Jill Thorne is the Executive Director of the Office of Early College Programs (OECP) and the Director of UConn Early College Experience. Jill has championed the role of concurrent enrollment programs as part of the future of education in the United States. A participant in the Connecticut High School Advisory Committee, Jill has flagged UConn Early College Experience as a forward-looking program promoting seamless K-16 education in the state.

Dr. Thorne received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from UConn in 1993 and has an extensive career in K-12 education, including tenures as a teacher, principal, assessor, and curriculum consultant. Jill received her Bachelor's Degree from Occidental College in California, and Master' Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Brian Boecherer is the Associate Director of UConn Early College Experience and is responsible for program expansion and improvement, technology advancement, and providing on-site outreach to high schools. Brian received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and his Master's Degree from the University of Toronto where he specialized in policy analysis and nationalism from the Centre for Russian and East European Studies. He is a doctoral candidate at UConn in the Department of Political Science.

Jennifer Griffin is the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Office of Early College Programs and is responsible for creating program marketing materials, coordinating UConn ECE professional development workshops and student events, and managing the instructor certification process. Jennifer has worked in higher education and secondary school administration for over ten years. Jennifer obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and is currently part of UConn's MBA program with a focus in Marketing and Management.

Louise Larson is the Technology Coordinator for the Office of Early College Programs and is responsible for providing technical support to the UConn ECE program office and partner high schools. Louise served as an Educational Technology Support Specialist at Norwich Free Academy for seven years and has worked in K-12 and higher education for over ten years. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree.

Erin Blanchette is the Business Manager for the Office of Early College Programs and is responsible for managing the student registration and billing process. Erin also serves as an administrative assistant to the UConn ECE Director. Erin brings valuable administrative experience and has an Accounting degree from Three Rivers Community College. Erin is currently taking courses towards her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational & Management Studies at the University of Connecticut.