Educational Advisors Inc. - Accreditation and Compliance Guidance

JOANNE ROSE-JOHNSON

Founder & President

For more than 30 years Joanne Rose-Johnson has worked in education with an emphasis in school management and operations. She has extensive experience in developing and implementing public relations strategies, operating programs funded through local, state and federal sources, and oversight of institutional compliance with state and national standards. She has been Vice President of Community and Governmental Affairs of a large corporation that owned as many as 17 schools.

In 2000, Joanne established Educational Advisors with the mission of providing independent support, guidance and solutions to educational entities in all matters of compliance, accreditation and regulatory. Joanne has worked with start-up organizations, single-campus and multi-campus schools, distance learning schools, privately owned and publicly traded institutions.

In addition to her many years in the vocational education field, Joanne has also been the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of her impact on disabled individuals, public assistance recipients and ex-offenders through the presentation of personal development seminars. She has served as a gubernatorial appointee under two California governors, served as a regional panelist for the White House Fellowship Program, and has served on evaluation review teams for the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). Joanne also participates in ABHES ad hoc committees, and currently sits on the Accreditation Committee of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

KIM RUST

Vice President of Compliance

Kim Rust has more than 15 years experience in the private postsecondary sector. Kim has worked with several national accrediting agencies: ACCSC, ACICS, ABHES, ACCET, COE, DETC, and NACCAS, along with numerous state governing bodies, within the technology, business, allied health, and cosmetology industries. Kim has worked in administration and compliance at both the school and corporate level. Her experience includes research, interpretation and dissemination of regulations, review and guidance on admission and placement processes and documentation, approval obtainment for new schools, change of location, and new programs. Kim compiles agency annual reports, interim reports, self-evaluation reports, and has provided campus support for site visit preparation and employee guidance.  Kim received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Fresno.

SANAZ KIESBYE

Executive Coordinator

With experience as a Project Manager in the engineering, automotive, and e-commerce industries since 2000, Sanaz Kiesbye brought her knowledge and expertise to Educational Advisors in 2009.  Sanaz is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has hands-on experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing project plans and schedules, performing risk analysis, and documenting and validating requirements.  Complementing her leadership and technical skills, Sanaz has also designed websites, logos, business cards, and magazine covers.  Sanaz received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Buffalo, where she also attended the fine arts program.

ANA SHASHA

Executive Assistant

The former U.S. sales manager for a premier Puerto Vallarta resort and convention center, Ana Shasha joins our team in 2011.  A Miami native and graduate of Florida National College in business administration and accounting, Ana successfully handled complex international transactions as administrative director for an export company.  Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is an expert translator.  Ana’s vibrant, outgoing personality and commitment to exceeding clients’ expectations complement the professional expertise of our education advisors.