Independent Professional Consultant Network

Meet Our Professional Consultants

The IACDE Independent Professional Consultant Network connects institutions with experienced professionals who offer specialized support in accreditation readiness, institutional development, curriculum, governance, technology, compliance, strategic planning, student services, and other areas of educational and organizational growth.

Consultants listed below provide services independently and may be contacted directly according to their areas of expertise, availability, and published rates.

Prof. Dr. Arti Bansall, PhD, MBA, BE, PMP

Online & Distance Education ◆ Accreditation Readiness ◆ Curriculum & Instructional Design ◆ Faculty & Student Success ◆ AI Integration in Higher Education

Rate: $100 USD per hour

Dr. Sancian Crawford, PhD, DCM, MPH

AI Governance ◆ Public Health ◆ Institutional Strategy

Rate:
Project-based pricing available.

Dr. Valerie Delleville, MBA, EdD

Online & Distance Education ◆ Accreditation Readiness ◆ Curriculum & Instructional Design ◆ Faculty & Student Success ◆ AI Integration in Higher Education

Rate: Negotiable; structured according to institutional needs, project scope, and available budget.

Dr. Deneia Y. Fairweather, PhD

Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study ◆ Curriculum & Program Mapping ◆ AI & Digital Education ◆ Online Learning & Canvas Course Design ◆ Strategic Planning

Rate:
$185 USD per hour

Tunisha S. Lindsey, MBA, MA

AI Integration & Digital Education ◆ Curriculum Development & Program Mapping ◆ Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study Support ◆ Assessment & Continuous Improvement ◆ Professional Certification & Workforce Training

Rate: $300 USD per hour

Dr. Fredah Mainah, PhD

Strategic Planning ◆ Business Development & Enrollment Strategy ◆ Online Learning & LMS ◆ Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs ◆ AI & Digital Education

Rate: $500 USD per hour
Tiered pricing options availablet.

Ciara Owens, MS

Strategic Planning ◆ Business Development & Enrollment Strategy ◆ Online Learning & LMS ◆ Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs ◆ AI & Digital Education

Rate: $350 USD per hour

Titus Suter, MSc, BSc

International Education Consulting ◆ Business Development ◆ Marketing & Enrollment Strategy ◆ Coaching & Mentorship

Rate: $115 USD per hour

Dr. Tiffany Tatum, PsyD

New School & Training Launch Support ◆ Faculty Qualifications & Instructional Design ◆ Student Services & Retention Planning

Rate: $100 USD per hour

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