MWTEC Team
President
Amy Lee, Ed.D.
Cell: (269) 830-7662 | alee@mwtec.org
Dr. Amy Lee has over 15 years of experience teaching in higher education. She has a doctorate degree in curriculum design and instruction and has a passion for strategically designing collaborative programs that meet the needs of Michigan’s workforce. Dr. Lee has led the EPiC Consortium, formally known as MiRIS, since its launch in 2011. As President of MWTEC, through the partnerships and support of Michigan Community Colleges, State leaders, and other Workforce stakeholders, Dr. Lee will continue to support the autonomy that Michigan institutions hold dear, while forging collaboration across the State of Michigan to ensure all areas of the state have access to high quality education and training.
Executive Director of Workforce Development
Mac Dodds
Cell: (517) 304-9139 | mdodds@mwtec.org
Director of Outreach & Student Support
Jaida Boggerty
Cell: (269) 419-2276 | jboggerty@mwtec.org
Mac Dodds is a workforce development leader with over seven years of experience building industry partnerships and managing workforce funding. A Michigan State University graduate, he has led key initiatives to strengthen Michigan’s talent pipeline. At West Michigan Works!, he founded the Construction Careers Council and managed $4.7M in workforce grants, supporting employer training programs. At the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, he led the $10M EV Jobs Academy, worked with federal and state leaders to launch Michigan's EV Workforce Hub, where he worked with the U.S Department of Labor, U.S Department of Energy, and the National Economic Council. Mac is dedicated to creating strong, diverse workforce solutions that drive economic growth.
Jaida joined the team in September of 2023. She previously attended Kellogg Community College and earned a B.S in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Western Michigan University. She is currently attending Michigan State University College of Human Medicine for her masters degree in Public Health. Jaida acts as the Communications and Marketing Specialist. She has a passion for helping the community through collaborative solutions and community outreach.
Director of IT
Matthew Blakeslee
Cell: (810) 852-1113 | mblakeslee@mwtec.org
Matthew joined MWTEC in August of 2023 to advise the collaborative on Information Technology matters, with the primary aim of helping to align existing technical systems with the goals of accessibility and opportunity that MWTEC champions. He holds an AAS in Cybersecurity from Washtenaw Community College, and a BS in Technology Management from Eastern Michigan University. He is continuing his education at EMU in pursuit of a master’s degree in Technology Management. Matthew is very excited to be contributing to talent development efforts in the state of Michigan and is proud to be collaborating with a wide range of partners.
Director of Special Projects
Patrick Withrow
Cell: (734) 731-9453 | pwithrow@mwtec.org
Patrick Withrow brings a diverse understanding of the workforce. He has worked in areas such as retail, sales, construction, and manufacturing. Patrick possesses a B.S. with an emphasis in Human Services, a certificate in Business Management, in addition to several Fred Pryor learning certificates. During his time completing his Bachelor of Science degree, Patrick landed a role in administration. Patrick has a deep-rooted passion for educational growth and understands the importance of making sure everyone has the skills to obtain gainful employment. As the MWTEC Director of Business Operations, Patrick will be there to support the team at MWTEC in addition to taking on new roles that will promote both personal, organizational, and community growth.