Scott Cheney
CEO, Credential Engine
Scott Cheney is Credential Engine’s CEO where he leads the organization’s efforts to bring transparency to the full range of credentials, competencies, quality indicators, outcome measures, and links to job skills, and support the development of new tools and services to meet the needs of students, workers, employers and others. He has over 30 years of experience in the development of workers’ skills to meet economic needs. Prior to Credential Engine, he served as the Policy Director for Workforce, Postsecondary Education and Economic Development for Senator Patty Murray and the Senate HELP Committee. He has also worked with the National Alliance of Business, ASTD, the US Chamber of Commerce, and many foundations, economic development organizations, and states. He was also an apprentice cabinet builder in San Diego. Scott started this career with a grant from Dr. Seuss to lead adult literacy work in San Diego.