Dr. Jacqueline Vanhear, a seasoned expert in educational quality assurance and instructional design currently serves at the University of Malta’s Quality Support Unit, where she collaborates with staff and students to strengthen internal quality assurance mechanisms. Formerly Director of the Quality Assurance Department within Malta’s Ministry for Education, she played a key role in shaping national policies and regulatory frameworks for early childhood and compulsory education. With over 30 years of experience and a research focus on learner variability and meaningful learning, Dr. Vanhear brings pedagogical insight to her work. She views quality assurance as a strategic driver of educational excellence and innovation.