Ph.D. in Economic Planning; Plekhanov Russian University of Economics; Moscow, Russia
M.S. in Economic Planning; Plekhanov Russian University of Ecconomics; Moscow, Russia
B.S. in Economics; Plekhanov Russian University of Economics; Moscow, Russia

I graduated from Moscow in 1988 with a Ph.D. in economics and strategic planning. During my practical life, I worked in different countries: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bahrain, and now in the US. I speak three languages Russin, Arabic, and English. Knowing these three languages gives me access to other languages in the same group. The Russian language gives me access to the Slovenian group of languages such as Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Poland, and the other languages of all eastern European countries. I published media articles in several newspapers in Bahrain.

In Jordan, I participated in government programs for small businesses. I participated in studies conducted by the Ministry of Planning of Jordan; it was about activating the administrative governor's role in the social-economic development of provinces. I designed and implemented specialized training courses for governmental departments and institutions in human resource training.

Ph.D. in Education; Capella University; Minneapolis, MN.
M.B.A. in Non-Profit Management; Hope International University; Fullerton, CA
M.A. in Communication Studies; California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
M.A.Ed. in Adult Education; Trident University; Cypress CA
M.S. in Education: Reading & Literacy; Capella University; Minneapolis, MN
B.A. in Speech Communication; California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach, CA
A.A. in Speech; Long Beach City College; Long Beach, CA
A.A. in General Studies; Columbia College; Los Alamitos, CA
English Language Learner Certificate (CLAD to CELT); University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
Reading Certificate; University of California, Irvine Extension; Irvine, CA

Christina Baker is an educator, tutor and a writer for over ten years. She has experience teaching grades K-12 with an emphasis in the language arts for 7-12: reading, writing, English fundamentals, literature, and rhetoric. She even taught one year of 7th grade social studies during this time. She taught 5 years as a full-time teacher and 7 years as a substitute teacher, 1 year as a teacher’s aid, 8 years as a tutor for at-risk children and 3 years as a college instructor. As a teacher she worked in the Los Angeles County school districts title 1 schools in the public school and charter school system; as a tutor, she worked in both the Los Angeles and Orange County cities. As a college instructor, she worked on campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County, but teaching online nationally and internationally.

Currently, when Ms. Baker is not tutoring she works as an adult educator in numerous colleges, universities, and continuing education programs on campuses and online. She has taught many classes that include communication courses: speech, public speaking, oral communication, human communication and business communications; Business courses: hospitality management, English business communication and applied business law, and English courses: writing skills, technical writing, fundamentals of writing, fundamentals of reading, fundamentals of English, basic English, research methods, English composition1, English composition 2, Introduction of literature, computers and basic reading. She also has taught sociology, humanities, dynamics of interpersonal relationships and worked in a basic skills lab as an instructor.

Christina Baker’s scholarly background is very diverse in the fact that she attended educational courses on various campuses and online. Baker earned her first masters (MA) in communication studies: speech from California State University, Los Angeles and her multiple subject teaching credential and single-subject English teaching credential; MS in education: reading and literacy from Capella University; MBA in non-profit management from Hope International University; and is finishing her MAED in adult education from Trident International University. Her BA is in speech communication from California State University, Long Beach. Christina Baker has taken over 20 specialized training sessions geared for teaching, lesson planning, and academic procedures and obtained a reading certificate from the University of California, Irvine Extension and finishing an English language learner certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles.

M.A. in Educational Leadership; Azusa Pacific University; Azusa, CA
M.A. in Organizational Leadership; Azusa Pacific University; Azusa, CA
M.B.A.; Stanton University; Garden Grove, CA
B.A. in Industrial Design; Sookmyung Women’s University; Seoul, South Korea

With twenty years of experience in art instruction and administrative leadership, Professor Jean Cho is a Ph.D. candidate of Organizational Leadership at Regent University, Virginia. She earned Master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership and Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and her B.A. degree was earned in South Korea at Sookmyung Woman’s University.

“I am grateful to have a chance to express my goal, mission and vision to International American University,” says Professor Cho. Academia has always had an impact on shaping her character, as it was during her studies at Azusa Pacific University (APU), Master of Art, and Organizational Leadership in 2008 when she discovered her self-identity, gifts from God, and the Leadership. The Leadership program taught her that she is uniquely created by the Lord for a unique mission, which is the combination of art, leadership and education. The Lord endows Professor Jean Cho with great passion for teaching leadership with the power of art.

Through teaching art and leadership at a church, at a school, and in the community after graduating in the APU leadership program, she learned the great value and dignity of students’ lives as well as her calling from God. Professor Cho states that the most rewarding aspect of teaching students is to see radical transformation in their lives:

• Positive attitudes and optimism of life are created.
• Students learn to discover their life mission and meaning of life. They come to believe in Creator, God the Father as the greatest Leader.
• Her teachings have strengthened relationships between her students and their families, established the love of their nation, and empowered them to yearn for global leadership.

Professor Cho believes organizational Leadership can be a vehicle of communication of the glorious gospel. Education provides students with great opportunity for success and life fulfillment. It changes life. She is deeply convinced that educating and equipping leaders is the best way to transform the lives of people. When she teaches students, she comes with a great desire to help students to find out their God-given gifts and self-esteem so that they would have clear-cut goals, vision, and a mission to fulfill their calling by the Lord.

M.A. in Psychology; Antioch University; Los Angeles, CA
M.Div.; St. John’s Seminary; Camarillo, CA
B.A. in Psychology; Adlai E. Stevenson College; University of California, Santa Cruz

Jim is a Southern California native. He studied for the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, obtaining a Master’s of Divinity from St. John’s Seminary. After spending several years in church ministry, he switched career paths and has been working in higher education administration. He continues to lead retreats, present workshops, and provide liturgical & spiritual direction for the San Fernando Valley chapter of DignityUSA. He is the Research Administrator for the Travis Research Institute (TRI) at the School of Psychology of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.

Deacon Jim is an avid movie-watcher and Star Wars fan and collector. Some of his favorite inspirational people are Greg Louganis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Walt Disney, William Blake, Saint Francis of Assisi and Blessed Padre Miguel Pro. Because of his interdisciplinary background encompassing both humanities and social science, he has taught courses in philosophy, art history, psychology, the history/philosophy of science & technology, world religions, The Bible, and Christianity.

Check out Professor Cummings's published article in Christian Academia Magazine!

M.Ed. in Administration; Concordia University; Irvine, CA
Teaching Credentials, Social Sciences; California State University, Los Angeles
B.A. in Philosophy; California State University, Los Angeles

Evan Dagger has been a high school science teacher for 13 years, and has taught biology, anatomy, earth science and health. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from California State University, Los Angeles. Shortly after, Dagger received his credentials to teach life sciences, earth science, social science and health from California State University, Los Angeles. He then graduated from Concordia University (Irvine, CA) where he received a Masters in Education Administration. Currently, Dagger is pursuing his Masters in Philosophy.

Evan Dagger has studied philosophy with an emphasis on philosophy of science and environmental ethics. When he isn’t teaching, he spends time walking his dogs, traveling, and spending time on Reddit.

M.A. in English Literature; California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles, CA
B.A. in English; University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Robert Danielak was born in New York City and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in English (2007) and a Master of Arts in English Literature with Distinction from California State University, Northridge (2011). His M.A. Thesis explored language and identity in contemporary ethnic American writers and essayists. Currently teaching ESL, English Composition, and Writing classes, Mr. Danielak has also taught Business English, Shakespeare, and English Literature at the college level. In addition, his passion for writing has taken him back to New York after graduation where he worked at several book publishers, one of them Hippocrene Books, Inc., on major memoir and non-fiction projects. In addition, while earning his M.A., Mr. Danielak worked with prolific Argentine-Armenian poet Alicia Ghiragossian and her non-profit human rights organization where he published his first book: Alicia G: The Poet Philosopher of the New Millennium (2009) which explored Alicia’s unique brand of poetry and the awareness her literature spreads about human rights issues around the world. The link between writing and promoting positive social change is one of the cornerstones of Mr. Danielak’s teaching philosophy. In the classroom, Mr. Danielak strives to instill his students with confidence in writing and the Language Arts as well as with an appreciation for the flourishing uses of writing and literature in our individual lives and in our society today. Outside the classroom, Mr. Danielak is constantly pursuing his passion as a working writer which he finds makes for great life lessons for his students who may also wish to work in creative fields.

M.A. in English (19th century American Literature); California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach, CA
Single Subject Teaching Credential in English; California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach, CA
B.A. in World Literature with French minor; University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Amanda Davidson achieved her M.A. in English (19th century American Literature) at California State University, Long Beach in 2022. She completed her B.A. in World Literature with a French minor from UCLA in 2011. She obtained a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English from California State University, Long Beach in 2014. Owing to her background in education, she has taught courses in English (grammar, composition, rhetoric and literature) in middle school and secondary schools and has mentored and tutors ESL students in English composition and reading comprehension. She also has a background in Early Childhood Education and has worked in preschools and with elementary school students.

With an European upbringing and as a linguist, Amanda has a passion for language, reading and writing that she wants to share with students to deepen their understanding and appreciation for the English language. Amanda Davidson is interested in issues of communication, history and culture. She has 3 years of teaching experience in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. Her professional work experience includes a variety of employers, including the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering; University of Newcastle, Australia; Callaghan NSW, Australia
M.B.A.; University of California, Los Angeles – Anderson School of Management; Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemistry; University of Newcastle, Australia; Callaghan NSW, Australia

Dr. Petra Deeter is an award-winning film director and a social impact builder. As a filmmaker, she founded Sprrkle Media Production (http://sprrkle.com) where she makes films in many genres, focusing on using the visual story medium to tell the stories that matter. Her film “Reborn”, about domestic violence, premiered at the legendary Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, won over 2-dozen international awards, and screened at festivals and theatres around the world. Her upcoming film is a feature-length documentary “At All Costs” that examines a 5-year custody battle and the system failure that led to the murder of a 10yo boy by his manipulative father. As a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, she is passionate about creating social impact to advocate for victims. She is the founder of Victim To Hero Institute (http://victimtohero.com) where she provides resources and support for victims of dysfunctional family dynamics, raises public awareness, and champions system and social changes. In her 2nd Ph.D. in Psychology at the College of Health and Medicine at the University of Tasmania in Australia, she focuses her research on healing pathways for adult survivors.

Dr. Deeter is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of success. She also helped many technology startups raise money from Venture Capitalists and Angel investors and was featured in the book "Real Influence" by Mark Goulston and John Ullmen. In her 1st Ph.D. in Engineering, she developed a technology for minerals processing called the Reflux Classifier, which is now being used around the world. The Australian Coal Society estimated that her technology saves the Australian coal industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year through optimizing extracts and waste reduction. As a result, she was presented with the Australian Technology Innovation Award by the Australian Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Resources and the Bill McKay Medal from the Australian Coal Society.

Ph.D. in English & Speech Communication; Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, IL
M.A. in Creative Writing, Playwriting & Theatre; University of South Dakota; Vermilion, SD
B.S. in English; University of South Dakota; Vermillion, SD

Dr. Barbara DeSorbo has taught English Literature and Composition, Speech Communications, Creative Writing and Playwriting, as well as English as a Second Language at both the university and high school levels for more than ten years. Aside from having served administratively as Department Chair of the English Department at a private college prep, she has worked in the areas of curriculum development, English competency placement exam production and evaluation, as well as writer’s workshop growth and expansion. Additionally, Dr. DeSorbo has conducted several writer’s style guide seminars for faculty and students alike.

M.B.A.; Westcliff University; Irvine, CA

Deryk Doan was born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam. After moving to the United States, he studied computer science at California State University, Fullerton. In 2011, he earned his M.B.A. from Westcliff University, Irvine. His professional career has been dedicated to developing skills as a post-secondary education staff and faculty, taking on interesting projects, and learning from the great leaders, strategists, managers and excellent colleagues with whom he has had the privilege to work with.

Professor Doan began working at International American University as an administrator in 2008. As an educator, he is enthusiastic about making a difference in students' lives by inspiring their potential for great futures. Working with students keeps him on his toes while providing opportunities for the students to express their creativity. Being at IAU has given him the opportunity to work with innovative strategists, managers, and leaders who are expertise in their fields of work, while also giving him valuable time to spend with his personal interests and endeavor.

M.B.A; Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL
M.E;  Texas A&M University – College of Engineering, College Station, TX
B Tech;  Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University, JNTUCEH, India

Serial entrepreneur and experienced Business/IT leader. Has a 20+ year track record of consistently helping organizations achieve their business goals with the right combination of Technology, Process, People, and Governance. His Entrepreneurial/Startup mindset has enabled him to successfully manage a broad spectrum of engagements ranging from Global programs to point-based/short term projects.

Ability to manage macro components of a global program in conjunction with strong hands-on background enables him to relate to, and effectively communicate with, all stakeholders of the engagement. It also helps him maintain a  “Big Picture” perspective of the initiative while also having a detailed understanding of the Risks.

Has Extensive experience in ERP implementations across several verticals including Education Industry, Trade Spend processes, Pricing processes, Multi-Level Marketing processes, Cloud and Big data Strategy and Implementation, Systems Integration, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Systems Integration, Mergers, acquisitions, and Divestiture.

Ph.D. in Organization and Management; Capella University; Minneapolis, MN
M.B.A. in Financial Management; National University; San Diego, CA
M.P.A. in Public Administration and Planning; Pepperdine University; Los Angeles, CA
B.A. in General Studies (Political Science/History); Chaminade University of Honolulu; Honolulu, HI
Diploma; Defense Systems Management College; Ft. Belvoir, VA
Diploma; U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College; Quantico, VA
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture; Universidad de Salamanca; Salamanca, Spain
California Teaching Credential (Lifetime) Community College

Welcome everyone, I am Dr. Richard Gayer. I have been teaching at various universities over 15 years, including Park University, George Mason University, Webster University, and UCLA. My degrees include MPA, MBA (Financial Management), and a Ph.D. in Organization and Management. I also have a certificate from la Universidad de Salamanca in Spain in international business and culture. Over the years, I have taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting, finance, managerial accounting, international business, and strategy. I also taught classes in Japan and Puerto Rico. I have also served on several doctoral committees involving student dissertations.

I have had senior executive experience in government and private business sectors. I had positions with the US Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, an international security company, a major aerospace company, and was a managing director for a trading company involved in Latin America and the Pacific Rim. I have also been involved in consulting in the international and domestic strategic management areas with a major consulting firm. My academic interests are business strategy, international business strategy, cross-culture management, international finance, and am currently writing a book on public safety management and strategy, and an article on international corruption.

D.B.A.; Argosy University; Orange, CA
M.B.A.; Argosy University; Orange, CA
B.S. in Civil Engineering; Middle East Technical University; Ankara, Turkey

Ph.D in Management; Shridhar University; Pilani, India
MAFM; La Trobe University; Melbourne, Australia
M.A. in Economics; Choudhary Charan Singh University; Meerut, India
Master of Commerce in Marketing; Choudhary Charan Singh University; Meerut, India
DBM; ICFAI University; Hyderabad, India
Bachelor in Commerce; CCS University; Meerut India

Professor Goel is an accomplished administrator & academician offering 15 years of experience including 13 years teaching experience, which includes 4 years as Director & Professor in reputed business school. A motivator, team player and leader by nature, he has the zeal to do extraordinary things in tight time line. He has made valuable contributions in knowledge management through many international research papers and book on research methodology.

He has presented papers in many international conferences on various contemporary Management issues. He has successfully developed SOP’s for retail and educational industry.

He is a seasoned professional offering extensive exposure in facilitating social and intellectual growth; fully aware of the trends and techniques of the education industry. A highly motivated, dynamic and single-minded individual in pursuit of excellence with a flair for connecting with young minds and nurturing as well as fostering their development to their utmost potential. He has proven expertise in delivering lecture across a range of courses including PGDM, MBA & BBA.

M.B.A. University of Illinois
B.S in Business, San Diego State University
Human Resources Certificate, San Diego State University
SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources Designation

As a Dale Carnegie Trainer, Robin has worked with both corporate and governmental organizations, teaching courses in
effective communications, interpersonal relationship skills, leadership, stress, and presentation skills.
Robin has trained hundreds of business leaders in entrepreneurial to Fortune 500 companies. Clients she has served
include (partial list): US Military, Northrop Grumman, US Border Patrol, Cox Communications, Sony, In n Out Burger,
Nokia, UCSD, Scripps Health, and Qualcomm.

She draws on her over 25 years of work experience in marketing, human resources and training and development in two
Fortune 100 companies as well as experience with small entrepreneurial companies.
As a professor, Robin Heckler incorporates her training background in the classroom blending business theory with
practical experience. With over 15+ years’ experience at international business universities, Robin specializes in
teaching courses in marketing, management, human resources, organizational development, and communication.

Ed.D. in Leadership and Social Justice, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara
M.B.A. ,University of Phoenix, San Diego
B.A. in Public Communications, Luther College
B.A. in Political Science, Luther College

Dr. Herring is Faculty Chair and Professor at DeVry University, where she has taught and led faculty and students for over 20 years. She has led many international study abroad visits to Europe and chairs university committees and student leadership clubs. Her expertise in coaching, branding and global topics teaching at various institutions globally and professional speaking engagements and presentations around the world. Her business background is in international manufacturing, and non-profit marketing and leadership.

Dr. Herring's dedication to community service is highly regarded through her non-profit board work at Survivors of Torture, International, where she leads as the Chair of Resources, and on the board of San Diego Diplomacy Council, serving on the Executive Committee, the Strategy Committee and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Additional annual contributions to the community include serving as a finals judge for the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Awards at University of San Diego, for the Mandela Washington Fellowship of Young African Leaders, for the Hanson Institute of Leadership and peer reviewing for many academic journals.

Dr. Herring earned her doctorate from Fielding Graduate University in Leadership and Social Justice and was awarded a dissertation research grant from the Women’s Network of Gender Empowerment (WNGE). The Institute for Social Innovation Scholarship awarded her a Dissertation Topic and Research Award for her research about Rwandan women. Additional research, publications, and speaking engagements include the topics of women’s entrepreneurship, human rights, emerging economies, adult learning, moral capitalism, and first-generation learning.

M.B.A. in International Business; University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
B.S. in Business Administration; California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Pomona, CA

Inna is a seasoned executive with over 25 years in the Hospitality Industry! Her impressive career started with an entry-level job as a Guest Service Representative, where she quickly worked her way up into leadership roles ranging from Assistant General Manager to Regional Director of Revenue Management.

Inna has worked for major hotel companies like Hilton, and Intercontinental Hotel Group and Sonesta International Hotels, landing roles ranging from property to area, market, and regional positions with a concentration in Revenue Management.

Inna’s extensive knowledge of hotel operations and sales provided the groundwork for the development of short and long-term revenue strategies to grow market share and optimize channel contribution.

In addition, Inna is an expert in assisting in developing and implementing several pricing tools to guide sales teams in client negotiations and an adequate discount pricing strategy.

She is passionate about Revenue Management, and it is growing potential through different industries!

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy; Northcentral University; San Diego, CA
B.S. in theology; Multnomah University; Portland, OR
Certificate, International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Teachers College, Columbia University; New York, NY

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Emiko Iwata received her undergraduate degree in theology and possesses over 13 years experience in ministry leadership roles, including youth ministry director, teacher, speaker, music leader, and pastoral search committee team member. After moving to New York, she completed a certificate program in conflict resolution at Teachers College, Columbia University, which focused on increased awareness and prevention of international, organizational, community, and family injustice. During her academic career, she was honored as a chosen apprentice with the New York Peace Institute as a volunteer mediator, and was also a co-consultant and designer of a conflict management system for a non-profit organization of 150 staff. Professor Iwata also holds an M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy in Northcentral University's California Licensure track where she studied psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories and approaches.

In 2016, Emiko moved back west to Los Angeles and was brought on at the Los Angeles LGBT Center--"the world's largest community health center serving the LGBTQ community." Since then, she has joined the mental health clinical staff within the STOP Violence Program where she conducts individual, group, and couples therapy. She also has been working with a team to develop and roll out the center’s first emergency housing grant and serves on the organization’s Communication project management panel.

Ph.D. in Organization and Management; Capella University; Minneapolis, MN
M.B.A.; University of Phoenix; Ontario, CA
B.S. in Agricultural Sciences and Management; University of California at Davis; Davis CA

Dr. David Johnson has been in higher education for many years, having begun his academic career with his bachelor degree from UC Davis in 1983. After working for two decades in all related management fields for some of the largest corporations in the US, Dr. Johnson went back to obtain both his MBA and Ph.D. as an adult learner. Dr. Johnson is experienced and has expertise in profit and loss management, labor resource optimization, retail merchandising, marketing, startups/turnarounds, employee relations/retention, customer relationship management, vendor/supplier administration, and staff training and development. He is currently in charge of staff development for his district while managing one of the business units.

Dr. Johnson also earned both his Six Sigma Green Belt and his Black Belt certification, which are techniques and tools used for process improvement.

Dr. Johnson also worked overseas in the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga where he was responsible for including budgeting, directing, marketing, planning, engineering new systems, transportation and operations systems in the largest vocational agriculture school in the country. He also administered and was in charge of class materials and outlines, and wrote Tonga’s first vocational agricultural syllabi in their language.

Dr. Johnson has been married for 33 years to his wonderful wife, Betsy; and has three children. His eldest graduated from UC San Diego then finished her graduate studies at Rensselaer, his middle daughter graduated from Stanford, and his son graduated from UC San Diego in Mechanical Engineering and now works for the U.S. Department of the Navy.

Ed.D. Educational Leadership; Argosy University; Orange, CA
M.A. Curriculum/Instruction; Argosy University; Orange, CA
M.A. in International Affairs (Political Science); California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento, CA
B.S. in International Business; Babson College; Babson Park, MA

Dr. Michael Kahler earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. He has an M.A. in International Affairs from C.S.U.S. as well as a B.S. in Business from Babson College. He teaches a variety of business courses with a specialty in Marketing and Management. Dr. Kahler has lived in Japan, Italy, and France and enjoys working with students from around the world.

Dr. Kahler has extensive experience in the field of education. He is an educational consultant as well as an adjunct faculty member for several colleges. He is a member of the National Business Educators Association.

Dr. Kahler has a background in political and managerial consulting. His political advising includes local and international political campaigns. His specialty is branding and social media marketing for candidates and parties. Dr. Kahler also advises international companies that are interested in importing goods or setting up corporate offices in the United States.

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
M.E. in Electrical Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Hyderabad, India

Dr. Prasanth Kalakota worked as a consultant, managing Information Systems for various Global Organizations and SC state Government. He has extensive experience in designing business systems for SC DHEC, Prysmian Group, York Technical College, Bayer/Monsanto, and various School Districts in the USA. He is more interested in managing the security systems of an organization and as well as architecting cloud-based systems.

Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Comparative Education; UCLA; Los Angeles, CA
M.Ed. in Education & Communication; Aquinas College; Grand Rapid, MI
B.A. in English & Psychology; Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI

Dr. Amanda Kenderes earned her Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Comparative Education from UCLA in 2012. Owing to her interdisciplinary background, she has taught courses in Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Education, English (composition, creative writing and literature), Political Science, Business, Gender Studies and Media Studies.

With an international upbringing that spans five continents, Dr. Kenderes is interested in issues of communication and culture. She has over ten years of teaching experience in Korea, Michigan, and California. Her professional work experience includes a variety of employers, including the United Nations (UNESCO), UCLA, and Loyola Law School.

J.D.; George Washington University; Washington, D.C.
B.S. in Accounting and Finance; Indiana University; Indianapolis, IN

Talha Khan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University, and a Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University.

Before joining the legal career, Khan served as a financial auditor for Ernst & Young, where he audited several Fortune 500 companies. After attaining legal education, he joined a private law firm where he practiced litigation and white collar criminal defense.

Currently, Khan serves as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County, where he prosecutes a wide variety of crimes and handles cases through all stages of litigation including jury trial. He is admitted to practice by state bars of Illinois, Indiana, and California. He is fluent in Urdu.

M.B.A. in Accounting; The National University of Mongolia; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance; Marmara University; Istanbul, Turkey

Professor Gulmyeryei graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Marmara University. She got her Master’s degree in Accounting from The National University of Mongolia.

She began her career at a private company as a contracted accountant and then she pursued her career as a chief accountant at the Local Property Department of the Governor's Office in Mongolia where she worked for four years. She has a CPA license accredited by Mongolia. She speaks five languages: English, Turkish, French, Mongolian and Kazakh.

She is currently enrolled in Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems at IAU. She is now aiming to take an internationally accredited Certified Public Accounting license.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; International American University; Los Angeles, CA
B.S. in Accounting; University of Arizona; Tucson, AZ

Patrick Kim is currently a Board of Director Member with International American University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration degree with International American University. Patrick is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in California. He serves as CEO of CAS Accountancy since 2004. He currently teaches courses in Accounting, Auditing and attestation, and Cost Accounting.

M.B.A. in Information Systems; California State University Long Beach; Long Beach, CA
B.S. in Business Administration; University of Phoenix; Long Beach, CA

Christopher Lloyd earned his MBA with a concentration in Information Systems from California State University Long Beach in 2012. Professor Lloyd teaches as an adjunct professor for courses in management, marketing, business, information systems management, and computer information systems for undergraduate and graduate level courses. His responsibilities include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and attending conferences and symposiums addressing strategic management, digital marketing, and search engine optimization. Professor Lloyd’s “learning through application” approach earns him high praise from his students. His genuine interest in their career advancement and personal betterment can be seen in each of his lectures.

While relatively new to academia, professor Lloyd is no stranger to helping others understand the nuances of effective management. As a principal of his own small business consultancy and digital content generation firm, professor Lloyd has 9 years of experience leveraging his business and digital marketing acumen to the benefit of his clients.

Like many entrepreneurs, professor Lloyd draws from a wide base of experience. His professional career started as a systems consultant for Lucent Technologies, where he was instrumental in the design, implantation, and administrator and end user training for business communications systems for small businesses to Fortune 100 organizations. After getting his feet wet in traditional communications, he worked in a project management capacity for an international VoIP carrier. Managing implementations in China, Vietnam, Pakistan, and here in the U.S. professor Lloyd gained valuable international experience. With a host of real-world experience under his belt, he migrated to a software QA engineer position for the Clarent Corporation. At the time, Clarent was the preeminent VoIP hardware provider to many international carriers, edging out Cisco for precious market share. After the dot com collapse at the turn of the millennium, professor Lloyd migrated to the real estate finance industry where he worked as a mortgage banker, and later partnered with a friend in the industry to launch a branch office in Hawaii for his then California-based employer.

Professor Lloyd’s 18 years of professional experience with a customer-centric focus has proven a valuable asset as an educator. His breadth of experience across multiple industries and business disciplines allows him to assist students from numerous backgrounds. As a father of 3 children, a business owner, and an educator; professor Lloyd is well equipped to see the world from multiple perspectives. When he’s not working or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children (9, 5, and 22 months old) around their home town in Long Beach or on the water in Lake Havasu. For the rare moments he can steal away for himself, you’ll find him mountain biking, or designing and building various woodworking projects for family and friends. His current academic pursuits include a feasibility study and cost analysis on the migration of select public school districts to exclusively electronic media.

Psy.D. Phillips Graduate Institute; Chatsworth, CA
M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of Redlands; Redlands, CA
B.A. in Sociology; University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Jim Lott is an organization and management psychologist who specializes in providing health care organizations with strategic thinking/planning, management development, communications management, change management, organization and stakeholder development expertise.

Dr. Lott was the first Chief Strategy Officer for recently-opened Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital where he was responsible for strategic planning and business development for the 131-bed general acute care hospital serving the Second Supervisorial District and one of the poorest communities in the nation.  He was formerly an executive vice president with the Hospital Association of Southern California, where he was responsible for health care policy development, advocacy, and association communications for hospitals serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.

Dr. Lott also served a five-year stint as the president and chief executive officer of the Hospital Council of San Diego and Imperial Counties, a trade association representing the hospitals and health systems in the southern-most region of California.

Prior to San Diego, Dr. Lott served for nine years as staff director and chief consultant to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services of the California Legislature.  He also held various administrative, policy development and advocacy positions with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services over a six-year period.

Dr. Lott earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Cal State L.A., his MBA degree at the University of Redlands, and he earned his doctorate in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University.

Dr. Lott is the California State Senate appointee to the Citizens Financial Accountability and Oversight Committee for the state’s stem cell program. Also, he serves on the County of Los Angeles Emergency Medical Services Commission.

IAU Experiences: Ira Lovitch, Professor of Marketing, Business Strategy, and MIS
M.B.A.; University of Phoenix; Woodland Hills, CA
B.A. in History; California State University, Northridge; Northridge, CA

Ira Lovitch is a seasoned executive team leader in sales, marketing and general management, working with organizations in the advertising, public relations, e-commerce, telecommunications, construction and financial services industries. His professional background includes the deployment and project management of successful organizational and market development strategies for over 20 years in a wide range of markets and industries, both globally and nationally.

Ira’s background includes a 7-year stint as Senior Account Manager at Harte-Hanks, international marketing firm providing strategic guidance and tactical execution of integrated direct marketing programs for blue-chip client companies. Currently, Ira serves a leading California construction firm as a marketing and customer relationship liaison, providing financial analysis of potential marketing opportunities, selecting appropriate marketing targets, crafting marketing approaches, and hiring, training and mentoring other marketing personnel. Additionally, Ira privately offers business strategy, customer relationship/value management, and financial services consulting.

Ira is a certified facilitator of both The Quality Advantage and Quality Action Team workshops, which he has presented nationally. Ira Lovitch has earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and he received his BA from California State University, Northridge. Mr. Lovitch teaches onground and online classes for the University of Phoenix in both the undergraduate and graduate business departments, as well as directed study and online courses for American Heritage University, which specializes in international student education. In addition, Mr. Lovitch facilitates financial and mathematics courses for the Los Angeles Community College district.

E.J.D. in Health Law: Concord Law School, Los Angeles, CA
M.B.A. in Business Administration: Nova SouthEastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
B.A. in Business Administration: American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles, CA

Maxine Mckenley is the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Compliance at Citibank.  She has over fifteen (15) years’ experience in different capacities of retail banking.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University.  After a few years working in the banking industry, she received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Florida; followed by her Executive Juris Doctorate (EJD) in Law from the Concord Law School, California.

Maxine's research interests are in Financial Crimes working with FINCEN, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury to stop money laundering and drug trafficking within the USA.  She exercises regulatory functions primarily under the Currency and Financial Transactions Reporting Act of 1970 for Citibank.

In addition, she has volunteered with the Law Firm of Michael Raheb (Criminal Attorney) in Florida; filing cases, preparing briefs and discovery evidence.

She also taught and mentored students of The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) program of 2006 in Immokalee, Florida.   This program is the most recent iteration of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, the major federal law authorizing federal spending on programs to support K-12 schooling.

Maxine is an active member of the Nova Southeastern University and Concord Alumni Association.  She is also a part of the National Association of Professional Women.

Ph.D. in Leadership (ABD); University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg, Kentucky
D.B.A. in International Marketing; University of South Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California
M.S. in Computer Information Systems; California University of Management & Sciences; Anaheim, California
M.B.A. in Finance; Agusan Institute of Technology; Butuan City, Philippines
BS in Commerce; UNO-Recoletos; Bacolod City, Philippines

Dr. Dennis Medel is a Christian with a passion for mentoring students worldwide. His extensive background includes teaching roles at Columbia International University and the University of the People and his volunteering placements in Tuvalu and The Gambia. With undergraduate majors in Accounting and Economics, Dr. Medel furthered his education with an MBA, an MSCIS, and a DBA. He is pursuing a Doctorate in Computer Science at Aspen University.

Dr. Medel firmly believes that genuine education transcends the confines of a classroom. Advocating for the proactive engagement of adult learners, he emphasizes the empowerment of students in their educational goals. Specializing in subjects like Ethics, Marketing, Analytics, Computer Science, and Finance, Dr. Medel advocates the continuous pursuit of knowledge and personal growth, asserting that character stands above pure knowledge.

Doctorate in Finance; Alliant International University – San Diego California
Executive Education Certificates; Harvard Business School (Economics) & USC Marshall Business School (Strategy)

Dr. Yvan Nezerwe is currently a Professor of Business Finance and Consultant. He earned a Doctorate in Finance at Alliant International University – San Diego California. He also holds Executive Education Certificates from the Harvard Business School (Economics) and the USC Marshall Business School (Strategy). Dr Nezerwe`s consulting fields are Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, Entrepreneurial Finance, Economic Policy, Business Valuation and Acquisition. Besides his experience in the Consulting field and Academia, Dr. Nezerwe has worked in the financial services industry for 15 years (Retail Banking, Investments and Operations).

Dr. Nezerwe is the recipient of several awards such as “Outstanding Doctor of Business Administration”, “Faculty Scholar”, “Top Sales Banker” and others. Dr. Nezerwe has published research articles and book chapter in the fields of Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, International Finance and Empirical Asset Pricing. His current ongoing research focuses on the impact of macroeconomic policies on financial markets. He has presented his research studies at several academic conferences in the United States. De Nezerwe is active in academic service. He has successfully chaired several doctoral dissertations, authored several courses and worked on program management reviews. Dr Nezerwe is also active in several business ventures around the world ( financial services, energy, technology, hotel and food industries ). During his spare time, Dr. Nezerwe enjoys playing tennis.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ
B.S.B.A. in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting; University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ

Eliseo Daniel Ovando, Jr. is an experienced executive and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the profit and non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Tax Preparation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management, Fundraising, Leadership and Startups. Strong business development background with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Business Administration and Management and Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting (BSBA Accounting). Both degrees were conferred by University of Phoenix.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ
B.S. in Business; University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ

Rocio is an executive in Hospitality and a veteran in Human Resources for over 27 years. She started from the ground up at the Hilton Hotels Corporation in the early 90’s. As a result of the many years in the industry, Rocio led and trained large teams of more than 500 employees at iconic hotels and resorts in the Los Angeles area, such as The Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and Loews Hotel and Resort in Santa Monica. She also had the opportunity to work for non-profits, such as Pasadena Humane Society and universities like the University of Southern California.

Her passion for Hospitality and Human Resources has taken her career to higher levels, and she now shares her knowledge and experience with the new generations by mentoring students at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Cal Poly Pomona, and UC Riverside. Rocio’s other aptitude is consulting; she guides and recommends the best practices in Human Resources management to companies in the hospitality industry. She also volunteers her time serving as a Treasurer for the Professional Human Resources Association.

Rocio attributes a God-centered optimistic spirit to her success, which advances her life forward when biblical principles are applied in every day’s triumphs or challenges.

Ph.D. in Economics; Albert-Ludwigs-University; Freiburg, Germany
M.A. in Economics; Albert-Ludwigs-University; Freiburg, Germany
B.A. in Economics; Albert-Ludwigs-University; Freiburg, Germany

Dr. Kyungsun Park received his Ph.D. (1995), M.A. (1989), and B.A. (1984) degree in Economics from the Albert-Ludwigs-University in Freiburg, Germany. After getting his Ph.D. degree, he worked for Daewoo Economic Research Institute as a Research Fellow, where he researched finance and economics.

From 1997 to 2002, he taught Finance in Sungsim College of Foreign Studies as a professor in the Department of Insurance and Finance. Moreover, he lectured on Real Estate Finance and International Real Estate Market Analysis as a professor in the Department of Real Estate and Finance at Youngsan University from 2003 to 2020.

M.B.A.; International American University; Los Angeles, CA

Sean Park is an adjunct Professor of International American University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Irvine and a Master of Business Administration degree from International American University. He currently teaches courses in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Cost Accounting, Econ, Computer Science, Taxation, Business Consulting at the undergraduate and graduate level. Sean Park is a licensed CPA in the state of California and has enjoyed a career as an accountant with various companies.

M.A. in Communication; California State University, San Bernardino; San Bernardino, CA

B.A. in Communication; Brigham Young University; Provo, UT

My third-grade teacher, Mrs. Nelson, once wrote on my report card: "Andrea is an enthusiastic student, but sometimes her talking interrupts class."

This statement could not ring truer, as it’s the best way to describe me and my career destiny.  From a young age, my intrinsic passions have been people and learning. This was reflected in my studies when I pursued a bachelor’s and master’s degree --in Communications.  Shocking, I know.

From my master's program, I continued my quest for learning and working with people in higher education where I served as a career counselor, academic advisor, and adjunct professor. In the role of a professor, I taught my favorite subjects: people, culture, and, of course, Communications.

Surprise Mrs. Nelson, I became a teacher!

My life mantra is inspired by a Victor Frankl, a Holocaust concentration camp survivor. He stated, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” He felt that wherever we go we can find our own happiness. If we find ourselves in a situation where we are not happy, we then have to change ourselves.

Lastly, if you ever have any ideas to improve my courses and if you have done something in the past that you have enjoyed in another course, please let me know! I love receiving insight from my students and implementing their ideas in the classroom.

D.B.A. in Accounting; Argosy University, Orange, CA
Master of Accounting and Financial Management; Keller Graduate School of Management, Pomona, CA
B.Sc. in Business Administration; Lebanese University, Zahle, Bekkaa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Ali Saad is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background and extensive experience in the field of accounting. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Accounting & Finance from Argosy University, where his dissertation focused on the International Financial Reporting Standards. Additionally, he has a Master's degree in Accounting & Finance from DeVry University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & Administration from Lebanese University.

Ali Saad is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of California. He has taught part-time at various colleges and universities, and currently serves as a visiting instructor of Financial & Managerial Accounting at DeVry University. Alongside his passion for teaching, Ali's career has revolved around accounting, as he holds the position of CEO at Saad & Associates Inc., a CPA company.

With his extensive knowledge and experience in accounting, Ali Saad brings a wealth of expertise to both his teaching role and his leadership position at Saad & Associates Inc.

M.A. in Social Science; California State University; San Bernardino, CA
B.A. in Geography; California State University; San Bernardino, CA
B.A. in Social Science; California State University; San Bernardino, CA

Lisa Schmidt was born in Würzburg, Germany and graduated from CSUSB with a Master's Degree in Social Science in 2006. Her focus was on Geography along with Political Science and Economics. She has been teaching in the California Community Colleges for over a decade, helping to bridge the gap between the physical world and the cultural world, with an emphasis on sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles. She has taught Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, Environmental Geography, World Regional Geography, Geography of North America, Geography of California, and Physical Science. She is passionate about the use of technology to help students better understand the world and to help in the process of education.

Professor Schmidt has helped countless students find careers in Urban Planning, Water Treatment, and Environmentally related fields. She has taken students on many field trips to study the natural environment and sites of cultural significance. She is passionate about helping her students understand how the natural environment functions, understanding their place in it, and how they can be the change needed for a better, sustainable future.

When she is not teaching, you can find her taking her own field trips into the natural world with a camera, so that she can share her experiences with her students, friends, and family.

Dr. Sharifzadeh has been serving as dissertation mentor, dissertation chair, dissertation committee member, and University Research Reviewer as well as teaching courses in finance and quantitative research since 2001 at various universities. Dr. Sharifzadeh has over 25 years of experience teaching courses in finance, statistics, research methods, and mathematics. While keeping his affiliation with academia, Dr. Sharifzadeh has been engaged in investment management and research for the past 25 years and he holds the charted financial analyst (CFA) and the certified financial risk manager (FRM) certifications. Dr. Sharifzadeh has published articles in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Asset Management, the European Journal of Business and Management, International Business Research, the Accounting and Finance Research Journal, the International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, and the African Journal of Business and Economic Research.

D.B.A.; Westcliff University; Irvine, CA
M.S. in Economics; Academy of Government Administration Under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Dr. Alex Sherm served as the Director of Finance for Economic Development at the Department of the Treasury for the Government of Uzbekistan. He was responsible for analyzing the feasibility of FDI projects to determine credit worthiness and make final recommendations to the Prime Minister. While he was with the ministry of finance, he played an integral role in the planning, building, and in the implementation of the CIS economy.

Dr. Sherm was responsible for the execution of special projects that guided Uzbek Central Bank monetary policy and provided key decision-making support to the office of the Prime Minister. He was responsible for the authorship of core components of the Uzbek Tax Code and tax guidelines governing the public and private sector economic development and capital investments.

While serving as Director of Finance for International Debt Management (Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan), he secured international institutional financing for capital and infrastructure projects undertaken by both government bodies and private enterprise. His experience includes working directly with such monetary institutions as the IMF, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank, Morgan Stanley, and major global players in industries ranging from oil to agriculture to healthcare.

From his past work in economic development and project finance, he has vast experience in assisting companies to build business partnerships across borders, secure financing and lines of credit, and negotiating international contracts. For over 10 years, he was a lecturer and instructor of finance and economics while working in the government in Uzbekistan and enjoys sharing real life experience with his students.

Dr. Sherm has earned a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Economics from top Universities in Uzbekistan, such as the Academy of Government Administration Under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. After considering his objectives, he made the important decision to pursue a Doctoral degree at Westcliff University, Irvine, CA (Valedictorian Graduate). He brings a unique global perspective to his teaching and is passionate about the power of education to support global communication and relationships.

Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership; Northcentral University; San Diego, CA
M.B.A.; Saint Leo University; Saint Leo, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration; American Intercontinental University; Hoffman Estates, IL
A.A. in Business Administration; American Intercontinental University; Hoffman Hills Estates, IL

Joseph Siegmund has received his Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University, Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University with concentration in Management and Bachelors in Business Administration from American InterContinental University with concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development. In addition to these academic achievements, Dr. Siegmund has 20 years of hands on business experience in operations, management, human resources, new business development and strategic growth planning.

Dr. Siegmund’s professional business experiences include working in Client Services for a tax and Payroll Company, Owning and Managing two startup heating and air conditioning companies in Southern California, National Sales Manager for an international controls company and currently as the Vice President of Operations for same international controls company. Dr. Siegmund enjoys developing and growing new business concepts from inception to market.

Dr. Siegmund has been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America since he turned 18 and became an adult according to the BSA rules. As a scout, Dr. Siegmund attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the scouting program, and currently participates in the scouting program with his 3 sons. Scouting has provided many opportunities for Dr. Siegmund to participate in the training and development of both scouts and adult scout leaders, and he has assisted in the development of new training protocols. Dr. Siegmund also enjoys golfing, scuba diving, backpacking and skiing as often as he, his wife and children can make the time to play.

Dr. Siegmund looks forward to participating in the education process and desires to facilitate learning through interactions with students, utilizing the insights and thoughts developed in the classroom to form synergy between the students and instructor.

Gurkan Suzer is an outcome-driven and creative-thinking Senior Executive and Consultant with expertise in international business, international sales, cross-cultural relationships, networks and connections, sourcing, imports and exports, project development and management, strategic planning, business analysis, market research, new market penetration, sales management, program management, event management, European Union, contract negotiation, government liaison, customer relations, business development, budget management, employee training, public policy, operations management, and diplomacy. With more than 20 years of experience within the public relations, logistics, consumer goods, supply chain, trade shows, and exhibitions industries, Gurkan has created a significant network of business contacts and partners across the globe.

From 2011 to 2015, Gurkan held the position of Commercial Counsel for the Turkish Consulate in LA. During his tenure in this role, he actively participated in and presented at conferences and meetings at universities, business schools, and Chambers of Commerce to promote Turkey and the Turkish economy. He developed and introduced the Tuesday Seminar Program, a successful networking and fundraising event, and created a monthly newsletter bulletin to keep subscribers current with news and events in relation to the Turkish and American economies. He organized 5 trade mission programs for the Minister of Economy and Minister of Science and Technology to attend C-level meetings and events at business facilities in San Francisco and Seattle, which included Google, Apple, Intel, Cisco, Boeing, and Microsoft. Gurkan cultivated relationships and affiliations with key entities within the economic sphere including Chambers of Commerce, world trade centers, and state economic departments.

Gurkan served as Head of Department of Exhibitions with the Ministry of Economy in Turkey from 2010 to 2011 where he managed relations between government and exhibition organizers, designed and rolled out the first-ever program to educate employees on global exhibition policies and objectives, and mentored colleagues and specialists. He led a team of 12 professionals, oversaw a multi-location team of 100 employees, and managed a budget of $50 million.

Gurkan is the author of the book, Rusya’da is Yapmak (Doing Business in Russia), a publication designed to help students understand the trade process with Russia, and he has penned multiple articles and features for industry publications.

Gurkan graduated from Gazi University in Turkey in 2011 with a PhD in Civil Engineering. He attained his MSc and Bsc in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU). He holds certification in Business Administration & Management for Engineers.

Ph.D. in Engineering Management/Operation Research/Strategic Operation Management, MMU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

M.S. in Industrial Engineering/SCM& E-Business Technology, Database Management Tehran, Iran

B.A. in Industrial Engineering/Safety Engineering, Kar University, Qazvin, Iran

Dr. Tehrani graduated from Kuala Lumpur in 2017 with a Ph.D. in Engineering Management/Operation Research/ Strategic Operation Management. She started teaching in higher education at the graduate and undergraduate levels in 2009. She did work as a national research science and project coordinator in 2000. She is involved in many National projects and program management in IRAN. She has worked in the automotive, semiconductor, and service industries in Asia. She worked in NASA, X- SPACE, Lockheed Martin, and Aviation and Aerospace projects. Also, she is a trainer for self-development and self-actualization. Besides, she also has passed training courses in advanced teaching and communication, financial planning, Customer service, Health and Medical Management, Leadership, and marketing.

Expertise Area: IT and security, Networking and communication, MIS, IT Project Management, System engineering, Human factors and safety engineering, Environment management, leadership, and strategic Decision Making, Organization Management, Data Analysis and Data Science, operation Management, quality management, and six sigma, E-commerce & E- Business, Technology and innovation management, Statistics and data management, logic design and Design Management, Supply chain, logistic, CRM, ERP, MRP, Inventory Management, Database Management.

Dr. Tehrani also served on dissertation or thesis committees from 2009 (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods). She has hands-on business experience as a problem solver and advanced training in operations management and Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement (Kaizen), cost control, and optimization since 2000.

M.A. in English; Truman State University; Kirksville, MO

Nick Toti is an experienced teacher and administrator at every level of education from Pre-K to college. He graduated with a Master of the Arts in English from Truman State University in 2010 and has taught at schools such as TSU, within the Kirksville R-III School District, Our Savior Lutheran, and Open Door Preschool.

M.B.A.; University of Phoenix; Gardena, CA
B.S. in Business/Human Resources Management; University of Phoenix; Gardena, CA

Mr. VaLentine completed his Bachelor of Science in Business and Human Resources Management with the University of Phoenix and within one year completed the (2 Year) Master’s Program in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix as well. Mr. VaLentine is also slated to complete his Juris Doctorate program at Southwestern Law School in early 2023. Concentration: Labor and Entertainment/ Media Law

More Commonly and affectionately referred to as just “VaLentine”, he has served as a Volunteer Educational Instructor with “Junior Achievement of Southern California”, one of the nation’s premier educational programs for youth. He currently works and consults as a Senior Human Resources Executive. With over 15 years of experience his areas of expertise include but are not limited to strategic advising on organizational restructuring, employment law, multi-level management training and workforce development, determining organizational deficiencies and building development plans to fill gaps, contract negotiations, organizational development, strategic management/ planning, and supporting diversity in the workplace.

Due to his passion for entertainment, education and positive change, “VaLentine” is also Founder/ CEO of VaLentine Entertainment Inc. VaLentine Entertainment Inc is a film and music production company whose clients include The National Council of Negro Woman, MTV Music Television and the Long Beach Pride nonprofit organization. He Created and Executive Produce’s the C.SQUARED talk show, as part of “Crucial Conversations” programming c/o VaLentine Entertainment Inc.. “Crucial Conversations” programming focuses on producing media content which inspires positive change by way of Crucial Conversations and Courageous Calls to Action! C.SQUARED is on the REVRY and HULU platforms.

IAU Experiences: Vahick Yedgarian, Professor of Business
Ph.D. in Global Business, Leadership and Sustainability; Northcentral University; San Diego, CA
MFE; Ohio University, Athens, OH
J.D.; Janus University; Newport, CA
M.S. in Psychology; University of Phoenix; Pasadena, CA
M.B.A.; University of Phoenix; Pasadena, CA
B.B.A.; University of Phoenix; Pasadena, CA

I am an investment strategist and lecturer with 20+ years of diverse global experience: Europe, Middle-East, and U.S. I manage portfolios in separate accounts for my clients with a focus on U.S. and international exchange traded funds, mutual funds, and U.S. stocks. In addition, I teach corporate finance, personal finance, financial theory, investments, economics, and organizational leadership and management.

Specialties: Turnaround expert and leadership development to support strategy and revenue growth. Inspire people and organizations to achieve extraordinary results. Dynamic higher education executive and lecturer with excellent writing and speaking skills. Experienced investment strategist, and portfolio manager.

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences (Leadership and Organizational Change); Walden University; Minneapolis, MN
M.B.A. Management; West Coast University; Los Angeles, CA
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Business Management); Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Young graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Business. He spent time as an HR director and consultant with many Aerospace firms. Dr. Young has worked in numerous management positions for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Eco Polymers, Hughes, and PM-10 Consultants specializing in the area of Human resource, business management, and business operations.

Dr. Young received his MBA from West Coast University with an emphasis in management and his PhD from Walden University in Applied Management and Decision Making with specializations in Organizational Change and Leadership. Dr. Young is a senior faculty member and has been teaching for the University of Phoenix in their Undergraduate and Graduate Business Management Program for over 14 years.

Dr. Young has been involved in two successful start-up companies since 1995 that are still operating today in a growth environment. He functions as a consultant in business development, operations, management, entrepreneurialism, and human resources.

Dr. Young is currently on the Executive Board Secretary of JBEAD Foundation which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that assists young professionals with unmet financial aid needs to acquire an education within a community built on the strengths of a culturally diverse population.

Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with IT Concentration: University of Phoenix
M.B.A. in Business Administration: University of Phoenix

Dr. Jinan Ziade earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Information System Technology from the University of Phoenix (UoPx). She holds an MBA and BIST. Also, a Graduate Executive Leadership Transformation Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University. Additionally, she is a postdoc research fellow and an active research member of the Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research at UOPX Research at UoPx. She has published several journal articles that have also been presented at national and international conferences (ASEE, ICSB, among others). Dr. Ziade was invited to serve as an abstract reviewer and conference moderator for ASEE.

Dr. Ziade has over ten years of experience teaching in the Business and Management department and has proficiently guided scholars across multiple universities in helping students complete their graduate degree requirements. She has actively engaged in various scholarly pursuits, including leading the yearly research symposium, undertaking responsibilities related to curriculum development and course plans, supervising graduate students in their dissertations, and conducting field workshops for students. Moreover, she has taken part in specialized projects involving higher-level change through engagement in system task forces, evaluating learning outcomes through assessment reports, and compiling documentation to secure global accreditation (ACBSP). She was involved in Affiliate Institutions (AI). Also, Lead Faculty Coordinator (LFC) for guiding & mentoring the newly hired bilingual faculty. She led academic projects and extended short-term programs (STP) in MENA and Africa.

Ph.D. in Signal Processing Engineering; King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals; Saudi Arabia
M.S. in Communication Engineering; Islamic University; Palestine
M.S. in Computer Science; University of Northern Virginia; Annandale, VA
B.S. in Communication and Control Engineering; Islamic University; Palestine

AHMED HAMDI ABO ABSA received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in 2018. The B.S. degree in electrical engineering is from the Islamic University in 2005. His M.S. degree in computer science was obtained from the University of Northern Virginia in 2007, and he earned another M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Islamic University.

Currently he is an Assistant Professor at University of Palestine, serving with his best to share his knowledge with his students. His teaching subjects are Biomedical Engineering, software Engineering, Mathematics and Critical Thinking. He is interested in researching about to topics of speech, image, and video signal processing.

Ph.D. in Management Science; University of North Texas; Denton, TX
M.S. in Planning and Political Development; An Najah National University; Nablus, Israel
B.S. in Business Administration; An Najah National University; Nablus, Israel

In 2006, Dr. Abuhantash earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Al Najah National University. In 2014, he was awarded a Master of Business Administration degree by the same university. The University of North Texas awarded him a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 2018. His primary specialization is in the field of Management Science.

His management career reflects 14 years of experience in operational leadership, human resources management, resource utilization, and organizational development in highly decentralized organizations. During working for the organizations, he developed innovative training with effective instructional programs and management assessment models.

In addition to that, he also has the ability to carry out research that affects academic journals that can be published. He is an experienced Business Teacher and his educational and professional background has allowed him to develop the strategies and skill set needed to effectively fill this role.

Ph.D. in Business Administration; International Islamic University; Malaysia
M.B.A.; Islamic University of Gaza; Gaza City, Israel
B.A. of Business Administration; Islamic University of Gaza; Gaza City, Israel

Dr. Abusaada graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Islamic University located in Gaza, and his M.B.A. was earned from the same University in 2013. He received his Ph.D. from the International Islamic University – Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – in Business Administration in June 2022. The focused areas of research were business and management, business start-up, and entrepreneurship.

His main field of expertise is in developing start-up businesses and entrepreneurship, and he has been teaching courses focused on business and management in educational institutions.

With a working experience as a consultant for feasibility studies and capacity building, Dr. Abusaada is currently a member of different professional institutes.

Dr. rer. nat. in Mathematics, University of Konstanz
MSc. in Mathematics, The University of Jordan
BSc. in Mathematics, Hebron University

Mohammad Adm is an assistant professor of mathematics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics, at Palestine Polytechnic University. Dr. Adm is a group leader of the cooperative research group "Linear Algebra and Matrix Analysis" at Palestine Polytechnic University and an active member of the "Discrete Mathematics Research Group" at the University of Regina in Canada. He has collaborators in Canada, China, Germany, Jordan, Palestine, and the USA. In 2009 and 2012, he was awarded two scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to attain master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics from The University of Jordan in Jordan and the University of Konstanz in Germany, respectively. In January 2016, he received his doctoral degree in mathematics from the University of Konstanz in Germany with the highest grade summa cum laude. In May 2016, under the program Bridge Fellowship, he was also awarded a fellowship by the Zukunftskolleg (excellence center of research) at the University of Konstanz. From May to August 2016, he worked as a researcher at the Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz, and during the winter semester of 2016/2017, he restarted his academic career as an assistant professor at the Palestine Polytechnic University in Palestine. Finally, he had the great honor to be awarded a postdoctoral fellowship by the DAAD under the distinguished program Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E.), which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the European Union. The support is provided for 18 months of which the first 12 months (01.02.2017 – 31.01.2018) were spent at the University of Regina in Canada and the remaining 6 months (01.02.2018 – 31.07.2018) at the University of Konstanz in Germany serving as a reintegration phase. In 2018 and among more than 400 applicants from Germany and the Arab world, Dr. Adm among 13 scientists was selected for membership in the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA). Dr. Adm was able to solve some challenging mathematical problems; A conjecture, which was posed in 1982 by Prof. Dr. Garloff. Dr. Adm has more than twenty papers that were published in leading journals of linear algebra and matrix theory. Furthermore, Dr. Adm presented talks at many national and international conferences in Palestine, Germany, China, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Belgium, Canada, and the USA and he is also serving as a reviewer for the journals Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Linear and Multilinear Algebra, Applications, and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal, and for the Mathematical Reviews

Ph.D. degree in Business Administration, The Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China.

Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA), The Arab Society of Certified Accountants, Validated by University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance, The Islamic University, Palestine.

Ahmed N. K. Alfarra is an Assistant Professor at The Islamic University School of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Gaza, Palestine. His special interests include the digital economy, and teaching business professionals how to design and use information systems. Alfarra holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from The Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China. and a M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance from The Islamic University, Palestine. He has gotten ACPA validated by the University of Cambridge International Examinations from the Arab Society of Certified Accountants. Alfarra has published journal and conference papers. His research interests include Business, Management, and Economics. Alfarra's current research is on the planning and managing of the transition to the digital economy, in addition to the management of large-scale information systems and multimedia information technology. He also acts as a reviewer for the International Journal of Finance & Economics, the IUG Journal of Economics and Business Studies, and the American Journal of Operations Management and Information Systems. He also oversees MBA students in the universities of Palestine and Al-Quds. Alfarra has a variety of experiences in different places. He was an instructor at the University of Palestine, Faculty of Financial and Business Administration, Gaza, Palestine, and He was an instructor at Harbin Normal University, Faculty of Course of Economics, Harbin, China. Moreover, Alfarra was an Auditor for over 13 years, at the Department of Finance and Economics, The General Control Institution (GCI), Palestine. Furthermore, he was a Supervisor clearing at The Arab Islamic Bank, Palestine. At IUG School of Economics and Administrative Sciences., Ahmed Alfarra teaches courses in Management information systems (MIS), Managing the Digital Firm, integrated marketing communication (IMC), and Electronic Commerce and Digital Markets. Alfarra's hobby is traveling.

Ph.D., Health Economics, Community Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

MSc Health Management, School of Public Health, Al-Quds University - Abu Dis, Jerusalem, Palestine.

BSc Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University - Gaza, Palestine.

Ahmed Alkhodary is the health economist at the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Palestine. Before becoming a health economist, he was working at several places and positions related to pharmaceutical care at a public hospital in Palestine. During this period he participated in setting up several healthcare-related regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve the quality of the healthcare services provided in the governmental hospitals in Gaza.

During his Ph.D. journey in Malaysia, Ahmed Alkhodary worked as a research assistant for one of Malaysia's largest community-based studies, called LRGS-TUA. His research focus was mainly on estimating the economic burden of cognitive frailty syndrome among elderly in the Malaysia. Additionally, during his MSc in Palestine, Ahmed's focus was mainly on healthcare management improvement through assessing the physicians` compliance with the approved medications prescribing protocols.

Ahmed Alkhodary, published several articles in high-impact journals, book chapters as main or co-author, and presented several times at international conferences and forums. Additionally, he participated in several workshops either as a trainer or trainee.

Ph.D. in Crisis Management and Strategic Planning. Azman. Hashim International Business School. Faculty of Management, University. Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
MBA in Communication and Public Relations. Limkokwing. University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language [education] - Faculty of Education, The Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine.
A level - General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ) in Business Foundation, Grange Technology College, Bradford, UK.

Mohammed Mudalal is an assistant professor of management in the Department of Management and Economic Studies at Al Quds Open University, Gaza Strip, Palestine. He has been teaching management, sales management, purchase management, crisis management, strategic management, business correspondence, communication correspondence, and international business since 2021. Both of his prime research concerns in master's and PhD focused on public relations management and strategic management especially in the service sector firms and their strategic planning systems, to create Competitive Advantage. Mohammed has several publications in well-known management journals and is willing to publish more, mainly in the areas of Crisis Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations and Communication.

Ph.D. in Management Accounting and Information Systems; National University; Malaysia
Ph.D. in Department of Accounting; National University; Malaysia
M.B.A. in Finance and Banking; Limkokwing University; Malaysia
B.A. in Accounting; Islamic University; Gaza, Palestine

Izzeideen Alomari is currently assistant professor of accounting at the department of accounting at Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine. He has been teaching management accounting, accounting principles, cost accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, information system, research methodology and advanced accounting since 2019.

Both of his prime research concerns in master and PhD focused on management accounting and information system specially Enterprise Resource Planning System, Forms of control and knowledge sharing to Create Competitive Advantage.

Through his academic and professional experience, Izzeideen have built a strong record of noteworthy attainments in increasingly more responsible positions during his short career. He has a demonstrated ability to handle most of academic aspects.

Through his experience, he taught the following subjects: Accounting principles, intermediate accounting; Costs accounting, Auditing, Management accounting, accounting theory, information systems accounting, research methodology, accounting research projects. Izzeideen also have been selected to be an external examiner for several master theses at Islamic University of Gaza.

Izzeideen has several publications in high ranked journals and willing to publish more, mainly in the area of information system, ERP system and Big Data.

Mohammad Amoor is currently a part-time lecturer at IIUM. Since 2015, he has been teaching Introduction to Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media, and International Relations.

Professor Amoor is widely involved in media training and consulting with various individual and cooperate entities. He is also a co-founder of MyCreative HRD – a Malaysian HR training company.

He furthermore pursued experience in journalism while he was writing for various newspapers, magazines, and websites. He started his journalism journey in 2004. In 2019, Mr. Amoor expanded his works by cofounding JOOD Brothers Sdn, a Malaysian Business Trading Company.

Ph.D. Urban Planning Program, Department of Urban Engineering; University of Tokyo; Tokyo, Japan
M.Sc. Human Settlements Development (Urban Planning); Asian Institute of Technology; Khlong Nueng, Thailand
B.A. Economics/Regional Development Studies; Soongjun University; Seoul, Korea

An Sang Kyung is currently a Professor of Urban and Housing Studies at the Department of Regional Development Studies at the Toyo University in Japan. He has been teaching affordable housing policy, community and housing development, sustainable urban development, and residential development planning in the undergraduate and postgraduate courses since 1998. Before coming to Toyo University, he was a research fellow at state-run and nonprofit think-tanks in Korea for several years, mainly participating in research of land and housing policies.

Both of his prime research concerns in Korea and doctoral program at the University of Tokyo focused on the role of the private sector in urban development and its impact on land and housing provisions. At the Toyo University in Japan, it has turned more to academic and multidisciplinary research in the socio-political and cultural aspects of housing and community development in developing countries, particularly in social exclusion and citizen participation in urban housing development and the relations between the agents involved in the development process. Specifically, based on detailed case studies from low-income settlements in Asia, he has examined the housing provision process and the stakeholders’ relationship.

Recently he focuses on gentrification policies and urban regeneration strategies as a means of global interurban competition, emphasizing both the policy process and community development issues.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; Anglia Ruskin University; UK

Being a believer in hard-work and dedication, Hasini is no stranger to balancing and managing her work under pressure. Skilled at teamwork and project handling, she pays attention to details and overall project performance. In addition to her 6 year work experience in academic program management, Hasini holds extensive knowledge in conducting and delivering research work in diverse areas. She is also passionate about writing and has assisted GEP with a variety of drafting and documenting primary sources. Hasini has over six years of experience in teaching and has delivered the industry with the best of her passion to cater her knowledge to make the future generation a better one.

Professor Buhaisi received his Ph.D. in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Valladolid. His field of research for the degree was in finance and accounting.

Professor Buhaisi has been working in many different administrative roles in academia, mostly in senior academic positions such as the positions of Dean and Vice President. He has also worked as a consultant in the field of business which enabled his lectures to be delivered with the profound knowledge applicable in the practical business field.

He is a member of the Palestinian Accountants and Auditors Association(P.AAA) and as a member of the Arab Certified Public Accountants Association (ASCA) and the European Accountants Association (EAA).

M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of West London; England
B.A. (Hons) in International Business Management; Staffordshire University; England

Ondria Croos graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Business Management from Staffordshire University, England (2018). She completed her MBA from University of West London, England (2021). She is presently a Lecturer/Academic Programme Executive at Global Education Platform. Ondria teaches several courses on Leading and Managing Change, Managing Innovation in Business Corporate, Strategic Marketing and Corporate Strategy and Governance to business students.

M.B.A. in Business Administration (Merit); Anglia Ruskin University; United Kingdom

With almost 7 years teaching experience in the education industry, Isuri Dilanka has a strong background in Human Resource Management and Marketing. She successfully completed a Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University (UK) with an overall Merit and Distinction grade for Dissertation. Furthermore, Isuri completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from eduQual (UK) and Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business Management and Human Resource Management. She’s been exposed to a range of Business Management subjects teaching for Pathway Qualification Programs such as EduQual and Qualifi at London School of Marketing. Additionally, from her 3 years tenure in the Corporate sector, Isuri possesses work experience in the corporate environment. Her passion for teaching would certainly benefit the future generations.

Ph.D. in Accounting; Ain-Shams University; Cairo, Egypt
M.A. in Accounting; Ain-Shams University; Cairo, Egypt
B.S. in Accounting; Ain-Shams University; Cairo, Egypt

Khaled is currently working as an Assistant Professor for the Accounting Department at the University of Palestine (UP) since 2011. During his career, Khaled gained extensive auditing & consulting experience in a variety of activities, including governmental, commercial, and nonprofit organizations. This enabled him to gain unique experience in the field of auditing, financial and operational controls, and advising on accounting and control procedures. Also, his diversified working experiences have allowed him to gain in-depth knowledge of local and international business in terms of utilizing systems in auditing, accounting, and financial management. His specialty in the area of research covers both accounting and financial management.

Ph.D. in Quality Management; Arab Academy for Science and Technology & Maritime Transport; Giza, Egypt
M.S. in International Transport and Logistics Management; Arab Academy for Science and Technology & Maritime Transport; Giza, Egypt

Dr. Ezzalarab Elawoor is an assistant professor, got his PhD from Arab Academy for Science & Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Alexandria-Egypt, in Quality Management 2014. He got his Master’s degree (MSC) in International Transport & Logistics Management, 2004- Arab Academy for Science and Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Alexandria-Egypt. He got his Bachelor in Business Administration (Seaports management), 1998- Arab Academy for Science and Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Alexandria-Egypt. His main field of research is quality management in educational sector, especially the Higher Education.

Dr. Elawoor, has also extensive consultation in management field, yielding a better courses delivery approach. Currently he is lecturing in Business and management fields.

Dr. Elawoor is an expert in logistics management and maritime logistics. He is been lecturing since 2006 at different universities. Dr. Elawoor is affiliated to professional bodies of logistics and Maritime businesses.

M.A. in Linguistics; University of Karachi; Karachi, Pakistan
B.A. in English Literature; University of Karachi; Karachi, Pakistan

Nashaat is full of passion towards language, business and projects. He has always been zealous about building his linguistic skills. Twenty years since he has started working as a university instructor of English literature, linguistics and education. He has shown unique understanding of the English language and has published several papers in international journals and has participated in several conferences.

On the other hand, Nashaat has built his experience in writing business proposals for private sectors and NGOs in many fields. Furthermore, he has shown huge mastery of freelancing skills; which focus on creative writing, translation and content writing about huge amount of topics such as business, religion, literature, agriculture, etc.

Nashaat aspires to join a team of experts who could benefit from his experience and share their knowledge with him to reach to satisfaction of learning and teaching.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; Anglia Ruskin University; United Kingdom
B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration; London Metropolitan University; United Kingdom

Mary Dafny Fernando successfully completed an IHD in Business Management, BA (Hons) in Business Administration and MBA from the Anglia Ruskin University. She is partially qualified in ACCA and is currently reading MSC in International Business from the Ulster University UK. Mary has up to 7 years of teaching experience starting from the different diploma modules to the BA and MBA modules in the field of business management. The diploma awarding bodies that she was involved in are the OTHM, Qualifi and EduQual and the Universities are Anglia Ruskin University BA and MBA programs, Chichester BA and MBA programs, Derby BA and MBA programs, Essex BA and MBA programs.

Ph.D. of Public International Law - faculty of law - Benha university - Egypt

Master of Public Law - Faculty of Law - University of Alexandria - Egypt

Bachelor of Law - Faculty of Law - University of Alexandria - Egypt

Mohamed Mahmoud Feyala was born in Egypt where he obtained a Bachelor of Law and Master of Law in Public Law from Alexandria University.

He also obtained a DELF Diploma in French from the French Ministry of National Education in France and studied English at the language center at Benha University in Egypt.

He pursued a Ph.D. in public international law at Benha University and received several courses and training in international law from the University of London and the University of Geneva about the management of international organizations and the role of the United Nations in the development of international law.

Moreover, he worked as a legal advisor at Geneva International Centre for Justice (GICJ) in Switzerland, especially with regard to the situation of Iraq in the Middle East and the position of international humanitarian law regarding the violations that occur in these regions, as well as studying the legal status of minorities in different regions of the world, and the role of the United Nations Human Rights Council, and ways in which NGOs contribute to the United Nations system.

And he give a lecture on international law at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) in New York on a very delicate topic within the framework of international human rights law, entitled international investigations into maritime accidents and the Position of international agreements on these developments, for a group of lawyers from international law firms and various government sectors within the United States of America.

He also published research on the American JASTA law and its impact on US international relations in general and on US-Saudi relations in particular and its impact on diplomatic law.

Currently, he is a lecturer in international law at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Egypt.

Dr. Kamal Hamdan is currently a part-time lecturer for Political Studies, Hebrew Language, and Israeli Studies at the Islamic University. He held the position of a dean in the Continuing Education department at Palestine Polytchnic University, and he also has worked as. aresearcher on political, media, educational, medical, and social issues. He has published a few political research writings to share his insight.

He used to be a coordinator working for the Gaza Companion and the Ambulance Movement under an advocacy unit of WHO.

He joined the Board of Directors and had a membership in national and community-base institutions.

M.A. in Public Policy and Management; Monash University; Australia
B.A. in Business Administration; University of Northumbria, UK

Zubair Hassan is an author, researcher, and certified trainer currently associated with USAID and Pneumatic Private Limited as a business consultant. He was the former Business School Dean at the International University of Malaya-Wales in Malaysia. He won many research paper awards in various research conferences held in Malaysia. He was recognized and awarded Presidential Award for his academic excellence in Maldives in 2006. He completed his Ph.D. successfully in January 2022. He has a good number of publications in national and international journals. His areas of interest are marketing, leadership, organizational behavior and multiple intelligence theory, entrepreneurship, human resource, service quality, and teaching methods.

Ph.D. in Business and Management, University of Huddersfield, UK

Ph.D. in Quality Management, Productivity and Quality Institute, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Cairo

Master's Degree in International Transport and Logistics, International Transport and Logistics Institute Arab Academy for Science and technology and Maritime Transport, Cairo

Bachelor's Degree in Decor, Interior Design, College of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Alexandria

Pragmatic and determined professional with a long-standing record of achievement working in the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport. Specializing in managing (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), operating, and reporting. Possesses excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Have the ability to influence business decisions and to form positive internal and external relationships with external partners, delivering high standards of management support whilst developing and implementing strategies to meet standards and best practices.

Earned a Ph.D. degree in Quality Management from PQI- Cairo -AASTMT, and a Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Huddersfield –UK, after two master's degrees the first was in International Transport and Logistics, and the second was in Quality Management.

Published four papers in international journals. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt” from IASSC, and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001/2015.

In 2012, was promoted to work as a monitoring and evaluation officer to the president of the AASTMT in Cairo. Then, became acting Associate Dean of the Productivity and quality institute in Cairo for training. Worked as well, as Associate Dean for International Relations at the College of International Transport and Logistics in Cairo. Then, became the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit of the same college. Held the position of Deputy Director of AASTMT Quality Assurance Center then Head of the Quality Assurance Unit at Latakia Campus. Now taking the position of Head of Monitoring Department for Institutional Development V. P The first employee to work in AASTMT Cairo Campus, since 1998.

Ph.D. in Financial Markets; University of Science in Malaysia

M.Sc. in Investment Management, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, Egypt

B.Sc. in Business Administration, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt

Yara Ibrahim is a Professor of Finance and Investment who obtained her Ph.D. in financial markets from the University of Science in Malaysia and her master’s degree in Investment Management from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. She has accumulated abundant international academic experience for 12 years due to her exposure to international and joint programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is passionate about teaching and innovative learning techniques especially online teaching as she is a certified online educator and has been teaching online for more than 3 years using several online teaching platforms.

Dr. Yara is the recipient of several awards such as the Best Paper Award at the second International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation 2020. In addition to her passion for improving the learning process in higher education through participating in the digital higher education: Innovation, Research, Employability & Future Skills Roundtable and Developing Methodologies in Higher Education in the Arab World and its Future Prospects workshops held by the Association of Arab Universities.

Furthermore, her research interest mainly arises from practical problems or gaps in the literature in the field of financial markets. Besides her research interests in the financial markets, she always tries to follow a multidisciplinary approach in her research by incorporating different fields in the financial markets research such as organizational behavior and marketing.

Ph.D. in Technical Sciences; Kazan Federal University, Russia

M.B.A. in Automated Systems Software, Zaporozhye National Technical University, Ukraine

B.Sc. in Computer Sciences, Zaporozhye National Technical University, Ukraine

Ismail Amer is an assistant professor at Nablus University for vocational and technical education as a part-time. In addition, an IT teacher and technical support at a secondary school with 16 years of experience teaching and helping other teachers with different technical support for distance learning and computer networks. Specializing in automated systems software and information security. Ismail earned a Ph.D. degree in technical sciences from Kazan Federal University - Russia, where he was a researcher and obtained the certificate of implementation for Ph.D. thesis results (included), an MBA in automated systems software, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences from Zaporozhye National Technical University - Ukraine.

Ismail uses that experience to give technical support in computer laboratories and teach the following subjects: 1) introduction in Computer Science 2) Information security fields (different subjects) 3) theory of Algorithms 4) Computer Science and Information Technology 5) Healthcare Informatics 6) Databases 7) Programming languages: C++, Visual Basic, SQL, appInventor and others. 8) number theory, statistics, biostatistics 9) mathematical logic, discrete mathematics 10) computer networks 11) Google SketchUp, And other related subjects..

M.S in Beauty and Art Design: Dankook University Beauty Seoul, South Korea

B.S in Beauty Arts: Open Cyber University, Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Hwang is currently a doctor of natural healing in Korea. K-Beauty Experts Association was established to promote Korean beauty technology and talent worldwide, and it holds international competitions twice a year. In addition, he is working as a professor at Seokyeong University's Graduate School of Business to promote the importance of beauty management and to provide lectures on beauty management.

Every year, he invites hairdressers to Southeast Asia to conduct technical seminars, and his team and him are doing their best to cultivate hairdressers at IAU University and design ISO 17024.

Ph.D. in Economics; University of Colombo; Sri Lanka
M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of Anglia Ruskin; United Kingdom
B.Sc. in Business Administration; University of Dublin; Ireland

Dr. Thakshila Jayatilake received her Ph.D.(2021), MA(2017) and BA(2015 degree in Business Management from the University of Dublin, Ireland. After getting her PhD degree, she worked for Global Education Platform, where she lectured DBA students.

She also works for St. Mary’s Montessori and has teaching experience for more than fourteen years. Thakshila experienced leading a team that developed and facilitated mixed teaching methods suitable for special needs children.

She is also good at communicating since she has been a speech and drama teacher from 2008 onwards and in Toastmasters for more than seven years.

Ph.D. in Real Estate; Jeonju University; Jeonju, Korea
M.A. in Communication; Kyungsung University; Busan, Korea
B.A. in Business Administration; Sunmoon University; Asan, Korea

Dr. Jeong has received his Ph. D in Real Estate from the University of Korea, Jeonju, Master of Communication degree from Kyungsung University, Bachelor in Business Administration from Sunmoon University. He is licensed as the CPM® (Certified Property Manager®) in IREM. He has served as CEO of Building Management Planner Inc since 2013. He currently teaches courses in Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and Real Estate Marketing Management.

Ph.D. in Operations & Supply Chain Management; Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
M.B.A. in Business Administration; Seoul National University; Seoul, Korea
B.A. in Business Administration; Seoul National University; Seoul, Korea

B.S. in civil engineering; United Arab Emirates University; Dhabi

Dr. Kyle has been teaching civil engineering, project management, infrastructure engineering, and many other subjects at British and Arab universities since 2002. He received his M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 1987 from Queens University, UK and received his PhD from Salford University, UK in1989. Dr. Kyle is the president of two universities and Dean of two colleges of Engineering.

His academic and professional life was accomplished by completing tough goals by knowledgeable, well- planned persistence. Dr. Kyle is multi-disciplined, living a combination of academic top management, consultation and quality. He has been described as a smooth leader working in multi-cultural work environment. Teamwork is Dr. Kyle’s way to lead and to prevail (including with university education stakeholders). He has the experience with standards of program accreditation by specialized commissions at national education institutions, an acumen in the area of human resources and administrative and financial concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering; Korea University; Seoul, Korea
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Korea University; Seoul, Korea
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Korea University; Seoul, Korea

Dr. Lee currently runs a Real Estate Corporation with a strong interest in the property-technology business. Moreover, he delightedly contributes by lecturing his knowledge and experiences with cutting-edge engineering academia for the community.

He rigorously studied Mechanical Engineering at Korea University, and finished with a Ph.D. His first start-up company, QLT Co., Ltd., kicked off in his last year of university. As a passionate engineer, he developed several inventions along with patents. Some of the patents were partially commercialized by big corporations after selling them, while the rest are still waiting for the right market. Since earning his Ph.D. from Korea University, he founded Estate Cloud Co., Ltd., with an identity branding as a property technology start-up. He also launched Real Estate Services like ZipMoney, BokDucking, and Woodaebbang. Woodaebbang will hopefully become a new type of technology-powered realtor platform.

Master of Arts in Social Science Research Methods (MA), Sheffield Hallam University.

Master of Business Administration(MBA), Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Faculty of Higher Education.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA), Arab Academy for Science and Technology.

B.A. in Economics; The Islamic University of Gaza; Gaza City, Palestinian

Mohammed Migdad is currently Professor of Economics, and interested in Palestinian economics, Islamic economics, econometrics, and quantitative research methodology. Working at the IUG Gaza, Palestine, and some other universities.

Migdad worked first as a lecture at Bradford university, and as a permanent employee at the IUG, Palestine, and part time at Al Azhar and Al Quds and Palestine Universities.

Also, he works as the dean of the faculty of economics and administrative sciences, a dean of scientific research, a dean of continuous education, 4 years each deanery, and still working as a consultant for the ministry of economics. He supervises more than 50 master and Ph.D. student in economic and management.

Migdad has many books in economic and RM, Ex. A book in Islamic and Positive Economics, a book in Econometrics, a book in Research Method, a book in "Principle of Micro Economics Arabic & English, and others. Also, he wrote about 40 papers in economics and management.

Ph.D. in Business Administration; Seoul National University; Seoul, Korea
M.B.A. in Business Administration; Seoul National University; Seoul, Korea
B.S. in Business Administration; Boston University; Boston, MA

D.B.A.; Helwan University; Helwan, Egypt
Ph.D. in International Business; Alexandria University; Alexandria, Egypt
M.B.A.; Arab Academy of Science & Technology; Montaza, Egypt

Dr. Sahar Nasser’s mission as international Consultant and a Trainer is to develop talent and provide human capital for multinational & international organizations across the MENA region. She has a passion for talent management, acquisition and development.

With more than 25 years’ experience as a business instructor and Management professional Sahar has experience developing and implementing Business strategies and policies based on organizational objectives regarding different functions of business.

As an international trainer: Sahar facilitates training to develop a pro-active staff communications culture though enhancements of business processes and systems to ensure all employees are aware of objectives, policies and procedures. She trains and develops staff to help them achieve their full potential and deliver consistently high performance standards.

As an international business consultant: Sahar provides expert knowledge, advice and counseling to senior management to optimize manpower utilization across their companies. She also advises functional professionals how to monitor the effectiveness of implementing strategic plans and business polices using statistical ratio analysis.

Sahar has an extensive history developing and delivering, Strategic Management, Leadership, HR, Marketing and all Managerial & soft Skills training programs as part of several MBA, DBA and Management Diplomas for such International and Egyptian business institutions in Egypt and MENA region as: Eslsca Business school, Eton University, Notting Hill College, Royal British collage, International Research Academy, Cambridge training collage, American chamber of commerce, Baker Tilly, Leadership development center, Egyptian Banking Institute, Egyptian American Center and more.

M.A. in Applied Economics; Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI

Noha Nijim is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Al- Azhar University in Gaza, with research interest in Economics of Uncertainty, Conflict Economics, Consumer Well- being, Economics in Islam, and Economics of Gender.

With over 15 years of teaching experience at Palestinian Universities, Dr. Nijim is also assigned as Students- Activities and, Projects' Coordinator, in addition to the responsibility for the Economics and Business Research Center BERC at Economics and Administration Science Department.

In addition to her academic experience, she is identified as a specialist in impact evaluation, selection of grants beneficiaries, and management and implementation of development projects funded by international donor agencies such as USAID and the EU and implemented by international organizations such as Academy of Educational Development (currently known as FHI), AMIDEAST, and Save the Children.

M.B.A. in Professional Management; Soongsil University; Seoul, Korea
Ph.D. in Library and Information Science; Ewha Womans University; Seoul, Korea
M.A. in Educational Technology; Soongsil University; Seoul, Korea
M.A. in Information Science; Sookmyung Women’s University; Seoul, Korea
B.A. in Library and Information Science; Ewha Womans University; Seoul, Korea

M.B.A. in Business Administration; Anglia Ruskin University; UK
Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing) Special; University of Kelaniya; Sri Lanka
PG Cert Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) and Fellow Higher Education Academy; Anglia Ruskin University; UK

Gayani Pathirana is an online tutor, specializing in the marketing management field with the experience of more than 10 years in tutoring and supervising. She holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing Management with a second class. She completed her Masters from the Anglia Ruskin University and is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy UK.

M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance; University of Northampton; UK
M.B.A. in Business Administration; Anglia Ruskin University; UK

Denham has a strong academic background in Accounting and Finance, Business Management & Marketing with more than 10 years teaching experience in the education industry. He has completed an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northampton (UK) (Dec 2016) and Masters in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University (UK) (Sept 2014). Denham successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from eduQual (UK) (Aug 2013). He is also a CIMA qualified student (UK) (Nov 2010) being an Associate Member of the Chartered Accountants (UK) (Feb 2018). Furthermore, Denham was awarded the Gold Medal for Best All-round Student at St. Benedict’s College, where he had his primary and secondary education. Denham was exposed to an extensive range of subjects from Business Management, Marketing, and Finance via teaching for a wide range of qualifications including Anglia Ruskin University BA and MBA Programmes, University of Northampton BA and MSc Programmes, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) and Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) modules. Hiscapacity to lead together with knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for teaching would certainly benefit future generations.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; Anglia Ruskin University; London
B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Management; University of Dublin; Ireland

With over six years of experience working in the online education industry, Rozanne is versatile, works brilliantly under pressure, and utilizes her extensive skill set to drive the vision of the her educational entity currently employed. She is passionate about teaching and breaking conventional learning methods and introducing innovative, effective learning solutions to today’s global landscape. She is currently excited to be spearheading a knowledge transfer project and subsidiary of Global Education Platform (GEP), named HEADLINE Creatives.

Heading the Business Development team at Global Education Platform, and the industry exposure gained has made her teaching more precise to conduct lessons in a similar landscape of modules that revolves around entrepreneurship and Business. She has taught students mainly in the Asian continents dealing with the challenge of students who find the subject matter to be difficult with their native language not being English in Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan and Japan both in the capacity of face to face and Online teaching.

M.B.A. in Business Administration; University of Northampton, UK
B.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology; University of Jaffna; Vavuniya

For nearly 10 years, Dominic Thayandan has been an experienced leader in the fields of Academic Programme Management. Driven by dedication and commitment, Dominic takes pride in driving the Global Education Platform towards sustainable excellence, as the Director-Academics Operations. Dominic leads GEP's Academic Operations, with responsibility for partners and students around the globe. Dominic also oversees GEP's continuous expansion efforts with new partners in the field of online education. Dominic has more than six years of teaching experience in a wide range of subjects including Financial Accounting, IT, Human, Resource Management and Customer Relationship, Management, etc. He has a wide experience of working with pupils of many different ages, in small groups or on an individual basis. He has graduated from the University of Northampton with his Master of Business Administration. In addition to his degree in Information and Communication Technology, he is fully trained on the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice via TQUK.

Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Bradford University

Akram I.H. Samour was awarded the PhD in Strategic Management from Bradford University, in July 2010. He then was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Department of Business Administration of the Islamic University of Gaza (October,2010-September,2019), and as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management of A’sharqiyah University (September 2019- January 2022). He taught several courses/modules continuously in management, strategic management, and business administration, for Diploma, PA, and MBA students. He worked as a consultant in several assignments in management, marketing, project management, and strategic planning, and designed and delivered tens of training programs, in managerial skill, and strategic planning. He led the process of developing, reviewing, and evaluating strategic plans for several NGOs and Municipalities in the Gaza Strip – Palestine. He worked with national and international organizations, governmental, non-governmental, and municipalities.

He supervised and examined tens of MBA dissertations at the Islamic University of Gaza, at the Management and Politics Academy for Postgraduate Studies-Palestine, and at A'sharqiyah University-Sultanate of Oman. He was appointed as head of the business administration department. He worked as a reviewer with the Science Publishing Group of the International Journal of Business and Economics Research. Journal of Arab American University for research - Jenin, Palestine, and Journal of Economic and managerial studies, Islamic University of Gaza-Palestine. At A’sharqiyah University he led the process of developing the MPA program in Hospitals and Health Organizations management, and he participated in developing the PA program in Supply Chain Management.

M.S. in Computer System Security; Yonsei University; Seoul, Korea
B.B.A. in Business Administration; Sogang University; Seoul, Korea

Professor Brian graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Sogang University. He started his career at HP Korea specializing in supply chain management. He has accumulated abundant practical experience for 9 years as a material manager, purchasing manager, and master scheduler at HP Korea. After that, he moved to SAP in Korea. There he implemented business applications as a senior ERP and SCP consultant. After leaving SAP, he served as APAC Director of Aspentech Korea and Country Manager of MRO Software Korea. He has also worked as a division director at IBM Korea's software group.

Professor Brian's 30 years of professional experience has become a valuable asset as an educator. He has his expertise in supply chain management, demand management, purchasing and materials management, inventory management, logistics, enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning, and more.

He has been the founder and CEO of Ihime Consulting Inc. since 2008, and is the standing director of the Korean Society for Supply Chain Management. Professor Brian also has extensive experience in the field of education. He was an associate professor at several universities in Korea. He currently teaches in several different schools in areas related to operational management and SCM, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

He has also acquired APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P, a globally recognized certification program for supply chain management. He is a certified instructor of these certifications. (Master Level Instructor for CPIM, CSCP) He continues to work as an APICS Certified Instructor for many large global companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Dupont etc. His genuine interest in students' personal career advancement and organizational improvement can be seen in his lectures and books.

He has authored the books Operations Innovation Specialist, Operations Strategy Specialist, Supply Chain Risk Management and Improvement, and Supply Chain Design, and has translated Demand Management Best Practices books.

Ph.D. in Marketing; Busan National University; Busan, Kore
M.B.A. in Marketing; Alto University; Helsinki, Finland
B.A. in Business Administration; Yonsei University; Seoul, Korea

He serves as a Director of the Woodaebbang Real Estate Corporation Group, one of Korea's most prominent Real Estate brokerage firms. He has worked for the Federation of Korean Industries, Construction Economy Research Institute of Korea as a Senior Researcher, Real Estate 114 as a Director of Knowledge Management Center, and more. Moreover, he is also an advisor to Real Estate 114, the Consumers Union of Korea, and Zigbang—the Biggest Platform of the Korean Real Estate Market.

He pursues contributing by sharing his knowledge and on-site experiences both in the field and academia. In particular, he dreams for people eye-opening to correctly see what the real estate market is and plan their asset investment and management by his thoughtful facilitation. Meanwhile, he keeps trying to broaden his perspective on Real Estate and the Lifelong Wealth Management Market.

Lastly, he authored the following books:『Real Estate Marketing』,『Real Estate Asset Management』,『Real Estate Business Essentials』,『Understanding of Real Estate Studies』 and 『The Future of Korean Real Estate Market in the Era of the Regulation』,『Real Estate
Leasing Business』,『Can I Buy Now for Redevelopment/Reconstruction Business』,『How to Choose an Apartment Properly』,『How to Choose a Commercial Property Properly』, and more.

M.S in Beauty Arts: Seokyeong University Beauty Seoul, Korea
B.S in Beauty Arts: Seokyeong University, Seoul, Korea

I was born in Seoul, South Korea. I majored in industrial engineering at Kangwon National University of Technology, and later changed my major to beauty and earned a degree as a beauty art major at Seokyeong University. As for the contents, efforts have been made to improve the quality of education through research on ways to improve trichologist education. Every year, we invite hairdressers to Southeast Asia to conduct technical seminars, and we are doing our best to cultivate hairdressers in IAU University and design ISO 17024. As for my teaching experience, I gave lectures on scalp management, beauty management, and practical beauty theory at Seokyeong University, Shinsung University, and Myongji University Industrial Graduate School.