Gayle Claman, Cae
About Gayle Claman, Cae
Gayle Claman is the Managing Director of Education & Credentialing at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she leads a team of 16 and focuses on strategic management of educational programs. She has a strong background in adult learning theories and has held various leadership roles at AAHPERD over a span of several years.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Gayle Claman serves as the Managing Director of Education & Credentialing at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of 16 staff members and is part of the senior leadership team. Claman specializes in the strategic management of member and customer-facing programs, products, and services, emphasizing revenue generation and mission value. She supports Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. by establishing strategic roadmaps and directing business planning for continuing education and professional advancement functions.
Education and Expertise
Claman has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from James Madison University, followed by a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management from Marymount University. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in e-Learning from George Mason University. Her expertise includes implementing adult learning theories and models, as well as developing online courses and certificate programs. Claman also focuses on team building using the Clifton StrengthsFinder approach.
Background
Prior to her current role at ASCE, Claman held multiple positions at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). She worked as a Program Administrator from 2000 to 2003, followed by a role as Research Consortium Director from 2006 to 2012, and later as Senior Director of Research and Education from 2012 to 2013. Throughout her career, she has communicated the needs and priorities of various committees, including the Committee on Education and the Committee on Professional Advancement.
Achievements
Claman has significant experience in managing subject matter experts (SMEs) and developing train-the-trainer programs. Her leadership in education and credentialing has contributed to the advancement of professional development within the civil engineering field. Through her strategic initiatives, she has played a key role in enhancing the educational offerings and certification processes at ASCE.