Trena Wilkerson is Professor of Mathematics Education and Department Chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at Baylor University. She served on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Board of Directors from 2014 to 2017 and as President of NCTM from 2020-2022, along with various professional leadership roles, such as with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, the School Science and Mathematics Association, and state mathematics education organizations. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate mathematics education courses, mentors doctoral students, conducts professional development for PK-12 teachers and engages in research in the teaching and learning of mathematics. She taught high school for 18 years. She has authored or co-authored numerous articles and book chapters including journals such as the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, School Science Mathematics Journal, Investigations in Mathematics Learning, and Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12. She has been a speaker for numerous state, national, and international mathematics education conferences and meetings. She has received several state and national awards for teaching, research, and leadership with the most recent, the 2024 Louise Hay Award for Contributions to Mathematics Education from the Association for Women in Mathematics. She loves mathematics and working with and learning from students and teachers!