Commission Members

Anely Arencibia Member
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Anely has earned an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education (Florida International University), and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Educational Technology and Teacher Leadership for School Improvement (University of Florida).  

Prior to education, Anely was a Human Resources Administrator for Royal Caribbean International, and an Insurance Agent for State Farm Insurance Co. Anely has worked in the field of education in some capacity for over 20 years. Part of her role as a teacher was to design curriculum and instructional experiences for Gifted and Talented students. She also served as the teacher fellows program leader for the University of Florida, a program which focused on teacher leadership for school improvement. Anely’s love for education led her to become an elementary school principal. During her first year as principal, Anely led her school to improve its rating by two letter grades under her guidance and leadership.

Anely is currently a Curriculum Specialist for private schools, an educational consultant, and serves as an accreditation verifier for the Florida Association for Childcare Management.

Memberships: Florida Association for Childcare Management (FACCM) Accreditation Verifier, IACET Commissioner

Sarah Bell Member
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Martinsburg, WV

Sarah holds a business degree from Keuka College, a Master’s in Intelligence Management, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.  Her work experience is certainly unique having served in the United States Navy as a Cryptologic Technician working with Electronic Intelligence.  This is where her passion for training truly began. 

After an honorable discharge, she began a role as a government contractor working with the United State’s Air Force’s 83 Network Operations squadron and was responsible for the development of technical and mission-oriented training for defensive cyber operations and weapon systems.  She later transitioned from government work and found a new niche in the space and telecommunications industry.  She worked as Intelsat’s Training and Documentation Manager in support of the company’s 75+ spacecraft. 

Her most recent position brings her passion for training and innovation to a forefront as the Technical Training Manager for O3b mPOWER Services at SES.  Continuing to support space, telecommunications and bridging the connectivity gap, Sarah’s current role is focused on reinvigorating technical training in a more modern sense with the idea that people learn from everyday occurrences, opportunities, and discussions. Through gamification and modern workplace learning, Sarah believes that technical and operational training can be revived while also motivating employees and supporting a learning culture that has in the past suffered from volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

When she’s not researching and writing for her dissertation or working toward bringing new, exciting learning opportunities to SES, you could probably find her in a class about Hot Wheels cars or construction vehicles hosted by her 2 boys ages 3 and 1.

Kathleen Carroll Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) Chair
March 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Major General Robert M. Joyce Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Academy
Fort Sam Houston, TX

Dr. Kathleen Carroll is the Chief, Learning Solutions at the US Army Installation Management Command, Major General (MG) Robert M. Joyce School for Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (SFMWR).  The SFMWR provides training to approximately 30,000 US Army Civilian Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and Family Program employees world-wide.  Dr. Carroll has been with the SFMWR since September 2011.  She has a multi-faceted background with more than 37 years serving the US Army, both as Active Duty (24 years) and as a Department of Defense Army Civilian (13 years).  Dr. Carroll has served in various position during her tenure: medic, licensed practical nurse, training instructor, instructional systems specialist, and educator.  She continues to introduce innovative and effective ways to improve efficiency and productivity through curriculum revisions, quality management, and training. 

Education:  AA: Paralegal, San Antonio College; BS: Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University (Magna Cum Laude); MED: Organizational Learning, University of the Incarnate Word; EDD: E-Learning, Northcentral University.  

Memberships:  ATD, E-Learning Guild, IACET Commissioner

Certifications:  Conflict Management (MTI), Instructional Design and Delivery (Langevin), Master Training (Langevin), Performance Consultant (Langevin), Test Design and Delivery (ATD), Tom Peters WOW!, and ROI Methodology

Norina Columbaro Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2017 – January 1, 2025

Performance for Life Consulting
Sweet Home, OR

Dr. Norina L. Columbaro is an award-winning talent and organizational development leadership partner and published researcher.   Besides heading up Performance for Life Consulting for over 25 years, she has supported IACET since 2017 as a commissioner, workshop facilitator, blog contributer, and annual conference presenter. She has also successfully completed the process to become an IACET Accredited Provider (AP)  - so she knows what it's like to be an applicant!

Her background includes:

• Developing and delivering scientific and technical communication courses for scientists and engineers worldwide.
• Managing instructional design projects covering a wide range of technical and nontechnical subject areas.
• Holding leadership positions in higher education and professional associations.

She is a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) and a Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC).  She also holds a Ph.D. from Cleveland State University in Urban Education, specializing in Leadership and Life-Long Learning. 

Norina's research and work have been published in ATD's TD Magazine, Adult Learning, The International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, The Online Journal of Distance Learning, Human Resource Development Quarterly, and on Military.com.   

Jim Cook Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2024

Smyrna, GA

Jim Cook is a continuing education and training leader in both the government and private sectors.

His expertise includes creating, managing, and growing continuing education businesses through effective strategic planning, management, leadership, and budgeting.

Jim has sucessfully led three organizations through the IACET Accreditation process.

Jim has been an IACET Commissioner for over five years. He has reviewed dozens of Initial and Re-Accreditation Applications.

Jim enjoys training adults by getting them involved, showing them the value and relevance of the material in the course, and allowing everyone to share their experiences.

F. Dede deMarks Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

DDM Professionals LLC

Dr. deMarks has extensive work experience providing consultancy in technical, operations, & management services. A majority of her clients are required to achieve certifications, some of which are required by states' professional licensing boards. Therefore, deMarks' skill set extends to developing the workforce thru various continuing education training strategies. Complying with instructional practices and training standards is a core aspect of deMarks' work tasks. Dr. deMarks also hold certified professional licenses.   

Dr. deMarks has a PhD in Computing Technology in Education, Masters of Instructional Technology, and Masters of Business Administration. Her dissertation developed an operational management competency model for online education administrators. As of February 2024 over 1,663 professionals, researchers, and organizations worldwide have downloaded her model with an average of 15 downloads a month. Because Dr. deMarks' work is being accessed in libraries around the world, she has now become ProQuest Database premier academic researcher.   

Laura Guillion Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Arlington, VA

Dr. Laura Guillion has worked in education for over 30 years, focusing on diversity and educating people with special needs and those from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Dr. Guillion planned, directed, and coordinated special education programs in the Arlington Public School System targeted at students with high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities in various high school settings.  She delivered educational content in math and science courses designed to meet the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning to special needs and English Learner students identified following established laws. She specializes in providing youth and young adults special education transition planning and English Learner support.

In conjunction with her successful career in education, Dr. Guillion established a consultancy with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). She specializes in federal disability employment practices and procedures with instruction and practice-based programs. This support enables AFGE diversity representatives to convey highly complex information regarding trends and practices in a federal program to diverse, dynamic groups. Through her efforts, the developed strategies remediate high-profile investigations regarding discrimination in the workplace and resolve discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation in the workplace. Her services include detailed reviews of procedures for local and council-level usage with a framework for agency violation identification and utilization of strategies developed by the EEOC's model agency concept.

Dr. Guillion also works as a voice-over artist. She lends her distinctive, warm voice to various types of businesses - from commercials to eLearning to announcements of music events.  

Dr. Guillion completed her Ph.D. program at Walden University, focusing on Special Education Leadership and Education Policy.  She completed a Master of Science in Educational Administration and Human Resources Management from Trinity Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Dr. Guillion also holds numerous certifications, including Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Management Certification; Training Needs Assessment; Postgraduate Professional License Emotional Disturbance K-12, Intellectual Disabilities K-12, Specific Learning Disabilities K-12; Special Education (Mild/Moderate/Generic) K - 12 and Elementary Education K – 8 and numerous education credential supporting certifications.

Dr. Guillion is a member of the National Educators Association, Virginia Education Association, Arlington Education Association, and Council of Exceptional Children. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Typhani Harris Peer Reviewer 2
August 30, 2022 – December 31, 2024

Dr. Typhani Harris brings over 25 years of educational experience and leadership to the commission. As a high school educator she developed award winning programs in the public school sector as well as leading curriculum development and instructional design at the district and state levels. Additionally, she specializes Adult Learning Theory and preparing novice educators in secondary urban school settings.

Typhani is currently the Chief Academic Officer for The Institute for Arts Integration & STEAM where she coaches educators throughout the world in implementing innovative approaches to K-12 education. She also led the company in successfully becoming an IACET Accredited Provider (AP), giving her first hand experience as an applicant in the accreditation process.

DR. MATT JOINER Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Dr. Matt Joiner is the Vice President of Education at Energy Worldnet, Inc. (EWN). EWN, headquartered in Decatur, Texas, USA, provides a leading Workplace Management and Information Access Platform for employee training and certifications, evaluation data, supply chain management, regulatory compliance management and consulting, and enterprise asset management services to industries around the globe.

Previously, Matt was employed as the Career/College/Military Readiness and Career/Technical Education Administrator at the Region 11 Education Service Center in Fort Worth, TX, from 2017-2018. From 2005-2017, Matt was an Instructional Dean at Weatherford College in Weatherford, TX. Matt, a Stephenville High School, TX graduate, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX), a Master of Educational Administration Degree from Texas Woman's University (Denton, TX), and a Doctor of Education Degree from Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX). Dr. Joiner has previous teaching and administrative experience with Decatur Independent School District, Northwest Independent School District, and Weatherford College.

Matt makes his home in Decatur with his wife, Dawn, a classroom educator. Together, the Joiners have five children, Jackson, Trinity, Reagan, Leah, and Kendyl. Dr. Joiner is an active member of the Wise County community. He has served on the board of multiple educational, civic, and religious organizations, including the Decatur Economic Development Corporation, Wise Health System Foundation, and the Decatur Independent School District Board of Trustees.

Dr. Joiner's research interests include: 

• Engagement, partnerships, and relationship-building
• Educational pathways that lead to successful postsecondary learning and gainful employment
• Leadership development and empowerment
• The role of professional development in organizational and social change
• Strategic long- and short-term planning

Delaney King Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Preventative Measures
CA

Delaney is passionate and enthusiastic about writing curriculum, content, and training material for a purpose. She is a facilitator and instructor who works with people, teams and corporations to develop and deliver specialized curriculum and training. Delaney has a Master's Degree in Adult Education & Global Change with a specialization in curriculum development and educational coaching for seminars, workshops and short courses.  She also has over ten year's experience as an instructor and trainer working with adults in all types of environments and workspaces.  

As an educator, Delaney is trained in...

• Developing Short Courses, Workshops and Seminars
• Program Planning, Evaluation and Instructional Methods in Adult Education
• Extensive experience with providing educational consulting on training products
• Re-organizing and re-formatting previous training material to make it clear and more effective

She is also an accomplished training professional with an impressive history of driving organizational results with training and development solutions. As a versatile leader and educator, she has broad experience in areas such as needs assessment, instructional design, classroom/virtual training, training facilitation, and program assessment. Innovative thinker who uses training interventions/programs to enable an organization’s strategy and top priorities. Delaney is comfortable working with people from all cultures and has created training strategies to deal with adults who face multiple barriers and issues in their personal and professional lives.

Education: B.Ed, M.Ed

Marietta LeMaitre Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Valley Health System
Nutley, NJ

Marietta (Kim) LeMaitre is currently a Talent Development Specialist at The Valley Health System.  She has a multi-faceted, diverse background with more than 30 years in training and development in a variety of healthcare settings.  Her work experience includes 19 years with Fox Chase Cancer Center, where Kim held several positions, including Training Manager and Senior Project Manager within the Division of Population Science.  Her work was recognized by the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service and earned her the 2008 Spirit award for the development of an exemplary training program.  As senior project manager, Kim managed the Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network, a statewide community education and outreach program working in more than half the counties in Pennsylvania.  Prior to joining The Valley Health System, Kim served as senior project manager for the Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care.  In this role she provided management and oversight for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act throughout the state of Delaware.  She has extensive experience in health disparities, community outreach and education, and blended learning.

Kim holds a Master’s degree in Health Education/Public Health from Arcadia University and a Bachelor’s in Education from Temple University.  She has certification in Instructional Design and Development.

Her work in behavioral research and education has been published in the Journal of Cancer Education, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, and presented at The American Public Health Association and The Association for Community Health Improvement Conference.

Fonda Liggins Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Frederick, MD

Bernice Liggins has more than two decades of proven leadership and strategic solutioning in organizational development, instructional system design, knowledge management systems, business performance management, and governance risk compliance (GRC). She has supported diverse organizations focused in education, government, finance, and technology-based industries. 

Robert Lyons Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Henderson, KY

Dr. Robert Lyons currently serves at the Learning Strategist for Industrial Training Services, Inc., a provider innovative training products and best-in-class support to the energy industry. Dr. Lyons has an extensive background in both k-12 and higher education. Over the past 30 years, he was able to serve a wide variety of roles, ranging from high school teaching to higher education administration. The past 20 years in higher education provided the opportunity to gain extensive experience in adult education, instructional design, and program evaluation. Dr Lyons' work at the university was focused on the preparation of public schoool teachers and administrators, which led to an increased interest in workforce development, in general.  This led him from academia into private sector training as a Learning Strategist for a progressive training development company that has been IACET-approved since 2005.  

Dr. Lyons holds a Doctorate in Education from The University of Memphis (2001),  a Masters in Education and Bachelor of Science from Murray State University (1989, 1993). 

Kathleen Maka Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Kathleen M Maka
NEW LENOX, IL

Kathy Maka has worked in adult education for more almost 30 years.  After a successful career in real estate sales, her first role in Adult Education began in 1995 as Corporate Sales Trainer for a Coldwell Banker franchisee with 20 offices in 3 states.

In 2018, Kathy retired as Staff Psychometrician after 10 years with National Inspection Testing and Certification (NITC).  NITC is a personnel certification body with several examination schemes accredited under ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024. 

Prior to NITC, Kathy worked in education development for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the International Code Council (ICC).  These companies are the primary developers and publishers of international standards for the building trades.

Since retirement, besides enjoying grandchildren, bicycling, and gardening, Kathy has kept busy in the adult education industry.  Besides the honor of serving as an IACET Commissioner, she served as SME during 2019 for Pearson Vue's national Real Estate Salesperson and Brokers examinations. During 2020 she completed work as a consultant with CCIM*, helping to expand the item bank for one of their principle designations.  CCIM offers training and credentialing  in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. (*Certified Commercial Investment Member) In the past she has held licenses as a Real Estate Broker/Manager and Real Estate Instructor in the State of Illinois. Kathy has served as in the role of IACET Commissioner since September 2020.

Kathy holds a Master of Science degree in Training and Development from the University of St Francis in Joliet Illinois and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the College of Engineering at SIU in Carbondale Illinois.

Rowell Mariano Peer Reviewer 2
August 30, 2022 – December 31, 2024

PH

He has more than a decade of experience in human resource learning and organisational development in various sectors, including food processing and retailing, manufacturing and distribution, a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm, information technology, business process outsourcing, services, and academia. He has developed and implemented training programs and has served as a resource speaker for various local and international organisations in both the public and private sectors across the globe.

He is the author of the book entitled "Will it FIT? A Guide for Training Professionals and Enthusiasts". He is a published personality and an award-winning active member and officer of various human resources, civic, education, and learning and development organisations, such as the Australian Human Resource Institute, the Philippine Society for Talent Development, Toastmasters International, and Junior Chamber International.

He is the first Filipino to serve as a Commissioner in the International Accreditor for Continuing Education and Training and was recognised as the 2016 PSTD Gawad Maestro Outstanding Learning and Development Professional.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from the University of Rizal System – Morong, a Diploma in Industrial Relations Management from De La Salle University – Manila, and a Master of Human Resource Management with Distinction from the University of Newcastle Australia.

He is a Distinguished Toastmaster of Toastmasters International, a Certified Associate in Workplace Learning and Performance of the Philippine Society for Talent Development, a Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt Trained by Six Sigma Philippines, and a Professional Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute.

On the side, he took up Advance Screen Acting in New Faces Talent Academy under Fusion Entertainment Group in Australia and Acting for Screen under Philippine Educational Theater Association. He renders performances in Griffith Duncan Theatre and Park on the Hill in Australia. He is also part of Hillsong Creative in Hillsong Newcastle Australia.

Sally Morgan Site Visitor
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2024

Durham, NC

During my career I have been involved with Nursing Approved Provider Units, Accredited Provider Units, Accredited Approver Units and currently a  Joint Accreditation Provider Unit and an IACET Authorized Provider Unit.  I have served as a nursing appraiser who functions in the role of TL and TM; a Joint Accreditation surveyor serving as TL and TM;  additionally I am an IACET commissioner .  

My masters is in Adult Education which provides me with a theoretical base for continuing education. I have honed my skills by working in the continuing education world for the majority of my career as a nurse educator.

Tamiko Ogburn Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

City of Detroit
Sterling Heights, MI

Tamiko has earned an undergraduate degree in Management and Organizational Development (Spring Arbor University), a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management (Marygrove College), a Master’s degree in Education (Wayne State University), and is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at The University of the Cumberlands. 

Tamiko’s love for education led her to become a team leader/management specialists reviewer for ACCSCT as well as an education administrator in the post-secondary environment. Tamiko has worked in the field of education in some capacity for the last 22 years. Part of her role in post-secondary education has been to manage schools with multiple locations as well as open several new campuses, including branch and satellite campuses. Tamiko is also a human resource professional with a focus on talent development and instructional design. Tamiko is a published author with several titles, including Campus Operations Workbook, Medical Assisting Basics, A Guide to Federal Funding, Mom’s Hands, and many more.

J. Kevin Perry Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2024

GIBSONIA, PA

J. Kevin Perry is a continuing education & training consultant specializing in the non-profit environment serving technical industries and higher education. His expertise includes growing a continuing education business through effective strategic planning, management, leadership, budgeting, and acquisitions.

At the end of 2018, Kevin retired as Director of SAE International's Professional Development division, a position he held since 2001.  In this capacity, he led a staff that plans and delivers public training courses, in-company training, and a variety of multimedia/distance learning products for engineers who serve the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries.  In 2014, he assumed management of Effective Training, Inc., a firm that SAE acquired, which focuses on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing training products.  Also in 2014, he established Probitas Authentication, a new SAE business that certifies aerospace auditors and training providers.  In 2015, Kevin led an effort to acquire the aerospace auditor and training provider business from the principal competitor to Probitas and in 2018 he led the acquisition of CALISO, an online ISO-standards training company.

Prior to his role as Director, Kevin worked as an Education Program Developer where he invented SAE's Engineering Academy format, which earned the Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). 

Before joining SAE, Kevin worked in the continuing higher education field for nearly 12 years at both Penn State University and Duquesne University where he held positions as program developer, administrator, and marketing director.  His educational credentials include a B.S. in Education and M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Penn State University, and Ed.D. in Administrative and Policy Studies from University of Pittsburgh.  He also holds an MBA Essentials Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business and Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Digital Badges from IACET.

His service work includes Board of Regents member for Baker College's Graduate School and Online College, Governing Board Vice-Chair of the Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA), and Education and Training Track Committee member for the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE).  From 2014 to 2018, he served on the IACET Board of Directors during which time he also chaired their Awards Committee and helped develop their Digital Badging Taxonomy.  In 2019, he became an IACET Commissioner.  In 2022 and 2023, he chaired the CET Standards Consensus Body that drafted the 2023 update to the ANSI/IACET CE/T Standard.

Mark Posada Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

College Station, TX

Mark Posada serves as Assistant Agency Director for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). As part of The Texas A&M University System, TEEX focuses on public safety, security, critical infrastructure and economic growth through workforce training, technical assistance, and emergency response programs which serve over 190,000 individuals a year around the world. Within his role as Assistant Agency Director, Mr. Posada serves as the Director of Strategic and Education Services and is responsible for directing a staff of over twenty individuals dedicated to providing veterans services, student records, educational initiatives, curriculum oversight, international student services, ethics and compliance, export control and legislative affairs.   

Prior to serving as Director of SES, Mark served as Manager for Education and Training Initiatives where he oversaw an $8.5 million curriculum review and revision project which included the overhaul of over 550 training courses. Additionally, his primary responsibilities included acquiring college credit for TEEX developed curriculum through articulation agreements or American Council on Education review, managing continuing education accreditation efforts in a variety of professional fields, and analyzing and reporting agency performance measure data to the state Legislative Budget Board. In 2008, Posada was first selected to serve as a Commissioner for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). He has over 26 years of experience working in curriculum and training development.

Before being appointed Education and Training Initiatives Manager, Mr. Posada served as Training Project Coordinator for the Director's Office within TEEX. As Coordinator, Posada provided operational management support for the development of the agency's capabilities in the areas of training, technical assistance, and technology transfer. Posada also served as a field engineer for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a consortium comprised of six universities and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce that serves Texas manufacturers with training and technical assistance. Finally, Mr. Posada served as project manager for the Mid-Continent Technology Transfer Center, a NASA-sponsored center focused on the delivery of technology commercialization services in a 12 state region. 

Mr. Posada is a graduate of Texas A&M University, earning his Masters of Science in Educational Human Resource Development and his Bachelors of Arts in English. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, a Certified Training Professional (CTP) and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).   

Barbara Primm Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Doctor in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Manager/Program Chair of General Education and Bachelor of Science in Applied Management program. Innovative curriculum designer. Recipient of the "Best Paper" award via World Future Forum Conference 2019.
Amazing literacy director, nonprofit mentor and business consultant, educational facilitator, and grant writer with award winning results.  Independent college counselor visiting over 75 colleges and universities within the United States. Adjunct facilitator for several institutions of higher learning and literacy director for a nonprofit literacy center. Accreditation Counsel of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Site Evaluator.  Associate Fellow for Future Research Institute and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Ena Primous Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Ena Primous has more than 20+ years combined experience in finance and Higher Education.

Currently, she oversees the Budget for the Operations Sector of a multi-campus community college in the Midwest.  She assists departments in making financial decisions about major resources for the college.  She analyzes and recommends enhancements of business processes to conform with the Board Policy and Administrative Procedures.  As well as, compliance with government and state regulations. 

She is an Adjunct Faculty Member – Teaching College Orientation Classes.  She has completed the Project Management Course – seeking to complete certification soon.  Ena holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration both from Webster University. 

“An Investment in Knowledge pays the Best Interest”… Benjamin Franklin

Diane Rasmussen Peer Reviewer 2
August 30, 2022 – December 31, 2024

Hastings, MN

Diane has a Bachelor of Science in Business Education degree from the University of North Dakota, a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management from Concorida University, St. Paul MN and has been working in education for over 25 years as an Instructor, Career Services Director and Training Administrator.  Her experience in accreditation is at the college level and corporate education level.  She excels in process improvement and enjoys making things easier for everyone involved in the process.

Michelle Rhodes Site Visitor
September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024

Clark Atlanta University

Dr. Rhodes currently serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Professor of Management for Clark Atlanta University. She is a high-energy, result-oriented, professional with a strong background in facilitating business courses, conducting professional training and development workshops, managing continuing and adult education programs, enrollment management, and business development consulting. Michelle is an accomplished educator with a comprehensive approach to facilitating a blend of teaching modalities consisting of traditional, online, hybrid, and hyflex courses. Dr. Rhodes has a passion for teaching in the adult learning environment. She has been engaged in adult learning and continuing education for over 16 years. Her past experiences include assisting private postsecondary institutions to establish adult degree completion programs, working with training centers in creating curriculum and training the trainer programs, and private education consulting.

She is an experienced virtual event planner and host. Audience engagement and social interaction are important for successful virtual events. Dr. Rhodes has successfully coordinated and delivered high-quality virtual conferences, workshops, webinars, college fairs, expos, and a variety of other specialized events. Dr. Rhodes is the creator of the PLACE at CAU (Professional Learning and Continuing Education) which provides customized workforce and professional development training solutions at Clark Atlanta University. In addition, Dr. Rhodes is a new member of the IACET Commission, where she plays a key role in supporting prospective and returning IACET Accredited Providers.

Damaris Santiago Site Visitor
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Hands On Early Childhood Consulting
tamarac, FL

Proud IACET Accreditor! 

Founder of Hands On Consulting, specializing in providing technical assistance and support to educational organizations. Has over 25 years of experience in training, accreditation and overseeing quality programs in the private and public sector. She currently serves as a validator for the National Accreditation Commission and Professional Development Specialist for the CDA Council. Her experience includes, human resources, business development and administration, training and accreditation. She holds a Business Management Degree. 

Lori Schnaider Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Irvine, CA

Ms. Schnaider is a seasoned talent development professional with experience building programs that meet business objectives: growing leaders, improving performance, and increasing engagement all built on best in class structure. She helped her organization create a corporate university which first achieved IACET Accreditation in 2009. She has over eighteen years of experience in corporate, higher education, non-profit and research.

Wendi Siegel Site Visitor
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2024

Boynton Beach, FL

With a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Education and a Doctorate in Early and Middle Childhood Education, Wendi’s career has spanned direct service, administration, training, college instruction, grant writing, consulting, and program evaluation.  She has assisted several organizations in developing the policies and procedures necessary to achieve industry accreditations, including IACET. 

Desmond Stecher Peer Reviewer 2
August 30, 2022 – December 31, 2024

La Mesa, CA

From San Diego, California, Desmond is a west coast native and graduate of San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education.   Working in the public sector for more than 20 years, his expertise is in training delivery, development, and program management, with a focus on government agency programs, certifications, and compliance. 

Thomas Tatem Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Kensington, MD

• Peer Reviewer
• Training Product Development Manager
• Learning and development professional with experience overseeing a nationwide training program. 

Tom Tatem is experienced in instructional systems design and educational technology. He has developed courses and other instructional products in various delivery modes and has supported organizations by creating effective learner-centered instruction. His projects include training requirements analysis, training product development, course revision and conversion, training and learning management system implementation, and learner, course, and evaluation.

Tatem is certified by NHI as a Master Trainer and a certified instructor evaluator. An experienced project manager and developer, he has converted classroom-based courses into virtual formats. As a video and streaming events producer, he has refined virtual events for the learners' success. He not only transforms the materials but is also an instructor and provides train-the-trainer coaching.

Keith Ussery Lead Reviewer
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024

Powder Springs, GA

Keith Ussery is the Training Project Manager and Ethics & Compliance Officer (ECO) for Automated Logic and AdvanTE3C organizations. Keith has been with Automated Logic for 18 years. Starting in engineering, he designed Building Automation/Energy Management solutions and provided technical training to customers world-wide. With his current role, Keith is responsible for managing projects that enhance and expand the growth of Automated Logic's learning and development initiative, such as implementing e-learning solutions, providing quality assurance, and managing onsite and international training programs. Keith is also a United Technologies certified instructor for quality assurance courses and provides training/certification for those seeking to be corporate trainers. As the ECO, Keith provides employees with guidance, support, and training on any ethics and compliance policy related subject matter. This role also incluldes performing enterprise risk analysis, as well as, implementing risk mitigation programs and strategies.

Prior to Automated Logic, Keith worked for Siemens Building Technologies as a project engineer. In this role, Keith designed, implemented and trained on building automation and energy management solutions for SBT's southeast region.  

Keith holds an Electrical Engineering Technology degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and an MBA from Shorter University. Keith is a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and Sigma Beta Delta international honor society for business, management, and administration.

Outside of work, Keith spends his time with his beautiful wife, playing with his four wonderful daughters, and hanging out with friends.

John Wilson Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

Retired Educator Dekalb County School District
Ellenwood, GA

Recently reitered Educator. I worked hard at becoming a student-focused, goal-oriented, and culturally competent Assistant Principal and Middle School Teacher with experience chairing high-level student achievement by fostering a positive environment of intellectual curiosity, creative expression, and academic excellence. Educational advocate with an uncompromising commitment to empowering lifelong learners to achieve targeted learning objectives while maximizing their full potential.

Career Highlights
* Orchestrated educational and administrative activities for 600+ scholars ensuring all students have the foundation for success by cultivating a community where all learners are extraordinary communicators, collaborators, creators, and critical thinkers.
* Engineered and incorporated mentoring programs to shape self-confidence, develop resilience, and raise aspirations in a safe and structured environment.
* Instituted a school-wide progressive, organized, and data-driven discipline plan that enhanced learning outcomes for students.
* Supported and sponsored Male Student Initiatives that mentored young men while providing academic coaching and instilling professional skills.
 

Jerome Yeong Site Visitor
September 19, 2021 – December 31, 2024

SG

Jerome M Yeong is a seasoned human resource professional (SHRM-SCP) with more than 26 years of extensive corporate experiences in high-technology, professional services, FMCG & public sector. 
 
With more than a decade of CET related experiences, he is a Specialist Adult Educator in competency based programs, Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses in Leadership and Service Excellence and workshops on application of Skills Frameworks for Manufacturing, HR and TAE sectors. As a trainer and assessor, he conducts training and assessment for the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)/Advanced Cerrtificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) at the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL). For the past 18 years, he is also an adjunct lecturer in HR & Business modules (Management/Organizational Behavior/capstone Business Strategy) in various institutes of higher learning including Singapore University of Social Science's Business School for a decade, Singapore Institute of Management and an Indonesian University.
 
Previously,as a key senior HR business partner, he helped to setup a major CET center for Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector including staffing the research faculty with well-known Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals from UK, Australia, New Zealand. In addition,he was involved in staffing the projects with experienced curriculum developers to create Skills Frameworks for a few industry sectors in Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, ICT,etc. 
 
As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), he currently also provides consultancy services in HR & workplace learning projects including coaching services especially in career management. His past experiences with major high-tech US MNCs also required him to help out with start-ups of HR departments in overseas subsidiaries,primarily in Malaysia & Indonesia. 
 
He holds a MBA, Advanced (Financial Management) from University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Commerce (HRM) from Curtin University of Technology as well as Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE), ACTA, Certified Workplace Learning Specialist (CWLS). He is also a recognized compensation professional by World at Work as Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) and Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) since 2008.

Caroline Van Howe Commission Chair
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

San Rafael, CA

Caroline Van Howe is Chief Operating Officer with the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and is responsible for the organizational aspects of the ATIA international conferences and online education programs; partner and alliance programs with national and international assistive technology organizations; member support including overall management for the association web site; production support for ATOB - ATIA's online, open-source research journal and providing technical assistance to federally awarded grant programs.

Under Ms. Van Howe's leadership, the educational program has expanded its content leadership with international organizations including: ACVREP, AOTA, ASHA, CEC, g3ict, IAAP, JAN and RESNA.  The Continuing Education program has also expanded with ATIA becoming an approved CE Provider for: Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Prior to joining ATIA, Ms. Van Howe worked in the assistive technology K-12 industry for six years and was responsible for professional development and marketing programs.  She joined the ATIA Board of Directors in 2001 holding positions of Conference Chair and President before joining the Executive Staff in 2006.  

Ms. Van Howe has worked in international software for over 15 years in both the UK and US and held management positions in sales, training and marketing.  Ms. Van Howe originally trained as a teacher of students with learning disabilities in the U.K. She obtained her M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a Certificate in Software Product Marketing from UC Berkeley.

Tye Beard Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

ASTM
Honey Brook, PA

Tye Lawson-Beard, CPTD, is the Director of Live Training and OnDemand Solutions at ASTM International.  ASTM’s Training department provides practical, hands-on training on the standards that most impact industry.

For over 20 years, Tye has worked in the Learning & Development space leading high impact teams and developing engaging live, virtual and eLearning environments for corporations, customers, and higher-ed.

Tye holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and a Master’s degree in Learning Technology from Drexel University. She’s on the Board of Trustees for Collegium Charter School, and serves on several advisory boards and committees.

Tye is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and an Adjunct Professor for Jefferson University, where she teaches Management and Human Resources courses.  

In her spare time, you can find Tye gardening, fitness training, and spending time with family and friends.

Tiffanie Clifford Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

IACET

Greetings! I am the President of Think Ahead, where I offer consulting as an HR advisor, learning designer and coach. My career spans 20 years in HR leadership and learning & development for multi-state manufacturing, professional services and higher education. I find joy in designing and delivering custom workshops and coaching for career clarity. I am a native Oregonian and have studied in England and Scotland. I earned an MBA in Organizational Effectiveness from Marylhurst University. I hold an SPHR and am certified in both Business Model You and as a Development Dimensions International (DDI) facilitator. I have served on the Board for the Oregon OD Network and Canby Educational Foundation.

Serja Goram Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Serja Goram has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA from Wayne State University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Ashland Theological Seminary.  With over 20 years of expertise in post-secondary and higher education Serja has held positions that include, Regional Education Specialist, Campus/Executive Director, and Director of Education in Michigan, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. 

In recent years, Serja has entered the field of healthcare as a state government contractor with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.  Her strengths include interpersonal leadership, presenting information to groups, and offering innovative ways to engage stakeholders. Dedicated in serving her community, Serja has been a member of several Boards of Directors, including a charter school in Durham, North Carolina and a non-profit equine
therapy organization in Amherst, Massachusetts.

James Ketterer Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Bard College

James Ketterer is a Senior Fellow at the Bard College Center for Civic Engagement, where he is teaching graduate seminars in the Master of Arts in Global Studies program. Until recently he was dean of the School of Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing the arm of the University charged with public outreach and lifelong learning. Programs he oversaw included delivering educational offerings in languages and professional development, managing and presenting public programs in the performing and visual arts, working on programs supported by corporate and government sponsors and implementing lifelong learning programs for learners from all walks of life. He previously served as dean of international studies at Bard College and academic director of the Bard Globalization and International Affairs program and he taught in Bard’s Political Studies and Global and International Studies programs. Ketterer previously served as Egypt country director for AMIDEAST, a US educational and cultural affairs NGO. Prior to that, he was vice-chancellor for policy and planning and deputy provost at the State University of New York (SUNY). At SUNY, he also was the director of the Center for International Development and program officer at the Center for Legislative Development. In government, he served on the staff of the New York Commission on Higher Education, the National Security Council staff at the White House and as a policy analyst at the New York State Senate. He worked on elections for the United Nations, the African-American Institute and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and has carried out consultancies for USAID in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. He was a Boren Fellow in Morocco, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in Tunisia and a visiting lecturer at the national university in Lviv, Ukraine. He serves on the boards of the Swedish Program at the Stockholm School of Economics, Wasla Connect and the Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP), and served on the organizing committee of the 2020 Transatlantic Dialogue at the University of Luxembourg. He has lectured widely on cultural diplomacy, with a particular focus on the use of jazz as a diplomatic tool, giving lectures across the U.S for the American Committees on Foreign Relations.

Karen LaMarsh Staff Liaison
January 1 – December 31, 2024

International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
Sterling, VA

A staunch advocate for quality continuing and professional education, Dr. Karen LaMarsh is passionate about her role as IACET’s Director of Accreditation. Previously, she served Chair of the IACET Commission and has facilitated national workshops to help applicants establish quality practices. She earned an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and not only a Master’s but also Doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. She has held several esteemed positions in universities, boards, and committees and consulted with entities to help them offer quality education programs.

Brian Washburn Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Hi there! Welcome to my profile.

My name is Brian Washburn, and I'm the co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, which is an instructional design business that's been creating training programs for all sorts of companies since 2015.

I've written two books on the topic of training and development:

1. What's Your Formula: Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training, and
2. Instructional Design on a Shoestring

If you'd like to know more about my professional background and experience, you can always check out my LinkedIn profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwashburn/

Alicia Yust Interviewing Commissioner
August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

HOUSTON, TX

Alicia Yust is a Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) and an accomplished instructional designer with over 20 years of expertise in developing adult learning experiences and managing training programs for both associations and for-profit organizations. She currently serves as the Learning Development Strategist at the International Society of Automation (ISA), an IACET Accredited Provider. She also currently serves on the IACET Awards Committee and was appointed as a judge for the Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Awards Program.

In her previous role, Alicia was the Director of Learning & Development at the Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) where she managed an extensive course portfolio, comprising over 100 courses. She successfully led the organization through two terms of IACET reaccreditation. Additionally, Alicia directed the team responsible for managing over 400 contract instructors, while also overseeing the development of new courses, updates to existing technical content, and course translations.

Alicia’s career began in corporate communications with publicly traded oil and gas companies, where she developed internal HR and safety training programs while managing the investor relations and marketing functions. During this time, she discovered her passion for instructional and visual design, which has since driven her focus on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design to create cutting-edge, interactive, engaging and competency-aligned training programs.

Alicia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and a graduate certificate in Business Management from Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management.