A9

Dr. Angela "Angel" Jowers serves as Assistant Professor and A9/Director of Institutional Effectiveness for the Air Force Global College. In this capacity, she spearheads strategic initiatives designed to elevate educational quality and optimize institutional performance. A distinguished practitioner-scholar with nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Jowers possesses deep expertise in accreditation processes, higher education administration, and assessment and evaluation practices. She leverages her experience and background to drive institutional excellence, ensuring that daily operations and strategic planning align seamlessly with both high academic standards and military educational requirements.

Lt Col Luke Dras is the Deputy Director, A9 Institutional Effectiveness at the Air Force Global College (AFGC). He earned a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation from Brigham Young University. Lt Col Dras received his commission through AFROTC in 2006 and is a Developmental Engineer with experience developing and executing operational test and research projects across a variety of Air Force platforms including bomber, mobility, C2ISR, special operations, and training aircraft systems, as well as rocket and spacecraft propulsion. At AFGC, Lt Col Dras is responsible for the design, collection, and analysis of institutional metrics to assess the effectiveness of developing air-minded joint leaders across the Department of Defense. His unique expertise is key to enabling data-driven decision making and strategic oversight in the delivery of transformational online military education programs serving over 35,000 students across ten officer, enlisted, and civilian educational programs. Lt Col Dras’ research focuses on psychometrics, educational data simulation and construct modeling, differential item functioning on high stakes examinations, and computer adaptive testing. 

Mr. Kristopher J. Kripchak is a veteran Joint Qualified Air Force Weather Officer, a dynamic leader, and scholar-practitioner. His operational career, spanning multiple continents and diverse roles, has been defined by his ability to build interdisciplinary teams and innovate actionable solutions. Kris holds a Master of Science in Meteorology with a specialization in Climatology, as well as a Master of Operational Art and Sciences as an award-winning graduate of the Air Force Global College's Online Master’s Degree Program. As a credentialed instructional designer, Kris brings extensive experience in training, education, and professional development. He leads a team of learning design experts with a strong focus on collaborative, cross-functional course design and development. His commitment to the art and science of learning drives him to champion strategies that support online instructors and forge strong connections between student learning and the operational environment. Ultimately, his work is focused on elevating the Air Force's distance learning experience and the professional practice of Global College faculty. 

Ms. E-Lu Chen is a Learning Architect and Assistant Professor in Design and Development at the Air Force Global College, with 16 years of experience in instructional design and educational technology. She collaborates across departments to support PME course projects, focusing on curriculum alignment, assessment design, and learner engagement. As the primary point of contact for educational technology tools in online courses, she enhances tool integration and course readiness. Known for her collaborative approach, she also supports faculty development, AI integration, and promotes inclusive, technology-enhanced learning environments.

Dr. Stephanie Hostetter is a specialist in instructional design, online learning, and assessment, serving as a Learning Architect at the Global College. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Environments and Educational Studies, along with graduate degrees in Instructional Design and Technology and in Teaching. Her research focuses on the evaluation of online learning, curriculum alignment, and the use of metacognitive strategies to support learner development. Dr. Hostetter has published on topics such as quality assurance in online education, ethics in instructional technology, and the influence of policy on digital learning environments. Her professional background spans K–12 and higher education, as well as consulting in instructional strategy and educational program design. 

Ms. Daphne Tseng is a Learning Architect at the Air Force Global College. She is an instructional designer, educator, and researcher with over a decade of experience in higher education. She has spearheaded online learning initiatives, directed faculty development programs, implemented quality assurance frameworks, and advanced student-centered design practices with a strong focus on accessibility and the integration of emerging technologies. A recognized scholar in instructional design and educational technology, Daphne has presented at leading conferences and published extensively in her field.