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
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Prof. (Dr.) Arti Bansal
Independent Professional Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• Online & Distance Education
• Accreditation Readiness
• Curriculum & Instructional Design
• Faculty & Student Success
• AI Integration in Higher Education
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Institutional Support
◆ RATE
$100 USD per hour
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Universities
• Online and Distance Learning Providers
• Emerging Institutions
• Accreditation Preparation
• Curriculum Redesign
• Digital Education Transformation
◆ ABOUT
Prof. (Dr.) Arti Bansal is an education consultant specializing in online and distance education strategy, quality assurance, accreditation readiness, curriculum development, learner engagement, and AI-enabled teaching and learning. She supports institutions seeking to strengthen academic quality, digital delivery, and institutional readiness.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• Accreditation Readiness
• Self-Study Development
• Online Program Development
• Outcome-Based Education
• Faculty Development
• Student Engagement
• AI Integration
◆ CONTACT
• LinkedIn: Prof. (Dr.) Arti Bansal

Dr. Sancian Crawford, PhD, DCM, MPH
AI Governance ◆ Public Health ◆ Institutional Strategy
Rate: Project-based pricing available.
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SANCIAN LLC │ AI Governance & Institutional Strategy
Independent Professional Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• AI Governance
• Public Health & Health Equity
• Executive Decision Systems
• Institutional Governance & Compliance
• Strategic Planning
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Strategy Sessions
• Project-Based Engagements
• Ongoing Implementation Support
◆ PRICING
• Project-Based Pricing Available — customized according to scope and institutional needs.
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Health and public health programs
• Leadership development organizations
• Emerging institutions
• Organizations developing AI governance and decision-support systems
◆ ABOUT
Dr. Sancian Crawford is an executive strategist and Founder of SANCIAN LLC, specializing in responsible AI implementation, institutional governance, leadership infrastructure, and organizational transformation. She is the creator of the SANCIAN™ Framework and J.A.I.M.E.™ executive decision system.
◆ CONTACT
• consultant@sancian.com
• www.sancian.com
• 833-SANCIAN

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.
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Dr. Valerie Delleville, Ed.D.
Independent Professional Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• Skills Architecture & Outcomes Mapping
• Curriculum Mapping & Program Efficiency
• Experiential & Prior Learning Models
• Career Pathways & Leadership Development • Adult Learning Strategy
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Project-Based Support
• Ongoing Institutional Consulting
◆ RATE
• Negotiable — structured according to institutional needs, project scope, and available budget.
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Higher Education Institutions
• Emerging & Established Programs
• Adult Learning Providers
• Workforce & Career-Focused Programs
• Institutions Redesigning Curriculum or Learning Pathways
◆ ABOUT
Dr. Valerie Delleville is an experienced higher education consultant who has worked with 100+ institutions across diverse missions, student populations, and delivery models. Her expertise includes curriculum efficiency, skills-to-outcomes mapping, experiential learning, credit for prior learning, workforce credentials, leadership development, and optimization of the adult learning ecosystem.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
•Accreditation Readiness
• Self-Study Support
• Curriculum & Program Mapping
• Institutional Policies
• Student Success & Retention
• Assessment & Outcomes
• Governance
• LMS & Online Learning
• Strategic Planning
◆ CONTACT
• valerie.delleville@gmail.com
• 720-514-1581

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
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Dr. Deneia Y. Fairweather, Ph.D.
Independent Professional Consultant
Founder & Principal, ESE Consulting, LLC
◆ EXPERTISE
• Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study
• Curriculum & Program Mapping
• AI & Digital Education
• Online Learning & Canvas Course Design
• Strategic Planning
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Institutional Support
• Flat-Rate Project Packages
◆ RATE
• $185 USD per hour
Flat-rate packages available for self-study reviews, curriculum audits, course build-outs, and accreditation readiness assessments.
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Emerging Institutions
• Training Providers
• Ministry & Faith-Based Programs
• International Institutions
• Culturally Responsive & Technology-Enhanced Programs
◆ ABOUT
Dr. Deneia Y. Fairweather is an educational consultant, applied cultural anthropologist, and Founder of ESE Consulting, LLC. She specializes in helping emerging and mission-driven institutions strengthen accreditation readiness, curriculum, digital learning, instructional design, and strategic planning. Her work is particularly focused on culturally responsive education, technology-enhanced learning, and institutions serving communities of the African Diaspora.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• Accreditation Readiness
• Self-Study Development & Review
• Curriculum Audits
• Program Mapping
• Instructional Design
• Canvas Course Development
• AI Integration
• Strategic Planning
◆ CONTACT
• www.eseconsultinggroup.com
• www.aim.center
• +1 813-600-7272
• LinkedIn: ESE Consulting, LLC

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
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Tunisha S. Lindsey, MBA, MA
Independent Professional Consultant
Founder, Lindsey Training Academy
AI Consultant • Curriculum Evaluator • Accreditation Professional
◆ EXPERTISE
• AI Integration & Digital Education
• Curriculum Development & Program Mapping • Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study Support • Assessment & Continuous Improvement
• Professional Certification & Workforce Training
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Consulting Support
• Fixed-Scope Project Engagements
◆ RATE
• $300 USD per hour
• Fixed-scope project pricing available based on institutional needs.
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Emerging Training Providers
• Professional Certification Programs
• Workforce Development Programs
• AI & Digital Education Initiatives
• Institutions Preparing for Accreditation
◆ ABOUT
Tunisha S. Lindsey is an AI consultant, curriculum evaluator, and Founder of Lindsey Training Academy. She specializes in helping institutions strengthen curriculum, accreditation readiness, assessment systems, workforce training, and technology-enhanced learning. Her work also focuses on practical AI integration that improves institutional efficiency while preserving professional judgment and educational quality.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• AI Integration
• Accreditation Readiness
• Self-Study Support
• Curriculum Design
• Program Mapping
• Assessment & Outcomes
• Professional Certification Development
• Workforce Training Strategy
◆ CONTACT
• lindseytrainingacademy.com

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.
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Dr. Fredah Mainah, Ph.D.
Independent Professional Consultant
Self-Leadership Life Coach • Global Speaker
◆ EXPERTISE
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development & Enrollment Strategy • Online Learning & LMS
• Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs
• AI & Digital Education
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Institutional Support
• Tiered Consulting Engagements
◆ RATE
$500 USD per hour
Tiered pricing options available based on the scope and level of institutional support.
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Educational Institutions
• Emerging Institutions
• Professional & Coaching Programs
• Institutions Expanding Digital Learning
• Organizations Seeking Strategic Growth & Leadership Development
◆ ABOUT
Dr. Fredah Mainah is an organizational leadership professional, self-leadership coach, and global speaker specializing in institutional strategy, leadership development, business growth, digital education, and organizational capacity building. Her work supports institutions and leaders seeking sustainable growth, stronger systems, and technology-enhanced approaches to education and professional development.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Marketing & Enrollment Strategy
• LMS & Online Learning
• AI Integration • Digital Education
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Leadership & Coaching Programs
◆ CONTACT
• spiralwithfredah.com
• Book: calendly.com/fredah-mainah

Ciara Owens, MS
Strategic Planning ◆ Business Development & Enrollment Strategy ◆ Online Learning & LMS ◆ Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs ◆ AI & Digital Education
Rate: $350 USD per hour
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Ciara Owens, M.S.
Independent Professional Consultant
Higher Education Leadership Development Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• Leadership Development
• Employee Development
• Performance & Review Consulting
• Career Advancement
• Roadmap Development
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Consulting Support
◆ RATE
• $350 USD per hour
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Higher Education Institutions
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Growing Organizations Navigating Change, Growth, or Leadership Development
◆ ABOUT
Ciara Owens is a higher education leadership development consultant specializing in leadership capacity, employee development, performance improvement, career advancement, and organizational growth. She supports institutions seeking to strengthen people, processes, leadership pipelines, and workplace culture during periods of growth and change.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• Leadership Development
• Employee Development
• Performance & Review Consulting
• Career Advancement
• Operational Improvement
• Accreditation Readiness
• Self-Study Support
• Student Services & Retention
• Catalog & Handbook Review
• Faith-Based & Nonprofit Consulting
◆ CONTACT
• LinkedIn: Ciara Owens, M.S.
• 216-534-7189

Titus Suter, MSc, BSc
International Education Consulting ◆ Business Development ◆ Marketing & Enrollment Strategy ◆ Coaching & Mentorship
Rate: $115 USD per hour
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Titus K. Suter
Independent Professional Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• International Education Consulting
• Business Development
• Marketing & Enrollment Strategy
• Coaching & Mentorship
◆ SERVICES
One-Time Consultations • Ongoing Consulting Support
◆ RATE
$115 USD per hour
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• International Student Recruitment
• Higher Education Market Entry
• EdTech Organizations
• Startups
• Institutions Expanding Into New Markets
◆ ABOUT
Titus K. Suter is an international education and business development consultant with expertise in student recruitment, market-entry strategy, enrollment growth, coaching, and mentorship. He supports higher education institutions, EdTech organizations, and startups seeking to expand their reach, strengthen recruitment strategies, and enter new education markets.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• International Education Strategy
• Student Recruitment
• Market Entry
• Business Development
• Enrollment Strategy
• Coaching
• Mentorship
◆ CONTACT
• titus.k.suter@gmail.com
• +254 721 438 896
• LinkedIn: Titus K. Suter

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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Dr. Tiffany Tatum, PsyD
Independent Professional Consultant
◆ EXPERTISE
• New School & Training Launch Support
• Faculty Qualifications & Instructional Design
• Student Services & Retention Planning
◆ SERVICES
• One-Time Consultations
• Ongoing Consulting Support
◆ RATE
• $100 USD per hour
◆ BEST SUITED FOR
• Emerging Institutions
• New Schools & Training Providers
• Institutions Strengthening Faculty Systems
• Organizations Improving Student Services & Retention
◆ ABOUT
Dr. Tiffany Tatum provides consulting support to emerging and developing educational institutions, with particular expertise in launching new schools and training programs, strengthening faculty qualifications and instructional design, and developing effective student-support and retention strategies.
◆ AVAILABLE FOR
• Institution Launch Support
• Faculty Qualifications
• Instructional Design
• Student Services
• Retention Planning
◆ CONTACT
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanytatum2015/
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