Friends of the National High School Center
Janet Bray
Janet Bray serves as the Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education, a not-for-profit association representing over 30,000 professionals across the United States. As Executive Director, Janet manages the staff and program services of the association. She is actively involved in the strategic public policy efforts of the association and works on legislative and public awareness issues for the profession. She also provides leadership and guidance to the ACTE Board of Directors, committees and related associations.
Prior to joining ACTE, Janet was Executive Vice President of the National Association of Enrolled Agents where she oversaw a comprehensive strategic planning process, governance restructure and leadership development program. During her 35-year tenure in the association management profession, she has provided leadership to a variety of associations in strategic planning, education program development, outreach to related professions and publics and creation of innovative programs and services. She was instrumental in the development of a Youth Apprenticeship Program for the graphic arts industry in the State of Wisconsin and initiated the industry’s effort to develop national skill standards.
Janet has been active participant in the association community serving on the American Society of Association Executives Education Foundation Board of Directors, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives Board of Directors, and numerous association-related committees and councils. She has served as a speaker at numerous association conferences and seminars and has authored articles related to the association field. Janet holds a Bachelors Degree in History and Government from the University of Maryland and a Masters Degree in Adult Education from the George Washington University. Janet earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 1991 and is a member of the distinguished ASAE Fellows Group.
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