Accreditation Peer Review Network

Professional Expertise Supporting Quality Assurance

Meet Our Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers are selected according to their professional expertise, availability, institutional needs, and applicable conflict-of-interest requirements.

When assigned to a review, peer reviewers evaluate institutional evidence against applicable IACDE standards and provide structured findings and recommendations that contribute to the integrity, consistency, and quality of the accreditation review process.

Dr. Tara Canfield, Ed.D.

Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership; M.A. & B.A., Communications

Areas of Expertise:
Program Quality • Faculty Development • Student Success

Dr. Canfield contributes expertise in faculty development, online education, curriculum design, student retention, communications, and digital curriculum development. Her professional background includes academic leadership, faculty service, and extensive experience in higher education and online learning.

Tunisha Lindsey, MBA, M.A.

MBA; M.A., Curriculum & Instruction; B.S., Health Care Administration/Management

Areas of Expertise:
AI Strategy • Curriculum Innovation • Workforce Development

Tunisha Lindsey contributes expertise in artificial intelligence strategy, curriculum development, professional training, business automation, leadership development, workforce education, and digital learning innovation.

Dr. Deneia Y. Fairweather, PhD

Ph.D., Applied Cultural Anthropology; M.Ed., Reading Education; Florida Certified Educator

Areas of Expertise:
Culture • Community • Organizational Strategy

Dr. Fairweather contributes expertise in educational anthropology, digital learning, organizational culture, international education, community engagement, and institutional strategy. Her academic and professional experience includes teaching, research, and consulting across diverse educational environments.

Dr. Fredah Mainah, PhD

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership; M.A., Organizational Learning & Performance

Areas of Expertise:
Leadership Development • Organizational Capacity • Humanitarian Impact

Dr. Mainah contributes expertise in organizational leadership, faculty and executive development, nonprofit leadership, organizational learning, cultural alignment, and humanitarian practice.

Dr. Tiffany Tatum, PsyD

Psy.D., Organizational Management & Consulting; MSW; B.A., Psychology

Areas of Expertise:
Governance • Leadership • Institutional Effectiveness

Dr. Tatum contributes expertise in organizational leadership, higher education administration, institutional effectiveness, organizational development, psychology, and inclusive leadership.

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