RANDA Solutions names Kimberly Wilson Linson as Director of Credential Ecosystems
Key leader named to build ecosystem first approach for mass credential technology adoption.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Reed, CEO of RANDA Solutions recently appointed Kimberly Wilson Linson to the position of Director of Credential Ecosystems. By focusing on establishing initial networks for credential ecosystems, RANDA Solutions is providing publishing, consuming and verification solutions solving the cold start problem at each intersection of credentialing.
Reed said that Linson's expertise across the education sector is critical to helping nurture and mature fledgling ecosystems.
"Kimberly has built a career of almost 30 years in multiple sectors within education. We look forward to this collaboration as we drive forward the development of standards, processes, and methods that deliver verifiable credentials supporting the lifelong learner in their education journey," he said.
Kimberly received a Master's in Education Policy from American University in 1998. She has been a leader in education for over 25 years impacting the lives of students, families, and educators. As Director of Learning Centers for Lindamood-Bell, she was responsible for managing all aspects of the learning center division comprised of 65 learning centers across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. In 2017, she co-founded a professional learning company, Leaderally. As CEO, she led the team, creating an eLearning platform for classroom educators. The unique approach developed micro-content focused on the foundational leadership skills of communication, management, and strategy.
As a part of Kimberly's role as Director of Credential Ecosystems, she serves on several nonprofit working groups including: The Lifelong Learner Project, Velocity Career Network, Trust Over IP, and WC3 Credentials Community Group.
Linson said it is an honor to be asked to create this role within the cutting-edge credential technology ecosystem.
"I feel so fortunate to be given the opportunity to work alongside the smartest minds, as we stand on the precipice of the next generation of digital identity. I look forward to contributing to a world where individuals have agency over not only credentials, but all the evidence of the vast learning and experience, we accumulate during our lives."
About RANDA
For 20 years, RANDA has provided teacher effectiveness systems to state level agencies. They continue to mature their platforms to meet the needs of modern education systems. Solutions include roster verification, student claiming, observation and evaluation, licensure, salary, and the creation of an overall teacher portfolio. Currently RANDA platforms impact approximately 10% of the teaching population in the United States. RANDA wants to grow its ability to solve teacher frustrations. "We know teachers want to make a difference for as many students as possible. Providing this new functionality to existing platforms allows them to do just that," says Reed. http://www.randasolutions.com
Media Contact
Kimberly Linson, People Centered Solutions, +1 (202) 294-2735, [email protected]
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