Pendergrass will join seven other newly elected board members for a three-year term beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2023.

The AACC Board of Directors acts on behalf of the institutional members to create and maintain a vision for AACC and to determine and ensure that the organization adheres to appropriate standards of performance.

Pendergrass began working in community college administration in 1995. She embraces the community college philosophy and is committed to continuing to advance student success, community partnerships and economic development.