Northeastern Technical College officially welcomed Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston on her first day as president on July 2 with a warm reception that reflected the college’s spirit of community and collaboration.

Faculty, staff, and employees gathered to celebrate the beginning of Frank-Alston’s leadership with thoughtful gestures and heartfelt messages. A custom welcome banner, signed by employees from across the college, was filled with words of encouragement, well wishes, and excitement for the future of NETC.
The celebration also included a welcome cake and a thoughtfully prepared goodie basket, offering a warm introduction to the Trailblazer family.

The first-day welcome served as a meaningful expression of the college’s commitment to supporting Frank-Alston as she begins leading Northeastern Technical College into its next chapter. The event highlighted the strong sense of unity that defines the NETC community and the shared enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead under Frank-Alston’s leadership.

Northeastern Technical College is proud to welcome Frank-Alston and looks forward to the vision, innovation, and leadership she will bring as the college continues its mission of transforming lives through education and workforce development.
Northeastern Technical College Welcomes Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston on her First Official Day
