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 Craig is CEO and founder of AWAY. An innovator and leader of digital education inclusiveness, he has a deep background in online and hybrid education including teaching, instructional design, and leadership at a variety of learning institutions from K-12 to university levels. He is a tireless advocate for resource-challenged rural and urban students to receive access to online courses and digital resources regardless of internet access challenges to help meet their academic goals and life pursuits.  

Craig is also Vice Provost of Online, Distance and Continuing Education, and Professor (full) of Practice at the University of Arizona. Under his leadership, online education has grown over 90% while earning top 10 rankings in USNEWS (University of Arizona Online). Prior to joining the University of Arizona, he served online learners throughout the country including the Midwest, East Coast, and internationally. He is dedicated to providing connective educational technology to learners everywhere as demonstrated by his 2021 dissertation, "Free Online Degrees, Fact or Fiction?" where he developed a self-sustainable approach to delivering a tuition-free online college degree. Craig is also a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran and understands the importance of providing the highest quality online programs to our military members and their families regardless of internet challenges.