Christine KOUTSOUMBELAS-LOEW

Biography

An experienced professional in accessibility, program management, and operations, with a strong commitment to promoting inclusivity and ensuring accessibility in digital resources.  Currently the Director of Accessibility for Digital Assessments at the College Board since 2017.

 

Throughout my career I have pearheaded various initiatives and served as a facilitator for accessible design, collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and execute technical pilots, usability studies, and user acceptance testing. Familiar with policy and standards and ensuring compliance with Section 508, ADA, WCAG, and other relevant regulations, as well as promoting universal design for learning (UDL) principles.

Education and training include: MS/MBA in Project Management from the University of Maryland Global College, a MA in Public Communications from American University, and a BA in Political Science from New York University. Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competency (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) and an invited expert in the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Accessible Platform Architectures Working Group.