Coup de projecteur sur les cadres : Rencontre avec Susan Whipple, analyste principale des justificatifs d'identité
6 juillet 2026
Chez The Evaluation Company, chaque évaluation de diplômes représente une nouvelle étape importante pour un candidat. Notre série « Plein feux sur nos cadres » présente les membres d'expérience de l'équipe qui contribuent à rendre ce travail possible.
Meet Susan Whipple
Susan Whipple is a Senior Credential Analyst at The Evaluation Company, bringing decades of experience in international education, admissions, student advising, enrollment management, and credential evaluation.
Before joining TEC, Susan spent more than two decades at Marquette University, where she served as an Assistant Director.
Throughout her career, Susan has supported international students, student-athletes, and professionals as they navigated the path to U.S. higher education. Her background has given her a strong appreciation for the role education plays in a person’s identity and future opportunities.
For Susan, credential evaluation is meaningful because it helps applicants have their education understood within the U.S. system.
“Each credential evaluation unlocks opportunities,” she says.
When an applicant moves to a new country, their academic background may not always be immediately recognized or understood. An evaluation can help institutions, employers, and licensing boards see the value of that education while helping applicants move forward with greater confidence.
A Career Built on Curiosity
Susan’s interest in international education began while she was a university student working in an admissions office. She enjoyed learning about education systems around the world and working alongside international students whose previous academic experiences were not always fully understood.
After graduate school, Susan worked with Malaysian students and professionals interested in studying in the United States through the Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA. That experience reinforced the importance of knowledgeable professionals who can help students access educational opportunities and navigate unfamiliar systems.
Today, Susan continues to enjoy researching credentials, education systems, and the policies that shape academic equivalencies.
“All credentials and systems are interesting,” she says. “I like seeing new credentials, learning about them, and learning about the education laws that determine their equivalencies.”
A Meaningful Professional Community
One of Susan’s most memorable professional experiences was attending her first TAICEP conference. She was struck by the credential evaluation community’s commitment to supporting new evaluators, sharing knowledge, and assisting students.
Susan is also proud of her work as Editor for NAFSA’s Online Guide to Education Systems Around the World. The resource became one of NAFSA’s most popular tools for admissions and credential evaluation professionals.
Beyond the Office
Outside of TEC, Susan enjoys exploring New York City neighborhoods, visiting museums, reading, and learning about new cultures through food, friendships, and travel.
Questions-réponses rapides
Café ou thé pour commencer la journée de travail :
I like them both. What I drink depends on the day, but I don’t always have coffee or tea. Somedays I don’t drink either.
Un mot que vos coéquipiers pourraient utiliser pour vous décrire :
Dedicated; Resourceful; Funny
Si vous ne travailliez pas dans l'évaluation des diplômes, quelle carrière auriez-vous pu suivre ?
Intercultural communications or Diplomacy
Livre, film, podcast ou activité que vous recommandez souvent aux autres :
Exploring the place where you live
Équipe sportive préférée :
New York Knicks, of course!
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