John Segota has been with TESOL International Association since 1996, where his responsibilities include government relations, policy analysis, media communications, standards development, and advocacy. John has a BA in Political Science with a concentration in International Studies from the College of Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, a graduate certificate in Project Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives. Segota’s main expertise is in the areas of public policy as it relates to K-12, higher, and adult education, as well as the standards produced by TESOL. In addition, he has experience with a variety of areas of association management such as policy development, communications, social media, outreach, and strategic planning.