The IEST Education Advisory Committee is composed of the Education VPs (EAC Co-Chairs), Education Coordinators, Technical VPs, Technical Coordinators, Executive Board members, other member volunteers, and IEST staff. They are responsible for developing and updating a long-term strategy and the schedule for educational continuity, including conference training, custom courses, and other educational opportunities to meets the needs of the membership and the industry. They also assist with reviewing course materials and auditors’ reports.  (as of April 20, 2026)

EAC Co-Chairs & Executive Board Liaisons

(CC) Exec. Board Education VP: Taguhi Arakelian

(DTE/PR) Exec. Board Education VP: Julio Pulido

Executive Board Vice Presidents and Coordinators

Education Coordinators (CC): Dijana Hadziselimovic & Patricia Igneczi

Education Coordinator (DTE/PR) Bobbylee Jaramillo

Technical VP (CC): David Nobile

Technical VP (DTE/PR): Kevin McIntosh

Technical Coordinator (CC): Rebecca Flannigan

Technical Coordinators (DTE/PR): Erick Acosta & Matt Lucas

Executive Board Members and Committee Members

Ziva Abraham

Andy Anderson

Renee Buthe

Nick Clinkinbeard

Roger Diener

Anne Marie Dixon-Heathman

Jan Eudy

Jennifer Galvin

Greg Heiland

Julie Jennings

Brad Lyon

Robert Mielke

Chris Parsons

Jim Polarine

Jay Postlewaite

David Sgro

Ben Shank

Matt Smyers

Ahmad Soueid

Hasim Solmaz

Wei Sun

All remaining Board Members are encouraged to participate. Additional members to be added as needed.

IEST Staff Liaisons

Heather Wooden, IEST Coordinator-Education and Meetings

Angela McKay, IEST Executive Director