In his position as Executive Director of Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education, Vance Ablott works very closely with the Board of Directors and leaders of the various member organizations. He is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of Triangle Coalition and setting a vision for future growth and success.

Prior to joining Triangle Coalition in September of 2003 the California native spent 20 years with the Walt Disney Company. Working in a variety of capacities, he built a strong generalist background in Business and Management with a focus on creativity. After leaving Disney he spent five years in Houston, Texas as the Vice President and General Manager of the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation which allowed him to use his passion for both science education and space exploration while managing the development and operation of Space Center Houston.

Most recently he has spent nine years leading Challenger Center for Space Science Education, the foundation formed by the families of the crew of the Space Shuttle, Challenger. While space remains a strong interest for him it is the improvement and of science and math education that has become his motivational drive.

Trained as a scientist, Ablott holds a BA degree in Biology from California State University at Fullerton, with a focus on molecular genetics. In 2003 he was selected as one of his alma mater's distinguished alumni, receiving its Visions and Visionaries award for his leadership work in science and math education.

Ablott is married and he and his wife, Betsy, a teacher, live in Northern Virginia.