IFEES-GEDC is pleased to invite educators, academic leaders, and industry professionals to an engaging webinar featuring Melanie Diaz, Senior Manager of Professional Programs at ABET.

Featured Speaker

Melanie Diaz
Senior Manager, Professional Programs | ABET

Melanie Diaz is a passionate and experienced leader in quality assurance, business development, and education, with a distinguished career dedicated to expanding access to high-quality training and lifelong learning opportunities worldwide.

With more than two decades of experience spanning the non-profit, for-profit, and academic sectors, Melanie has successfully developed and delivered innovative learning solutions designed to address critical workforce and skills gaps across diverse industries. Her expertise includes strategic partnerships, market analysis, program design and assessment, and aligning educational initiatives with mission-driven organizational goals.

Melanie brings a unique combination of educational leadership and marketing expertise, supported by a strong background in:

• Quality assurance and professional education
• Strategic partnerships and business development
• Program design, development, delivery, and assessment
• Workforce development and lifelong learning
• Marketing and sales strategy for educational programs
• Expanding access to global quality education

Driven by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in students’ lives, Melanie’s work focuses on increasing access to quality education while ensuring programs remain responsive to evolving industry and societal needs.

Webinar Overview

This session will explore the growing importance of quality assurance, professional development, and lifelong learning in today’s rapidly changing educational and workforce landscape. Participants will gain insights into how institutions and organizations can strengthen learning ecosystems, foster industry alignment, and build sustainable pathways for continuous professional growth.

Why Attend?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from a leading expert in quality education and professional development
• Explore strategies to bridge workforce and skills gaps
• Understand the role of lifelong learning in future-ready education systems
• Gain perspectives on building impactful and mission-aligned learning programs
• Engage in discussions on global education and professional training initiatives

Join us for this timely and informative conversation as we explore pathways toward stronger educational systems and lifelong learning opportunities worldwide.