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Devin Vodicka, Co-CEO
Learner-Centered Collaborative
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SAN DIEGO, CA — Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC), a leading national nonprofit committed to creating learner-centered education ecosystems, today announced the formalization of its Co-CEO leadership structure. Co-founders Devin Vodicka and Katie Martin will now officially serve as Co-CEOs, reinforcing the organization’s collaborative foundation and commitment to distributed leadership, and preparing it for an exciting new chapter of growth, innovation, and impact.

“Since the inception of Learner-Centered Collaborative, Katie and I have led as partners in this work. Formalizing our Co-CEO roles is a natural evolution that reflects the collaborative culture we’ve fostered within our organization and with our partners,” said Devin Vodicka, Co-CEO. “This model positions us to grow, adapt, and amplify our impact across the education sector.”

Katie Martin, Ph.D., who previously served as Chief Impact Officer, brings deep expertise in advancing learner-centered practices and scaling change across diverse educational contexts. An internationally recognized thought leader, author of Learner-Centered Innovation and Evolving Education, and architect of LCC’s learner-centered ecosystem framework, Katie has worked directly with thousands of educators across school, district, and university systems. As Co-CEO, she will continue driving strategic innovation alongside Vodicka.

“I’m honored to step into the Co-CEO role and build on the momentum we’ve created together,” said Martin. “This model reflects how we lead — collaboratively, with trust and shared purpose — and it mirrors the learner-centered approaches we champion in schools. I’m excited to keep working alongside our team and partners to reimagine what’s possible in education.”

Joseph South, President of LCC’s Board of Directors, shared the Board’s unanimous endorsement of the leadership evolution: “The appointment of Katie Martin as Co-CEO alongside Devin Vodicka signals our commitment to continuity and innovation in leadership. This decision ensures LCC is well-positioned to deepen our partnerships, enhance operational capacity, and drive meaningful change in education ecosystems.”

Since its founding, Learner-Centered Collaborative has partnered with K-12 schools, districts, and state education agencies across more than 30 states, growing its partner network by 20% year-over-year.

LCC partners with educators to define whole-learner outcomes, design meaningful learning experiences, and create enabling conditions for learner-centered education. Recent milestones in this work include:

• Publishing the Competency-Based Reporting Playbook to guide schools and districts in reimagining assessment practices.
• Leading innovative microschool initiatives across California public districts.
• Launching a research-to-practice partnership with UC San Diego to transform teaching practices and enhance whole-learner outcomes.
• Facilitating yearlong Leadership and Innovation Cohorts, connecting education leaders and classroom teachers committed to co-creating learner-centered models and strengthening learner-centered teaching practices.

Backed by a dedicated team of educators, researchers, and strategists, LCC is committed to walking alongside its partners to co-create the future of education. The organization’s strengthened leadership structure will ensure it remains agile, responsive, and deeply aligned to its vision: to support the development of education ecosystems where all learners know who they are, thrive in community, and actively engage in the world as their best selves.

About Learner-Centered Collaborative

Learner-Centered Collaborative partners with educators and leaders to evolve learning experiences by focusing on whole-learner outcomes, meaningful learning opportunities, and enabling conditions that empower learners to thrive. With decades of experience across diverse educational settings, LCC is guided by the belief that a learner-centered approach is essential for building successful learning communities.

For more information about Learner-Centered Collaborative and its work, visit www.learnercentered.org.