Notable Experience: 

• Sacramento State California Mobility Center Feasibility Study: CLEAR Strategies performed this study to assess Sacramento State’s capacity, capabilities , and needs to create a sustainable partnership for the CMC. The study was intended to be used to present recommendations and to be used to help identify faculty expertise, advance academic programming and research capacity that includes creating and promoting experts in clean energy and mobility technologies. The process included interviewing approximately 100 regional stakeholders, as well as administering two University-wide surveys for students and administrators, faculty, and staff. The result is a document that provides comprehensive list of recommendations and plan for a successful partnership.
• Cyber Proud Inc: Dr. Coleen Morehead launched Cyber Proud Inc, a Sacramento based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2020. It is dedicated to responding to the overwhelming demand for IT and cyber professionals by cultivating the next generation of a diverse and talented cyber workforce through expanded access to training for under-represented groups to change the landscape. Members of the Cyber Proud Team and Board members have experience serving the community for over 25 years.
• Information Communications Technology HUB/Council: As Director of Education and Workforce Alignment for Align Capital Region, Dr. Morehead led the Sacramento Region Information Communications Technology (ICT) Council from 2017 – 2020. This Council operational structure was much different than an advisory. The scope of work included assembling a diverse group of members with experience and passion to build a regionwide ICT sector focused workforce initiative.  The result was the cooperation across many groups to implement several programs that created ICT and Cyber bootcamps, professional development for teachers seeking a credential to teach computer science, and building an Hub to support teachers with accessing technical assistance in using new technologies. The Council was represented by a diverse group of stakeholder groups. 
• Sacramento Region Water Works was formed to expand assess to water and utility career development services. Students from middle school, high school and community college received career pathway development services, apprenticeship programs were created via the network. They addressed lingering workforce issues and concerns impacting all aspects of the water industry including water agencies and municipalities throughout the greater Sacramento region. Over 2500 students were served receiving WBL experiences, internships, apprenticeships and job placement services. 
• Research: Assessing the Value of Rural California High School Career Technical Education
  Dr. Morehead performed a California statewide study on the perceived value of career technical education programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors impacting the quality, funding and delivery CTE in rural high schools. The analysis led to these findings; (a) need for dedicated CTE funding source, (b) reduce CTE stigma, and (c) streamlining college articulation agreements to include CTE. The research resulted in policy recommendations that include the expansion of work-based learning, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs, as well as a realignment of industry needs to education career focused programs. This research contribution to the passage of AB 2063 (Gallagher) which increased the amount of work experience credit a student can earn during the school. This elimination of this one barrier ensures that students are more prepared for the workplace upon graduation. Study Link