Drew Feder established Credential Consultants in 2007 with co-founder Shivshankar Kandavelu, and was lead designer of both Credential Connection software and the GRADE Database . Drew began working in the credentials evaluation industry in 2004 as an evaluator, and immediately became involved in management of production and customer service. Since then, Drew has served as General Manager, Communications Director and Evaluator at SDR Educational Consultants and as a Public Awareness Consultant for the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Drew co-authored AICE's initial qualification, methodology and outcome standards and presented on credentialing issues for Education USA, NAFSA, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and the American Translators Association. Drew studied at Johns Hopkins University and Colorado College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy in 2003, and is acting President of Credential Consultants.
Linda Tobash most recently was Senior Director of Policy, Knowledge and Data at World Education Services in New York. With over 25 years' experience in international higher education, she is a frequent presenter on the U.S. higher education system, attracting U.S. students, developing institutional partnerships and building higher education capacity. She has worked in various types of institutions ranging from a community college to major research universities. Prior to WES, Linda served as Director of University Placement Services at the Institute of International Education (IIE). Ms. Tobash co-authored The State of International Education chapter in the most recent AACRAO International Guide and has been active member leader in numerous professional associations. Ms. Tobash holds a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University.
