Evaluation Governance

Board of Examiners

Examinations are governed to protect standards. The Board of Examiners defines evaluation criteria, validates competency, and authorizes credential issuance under The Cigar Infusion Method™.

Framework

Controlled Standards

The Academy maintains a controlled examination framework. Certification is issued only when competence is demonstrated through written assessment, documented execution, and validation review.

Function
Examination Oversight
Defines pass criteria and competency benchmarks.
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Assessment integrity
  • Validation standards
  • Credential authorization
Integrity
Misuse & Enforcement
Supports registry-based verification and enforcement actions.
  • Verification registry governance
  • Misrepresentation response
  • Credential status control
  • Standards protection

Founding Committee

Founding Board of Examiners

The Founding Board governs initial standards and cohort validation. External examiners may be appointed as the Academy expands into professional environments.

Founding Examiner
Guy Pardillos
Co-Founder — Standards & Curriculum Governance
  • Protocol and method standards
  • Curriculum design and module structure
  • Examination criteria and evaluation format
Founding Examiner
Toni Stoilov
Co-Founder — Practitioner Protocol & Validation
  • Practical validation framework
  • Professional integration standards
  • Credential issuance oversight
Note: The Academy may appoint external examiners for specific cohorts, regions, or professional environments.