Joseph Connolly

Joseph Connolly co-founded the program in 1987 and served as its director until 2023. Joe is now serving as a Senior Technical Advisor to provide ongoing support for grants and contracts as well as to support the leadership transition. He has a doctorate in worker education and comparative teaching methods, a Master's in labor studies, and a Master's in educational counseling. He has a strong interest in participatory teaching, and issues of voice, visibility, and social justice. He also worked for AFSCME 1776 from 1981 until retiring in 2016.