Jean Morgan is energized when empowering people and org

India Tips currently serves as the Executive Director of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). She is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and all accreditation activities, including the review and implementation of Commission-directed actions. She serves as the liaison to state and federal regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Department of Education, national and other accrediting agencies, and credentialing bodies in the health field.

Ms. Tips joined ABHES in November 1995. In her 25-year tenure, her experience spans the full spectrum of accreditation, membership services, and operations. She developed the educational content and curricula for the required training’s for initial and renewal applicants where she has been the lead presenter for nearly 15 years. She has participated in and supported efforts for more than five petitions for re-recognition by the U.S. Department of Education. Ms. Tips also serves as the staff liaison to the Commission’s Standards Review Committee (SRC) charged to review all components of the Accreditation Manual to ensure its content is relevant, adequate, and predictive of successful qualitative outcomes. She has been instrumental in the management and successful execution of 16 conferences serving more than 400 attendees and exhibitors annually, and has performed hundreds of accreditation visits to institutions seeking initial and renewal ABHES accreditation.

anizations for success through training and coaching. He has more than 40 years of training and leadership experience in business and ministry, providing one-on-one and large-group training. He is a skilled leader, trainer, and motivator with practical interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.  His breadth of experience includes domestic and international experience.

Prior to his work at Dale Carnegie, Jean served as the Director of Hellenic Theological School in Athens, Greece, where he led paid and volunteer staff to create the content for a new undergraduate degree program. Living in Europe for 17 years, he developed strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Jean began his journey as a leader in various capacities while in the U.S. Navy. He started as a recruit in boot camp, where, within the first two weeks, he was promoted to Recruit Chief Petty Officer. He led various teams of enlisted service members during his stateside and overseas assignments. 

Although a leader for many years, Jean was hooked once he was introduced to Dale Carnegie in 2009 because of his desire to empower others for success. Jean is a Certified Senior Trainer in the Dale Carnegie Course, Leadership Training for Managers, Sales Success, High Impact Presentations programs, and Corporate Solutions; and a certified Dale Carnegie Leadership Coach.

Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion widely recognized as one of the ten greatest and most influential surfers of the 20th century. Born in Durban, South Africa, in 1955, he emerged as a leading figure in the sport’s professional era. In 1977, he claimed the IPS World Surfing Championship and became celebrated for revolutionizing tube-riding with a style defined by innovative balance, precision, and courage inside the barrel.

Following his competitive years, Shaun translated his leadership and vision into entrepreneurial success. He co-founded the surf apparel brands Instinct in the 1980s and Solitude in the 1990s (the latter with his wife, Carla). He’s the author of best-selling books including Surfer’s Code, The Code – The Power of “I Will”, and The Surfer and the Sage—and co-produced the award‑winning documentary Bustin’ Down the Door, critical in telling the story of modern professional surfing.

Today, Shaun is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and leadership coach. Through his Code Method, he teaches how purpose, values, resilience, and commitment can transform organizations and individuals—a message he delivers with warmth, clarity, and real-world insight. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from the University of Natal and a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. Shaun also actively supports environmental and youth initiatives—serving as an ambassador for the Surfrider Foundation since its early years, and contributing to several community organizations in Santa Barbara, where he now resides with his wife Carla and son Luke.

Internationally known educational consultant and nurse educator, Tim Bristol, is a faculty member at Walden University, consultant for the Haiti Nursing Foundation and FSIL nursing school, and owner of NurseTim, Inc. Dr. Bristol helps empower schools not only across the country, but also across the globe — at all levels of education and accreditation. He has led teams through initial program approval, interim reports, and reaccreditation as a faculty member, administrator, and consultant, and specializes in active learning for class, clinical, and lab environments. Schools and government organizations around the world consult with Dr. Bristol to integrate new standards, introduce curricular innovations, make education more accessible, and develop strategic plans. As a faculty development and curriculum design specialist, he is an expert in bringing the evidence-base of nursing, healthcare, and education to students and faculty in the states, and as far away as Haiti. Dr. Bristol also writes and contributes to numerous publications, and is known for his motto: “Today we will learn how to learn.”

Kelli Blocher has been involved in private post-secondary education since 2007 and brings a wealth of unique experience—having served in both accreditation and compliance roles. She has worked as an Accreditation Specialist for a national accrediting agency and as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist on the school side in Corporate Regulatory Affairs.

Kelli spent nearly eight years with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) before transitioning to the private sector, where she supported a college system with seventeen campuses. She later moved into consulting, drawing on her extensive regulatory background and knowledge. Having conducted more than 300 site visit evaluations, served as a liaison on the Programmatic Accreditation Committee for Medical Assisting, and participated in numerous commission meetings, Kelli is skilled at making complex compliance standards clear and actionable. Beyond her regulatory expertise, she combines comprehensive policy, procedure, and process assessments with personalized coaching to help institutions bridge compliance gaps effectively.

Kelli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and a Master’s degree in Human Services from Liberty University.

Iraklis “Herc” Notis serves as the Corporate Director of Information Systems at Success Education Colleges, where he oversees the technology infrastructure that supports all campuses and corporate operations. With a reputation for solving complex challenges and keeping systems running seamlessly, Herc has become the go-to resource for innovative IT solutions that empower both team members and students.

Bringing years of experience in information systems management, Herc specializes in building secure, reliable, and user-friendly technology environments. His leadership extends to areas including network security, data protection, and system optimization—ensuring SEC stays ahead of emerging threats in an increasingly digital world.

Passionate about making technology approachable, Herc is known for translating complex concepts into clear, practical strategies. In his session on Cybersecurity, he will share insights on how every team member can play a role in safeguarding data, preventing breaches, and creating a culture of digital safety across the organization.

Cris is the Founder and Director of AI at iSolutionsAI, where he leads a team dedicated to deploying AI solutions for organizations of all sizes. He also serves as Chief Product Owner for a Silicon Valley AI company, guiding product strategy and innovation. With more than 25 years of experience helping organizations harness data through emerging technologies, Cris is a respected thought leader who continues to drive advancements in the field of artificial intelligence.

Lisa Fuerst serves as Vice-President of Success Education Colleges and is both an alumna and passionate leader within the organization. Her story is one of resilience and transformation—growing up in a hardworking family, she once imagined a future tied to a local gas station until discovering North-West College’s medical billing program. She overcame tremendous financial and personal challenges—sleeping in her topless convertible and scraping together gas money—to earn her place in higher education. These experiences shaped her deep understanding of perseverance, belonging, and the transformative promise of career training.

Today, Lisa channels that transformative spirit into expanding SEC’s mission. Alongside her husband, she co‑founded the Fuerst Family Foundation in 2014, supporting access to education for those who lack financial means, providing companionship for the elderly, and advocating for neglected children. Her leadership extends into the community as well—she previously served as Chair of the Citrus Valley Health Foundation, where she leveraged her passion for positive impact to elevate regional healthcare services and patient care. As a speaker, Lisa brings lived experience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting students and communities alike.