Leadership

As recognized pacesetters in higher education, Coalition leadership brings a collective power of experience that includes long-standing leaders in higher education, exceptional visionaries and innovators from the corporate and industry sectors, and champions and advocates from non-profit, foundations and community organizations. Combined, their expertise and insight will continue to drive historic change for the future of higher education.

CCG Officers

John L. Comerford, PhD

President

“The Coalition for the Common Good was developed as a model that allows universities to move from being competitors to collaborators to better serve students and our communities while preserving their own institutional identities and cultures.

Moreover, as a national system the Coalition will be better positioned to address the needs of industry in our states and nation providing accessible and affordable workplace education.”

Lori Varlotta, PhD

Executive Vice President

President Varlotta is the 23rd President of Antioch University and the Executive Vice President of the Coalition for the Common Good. As President, Varlotta brings a strong vision for progressive education and a deep commitment to Antioch’s mission of promoting social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Under her leadership, Antioch and the Coalition for the Common Good are continuing to expand their impact on democracy, sustainability, and equity through education.