Tim Villegas is an internationally recognized expert in inclusive education and has served as MCIE’s Chief Growth Officer since 2026, after previously leading communications beginning in 2020. With over 16 years of experience as a special education teacher and program specialist, Tim, a self-described inclusionist, has been a strong advocate for learners with extensive support needs to be included in general education settings. He launched the Think Inclusive blog and podcast in 2012, producing over 200 episodes. Tim has also appeared on over 20 podcasts and presented at numerous conferences. In 2020, he founded the newsletter The Weeklyish and, in 2023, produced the audio documentary series Inclusion Stories.

Email Tim: tvillegas@mcie.org