Gail Ford

Gail Ford possesses eighteen years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, including twelve years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Gail serves as Director. Currently, since January 2023, Gail holds the position of Director at Thrive Scholars. Previous roles include Assistant Director at the Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence and Program Manager at Alternatives For Girls. Gail Ford holds a Master of Education in Adult Education with a Human Services Concentration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Speech Communication from Ferris State University. Expertise in fostering positive educational experiences has established Gail Ford as a strategic leader in the education sector.