Cindy Chiarello supports institutional planning at James Madison University, working closely with departments to align initiatives with the university’s mission and strategic goals. She has served on JMU’s SACSCOC accreditation team since 2012, contributing to multiple successful reviews, including two Compliance Certifications with no recommendations. Cindy is also a long-standing leader in the Virginia Regional Accreditation Symposium (VRAS), having served as Chair and Co-Chair. She holds a Master’s degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from JMU.