Nwosu has a doctorate of education in community college leadership from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, a master’s degree in biological sciences from Eastern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Zambia. Nwosu also attended Lake Land College to complete general coursework.
Lynch has a doctorate in higher education leadership from Maryville University, a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education from Indiana State University, a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Eastern Illinois University and an associate degree from Lake Land College.
Prior to joining Lake Land College in 2014, Highland served as the executive director of East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC), an 11-county, regional economic development group. Prior to consulting for ECIDC, Highland owned and operated Friends Home Care, a business she created and grew to employ 25 people.
Highland has a bachelor’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Indiana State University.