Tara Raines, PhD, is a licensed psychologist. She specializes in defensible test development, bias mitigation, and credentialing program strategy, working with certification and licensure organizations to strengthen exam validity and accessibility. Dr. Raines has led initiatives in item writer training, SME diversification, and bias review across multiple professions. She also brings deep experience in policy and advocacy focused on equity and access in professional pathways. A frequent speaker at credentialing and regulatory conferences, she advances fair, trustworthy assessment programs through practical, collaborative approaches.