Kevin Vick has spent over 23 years in education, primarily teaching U.S. History and U.S. Government. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, and his Master’s of Arts in Teaching from Colorado College.

Kevin was elected President of the Colorado Education Association in 2024, following his term as Vice President from 2018 to 2024. Prior to his statewide leadership roles, he served as President of the Colorado Springs Education Association for six years. Kevin has also served as a CEA Board Member from 2010 to 2014 and Co-Chair of the Council of Association Presidents from 2013 to 2015.

In addition to his work with CEA, Kevin has been active in the Colorado Springs community through organizations such as the Downtown Rotary Club, the Latino Luncheon Community Group, and Citizens’ Project. He is passionate about advocating for the professional treatment of educators and promoting autonomy in classroom decision-making.

Kevin resides in Palmer Lake with his wife, a retired high school art teacher, and their daughter.

Liz Waddick is a high school Spanish teacher with over 18 years in education.  Raised on the Southside of Chicago and a product of Chicago Public Schools, Liz discovered her passion for teaching while substitute teaching in St. Louis, MO. This led her to earn a Master’s in Teaching from Lindenwood University. During her studies, Liz spent six months in Spain, solidifying her desire to become a Spanish teacher.

Liz was elected Vice President of the Colorado Education Association. Prior to her statewide leadership role, she served as the President of the Summit County Education Association from 2019-2024 and as a CEA Board Member from 2016-2021. Liz is passionate about supporting members in the fight for fully funded education and aims to address the challenges posed by the current evaluation system. She plans to listen to educators, hold legislators accountable, and engage communities in advocating for public education.

As a mother of children in public schools, Liz is dedicated to ensuring that all students across Colorado, regardless of their race or class, get access to the resources and support they deserve in our neighborhood schools. She currently resides in Breckenridge with her husband and their two children.

Ang Anderson is a high school Social Studies teacher at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, CO, where she currently teaches Economics, AP Macroeconomics, Psychology, and AP Human Geography. She received her B.A. in History Education from the University of West Florida and her M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. Ang was elected as NEA Director in 2021 and she also serves as Mountain Region Director and Public Policy and Organizing Chair for the National Council of Urban Education Associations. Ang is currently a CEA Fellows mentor, growing and supporting future leaders of the Colorado Education Association. She also served on the JCEA Board of Directors and CEA Board of Directors from 2016-2021. Ang is passionate about making our schools and communities more just and empowering educators to use their voices.