Casey K. Sacks
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| Known for | Workforce development, community colleges, career and technical education, artificial intelligence in education |
Casey K. Sacks is an American higher education administrator and education policy official. She serves as Senior Policy Advisor for Workforce and Artificial Intelligence, Chief Financial Officer, and Acting Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the United States Department of Education. Previously, she served as president of BridgeValley Community and Technical College in West Virginia and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education during the first administration of President Donald Trump.
Education
Sacks earned degrees from Colorado State University, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and Bowling Green State University, where she completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration.
Career
U.S. Department of Education
Sacks served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges[when?] in the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the United States Department of Education during the first administration of President Donald Trump.
In that role, she worked on federal initiatives involving workforce development, community colleges, career and technical education, and employer partnerships.
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Sacks served as president of BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston, West Virginia.[when?]
During her tenure, BridgeValley expanded workforce partnerships and emphasized alignment between academic programs and employer needs. Under her leadership, the institution strengthened collaborations with manufacturing, healthcare, and technology employers throughout West Virginia increasing enrollment by more than 12%, launching an early college public charter school, and securing millions in external funding.
In a 2025 interview with Education Week, Sacks discussed the transfer of federal Career and Technical Education programs from the United States Department of Education to the Department of Labor, noting that the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act remained unchanged despite the administrative transition.[1]
In 2026, Sacks left BridgeValley to accept a position with the United States Department of Education. Her departure was reported by West Virginia MetroNews during coverage of the selection of her successor.[2]
Federal education policy leadership
In June 2025, Sacks was appointed Senior Policy Advisor for Workforce and Artificial Intelligence at the United States Department of Education.[3]
In that role, she advised the department on workforce development, artificial intelligence, career and technical education, and higher education policy. She participated in discussions concerning the integration of artificial intelligence into education systems and workforce preparation. In a 2025 interview with Axios, Sacks described artificial intelligence as "the most incredible technology of my lifetime" and advocated for its responsible use in education.[4]
Sacks participated in a White House roundtable involving college and university leaders who discussed public trust in higher education and provided feedback regarding the proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.[3]
In February 2026, Sacks resigned as president of BridgeValley Community and Technical College after being appointed Chief Financial Officer of the United States Department of Education.[3]
In May 2026, Community College Daily reported that Sacks had been assigned the duties of Acting Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education while continuing to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Education.[5]
Public policy and thought leadership
Sacks has contributed to national discussions regarding workforce development, career and technical education, artificial intelligence, and the future of higher education.
In 2025, she was quoted by Education Week regarding the transfer of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act programs from the U.S. Department of Education to the U.S. Department of Labor. In the article, Sacks stated that the underlying goals of workforce development and lifelong learning remained unchanged despite the administrative reorganization.[1]
Later that year, Sacks participated in a White House roundtable with college and university leaders that examined public trust in higher education and provided recommendations related to the proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.[3]
In 2026, Sacks served as a featured panelist at the BETT conference, an international education technology event, where she discussed workforce readiness, employer engagement, and the impact of artificial intelligence on postsecondary education and labor markets.[6]
Sacks has also authored policy commentary on artificial intelligence and education. In a 2026 article published by the U.S. Department of Education, she outlined a framework describing four stages of artificial intelligence adoption in education: fear, skill erosion, acceptance, and reinvention. The article examined the opportunities and challenges presented by AI integration in educational institutions.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Klein, Alyson (November 21, 2025). "Trump Shifted CTE to the Labor Dept. What Has That Meant for Schools?". Education Week.
- ↑ Jenkins, Jeff (May 29, 2026). "Treadway chosen as new president at BridgeValley Community and Technical College". MetroNews.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Blake, Jessica (February 24, 2026). "Community College President Named Education Department CFO". Inside Higher Ed.
- ↑ Gold, Ashley (December 12, 2025). "Exclusive: Linda McMahon bets on AI as agency shrinks". Axios.
- ↑ Dembicki, Matthew (May 27, 2026). "Sacks to serve as ED acting assistant secretary". Community College Daily.
- ↑ Asfa-Wossen, Ledetta (February 13, 2026). "Building students for an AI-driven workforce". Relocate Magazine.
- ↑ "The Four Stages of AI Integration in Education". United States Department of Education. January 12, 2026. Missing or empty
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