Our faculty

Laurus College Faculty

Highly qualified, credentialed academics who are also actively working practitioners in their fields.

At Laurus College, our faculty are the heart of our commitment to providing relevant, real-world education. Our instructors are not only highly qualified and credentialed academics but also actively working practitioners in their respective fields. This blend of expertise ensures that your learning experience is both academically rigorous and directly applicable to today’s industry demands. Please see below for the full listing of active faculty members at Laurus College and their credentials.

Active faculty & credentials

  • Aly Yahya, M.S. – Master of Science in Mathematics, The University of Texas; B.S. Mathematics, The University of Texas
  • Amy Hawkins, B.S. – Bachelor of Science in Medical Office Management, University of Phoenix
  • Andre Wahl, M.A. – Master of Arts in Animation & Visual Effects, Academy of Art University
  • Andrea Levitan, M.S. – Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Avila University; B.S. Communications, University of Wisconsin
  • Brett West, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; B.S Business, University of Phoenix
  • Bryan Sloan, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Management, Grand Canyon University; B.B.A. in Management & Leadership, Baylor University
  • Bushra Hage, M.A. – Master of Arts in Educational Technology: Learning, Design and Technology, Central Michigan University; B.S. Computer Science, Yarmouk University
  • Carleh Ward, M.A. – Master of Arts in Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; B.A. Psychology, West Virginia University
  • Catherine Ellis, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.A. Criminal Justice, Washington State University; B.A. Sociology, Carroll College
  • Charla Rion, A.S. – Associate of Science in Registered Medical Assistant, San Joaquin Valley College
  • Chelsea Roper, M.A. – Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing, Southern New Hampshire University; Master of Arts in History, Norwich University; B.F.A. Acting, Western Kentucky University
  • Chet Claar, Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Utah State University; M.S. Management Information Systems, Utah State University; B.S. Information Technology & Administrative Management
  • Christopher Koehler, M.S. – Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology, Full Sail University; B.S. Computer Animation, Full Sail University; O.A. Digital Arts and Computer Animation, Laurus College
  • CJ Leyland, D.B.A. – Doctor of Business Administration, Argosy University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; B.A. Communications, California State University San Marcos
  • Constance Leyland, D.B.A. – Doctor of Business Administration, Argosy University; M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Phoenix; B.A. Communications, California State University of San Marcos
  • Cynthia Rozier, D.M. – Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix; M.B.A. in Leadership and Change Management, North Central College; B.S. Telecommunications Management, DeVry College
  • Debra Lacy, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.B.A. in Management, Rollins College; B.S.H.S. in Family & Community Services, University of Houston
  • Dennis Bagay, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration, Washington State University; B.S. Public Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Dominic Ramos, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.S. Kinesiology, The University of Texas El Paso; B.S. Biological Science, The University of Texas El Paso
  • Eric Pratt, D.B.A. – Doctor of Business Administration, Trident University International; M.S. Industrial Organizational Psychology, Walden University; B.S. Business IT Management, Trident University International
  • Erica Gray, A.S. – Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration, Ashworth College
  • Gianni Bolanos, M.S., M.M. – Master of Music in Music Technology, Southern Utah University; Master of Science in Music Education, Florida International University; B.A. Liberal Studies, Florida International University; A.A. Sound Engineering, Miami-Dade College
  • Issy Graham, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Marketing, American InterContinental University; B.A. Fine Arts, The Illinois Institute of Arts
  • Jacob Richter, M.M. – Master of Music in Music Technology, Southern Utah University; B.F.A. Electronic Media, University of Cincinnati; B.M. Commercial Music Production, University of Cincinnati
  • Jessica Schwartz, M.B.A., M.I.S.M. – Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Management, DeVry University; Master of Information Systems Management in Information Security, DeVry University
  • Joel Lesperance, M.A. – Master of Arts in Management, American Public University; B.A. Liberal Studies, California State University San Marcos
  • John Caroompas, M.A.T. – Master of Arts in Teaching, UC Irvine; B.S. Chemistry, Brigham Young University
  • Jon Katzman, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Management, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. History, University of California, Berkeley
  • Judy Mason, M.S. – Master of Science in Information Technology, Capella University; B.S. Information Technology, Capella University
  • Kasey Macnair, M.A. – Master of Arts in Counseling, Adams State University; B.A. History, Colorado State University
  • Kenneth Allen, M.Ed. – Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology, University of Cincinnati; B.F.A. Electronic Media, University of Cincinnati
  • LaTosha Lafleur-Oliver, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; E.M.B.A., Prairie View A&M; M.S. Human Services, Prairie View A&M; B.S.H.S. in Family & Community Services, Prairie View A&M
  • Laurie Manibusan, M.P.A. – Master of Public Administration, University of Guam; B.S. Public Administration, University of Guam
  • Lyn Stangeland, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; B.S. Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix
  • Maritoni Caroompas, M.A.T. – Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Southern California; B.A. Psychology, University of California Irvine
  • Melanie Bryant, M.F.A. – Master of Fine Arts in Film and Theater Arts, University of New Orleans; B.A. Drama and Communications, University of New Orleans
  • Michael Courter, M.S. – Master of Science in Cyber Security, Bellevue University; Master of Science in Instructional Science & Technology, California State University Monterey Bay; B.S. Computer Management Information Systems, Peru State College
  • Monica Sepulveda, M.C.J. – Master of Criminal Justice, Boston University; B.A. Digital Photography, Southern New Hampshire University; B.A. Criminal Justice, University of Massachusetts, Boston
  • Nadia Ali, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.Ed. Administration & Supervision, University of Houston; B.A. Marketing and English, Houston Christian University
  • Nancy Munkres, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; B.A. Business Management, University of Phoenix; A.A. Journalism, Los Angeles Pierce College
  • Norma Walker, A.A.S – Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management, Charter College
  • Patricia Jones Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Adult Education, Capella University; M.Ed. in Educational Management, Strayer University; B.S. Education, Millersville University; A.A. Elementary Education, Bucks County Community College
  • Paul Williams, B.S. – Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Computer Animation, Laurus College; A.S. Purchasing Management, Fresno City College
  • Paula Hernandez, M.F.A. – Master of Fine Arts in Recording Arts and Technologies, Middle Tennessee State University; B.M. Music, Universidad de los Andes
  • Peter Munsch, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Information Systems, Iona University; B.M. Jazz, Berklee College of Music
  • Randi Dillard, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.A. English, Southern New Hampshire University; B.A.S.H. Social Science & Humanities
  • Rebecca Sandoval, A.A.S. – Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Charter College
  • Richard Clark, M.S. – Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Western Governors University; B.S. Cloud Computing, Western Governors University
  • Rory Decker, B.S. – Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development, Laurus College; A.A. English, Cuesta College
  • Shamikka Chalmers, M.I.S. – Master of Information Systems, University of Phoenix; B.S. Information Technology, University of Phoenix
  • Shanna Miller, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Adult Education, Capella University; M.B.A., Capella University; B.A. Psychology, Buena Vista University
  • Sheryl Munoz, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, Western Governor’s University; B.S. Health Administration, University of Phoenix; A.A. Health Administration, University of Phoenix
  • Susan Walker, D.B.A. – Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership, Walden University; M.B.A. in Management, Avila University; B.S. Business Administration, Park University
  • Susannah Dawn, M.A., M.A. – Master of Arts in International Management, Portland State University; Master of Arts in History, Portland State University; B.A. History, Portland State University
  • Sylvia Lloyd, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management, Indiana Wesleyan University; B.S. Public Health Administration, Indiana University
  • Tedi Jones, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration in IT Management, Western Governors University; B.A. Sociology, Ashford University
  • Timothy Godley, Ed.D. – Doctor of Education in Learning & Organizational Change, Baylor University; M.B.A., Regis University; B.B.A., Pacific University
  • Traci Henderson, M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration, Troy University; B.S. Chemical Engineering, Tuskegee University
  • Wendy Flores, M.Ed. – Master of Education, Brandman University; B.A. Sociology, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Wesley Nimmo, M.S. – Master of Science in Management Information Systems, National University; B.A. Political Science, University of California Los Angeles
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