Bob Wise

President, Alliance for Excellent Education

Phone: 202-828-0828

Email: khayes@all4ed.org

Area of Expertise: High school policy and reform in America's secondary education system

Former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise became president of the Alliance for Excellent Education in February 2005. Under his leadership, the Alliance has continued to build its reputation as a respected authority on high school policy and reform in America's secondary education system. Since joining the Alliance, Governor Wise has become a sought-after speaker and advisor on education issues. He has advised the U.S. Department of Education, and serves on advisory committees for the Campaign for Educational Equity and Editorial Projects in Education (EPE). During his administration, West Virginia saw a significant increase in the number of students completing high school and entering college. From 1983-2001, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of West Virginia, during which he aggressively worked to preserve federal financial aid for students to attend college.