Hanifa Darwish

Interim Chief of Staff/Manager of Accreditation and Quality Assurance Engagement

Hanifa Darwish brings experience in higher education policy, research, and organizational strategy across academic and nonprofit settings. At CHEA, she supports executive leadership and advances strategic priorities across accreditation, academic quality, global engagement, and higher education policy. Her work connects strategy, policy, and practice to strengthen quality, accountability, and CHEA’s role in shaping the future of higher education nationally and globally.

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