Jo Anne Hartman is Vice President of Education and Research. She oversees the operational direction and execution of Acts Corporate University and the Acts Center for Applied Research, advancing education, leadership development, and evidence-informed practice across the organization.
Ms. Hartman held prior leadership roles at Acts, including Managing Director of Acts Corporate University (ACU), Director of Learning and Development for ACU, and Program Manager. Prior to joining Acts, Ms. Hartman spent more than 11 years in school administration and an additional six years as a teacher.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Millersville University and a Master of Education in Training and Performance Improvement from Capella University. Ms. Hartman also completed the LeadingAge Leadership Educator Program in 2016 and was named a LeadingAge Fellow in 2020. She served on the LeadingAge and LeadingAge PA Annual Conference Task Forces and currently serves on the LeadingAge PA Education Committee.