About ACEI
The Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) was incorporated in the State of California in 1994. ACEI is a Charter and Endorsed Member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), a not-for-profit professional association that approves and endorses private credential evaluation services in the U.S.
OUR MISSION
Commitment to Global Exchange
ACEI is dedicated to advancing international academic exchange and fostering global understanding through the dissemination of knowledge on world educational systems and the evaluation of international academic credentials. To support this mission, we continuously embrace innovations in digital technology and artificial intelligence, enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of our evaluation services. By combining cutting-edge tools with deep expertise, we ensure our reports meet the evolving needs of educational institutions, licensing boards, employers, government agencies, and individuals worldwide.
Trusted Partnerships in the U.S.
ACEI collaborates with U.S. colleges and universities, state professional licensing boards, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Immigration Division), and human resource departments across diverse industries to provide precise evaluation and verification of international academic credentials.
Global Reach and Professional Development
Beyond the U.S., ACEI serves higher education institutions, government agencies, and multinational corporations seeking reliable insight into international education systems, credentials, and evaluation methodologies. Our organization is also deeply committed to training and professional development—supporting practitioners at universities, licensing and examining boards, and agencies engaged in recruitment, advising, and placement of international students. We provide expertise on world education systems, credential evaluation standards, diploma mills, and document fraud detection to strengthen global academic and professional integrity.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Expertise and Global Perspective
With more than one hundred years of combined experience in international education and an in-depth understanding of the U.S. education system, ACEI’s credential evaluators and executive team bring unmatched expertise to every project. Our team’s diverse backgrounds, multilingual capabilities, and overseas experiences enrich our work and strengthen our role in international academic exchange. We actively engage in the activities of leading organizations in the field, ensuring our practices remain globally informed and relevant.
Commitment to Standards and Best Practices
All U.S. educational equivalencies recommended in ACEI evaluation reports are determined in accordance with established guidelines and reflect the informed judgments of highly qualified evaluators. As a Charter and Endorsed Member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), ACEI adheres to the Association’s Standards and Best Practices, which define quality benchmarks for the evaluation of international academic credentials. For more details, please visit www.aice-eval.org.
Integrity and Rigorous Review
Before being issued, every ACEI evaluation report undergoes a thorough review for accuracy and consistency by our Evaluation Review Committee, comprised of senior evaluators. While ACEI reports are advisory and not legally binding on any institution, agency, or third party, they are trusted for their precision, integrity, and consistency in supporting academic, professional, and immigration-related decisions.
Our Executive Team
Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert President & CEO
Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert is the founder, President, and CEO of Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI). A published author and speaker on global education systems, she advises institutions and organizations on emerging markets, credential evaluation standards, and global pathway initiatives. She has chaired committees for professional associations such as NAFSA: Association of International Educators, AACRAO, and AICE. Currently, Jasmin serves as Chair of the International Education Standards Council, which oversees country profiles and credential recommendations for AACRAO’s Electronic Database on Global Education (EDGE). She is also the President of the Board of Directors of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), a U.S.-based non-profit professional association for credential evaluation service providers. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of San Diego and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Jasmin is the recipient of the 2023 Award in Excellence in International Education, by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and is the 2024 Inductee in the TAICEP Hall of Acclaim. For a detailed description of Jasmin’s contributions in international education, please click here
Alan Saidi Senior Vice-President/CTO/COO
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technical Officer at ACEI. Since the founding of Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI) in 1994, Alan Saidi has played a pivotal role in developing and enhancing ACEI’s electronic database on global education systems and credential equivalencies. With a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, Alan has leveraged his expertise in both academia and business to automate ACEI’s evaluation services and client databases, ensuring evaluators and support teams have immediate access to country-specific credential information, promoting consistency and accuracy in educational equivalency reporting. Alan has been integral in designing ACEI’s digital transformation, including cloud-based data solutions and secure management of sensitive educational reports. He regularly leads workshops and presents at webinars and conferences on foreign educational systems and international credential evaluation standards. A frequent contributor to the ACEI-Global.blog, Alan has also authored updates for prestigious publications like the NAFSA On-line Guide to Education Systems Around the World.
Nora S. Khacheturians-In Memorium... Executive Director
Nora S. Khacheturians is the Executive Director of the Evaluation and Translation Departments of Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI). Prior to joining ACEI, Nora served as Director of University Placement at ELS Language Centers (USA) from 1982 to 2006. She was the founder and President of EDWAM Services Institute and the Director of AFME/ADMIDEAST in Tehran, Iran. Nora holds business degrees from Switzerland and the United Kingdom. She has worked closely with U.S. admissions officers and international student advisers in their efforts to effectively recruit and admit foreign students candidates to their institutions. She brings to ACEI a rich global history with extensive experience in international education, student counseling and placement. Nora is a frequent contributor to ACEI-Global.blog, and oversees training and professional development of ACEI’s international credential evaluation team.
Yolinisse Moreno Vice-President of Marketing & Communication
Yolinisse Moreno is the Vice-President of Marketing and Communications for Academic Credential Evaluation Institution, Inc. (ACEI). She has been part of the ACEI team since 2010. Yolinisse is responsible for ACEI’s marketing, branding, media and public relations, campaign promotion, market research, crisis communication, and marketing-related customer relationship and engagement activities, which are all essential to enhancing the organization's brand reputation and community support. She works closely with ACEI’s consultants and senior evaluators and client support team. Yolinisse holds a BS in Business Administration with an option in Marketing Management from California State University, Los Angeles.
OUR RESOURCES
At ACEI, we bring together knowledge, technology, and research to strengthen the quality and reliability of our credential evaluation services. These resources are the foundation of our work and a reflection of our commitment to excellence:
Extensive Library
Our comprehensive library combines historical archives with the latest global education data. It includes hundreds of thousands of international credentials, institutional catalogs, and course syllabi—continuously updated to reflect changes in world education systems. With access to leading digital platforms, our team works with the most authoritative and up-to-date information available.
Advanced Technology
ACEI’s proprietary International Database of Educational Systems (IDES) provides evaluators with instant access to verified information on educational structures, credentials, and institutional status worldwide. We also subscribe to trusted industry resources, such as AACRAO EDGE, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidence in every report.
Ongoing Research & Thought Leadership
ACEI’s experts contribute to the field of international education through publications sponsored by AACRAO, NAFSA, and AICE—works that are widely recognized and referenced by credentialing professionals around the globe.
