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Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
MST
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
MST
Registration Open
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MST
Psychometrics for the non-Psychometrician
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MST
Psychometrics for the non-Psychometrician
Presenter:
Beth Kalinowski, MBA, SPHR, AMA-CPM, ICE-CCP, LFCA, CMQ/OE
– PSI
Presenter:
Krystina Davidson, ICE-CCP
– ISACA
Presenter:
Jennifer Banek, ICE-CCP
– NBRC
Test Development and Psychometrics
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
MST
I.C.E. Future of Credentialing Summit
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
MST
I.C.E. Future of Credentialing Summit
Credentialing Innovations
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MST
Credentialing 101: An Immersive Learning Experience
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MST
Credentialing 101: An Immersive Learning Experience
Presenter:
Bobbi Vernon, MA, ICE-CCP
– Credentialing Academy
Presenter:
Caitlyn Foley, MS
– PSI
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MST
Creating Agile and Effective Internal Governance and Incident Response Structures
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MST
Creating Agile and Effective Internal Governance and Incident Response Structures
Presenter:
Rachel R. Watkins Schoenig, JD
– Cornerstone Strategies, LLC
Presenter:
Allison Mulford, J.D., MBA, CIPP-E
– Mulford & Associates, LLC
Presenter:
Stephanie R. Dille, MBA
– Meazure Learning
Presenter:
Jennifer Ancona Semko, JD
– Baker McKenzie
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MST
First Time Attendee Reception, Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MST
First Time Attendee Reception, Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
General Session
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Welcome Reception in the Innovation Hall, Sponsored by Pearson VUE
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
MST
Welcome Reception in the Innovation Hall, Sponsored by Pearson VUE
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
General Session
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Public Member Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Public Member Breakfast
Location: Palm 2A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Volunteer Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Volunteer Breakfast
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
MST
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
MST
Registration Open
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Honorlock: Less Stress, More Success: Remote Proctoring Designed for Test Takers
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Honorlock: Less Stress, More Success: Remote Proctoring Designed for Test Takers
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Presenter:
Craig Devoe
Presenter:
Matt Schreiber
– Honorlock
General Session
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
MST
2025 I.C.E. Exchange Opening Keynote with Sara Ross
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
MST
2025 I.C.E. Exchange Opening Keynote with Sara Ross
Location: Canyon Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MST
Beauty and the SMEs: Wicked Strategies for Recruitment, Selection, and Engagement
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MST
Beauty and the SMEs: Wicked Strategies for Recruitment, Selection, and Engagement
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Presenter:
Andrew W. Karle, ICE-CCP
– Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET)
Presenter:
Kim Cohen
– ISACA
Main Contact/Presenter:
Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
– AANPCB
Presenter:
Susan Davis-Becker, PhD
– ACS Ventures
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Expanding your offerings: Build new credentialing products, launch them, and make them successful
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Expanding your offerings: Build new credentialing products, launch them, and make them successful
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Presenter:
Kaitlynn M. Griffith, PMP
– Cornerstone Strategies
Presenter:
Bill West, MBA, ICE-CCP
– Space Workforce Institute
Presenter:
Camelia Sheaffer
– Project Management Institute
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
From Ops to Offerings - Shifting Gen AI from helping teams to serving customers
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
From Ops to Offerings - Shifting Gen AI from helping teams to serving customers
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Presenter:
Chris Scandlen
– Human Resources Certification Institute® (HRCI)
Main Contact/Presenter:
Trushant Mehta, MCA, MCP, CSM, PMP
– OpenEyes Technologies Inc
Presenter:
Mike Sparling, MBA, MCP
– Multi-Health Systems Inc.
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Harnessing Custom AI to Break Through Bottlenecks like Enemy Detection, Alignment, and Fixing Problem Questions
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Harnessing Custom AI to Break Through Bottlenecks like Enemy Detection, Alignment, and Fixing Problem Questions
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Nick Koprowicz
– Finetune Learning
Presenter:
Wendy Gavin
– Finetune Learning
Presenter:
Stephanie Stratton
– Ascend Learning
Credentialing Innovations
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Inside the Decision Room: How NCCA Commissioners Evaluate Accreditation Applications
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Inside the Decision Room: How NCCA Commissioners Evaluate Accreditation Applications
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Maria Incrocci, PhD, RPh
– Meazure Learning
Moderator:
John Wickett, PhD, ICE-CCP
– Wickett Measurement Systems
Presenter:
Matthew Green, CAE
– Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB)
Presenter:
Julia Leahy, PhD
Standards and Accreditation
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Stump The Psychometrician: Third Time Is A Charm
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Stump The Psychometrician: Third Time Is A Charm
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Moderator:
Amin Saiar, PhD
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Presenter:
Adrienne W. Cadle, PhD
– Professional Testing
Presenter:
Amanda Wolkowitz, Ph.D.
– Data Recognition Corporation, Inc.
Presenter:
Brett P. Foley, n/a
– National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Test Development and Psychometrics
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Trump Administration Impacts on the Credentialing Community: Evaluating Risks and Paths Forward on Diversity and Other Political Hot Potatoes
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Trump Administration Impacts on the Credentialing Community: Evaluating Risks and Paths Forward on Diversity and Other Political Hot Potatoes
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Julia Judish, J.D.
– Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Presenter:
Lillian Adele Foerster, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, ICE-CCP
– Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
E-Poster Viewing
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
E-Poster Viewing
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Lunch and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Lunch and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
MST
Generative AI Item Writing: Does Leveraging Large Language Models Make More Interesting and Incredible Items?
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
MST
Generative AI Item Writing: Does Leveraging Large Language Models Make More Interesting and Incredible Items?
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
James L. Hellrung, II, MA, ICE-CCP
– National Center for Competency Testing
Presenter:
Zach Irwin, M.S., ICE-CCP
– Kryterion
Test Development and Psychometrics
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
MST
Navigating the New ICE 1100: What’s Changing, Why It Matters, and How to Prepare
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
MST
Navigating the New ICE 1100: What’s Changing, Why It Matters, and How to Prepare
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Presenter:
Donald Balasa, JD, MBA
– American Association of Medical Assistants
Main Contact/Presenter:
Carla M. Caro, MA, ICE-CCP
– ACT Education Corp.
11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
MST
Leadership has Approved Changes to Your Board’s Certification Requirements. What Now? — Process, Communications, and Lessons Learned
11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
MST
Leadership has Approved Changes to Your Board’s Certification Requirements. What Now? — Process, Communications, and Lessons Learned
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
A.J. Wolf
– American Board of Emergency Medicine
Presenter:
Shannon Miller
– American Board of Emergency Medicine
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
MST
Gendered or Gender Neutral items? That is the question
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
MST
Gendered or Gender Neutral items? That is the question
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Eric Lloyd
– Data Recognition Corporation
Presenter:
Quentin Singletary, Ph.D.
– International Code Council
Test Development and Psychometrics
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
MST
From Frustration to Flow: Transforming the Test Registration Experience
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
MST
From Frustration to Flow: Transforming the Test Registration Experience
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Julia Crowley
– ROC-P
Presenter:
Christine Shupe, CAE
– Veterinary Hospital Managers Association
Presenter:
Kaisha Billings
– ROC-P
Presenter:
Steven Oxman
– CTIPS
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
12:20 PM - 12:35 PM
MST
Are Subject Matter Experts secretly using generative AI for Content Development?: Implementing proactive policies and evaluating AI detection.
12:20 PM - 12:35 PM
MST
Are Subject Matter Experts secretly using generative AI for Content Development?: Implementing proactive policies and evaluating AI detection.
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
John Schroader, n/a
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
12:25 PM - 12:35 PM
MST
Applications of AI to Assessment: Leveraging Vector Databases
12:25 PM - 12:35 PM
MST
Applications of AI to Assessment: Leveraging Vector Databases
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Jake Cho, PhD
– Meazure Learning
Test Development and Psychometrics
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
MST
ICE’s Research Think Tank: Using Research to Drive Strategy
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
MST
ICE’s Research Think Tank: Using Research to Drive Strategy
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Carla M. Caro, MA, ICE-CCP
– ACT Education Corp.
Presenter:
Todd Galati, CAE, CAE
– Galati Consulting Services
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
MST
A Gamified Approach to Traditional Job Analysis
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
MST
A Gamified Approach to Traditional Job Analysis
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Unber Ahmad, PhD, MStat, ICE-CCP
– National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates
Presenter:
Callie Marino, MS, EdS, NCC, LCMHC
– National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates
Presenter:
Kylie Dotson-Blake, PhD, NCC, LCMHC
– National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates
Credentialing Innovations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
DEI or Psychometrics 101? How the Elements of DEI have Existed in Psychometric Standards for Decades
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
DEI or Psychometrics 101? How the Elements of DEI have Existed in Psychometric Standards for Decades
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Adrienne W. Cadle, PhD
– Professional Testing
Presenter:
Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
– AANPCB
Standards and Accreditation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
From Manual to Marvelous: A Tech-Driven Transformation in the Credentialing Experience
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
From Manual to Marvelous: A Tech-Driven Transformation in the Credentialing Experience
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Siri Sorensen, MA, CAE, ICE-CCP, PMP, CMP
– Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Presenter:
Tyler Sorensen
– Sorensen Solutions, LLC.
Credentialing Innovations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
From Stress to Success: How are You Helping the Test Taker Journey?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
From Stress to Success: How are You Helping the Test Taker Journey?
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Beth Kalinowski, MBA, SPHR, AMA-CPM, ICE-CCP, LFCA, CMQ/OE
– PSI
Presenter:
Elizabeth Feris
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Melissa Opp, MPH, MCHES, ICE-CCP
– NCHEC
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Research or Roulette? How to Avoid High-Stakes Mistakes in Credentialing
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Research or Roulette? How to Avoid High-Stakes Mistakes in Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Brad S. Gillum, n/a
– Willow Marketing
Presenter:
Denny Smith
– American Welding Society
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Safeguarding Credentialing Organizations in a Deregulatory Environment: Navigating Recent Executive Orders and Policy Shifts
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Safeguarding Credentialing Organizations in a Deregulatory Environment: Navigating Recent Executive Orders and Policy Shifts
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Main Contact/Presenter:
Wade B. Delk, Sr.
– OpenEyes Technologies
Presenter:
Donald Balasa, JD, MBA
– American Association of Medical Assistants
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
The AI Advantage? How Industries Are Applying AI in Assessment: Practice, Performance, and Psychometric Insights
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
The AI Advantage? How Industries Are Applying AI in Assessment: Practice, Performance, and Psychometric Insights
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Presenter:
Jinshu Li
– Amazon Web Services
Main Contact/Presenter:
Mamiko M. Ouazzani, CIA, CCSA
– The Institute of Internal Auditors
Test Development and Psychometrics
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Ways to Improve Your Job Analysis Process: Engaging SMEs, Conducting Simultaneous Meetings, and Increasing Validation Survey Response Rates
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Ways to Improve Your Job Analysis Process: Engaging SMEs, Conducting Simultaneous Meetings, and Increasing Validation Survey Response Rates
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Moderator:
Josh MacInnes, PhD
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Amy Grand, MSN, RN, ICE-CCP
– Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Presenter:
Becky Hanni
– Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Presenter:
Lindsey Green
Test Development and Psychometrics
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
MST
Insights on Accreditation: Strategic and Practical Answers to Your Questions
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
MST
Insights on Accreditation: Strategic and Practical Answers to Your Questions
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Moderator:
Nancy T. Ahluwalia, MS, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Accreditation Services Council
Presenter:
Donald Balasa, JD, MBA
– American Association of Medical Assistants
Presenter:
Mihaiela R. Gugiu, PhD
– National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Presenter:
Ashley Bardsley, ICE-CCP
– SeaCrest
Standards and Accreditation
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
MST
Netwalking III: Fresh Air & Fresh Ideas in the Sonoran Desert
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
MST
Netwalking III: Fresh Air & Fresh Ideas in the Sonoran Desert
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Amanda Wolkowitz, Ph.D.
– Data Recognition Corporation, Inc.
Presenter:
Tara Myers, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– American Nurses Credentialing Center
Presenter:
Sarah Schnabel, PhD, ICE-CCP
– American Board of Ophthalmology
Test Development and Psychometrics
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
I.C.E. Leadership Development Town Hall
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
I.C.E. Leadership Development Town Hall
Location: Canyon Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Momentive
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Momentive
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
General Session
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Prometric
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Prometric
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
General Session
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
A Whole New World for Credentialing: The Future of State Policy and Third-Party Data
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
A Whole New World for Credentialing: The Future of State Policy and Third-Party Data
Location: Palm 3AB
Presenter:
Terryn J. Batiste, MPA
– Houston Community College (HCC)
Presenter:
Marya Ryan
– Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Main Contact/Moderator:
Roy Swift
– Workcred, an affiliate of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Credentialing Innovations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Balancing act: Navigating testing accommodation challenges while preserving exam integrity
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Balancing act: Navigating testing accommodation challenges while preserving exam integrity
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Debbie Bergtholdt
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Greg Anderson
– Pearson VUE
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
From Policy to Practice: Effective Documentation for an Accredited Credentialing Exam
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
From Policy to Practice: Effective Documentation for an Accredited Credentialing Exam
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Henry Yoo
– Ascend Learning
Presenter:
Matthew Scaruto
– Ascend Learning
Presenter:
Mandy Tallmadge
– Ascend Learning
Presenter:
Liz Samad
Standards and Accreditation
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Going Global: Strategic Pathways to International Certification Success
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Going Global: Strategic Pathways to International Certification Success
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Main Contact/Moderator:
Kelly Quinn
– Holmes Corporation
Presenter:
Erica Brown
– ASIS International
Presenter:
Pete Etchells, M.Sc., PMP
– International Coaching Federation
Presenter:
Cathy Pavick
– International Facility Management Association
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Journey Mapping for Certification Success
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Journey Mapping for Certification Success
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Christine D. Niero, PhD
– Professional Testing, Inc.
Presenter:
Anthony (Tony) A. Spicci, GISP, CGMP
– GIS Certification Institute
Presenter:
Natalie Judd
– Big Voice Communications, LLC
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Looking Inside the Strategic Planning Process: A Practical Guide for Credentialing Leaders
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Looking Inside the Strategic Planning Process: A Practical Guide for Credentialing Leaders
Location: Palm 3CD
Presenter:
Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP
– SeaCrest Company
Presenter:
Kirstin McArthur
– Child Life Certification Commission
Main Contact/Presenter:
Mary Buday, ICE-CCP
– Child Life Certification Commission
Presenter:
Amanda Honeyman
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Update on Federal Legislation Opportunities and State Legislative Threats Impacting Licensure and Private Certification
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MST
Update on Federal Legislation Opportunities and State Legislative Threats Impacting Licensure and Private Certification
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Nicole Steinberg, J.D.
– Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Presenter:
Barbara Williams
– NBCOT
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Happy Hour in the Innovation Hall, sponsored by Momentive Software
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Happy Hour in the Innovation Hall, sponsored by Momentive Software
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
General Session
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
MST
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
MST
Registration Open
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
...Or Will It Be Modality Door #3? A new approach to large-scale, on-demand group testing
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
...Or Will It Be Modality Door #3? A new approach to large-scale, on-demand group testing
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Joel Oliva, ICE-CCP
– CCO Certification
Presenter:
Marc Hone
– CCO Certification
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
CEO Special Interest Group (CEO SIG), Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
CEO Special Interest Group (CEO SIG), Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
General Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Credentialing Jeopardy! A Game Show Experience to Sharpen Your Credentialing Insights
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Credentialing Jeopardy! A Game Show Experience to Sharpen Your Credentialing Insights
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Sandy Hogg, PMP
– Internet Testing Systems (ITS)
Presenter:
Frank W. Williams, III, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– PSI, LLC
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
MST
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
MST
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with BenchPrep
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with BenchPrep
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
General Session
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Beyond Social Media: Communication Tactics To More Effectively Promote Your Credential
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Beyond Social Media: Communication Tactics To More Effectively Promote Your Credential
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Christie Edens
– The Caviart Group
Presenter:
Wade B. Delk, Sr.
– OpenEyes Technologies
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Empowering Women in the Credentialing Industry: Continuing the Conversation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Empowering Women in the Credentialing Industry: Continuing the Conversation
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Moderator:
Holly Saraullo
– Data Recognition Corporation (DRC)
Presenter:
Alyssa Meyer, ICE-CCP
– National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Presenter:
Robin Jenkins, CAE, ICE-CCP
– The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Presenter:
Johnna Gueorguieva, Ph.D., ICE-CCP, CAE
– Dental Assisting National Board
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Got a Small Program? Let Technology Help!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Got a Small Program? Let Technology Help!
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Patricia Young, M.A.
– Kryterion, Inc.
Presenter:
Patricia Muenzen, PhD
– ACT
Presenter:
Aaron Stiner, CCH, MNpS
Credentialing Innovations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
I DO-Inclusivity, Diversity & Opportunity: Transitioning to new federal guidelines, a facilitated discussion on challenges, engagement & opportunities
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
I DO-Inclusivity, Diversity & Opportunity: Transitioning to new federal guidelines, a facilitated discussion on challenges, engagement & opportunities
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Presenter:
Sam Evans, MBA, CAE, ICE-CCP
– International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Moderator:
Glenna Tinney, MSW, ACSW, DCSW
– National Board for Respiratory Care
Presenter:
Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP
– Rimon PC
Presenter:
Delmar Lee, PhD, CDE
– Society for Diversity, Institute for Diversity Certification
Main Contact/Presenter:
Avis D. Bullard, MS, ASQ-CSSBB
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Testing for the People
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Testing for the People
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Presenter:
Sarah Schnabel, PhD, ICE-CCP
– American Board of Ophthalmology
Presenter:
Timothy J. Muckle, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Presenter:
Grady C. Barnhill, MEd
– retired
Main Contact/Moderator:
Rebecca LeBuhn
– National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
Presenter:
Susan Davis-Becker, PhD
– ACS Ventures
Test Development and Psychometrics
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
The Business of Certification in 2050: Are You Ready?
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
The Business of Certification in 2050: Are You Ready?
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Lenora G. Knapp, PhD, PhD
– Knapp & Associates International
Presenter:
Liberty J. Munson, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Human Resource Management
– Microsoft Worldwide Learning
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
The Certification Market Playbook: Adoption, Retention & Growth Strategies
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
The Certification Market Playbook: Adoption, Retention & Growth Strategies
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Brodie Wise, PMP
– ITS
Presenter:
Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
– AANPCB
Presenter:
Lavina Harless, MSW, LCSW
– ASWB
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Break in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Creating a Delightful Testing Experience: Strategies to Reduce Anxiety While Preserving Validity
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Creating a Delightful Testing Experience: Strategies to Reduce Anxiety While Preserving Validity
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Presenter:
Pat Hughes, PMP
– ITS
Presenter:
Laura M. Williams, PhD
– Western Governors University
Main Contact/Presenter:
Brodie Wise, PMP
– ITS
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Exam Security Investigations – Recommended Best Practices in Light of Recent Threats
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Exam Security Investigations – Recommended Best Practices in Light of Recent Threats
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Harry Samit, MPA
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Bryan Friess
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Kara Gwaltney
– Association of American Medical Colleges
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
ICE-CCP vs AI; Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of AI in Credentialing
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
ICE-CCP vs AI; Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of AI in Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Moderator:
Josh Bowers, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Frank W. Williams, III, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– PSI, LLC
Presenter:
Keisha Davidson, MBA, ICE-CCP
– Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center
Presenter:
Ashlee Griffin, ICE-CCP
– SCCE & HCCA, CCB
Credentialing Innovations
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Inspiring the Next Generation: Awareness, Access, and Action
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
Inspiring the Next Generation: Awareness, Access, and Action
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Angela Macauley, PMP
– NBCOT
Presenter:
Gina LaBorde, n/a
– NBCOT
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
More Than a Pretty Course: Leveraging Instructional Design to Create an Assessment Continuum
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
More Than a Pretty Course: Leveraging Instructional Design to Create an Assessment Continuum
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Bobbi Vernon, MA, ICE-CCP
– Credentialing Academy
Presenter:
Morgean Hirt, ICE-CCP
– Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Presenter:
Christopher Allen
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
To Do or Not to Do: Exam Development Considerations for Certification Programs
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
To Do or Not to Do: Exam Development Considerations for Certification Programs
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Presenter:
Katie White
– Meazure Learning
Presenter:
Johnna Gueorguieva, Ph.D., ICE-CCP, CAE
– Dental Assisting National Board
Presenter:
Jean D’Angelo
– American Osteopathic Association
Main Contact/Moderator:
Maria Incrocci, PhD, RPh
– Meazure Learning
Test Development and Psychometrics
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
What’s In Your Quality Improvement Toolbox? Enhancing certification operations through root cause analysis, collaboration and change management.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MST
What’s In Your Quality Improvement Toolbox? Enhancing certification operations through root cause analysis, collaboration and change management.
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Presenter:
Joy Daquila-Casey, MS, CPHQ, CAE
– American Nurses Credentialing Center
Presenter:
Brittany Waldron, RN, MSN, NE-BC
– American Nurses Credentialing Center
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
MST
I.C.E. Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Prometric
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
MST
I.C.E. Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Prometric
Location: Canyon Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Dessert and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Dessert and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
E-Poster Viewing
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
E-Poster Viewing
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Accreditation Station with your Accreditation Questions
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MST
Visit the I.C.E. Booth
Location: Arizona Grand Ballroom
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
MST
Beyond Surveys: Leveraging Longitudinal Assessment Data for a Streamlined Job Analysis
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
MST
Beyond Surveys: Leveraging Longitudinal Assessment Data for a Streamlined Job Analysis
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Shahid A. Choudhry, PhD
– NBCRNA
Presenter:
Rajat Chadha, PhD, ICE-CCP
– NBCRNA
Test Development and Psychometrics
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
MST
AI-Powered Learning in Recertification: Smarter Assessments, Stronger Professionals
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
MST
AI-Powered Learning in Recertification: Smarter Assessments, Stronger Professionals
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Ryan Howard
– ITS
Credentialing Innovations
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Mighty Citizen
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with Mighty Citizen
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
General Session
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with PSI: Beyond detection: Building proactive AI defenses for credentialing programs
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
Solutions Showcase with PSI: Beyond detection: Building proactive AI defenses for credentialing programs
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Presenter:
Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Stephanie Miles, MBA
– PSI
General Session
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
MST
Synergy in Certification: Strengthening Osteopathic Board Success
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
MST
Synergy in Certification: Strengthening Osteopathic Board Success
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Mary Cameron Tallman, MA
– American Osteopathic Association
Presenter:
Andrew Crim, MEd, CHCP, FACEHP
– American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
The Value of Certification: Insights and Opportunities for ICE-CCP
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
MST
The Value of Certification: Insights and Opportunities for ICE-CCP
Main Contact/Presenter:
Liberty J. Munson, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Human Resource Management
– Microsoft Worldwide Learning
Presenter:
Andrew C. Dwyer, PhD, ICE-CCP
– American Board of Pediatrics
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
MST
Alive and Well at 100: Lessons Learned from a Century of Osteopathic Certification
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
MST
Alive and Well at 100: Lessons Learned from a Century of Osteopathic Certification
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Main Contact/Presenter:
Eden Racket
– American Osteopathic Association
Presenter:
Chaunessie Baggett, n/a
– American Osteopathic Association
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
AI Agents and Commercial Cheating Services: Building a Test Security Framework to Address Today’s Threats
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
AI Agents and Commercial Cheating Services: Building a Test Security Framework to Address Today’s Threats
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Presenter:
Rachel R. Watkins Schoenig, JD
– Cornerstone Strategies, LLC
Presenter:
Jarret Dyer
– Surpass Assessment
Presenter:
Ray Nicosia
– Cornerstone Strategies
Presenter:
Michael Clifton, JD
– Cornerstone Strategies, LLC
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Creating a Career Journey in an AI World
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Creating a Career Journey in an AI World
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Presenter:
Kate P. Kahoa, M.Ed
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Krystina Davidson, ICE-CCP
– ISACA
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
From Micro to Meaningful: Designing Effective and Engaging Credential-to-Employment Pathways
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
From Micro to Meaningful: Designing Effective and Engaging Credential-to-Employment Pathways
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Moderator:
Evan Burton
– BenchPrep
Presenter:
Sarah Auerbach, n/a
– Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
From Pilot to Practice: Implementing AI for Test Form Assembly
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
From Pilot to Practice: Implementing AI for Test Form Assembly
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Main Contact/Presenter:
Rory McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, ICE-CCP, PMP, SPHR
– Strasz Assessment Systems
Presenter:
Anna C. Rubin, ICE-CCP
– Cisco
Presenter:
Susan Davis-Becker, PhD
– ACS Ventures
Test Development and Psychometrics
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Job Analysis 101: An Interactive Dive into the Process of Creating Psychometrically Defensible Exam Specifications
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Job Analysis 101: An Interactive Dive into the Process of Creating Psychometrically Defensible Exam Specifications
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Amanda Wolkowitz, Ph.D.
– Data Recognition Corporation, Inc.
Presenter:
Eileen G. Loranger, JD
– American Board of Periodontology
Presenter:
Sarah P. Hughes
– Data Recognition Corporation
Presenter:
Julia Allen
– Data Recognition Corporation
Test Development and Psychometrics
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Public Perspectives on the Value and Future of Credentialing
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
Public Perspectives on the Value and Future of Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Moderator:
Mark Bertler, CAE
– I.C.E. Board of Directors
Presenter:
Kathleen C. Ruff, M.B.A.
– American Board of Emergency Medicine
Presenter:
Margaret Lyons, ICE-CCP
– Casualty Actuarial Society
Presenter:
Brett P. Foley, n/a
– National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
The New Future of Credentialing
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
MST
The New Future of Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Bill West, MBA, ICE-CCP
– Space Workforce Institute
Presenter:
Denise Roosendaal, FASAE, CAE
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
Presenter:
Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA,BScN, RN, CAE
– National Association of School Nurses
Presenter:
Andre Allen, MBA, GPHR
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
Leading Credentialing Forward: CEO Insights on Trends, AI, and Culture
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
Leading Credentialing Forward: CEO Insights on Trends, AI, and Culture
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Moderator:
Josh Bowers, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Robin Jenkins, CAE, ICE-CCP
– The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Presenter:
Janie Schumaker, ICE-CCP
– BCEN
Presenter:
Melissa R. Nosik, PhD, BCBA-D, ICE-CCP, SHRM-SCP
– Competency & Credentialing Institute
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
Online proctoring: Putting the genie back in the bottle
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
Online proctoring: Putting the genie back in the bottle
Location: Palm 3AB
Moderator:
Thomas Locke
– Pearson VUE
Main Contact/Presenter:
Harry Samit, MPA
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Mamiko M. Ouazzani, CIA, CCSA
– The Institute of Internal Auditors
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
The AI-Powered SME: Exploring Generative AI Use Cases in Credentialing
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MST
The AI-Powered SME: Exploring Generative AI Use Cases in Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Presenter:
Desmond X. Stewart, n/a
– Lineup
Presenter:
Amin Saiar, PhD
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Main Contact/Presenter:
Liz Bredlau
– Google
Test Development and Psychometrics
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
Assessment Strategy in the Era of GenAI: Changing the Wheels While the Train is Moving
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
Assessment Strategy in the Era of GenAI: Changing the Wheels While the Train is Moving
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
John Weiner
– JW Advisers
Presenter:
Chad Buckendahl, PhD, ICE-CCP
– ACS Ventures
Presenter:
Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Paul Muir
Moderator:
Christine Mills, Ph.D.
– Ascend Learning
Credentialing Innovations
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
How Do You Measure Up? A Look at Credentialing Team Structures Across the Industry
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
How Do You Measure Up? A Look at Credentialing Team Structures Across the Industry
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Presenter:
Craig Pavitt, I.C.E. Specialist
– PSI Solutions LLC
Presenter:
Krystina Davidson, ICE-CCP
– ISACA
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
Separating Fact from Fiction: AI and the Evolving World of Work & Credentialing
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
Separating Fact from Fiction: AI and the Evolving World of Work & Credentialing
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Leslie Thomas, PhD
– Kryterion
Presenter:
Jeanie Cole
– Deloitte
Credentialing Innovations
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
The Secret World Behind Your Score Reports: Using Graphical Dashboards and Automations to Detect Anomalies, Enhance Security, and Bolster Validity
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MST
The Secret World Behind Your Score Reports: Using Graphical Dashboards and Automations to Detect Anomalies, Enhance Security, and Bolster Validity
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Main Contact/Presenter:
David A. Renberg, MS
– National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Presenter:
Brett A. Schmitz, ICE-CCP
– National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Presenter:
Zachary Stephens
– National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Presenter:
Jim T. Schmitt, Certified Specialist Certification
– National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Presenter:
Michael Link, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
Thursday, November 20, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Public Member Debrief
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
MST
Public Member Debrief
Location: Palm 2B
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Education and Credentialing Partnerships: Time to Get Separate Bedrooms or Make a Bed and Sleep in It?
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Education and Credentialing Partnerships: Time to Get Separate Bedrooms or Make a Bed and Sleep in It?
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Main Contact/Moderator:
Maria Incrocci, PhD, RPh
– Meazure Learning
Presenter:
Laura A. Coons, ICE_CCP, CLSSGB
– National Inspection Testing & Certification, Corp.
Presenter:
Debbie Slutzky, ICE-CCP
– Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Presenter:
Bailey Tinkle
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Future-Proofing Your Credential: Building Early Awareness Through Youth Engagement
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Future-Proofing Your Credential: Building Early Awareness Through Youth Engagement
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Presenter:
Danielle Sadighi
– American Medical Certification Association
Presenter:
Anthony Spagnoli
– North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Presenter:
Larry Lynch, FASAE, CAE
– National Restaurant Association
Main Contact/Moderator:
Jason Fine, ICE-CCP
– Meazure Learning
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Harnessing Candidate Support with AI: Balancing Innovation, Privacy, and Practical Solutions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Harnessing Candidate Support with AI: Balancing Innovation, Privacy, and Practical Solutions
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
EW Looney
– BrightLink Technology
Presenter:
John Bame
– BrightLink Technology
Presenter:
Jaclyn Mangum
– National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA)
Credentialing Innovations
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
MST
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
MST
Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Foyer
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with risr/
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
MST
Solutions Showcase with risr/
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
General Session
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Advancing Equity in Recertification
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Inclusive Pathways to Recertification: Reducing Barriers and Enhancing Relevance
Location: Palm 3AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Ashley Mueller
Presenter:
Shantal Johnson
– National Board of Public Health Examiners
Presenter:
Kevin Patrick
– American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Credentialing Innovations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Certification and Licensure Programs in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What it Means for our Roles
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Certification and Licensure Programs in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What it Means for our Roles
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Presenter:
Tara Myers, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
– American Nurses Credentialing Center
Presenter:
Phara G. Rodrigue, M.A.
– Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Main Contact/Moderator:
Kriste Buchanan
– HumRRO
Presenter:
Andy McAnulla
– Surpass Assessment
Credentialing Innovations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Cool, Calm, Credentialed: Your Path to ICE-CCP Certification
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Cool, Calm, Credentialed: Your Path to ICE-CCP Certification
Location: Palm 3CD
Presenter:
Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP
– SeaCrest Company
Presenter:
Vita Greco, ICE-CCP
– Professional Testing Corporation
Main Contact/Presenter:
Kelly Zhao, ICE-CCP
– CFA Institute
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Harnessing the Power of Branding
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Harnessing the Power of Branding
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Luana Vargas, ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development
– International Society of Arboriculture
Presenter:
Rich Waters, M.B.A., CAE
Presenter:
Sandra Hodgson, M.A.
Marketing, Communications, and Program Growth
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Life is a Highway: Give 'em an Onramp
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Life is a Highway: Give 'em an Onramp
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Presenter:
Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP
– Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Presenter:
Janie Schumaker, ICE-CCP
– BCEN
Beyond Traditional Credentials (ABC programs, micro-credentials, stackable credentials, etc.)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Navigating Transformation in the Assessment Industry: Perspectives from C-Level Leaders
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Navigating Transformation in the Assessment Industry: Perspectives from C-Level Leaders
Location: Sierra Ballroom
Main Contact/Moderator:
Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
– AANPCB
Presenter:
Pat Ward
– ITS
Presenter:
EW Looney
– BrightLink Technology
Presenter:
Stu Udell
Presenter:
Gary Gates
Presenter:
Janet Garcia
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Practical applications of AI in the test development cycle: How to ensure valid and fair certifications at scale
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Practical applications of AI in the test development cycle: How to ensure valid and fair certifications at scale
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Presenter:
Ada Woo
– Ascend Learning
Main Contact/Presenter:
Howard Eisenberg, M.A, B.S
– Learnosity
Presenter:
Christine Mills, Ph.D.
– Ascend Learning
Test Development and Psychometrics
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Certification Through the Lens of Product Management: An Interactive Discovery Session
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Certification Through the Lens of Product Management: An Interactive Discovery Session
Location: Sonoran Sky 5
Main Contact/Presenter:
Casey Kearns
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Melissa R. Nosik, PhD, BCBA-D, ICE-CCP, SHRM-SCP
– Competency & Credentialing Institute
Presenter:
Melissa McKewen
– CC Institute
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Generative AI in Test Development and Beyond (Continuing the Conversation)
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Generative AI in Test Development and Beyond (Continuing the Conversation)
Location: Sonoran Sky 6-8
Presenter:
Pat Ward
– ITS
Presenter:
Liberty J. Munson, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Human Resource Management
– Microsoft Worldwide Learning
Presenter:
Marc Weinstein
– Marc J. Weinstein PLLC,
Presenter:
Erik Meyer
– Pearson VUE
Main Contact/Moderator:
Brodie Wise, PMP
– ITS
Credentialing Innovations
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Innovation Under Constraint: Doing More with Less
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
Innovation Under Constraint: Doing More with Less
Location: Sonoran Sky 4
Main Contact/Moderator:
Daniel H. Breidenbach, PhD, PhD, ICE-CCP
– PSI
Presenter:
Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP
– Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Presenter:
Sarah Blossom, ICE-CCP
– Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
It Takes Two: Harmonizing AI Innovation with Accreditation Standards
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
It Takes Two: Harmonizing AI Innovation with Accreditation Standards
Location: Palm 3CD
Main Contact/Presenter:
Todd Galati, CAE, CAE
– Galati Consulting Services
Presenter:
John Dight
– Surpass Assessment
Standards and Accreditation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
The Power of Words: Customizing Appeals and Disciplinary Processes to Meet Organizational Needs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
The Power of Words: Customizing Appeals and Disciplinary Processes to Meet Organizational Needs
Location: Palm 3AB
Presenter:
Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP
– Rimon PC
Presenter:
Khunteang Pa
– Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Main Contact/Presenter:
Mai-Linh King, BCBA, CPTM
– Competency & Credentialing Institute
Business of Credentialing and Program Operations
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
The Value of Experience: Using Mentors to Enhance Item Writing Training
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
MST
The Value of Experience: Using Mentors to Enhance Item Writing Training
Location: Sonoran Sky 1-3
Main Contact/Presenter:
Eden Racket
– American Osteopathic Association
Presenter:
Deborah W. Dupnik, CAE, CCSM-A
– American Osteopathic Association
Presenter:
Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFPdist., DO, CMD, FACOFPdist.
– Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Test Development and Psychometrics
