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.

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.

Marc Medwed

Marc Medwed, Ed.D.

Director of Accreditation

Marc Medwed, Ed.D.
Director of Accreditation

As Director of Accreditation, Marc provides leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the accreditation program, building relationships with internal and external constituents to support architectural programs in the accreditation process. Prior to joining NAAB, Marc spent 11 years with ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education in several roles, most notably as the Associate Executive Director overseeing Accreditation and Certification. Prior to joining ACPE, Marc spent over 20 years in K-12 leadership in independent schools. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern Studies from Emory University, a Master of Arts in Education from the American Jewish University, and an EdD in Educational and Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.

Matt Stillman

Matt Stillman, Ed.D.

Director of Global Programs

Matt Stillman, Ed.D.
Director of Global Programs

As Director of Global Programs, Matt provides leadership, development, and day-to-day management for the global programs team. He oversees the Educational Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) and International Certification (ICert) programs. Prior to joining NAAB in 2025, Matt spent over 25 years in higher education administration, with leadership responsibilities in international programs, 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.

Amanda Colucci

Amanda Colucci, Ph.D.

Manager of Accreditation

Amanda Colucci, Ph.D.
Manager of Accreditation

As the Manager of Accreditation, Amanda serves as a resource to program administrators and visiting team volunteers to review materials, coordinate logistics, and guide them through every stage of the accreditation process. Prior to joining NAAB in 2025, Amanda spent over a decade in higher education, having served Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, most recently as Assistant Dean. In that role, she oversaw student services, collaborated with academic leadership, and supported operational planning and process improvements to enhance student outcomes. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography and a Master’s in Anthropology from Kent State and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Interprofessional Leadership where her dissertation research focuses on using data-informed strategies to help students successfully navigate their architecture education.

Robin Hemenway

Robin Hemenway, Ph.D.

Manager of Accreditation

Robin Hemenway, Ph.D.
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.

Winter Woods

Winter Woods

Manager of Global Programs

Winter Woods
Manager of Global Programs

As the Manager of Global Programs, Winter supports the Global Programs department, supporting Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) and International Certification (ICert). Prior to joining NAAB in 2025, Winter served as a primary Implementation Lead for a major student information system conversion. Her prior positions include Registration Systems Analyst, Academic Scheduling Coordinator, and Lead Enrollment Services Associate. Winter holds a B.A. in Humanities and Spanish (with minors in Linguistics and English) from California State University Chico.

Melissa Manuel

Kristy Murchison

Accreditation Coordinator

Kristy Murchison
Accreditation Coordinator

As the Accreditation Coordinator, Kristy supports the daily operations of the accreditation department by assisting programs and volunteers throughout the accreditation process. Prior to joining NAAB in 2026, Kristy spent more than 10 years in association management, specializing in continuing education program approval, event and meeting management, and executive board administration. Kristy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Fort Hays State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Event Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver.