James Garfield Booker, III
Dr. James Booker transitioned into higher education after a successful career in local and state government spanning over two decades. Dedicated to fostering education and leadership, he initially joined UBIS as the Graduate Dean of the University of the Potomac. His expertise and commitment have since led him to a teaching role within UBIS’s doctoral programs. Education 2001–2004 PhD in
Naiara Rodriguez-Pena
Naiara Rodriguez-Pena is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in the consequences of unfulfilled migration aspirations on individuals, families, and societies. Her research explores the migration-development nexus, drivers of migration aspirations over time, and the interplay between migration aspirations, capabilities, and socio-political, economic, cultural, and demographic changes. Naiara’s work has earned prestigious accolades including the IMISCOE 2023 Rinus Penninx Best Paper Award
Kalani Rice
Professor Kalani Rice is an experienced educator and business professional with over 20 years of industry expertise. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, she relocated to Phoenix to pursue her education and has remained in the greater Phoenix area ever since. Professor Rice holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Everest University and a Master of Arts in
Kevin Cole McEuen
Cole McEuen is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with four years of experience in financial accounting and auditing. Known for his attention to detail, Cole is committed to continuous self-improvement and enhancing the organizations he works with. He prides himself on delivering high-quality work with professionalism and integrity, always seeking opportunities to apply and expand his expertise. Currently, Cole serves
Femina Syed
Dr. Femina Syed (Ph.D., MBA, MBE, BBA, DIM, PGDIM, PGDHRM) is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 21 years of teaching, training, and research experience. She specialises in HR analytics and Analytics Training and has a professional degree in HR and analytics from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. She has taught a wide range of subjects at the
Lawrence Adams
With over 25 years of academic and corporate experience, I have established myself as a dedicated senior lecturer, researcher, and executive leader. Educated at prestigious institutions including universities in Colombo, Peradeniya, Osaka, Toronto, and the UK, my expertise spans multiple disciplines, from business administration to theology and physics. Currently serving as the Vice Chancellor at the Institute of Knowledge Academia
Hiba Ewaiwi
Driven by curiosity and a strategic mindset, I am dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to achieve meaningful and lasting results. With over a decade of diverse experience in higher education, management, and international development, I bring a rich blend of expertise that bridges education, organisational growth, and impactful change. My background spans educating, curriculum design, strategic planning, program implementation,
Stuart John Kewley
A graduate of the University of Cambridge (MPhil and DPhil), my first academic role was as a Director of Studies at the University of Oxford. At Oxford, my role was to run executive leadership programmes. This put me in touch with members of the investment community and high net worth individuals who were keen to explore investing in University of
Lenora Spicer
Lenora Spicer (PhD ’19) studies the history of African American women in leadership positions in academic institutions. Her research focuses on the future development of career advances in management and diversity practices that will result in increased representation of African American female faculty to advance to senior leadership in higher education. Lenora is a native of Michigan and before pursuing
