Announcement

IACET Announces Election of Dr. Vanessa Stratton to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sterling, VA — August 27, 2025-The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) announced the election of Vanessa Stratton, Ed.D. to its Board of Directors in a member-elected seat. Dr. Stratton is Senior Vice President of Instructional Development at Project Lead The Way (PLTW), where she oversees strategic planning, significant program budgets, and a product team dedicated to high instructional standards and web accessibility for curriculum and training. Since joining PLTW in 2012, she has served as Vice President of Programs and Senior Director, helping develop and expand key elementary and middle school STEM programs. Her experience spans organizational leadership, curriculum design and development, PreK–12 education, workforce development, STEM, and computer science education. A former science and engineering teacher, Dr. Stratton holds an Ed.D. from Trevecca Nazarene University.

“IACET’s mission aligns with Dr. Stratton’s lifelong commitment to quality learning experiences that scale,” said Randy Bowman, President & CEO of IACET. “Her leadership across program strategy, curriculum innovation, and accessibility will be invaluable as we continue advancing standards that deliver measurable outcomes for learners and organizations.”

“I’m honored to serve on the IACET Board,” said Dr. Stratton. “Throughout my career I’ve focused on rigorous, relevant, and accessible learning—particularly in STEM. I look forward to helping IACET strengthen the link between instructional quality and workforce readiness.”

For further details, please contact:
Randy Bowman, President & CEO
Marketing@iacet.org
703.763.0705 Extension 103

About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a not-for-profit organization, has been a leader in educational standards since its founding, pioneering the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) in 1968 to measure professional learning activity. As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer, IACET remains committed to advancing lifelong learning by establishing research-backed, consensus-based standards for quality and supporting, through rigorous accreditation processes, a global network of training providers committed to delivering high-quality, transformative learning events.