Our Leadership
Meet the leadership team behind World TEFL Association — professionals dedicated to advancing quality in English language education through global TEFL certification and institutional accreditation.
Dr. Laura Bennett
President, World TEFL Association
Dr. Bennett brings over 20 years of experience in English language education and international teacher training. Under her leadership, WTA has developed rigorous accreditation standards and expanded partnerships with training providers, universities, and language schools across more than 50 countries.
Senior Staff
Manages the certification process for individual educators, including qualification assessments and continuing development pathways.
Sofia Mendes
Director of Teacher Certification
Builds and maintains relationships with TEFL providers, governments, and academic institutions worldwide to promote recognized certification access.
Thomas Dube
International Partnerships
Oversees evaluation frameworks for institutional accreditation and ensures alignment with international TEFL/TESOL guidelines.
Helen Tanaka
Accreditation Standards
Coordinates policy research and curriculum development focused on effective TEFL training methodologies and evolving global needs.
David Nkrumah
Director of Research and Innovation
Leads audit and review procedures for accredited organizations, ensuring consistency and compliance across all TEFL programs.
Elena Petrova
Head of Quality Assurance
Manages WTA’s public presence, educator engagement initiatives, and communication with candidate and accredited institutions.
Vernon Dubois
Director of Communications and Outreach