Chuck Cascio – A former teacher at both the secondary school and university levels, Chuck has spent the past 18 years working with national education-based organizations. Prior to his role on the board of USHCA, Chuck developed communications, public affairs, and interactive learning as a Vice President at Educational Testing Service (ETS) for ten years.  Before joining ETS, Chuck was Vice President for Certification Standards and Teacher Development at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, where he expanded the profile of NBPTS through a variety of creative promotional initiatives. As both a staff member and consultant for different education organizations, Chuck has developed promotional campaigns, media-relations strategies, and business initiatives that have increased awareness, improved public relations, and grown market presence. He is a highly skilled writer, editor, and speaker who has worked on projects ranging from book development through website content, logo creation, sales copy, and speech content and presentation. His awards include being lead creative developer for an Emmy Award-winning public service campaign, and receiving a National Endowment for Humanities Grant, a Presidential Scholars Award, a Rothman Institute Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and various honors and citations for journalism, creative writing, and teaching. Chuck holds a Master’s Degree in Communications from American University, a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Wagner College, and an Advanced Studies Certificate in Executive Leadership from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.