Melissa Stowasser

Vice President for Community and Continuing Education, Trident Technical College

Melissa has served the college in multiple capacities since joining the faculty in 1991 and is passionate about providing quality educational programs for all students.

She currently works to ensure community and economic development in the Charleston region, leading the college’s Divisions of Continuing Education, Apprenticeship & Employer Partnerships and School & Community Initiatives in building seamless educational pathways for citizens. Additionally, she serves as a USDOL Apprenticeship Ambassador and founding partner with New America in the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, and provides oversight for the PAYA National Learning Hub at TTC.