Ms. Manal Alawneh, RN, MSN (Institutional/Academic Representative)
Managing Director for Quality Control and Co-Founder, California Career Institute
Education:
- B.N.A. – Nursing, Jordan University
- M.S.N. – Nursing, California State University
Previous Work Experience:
- Kaiser Permanente – Compliance RN Coordinator for Medical and State Sponsored Programs
- Anaheim General Hospital – Manager for Quality and Risk Management
- Premier Nursing Services – Registered Nurse
- Jordan University of Science and Technology – Research and Teaching Assistant, School of Nursing
Mr. Lawrence Bennett (Public Representative)
Former Associate Director of Career Education (Retired), Maryland Higher Education Commission
Education:
- M.S. – Indiana University
- B.A. – Hiram College
Previous Work Experience:
- Maryland Higher Education Commission – Scholarship Program Manager
- State Board for Higher Education – Assistant to Commissioner
- McDaniel College – Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Ms. Jill Fisher (Institutional/Administrative Representative)
Campus Director, The Language Company
Education:
- M.B.A. – University of St. Francis
- B.A. – Speech Pathology and Psychology
Previous Work Experience:
- L.I.F.E., Inc. – Director of Day Services
- YFN, Inc. – Manager of Organizational Excellence
- Trinity Case Management – Targeted Case Manager
- Residential Services – Senior Manager
Mr. Peter Graves (Public Representative)
Director of Academic Development, UTP High School, New York
Education:
- M.A. – TESOL, New York University
- B.A. – English, SUNY New Paltz
Previous Work Experience:
- Embassy – Regional Academic Director
- Oxford University Press – Editor
- Kaplan – Academic Director
- Embassy – Center Director, Director of Studies/National Academic Coordinator
Ms. Caroline Grear (Institutional/Academic Representative)
Executive Director, International Language Institute of Massachusetts
Education:
- M.A. – Spanish Literature, Michigan State University
- B.A. – Spanish, State University of New York
Previous Work Experience:
- Institute of North American Studies – ESOL Instructor
- Graduate Institute School of International Training – Master Trainer
- State of New Hampshire – Teacher Trainer
Dr. Sheila Hoffman-Hicks (Institutional/Academic Representative)
President/Co-Owner, Global Language Institute
Education:
- Ph.D. – French/Applied Linguistics, Indiana University
- M.A. – Applied Linguistics, Indiana University
- B.A. – English, St. Cloud University
Previous Work Experience:
- Global Language Institute – Vice President
- Hamline University – Adjunct Professor
- Universite des Sciences Humaines – Lecturer in EFL and Linguistics
- Indiana University – Associate Instructor of French & ESL Tutor
- Cloud State University – Co-Supervisor/Tutor, ESL Center
Mr. Dean Kendall (Public Representative)
Career and Technology Education Regional Coordinator, Maryland State Department of Education
Education:
- M.A. – Mass Communications, Towson University
- M.F.A. – Music/Theater, Baylor University
Previous Work Experience:
- Maryland Higher Education Commission – Associate Director, Career and Workforce Education
- Harford Community College – Adjunct Instructors
- Broadcasting Institute of Maryland, Inc. – Director of Education & Instructor
Ms. Megan Kobzej (Institutional/Academic Representative)
Assistant Dean and Senior Instructor, New America College
Education:
- M.Ed. – Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Maryland, College Park
- B.A. – English, University of Missouri
Previous Work Experience:
- New America School – ELA Instructor
- ACCET – Commission Representative
- Montgomery County Public Schools, Eastern Middle School – ESOL Teacher
- Montgomery College – ESOL Instructor
Ms. Alexis Lasheras (Public Representative)
Former Owner/Director (Retired), International Center for American English
Education:
- M.A. – TESOL, University of California
- B.A. – English Literature, University of California
Previous Work Experience:
- English Language Center – Assistant Director
- Los Angeles Unified School District – ESL Instructor, Adult Education
- Colleges de Bethusy and Belvedere – ESL Instructor, Adult Education
Ms. Tibby Loveman (Public Representative)
Nurse (retired)
Education:
- B.S.N. – Nursing, University of Alabama
Ms. Brenda Nazari-Robati (Institutional/Administrative Representative)
Chief Executive Officer, The Language Company
Education:
- The Language Company – Director
- DeMarge College – Director, South Campus
- United Technical Institute – Dean/Evening Studies Director
- Oklahoma State University – Administrative Supervisor, Department of English
Commissions/Boards:
- ACCET Accrediting Commission (Former Commissioner)
Ms. Teresa O’Donnell (Public Representative)
Former Executive Director (Retired), Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
Education:
- M.A. – Linguistics/Speech, University of Colorado
- B.A. – English, University of Colorado
Previous Work Experience:
- TESOL – Executive Director
- TESOL – Director of Field Services
- Northern Virginia Community College – Associate Professor/Assistant Division Chair
Ms. Danielle Rueter (Institutional/Administrative Representative)
Director of Compliance, The Culinary School of Fort Worth
Education:
- A.A. – General Studies, Saint Petersburg College
Previous Work Experience:
- Jewell Auto – Office Manager
- Viatek Solutions – Office Manager
Ms. Yadexy Sierra (Institutional/Administrative Representative)
Chief Operating Officer, Mech-Tech College
Education:
- B.A. – Business Administration, Columbia Centro Universitario
Previous Work Experience:
- Mech-Tech College – Executive Secretary
- Mech-Tech College – Executive Assistant
Mr. Ray Thomas (Institutional/Academic Representative)
Faculty, The Joseph Business School
Education:
- M.B.A. – Finance/Marketing, University of Chicago
- Master of Divinity – Oral Roberts University
- B.A. – Economics, Swarthmore College
Previous Work Experience:
- Joseph Center for Business Development – Vice President
- Living World Christian Center – Vice President
- Ameritech – Vice President, Sales