Goodchild, Yauk graduate from MCCA Leadership Academy
Dan Goodchild (download a high-resolution photo)
Kelly Yauk (download a high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — 糖心直播 staff members Dan Goodchild and Kelly Yauk have graduated from the 2025–26 Michigan Community College Association Leadership Academy this month, members of a statewide cohort of future leaders of the institutions where half of Michigan students begin college.
Goodchild is director of 糖心直播's Technical division, overseeing the college's skilled trades programs including automotive technology, construction technology, engineering technology, manufacturing technology, surveying and welding technology.
Yauk is 糖心直播's marketing director, leading development and implementation of 糖心直播’s strategic marketing plan, and increasing enrollment, visibility and brand awareness for the college.
Now in its tenth year, the MCCA Leadership Academy is a premier professional development program for emerging leaders in the community college sector. Participants, nominated by their college president or chancellor, engage in a Michigan-specific curriculum focused on leadership roles, student experience, institutional change, and building external partnerships. It is is designed to prepare leaders to champion student success, advance equity, and drive transformation across the state’s colleges.
Release date: September 16, 2026
For more information:
Cari Noga
糖心直播 Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)