North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri, is pleased to announce that Dr. Joanna Anderson and Mike Poore will address the graduates at the commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2024. Dr. Anderson will speak at the morning ceremony at 9:00 a.m., while Mike Poore will take the podium in the afternoon session at 1:00 p.m. Both events will be held at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus near downtown Trenton.
Dr. Anderson is not only an alumna but also a former employee of North Central Missouri College, which was previously known as Trenton Junior College. Her career in community college leadership spans 36 years, including 21 years at NCMC, six years at Casper College in Wyoming, and nine years as the President of State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. She retired in 2022. During her tenure, Dr. Anderson led significant expansions in infrastructure and educational programs, advocating strongly for SFCC and Missouri’s community colleges. Her achievements include the completion of a $10 million workforce innovation center, a doubling of residence life capacity, expansion of health care and technical training programs across SFCC’s six campuses, and the development of comprehensive strategic and campus facilities master plans. Additionally, she supported the addition of 12 athletic programs and oversaw growth in the college’s budget reserves.
Dr. Anderson’s academic journey began when she graduated in 1976 from what was then known as TJC/NCMC, a college with only one building, Geyer Hall. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a doctorate in education from the University of Missouri in Columbia, and a master’s degree from William Woods University in Fulton. A recipient of numerous accolades, she was recognized as a distinguished alumnus by both the University of Missouri and the Missouri Community College Association in 2009, and by North Central Missouri College in 2013. She currently resides with her husband, Ken, on their farm in rural Grundy County and enjoys spending time with their six grandchildren.
Mike Poore, MBA, FACHE, assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Mosaic Life Care in June 2022, after serving as interim CEO for three months. His previous positions include serving as interim CEO for Fauquier Health in Virginia and for numerous health systems through LifePoint Health. Mr. Poore holds an MBA from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration from Auburn University. With over 20 years of CEO experience and more than 35 years in health care, he currently serves on the board of the Missouri Hospital Association and the Captis Board of Managers. He lives in St. Joseph, Missouri, with his wife, Penny.
North Central Missouri College is honored to host these speakers who will provide valuable insights and guidance to the graduates as they embark on their professional journeys.
