Ann Beheler is Dean of Business, Computing and Career Services at Orange Coast College and is PI for the Regional Convergence Technology Center National Science Foundation Center of Excellence. Formerly, she was Dean/Executive Director of the Engineering and Emerging Technology Division of Collin County Community College.  

At Orange Coast, she is responsible for the academic programs in Business and Computing as well as the internship academy, job placement, the career library, and coordination of the business advisory committees for all career programs. The National Science Foundation Regional Center in Convergence Technology focuses on furthering careers in the emerging career area of convergence technology.

Previously, Ann was director of product and technology management for Raytheon Professional Services, Director of Certifications for Novell, Inc. and has owned her own consulting firm. She holds a Ph. D. in education from Walden University, a master of science degree from Florida Institute of Technology, and a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University. In addition, she holds more than 20 IT certifications. Author of several textbooks, she has written a newsletter for the trainer community for Certification Magazine, and she was a regular contributing editor for IT Contractor Magazine.