The NAAB Team

Tanya Tamarkin

Tanya A. Tamarkin

Executive Director

Tanya A. Tamarkin
Executive Director

As the Executive Director, Tanya provides overall management of the accreditation, certification, credentialing, governance, operational, and financial areas of the organization, promotes the organization across the profession of architecture and accreditation, and is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors (ex-officio).  Prior to joining NAAB in 2019, Tanya spent 10 years with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) in a variety of roles, notably as their Chief Accreditation Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of the AAMFT Foundation. Earlier in her career, she served as Manager of Education for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis.

Ann Boudinot

Ann Boudinot

Director of Accreditation

Ann Boudinot
Director of Accreditation

As the Director of Accreditation, Ann provides leadership, development, and day-to-day oversight for the accreditation team, building relationships with internal and external constituents to support architectural programs in the accreditation process. Prior to joining NAAB in 2022, Ann served as Assistant Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and SACSOC Institutional Liaison at Marymount University and brings over 25 years of experience in higher education administration in the US and in the Middle East in areas ranging from institutional and professional accreditation and assessment to fundraising, strategic planning, institutional research, and program and policy development. She has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to accreditation, assessment, integrated planning, crisis management, and fundraising. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the American University in Cairo and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State University.

David Golden

David Golden

Director of Operations

David Golden
Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations, David supports the executive office and the day-to-day matters related to the financial, administrative, human resources, communications, and governance activities of the organization. Prior to joining NAAB in 2018, David worked as an architectural designer for six years at firms in Philadelphia and served on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architecture Students, the National Architectural Accrediting Board, and AIA Philadelphia. He holds a NAAB-Accredited, Bachelor of Architecture degree from Drexel University.

Robin Hemenway

Robin Hemenway

Manager of Accreditation

Robin Hemenway
Manager of Accreditation

As the Manager of Accreditation, Robin's primary focus is on developing innovative and effective training for programs and volunteers and managing the development and implementation of NAAB’s accreditation management system. Robin has led and supported accreditation, regulatory, and assessment and quality improvement initiatives in a range of postsecondary, nonprofit, and human services settings since 2007. Prior to joining NAAB in 2024, she provided institutional and programmatic accreditation and regulatory oversight as Director of Accreditation at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, as Accreditation and Certification Manager at Goodwill-Easter Seals, and as Accreditation Specialist with Capella University. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Minnesota and lives in Saint Paul, MN.

Matt Stillman

Matt Stillman, Ed.D.

Manager of Accreditation

Matt Stillman, Ed.D.
Manager of Accreditation

As Manager of Accreditation, Matt is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day aspects of the accreditation department, supporting and liaising with programs, coordinating site visit logistics, and various administrative tasks in support of the department. Prior to joining NAAB in 2025, Matt spent over 20 years in higher education, with responsibilities in assessment/accreditation, enrollment management, registration/records, institutional research, and admissions. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska, a Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Southern Oregon University.

Melissa Manuel

Melissa Manuel, Ph.D.

Accreditation Specialist

Melissa Manuel, Ph.D.
Accreditation Specialist

As the Accreditation Specialist, Melissa supports the entire accreditation process, including providing guidance to programs and volunteers in the preparation, logistics, management, and documentation of self-study, accreditation visits, and maintenance of accreditation activities. Prior to joining NAAB in 2024, Melissa served as a faculty member and an academic department chair, responsible for the operational facets of departmental management, such as strategic planning, personnel management, program assessment, policy development, and curriculum development. She also has extensive experience in student coaching and developing strategic content for social campaigns. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production Management, a Master of Science in Consumer Affairs, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Textiles and Apparel Design, all from Auburn University in Auburn, AL.

Dominique Liuzzo

Dominique Liuzzo

Manager of Global Programs

Dominique Liuzzo
Manager of Global Programs

As the Manager of Global Programs, Dominique supports the Global Programs department, supporting Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) and International Certification (ICert). Prior to joining NAAB in 2024, Dominique has worked in international education for several years, working abroad in Rome, Italy, spending this past summer in Paris, France at UNESCO. She has also worked at the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School of Business, developing international courses. She holds a B.A/B.S in History and Political Science from the University of Scranton, and her Master of Science in Education in International Educational Development from the University of Pennsylvania.

Nicki Nasrin

Nicki Nasrin

Project Coordinator

Nicki Nasrin
Project Coordinator

As the Project Coordinator, Nicki plays a key role in supporting the Operations, Accreditation, and Global Programs teams. She assists with day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations across these departments. In addition to her administrative duties, Nicki also updates the NAAB website and works on internal and external communications. Prior to joining NAAB in 2022, she worked as a research assistant at the Investment Company Institute in Washington, D.C., where she collaborated with a research team to track and analyze market trends. Nicki holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She also contributed as a research member of the Eastern Sociological Society in Baltimore, Maryland.