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Sharon Harvey has more than two decades of experience in the English language assessment industry, joining Michigan Language Assessment from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. In her early career she was a teacher of English as a foreign language before moving into business development and stakeholder management positions at Cambridge, and eventually managing an educational publishing division there.  Harvey assumed the position of CEO of Michigan Language Assessment in 2015, and has led the transformation and growth of the organization since that time. She hold a BA (Honors) in Spanish and Portuguese from the University of Southampton, an MA from the University of Cambridge, and an MBA from the University of Nottingham.

Elizabeth Flahie is an experienced operations and assessment professional. She earned her BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Eastern Michigan University. Before joining the education sector, she played a pivotal role in the automotive industry in León, Guanajuato, overseeing facility development, team building, and corporate culture transformation. At Michigan Language Assessment, she has steadily advanced through roles in operations and management and now leads assessment and operational strategy.

Fernando Fleurquin is a distinguished educator and language assessment expert with more than 30 years of experience in English language teaching and testing across global contexts. He holds an MD,  a master’s in marketing and business management, and an EdD in higher education from the University of North Texas. A frequent conference presenter in over twenty countries, his areas of interest include teacher development, language testing, language assessment literacy, standards, leadership, strategic planning, and educational program evaluation. He is a recipient of the Spaan Fellowship for his research on validating English exams for young learners. At Michigan Language Assessment, he brings his extensive expertise to strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Mika Hoffman is a linguist and assessment expert with extensive experience in designing high-stakes language exams. She holds a BA in Linguistics and French from Swarthmore College, a PhD in Linguistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a MA in Teaching Foreign Languages from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She has contributed to major assessments such as the UExcel exams, the Defense Language Proficiency Test, and the GRE. Her published research spans topics in syntax, language acquisition, and open credentialing. At Michigan Language Assessment, she leads assessment design and innovation across the organization’s English language exams.

Amanda McConville is a seasoned business strategist with deep expertise in financial management, human resources, and IT systems in educational and healthcare settings. She holds a BA in Business Management and a master’s in professional accounting, both from the University of Queensland. With a strong background in leading financial operations in both public and private sectors, she is known for driving strategic improvements and operational efficiency. At Michigan Language Assessment, she oversees business operations and provides strategic leadership in organizational management.

Geoff Moody oversees marketing, business development, and recognition. Before joining Michigan Language Assessment, he worked in strategic marketing for both IELTS and Pearson, and spent the first half of his career overseeing international enrollment management departments at several American universities and colleges. He holds  a BS  (Honors) in Biology, an MS (Honors) in Education Administration, and an MBA (Honors) from the University of Washington.