Faculty

Faculty are responsible for providing subject matter expertise to support program development and assess learner progress. They mentor, coach, and advise learners to foster academic success while remaining fully engaged by delivering individualized and substantive feedback. Faculty are responsible for staying current in the scholarship and practice of their respective fields of study.

Faculty also contribute to institutional governance by serving on various NXU committees and providing input on course design and revisions to the Program Director. Final decisions on these matters are made by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO).

Associate Faculty

Adams, April

Area of Focus: Information Systems, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
PhD in Technology Management with Statistics Minor, Mississippi State University (2017), M.S. in Management Information Systems, Auburn University (2001), B.S. in Management Information Systems (1998)

Allison, Kyle

Area of Focus: Business, Marketing, E-commerce
DBA in Global Business and Leadership, California Intercontinental University (2018), MBA in Management, Amberton University (2012), B.A in Communication Studies, University of North Texas (2007)

Brown, JeFreda

Area of Focus: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance
DBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship, Walden University (2020), MBA, University of Phoenix (2011), B.S. in Mathematics, Mississippi State University (2001)

Bucciarelli, Nicholas

Area of Focus: Data Science, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
MBA in Information Systems Management, Rochester Institute of Technology, (2004), M.S. in Software Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, (2004), B.A. in History and English, Saint John Fisher College (1979)

Byrne, Aisling

Area of Focus: Business, Business Communications, Human Resources, Leadership
M.S. in Business, Leadership and Management, Western Governors University (2016), B.S. in Human Resources Management, Western Governors University (2015)

Courts, Bari

Area of Focus: Global Business, Finance, Business Sustainability
PhD in Organization and Management, Capella University (2005), MBA in Management, University of Cincinnati (1991), M.A. in Health Care Administration, University of Arizona Global Campus (2019), M.S in Global Business Blockchain, University of the Cumberlands (2021), B.A. in Mathematics, Kenyon College, (1989)

Dunbar, Damian

Area of Focus: Accounting, Business, Finance, Leadership
DBA in Leadership, Walden University (2019), MBA in Human Resources, Colorado Technical University (2008), BBA, Baker College (2006)

Ebba, Creselda Jane

Area of Focus: Business, Human Resources, Marketing
MBA, University of the Cordilleras (2016), B.S. in Business Administration, University of the Cordilleras (2013)

Fant, Christopher

Area of Focus: Business, Economics
MBA, Gardner-Webb University (2003), B.S. in Business Management, Clemson University (2001)

Fero, Howard

Area of Focus: Organization Strategy
PhD in Organizational Behavior, Claremont Graduate University (2005), M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Baruch College (1999), B.A. in Psychology, Hofstra University (1995)

Guiellmo Gonzales, Hector

Area of Focus: Business, Human Resources, Innovation
MBA, Catholic University of Cordoba (2009), Master Executive in Human Resources, IAE Business School (2007), Bachelor Degree in Business, Instituto Universitario Aeronautico (2002)

Hayes, Erica

Area of Focus: Business, Management
PhD in Business Administration, Columbia Southern University (2023), M.S. in Business Management, Cardinal Stritch University (2006) B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin (2003)

Hess, Carolyn

Area of Focus: Environmental Science, General Education
M.S. in Biology, University of Texas at Arlington (2008), B.S. in Sociology, SUNY College at Buffalo (1993)

Holguin, Emilsen

Area of Focus: Business, Leadership
DBA in Leadership, Walden University (2016), MBA, Excelsior College (2010), B.S in Psychology, Excelsior College (2007)

Hernandez, Felix

Area of Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
Doctorate of Information Technology in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Capella University (2022), Master of Science in Information Management for Executives, Syracuse University (2018), Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Information Systems, New York Institute of Technology (2000)

McCoy, Mark

Area of Focus: Business, E-Commerce, Communication, Management, Marketing
M.S. in Project Management, MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management (2015), B.S. in Project Management, ITT Technical Institute of Business and Technology (2013)

McGivern, Michael

Area of Focus: Business, Leadership, Business Sustainability, Organization Strategy
PhD in Organizational Development, Walden University (1997), M.S. in Manufacturing Management, Rensselar Polytechnic Institute (1983), B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Central Connecticut State University (1978)

Moussa, Joseph

Area of Focus: Accounting, Finance
MBA in Accounting, Touro University Worldwide (2013), B.S. in Business Administration, California State University, (2007)

Onatolu, Adebowale

Area of Focus: Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing
DBA, University of Phoenix (2009), M.S. in Marketing Communications, Roosevelt University (1981), B.A. in Business and Management, Northern Illinois University (1979)

Paschal, Evelyn

Area of Focus: Business, Management
PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Walden University (2009), MBA, Baldwin-Wallace University (1992), B.S. in Management, Clarkson University (1990)

Reed, Bill

Area of Focus: Business, Global Business, Leadership, Management
PhD in Management Performance and Leadership, The Union Institute and University (2001), M.S. in Management, Thomas Edison State College (1997), B.S. in Applied Science and Technology, Thomas Edison State College (1994)

Schwartz, Jessica

Area of Focus: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Blockchain
Doctorate of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, Northcentral University (2014), Master of Science in Information Systems, Devry Keller Graduate School (2008), Master of Science in Business Administration in Information Systems Management, Devry Keller Graduate School (2008), Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Devry Keller Graduate School (2006)

Session, Cornelius

Area of Focus: Business, Marketing, Organization Strategy
DBA in Strategy and Innovation, Walden University (2020), M.S. in Management, Colorado Technical University (2009), M.A. in Media Studies, Communications, Audio/Video Production, Graphic Design and Web Design, New School University (2001), B.A. in Journalism and Mass Media, Rutgers University (1997)

Siemson, Aimellia

Area of Focus: International Business, Legal
JD, University of the District of Columbia (2012), M.A. in International Relations, California State University Fresno (2006), B.A. in Political Science and Economics, California State University Fresno (2005)

Simms, Michael

Area of Focus: Organization Strategy
PhD in Political Science, Howard University (2000), MBA and DM, University of Maryland University College (2010 and 2017), MPA, University of Baltimore (1993), B.A. in Economics, University of Maryland College Park (1979)

Sumner, Traci

Area of Focus: American Government, History
M.A. in History, California State University Stanislaus (2003), B.A. in History, California State University Stanislaus (1999)

Thapaliya, Rajan

Area of Focus: Data Science
PhD in Data Science, Northcentral University (2022), M.S. in Data Science, Northcentral University (2019), B.S. in Health Science, Southern New Hampshire University (2018)

Vanderpal, Geoffrey

Area of Focus: Business, Finance, Management, Organization Strategy
DBA in Finance, Nova Southeastern University (2006), MBA, Webster University (1997), B.S. in Business Administration, Columbia College (1995)

Wade, Keith

Area of Focus: Business, Business Sustainability, Finance
DBA in Management, Argosy University (2015), PhD in Business Administration and Finance (ABD), Northcentral University (2008), MBA, University of Detroit-Mercy (2001), B.A. in Management, Oakland University (1994)

Teaching Faculty

Saiyed, Maaz

Area of Focus: Digital Marketing, Business, Management, Communication, E-Commerce
PhD in Management, Gujarat Technological University (2024), Master of Philosophy in Business Management, Gujarat Technological University (2019), MBA in Marketing Management, Gujarat Technological University (2015), Bachelor of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological University (2013)

Rodriguez, Michael

Area of Focus: Business, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, Management, Marketing
DBA, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas (2017), MBA, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas (2014), B.S. in Commerce, University of Batangas (2011)

Wanjiku, Raphael

Area of Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, E-Commerce
PhD Information Systems, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2024), M.S. in Software Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2017), B.S. in Computer Science, Africa Nazarene University (2012)

Teaching Assistants

Alcones, Sheenalyn

Masters degree in Linguistics, Philippine Normal University (2013), Masters degree in Literacy, University of Stavanger (2016), Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Secondary Education in Literature, Philippine Normal University (2011)

Okoro, Queeneth

Master of Commerce, University of South Africa (2020), Bachelor of Commerce, University of South Africa (2011)