Member Highlights | Patrick Leahy

Honoring Experience: Spotlight on TAICEP’s Seasoned Members

TAICEP is proud to celebrate the dedicated professionals who have been part of our community for years! Their expertise, insights, and mentorship have helped shape the field of international credential evaluation. Through their commitment, they strengthen our network, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing worldwide. Join us as we highlight the members who continue to make a lasting impact!

Name: Dr. Patrick Leahy

Hometown: Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA

Organization: Michigan State University

The place you currently call home: Detroit, Michigan, USA

How long have you been a member of TAICEP: 10+ Years

What inspired you to join the TAICEP community? My desire to be part of a collaborative global community, sharing resources and ideas to move our careers and profession forward.

The best part of being a member of TAICEP? The people! The ability to interact with colleagues around the globe sharing knowledge and resources – has been crucial to the work I do.

Have you been involved in any events or activities with TAICEP? TAICEP Standing Committee, TAICEP Board or Board committee, TAICEP workshop/webinar presenter

How would you summarize TAICEP in a single word? Collaboration

Is there anything else you want to share with the community about yourself? My favorite TAICEP conference was the first one I attended, in Toronto. It opened an entire world to me and broadened my sense of what is possible in international credential evaluation. Knowledge and creativity were key takeaways for me and proved to be major themes in our organization. For new TAICEP members, I’d say if you are curious about an issue or have an unusual idea, TAICEP is a great space to explore – and turn thoughts into action!